About this event
The Black Pearl is a three-day mountain bike stage race set across the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie trail network, bringing together some of the region’s best-known riding areas in one competitive weekend.
The event description supplied is broadly supported by publicly available event information, including the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie setting, the stage-race format, and the use of Awaba MTB Park and the coastal trail network around Whitebridge, Redhead, Fernleigh and Glenrock.
Event details that have been publicly listed for a previous edition also include a prelude time trial, category options for different rider levels, and the option to enter selected stages rather than the full weekend.
For the November 2026 edition, the event has since been publicly announced as postponed and moved to a later year, so the originally supplied 2026 date should not be treated as confirmed.
What riders can expect:
- A multi-day MTB stage race across varied terrain in the Newcastle region
- Fast, technical and scenic trail riding through forest and coastal environments
- Staged racing with results shaped by performance across the weekend
- Routes that highlight local favourites such as Awaba MTB Park and the coastal trail connections through Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
Best for: experienced mountain bikers looking for a challenging stage-race format, trail variety and a destination riding weekend in regional NSW.
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