Teams about to start the 4th XPD in the Australian High Country

After a 6 hour bus trip teams arrived at the gates to Mt Buffalo to unpack their bikes and get ready for the start of XPD. There was a lot of nervous energy as all of their gear was unloaded out of their bike boxes, some last minute snacks were packed into their packs and lights were fitted to their bikes.

"I am just really keen to get started, and then from then on in my focus will be on the chairlift at Thredbo" said Gaz from Team Big Fish.

Teams are now on the bus on their way up the mountain to the Mt Buffalo Chalet where the starters gun will go at 2:00!

The weather has been reasonably kind for the start of the race, a cool alpine breeze is around and a very light sprinkle of rain.

The view from the start line is absolutely spectacular and teams have an amazing alpine trek in store for their first leg.