Team Wiggle’s Matt Page is targeting a podium finish in the biggest race of his career – the World Solo 24-Hour MTB Championships in Australia.

Page, who is the reigning UK solo 24-hour champion, insists he is ready to take on the best riders in the world and is already Down Under ahead of the race in Canberra on October 8-10.

More than 400 riders are expected to compete in the solo event, which will push athletes to their limits, physically and mentally.

“I wouldn’t consider travelling to the other side of the world if I didn’t think I stood a good chance, but the Australian racers are among the best in the world and on home turf will be tough to beat,” said Page.

“I’m hoping for a top five finish, although a place on the podium would be fantastic.

“If things go well then who knows what the future might hold, but right now I really feel like I can compete with the best in the world – and hopefully beat them.

“I’m feeling a real mix of emotions at the moment. I’m nervous as it is the biggest race of my career but I’m excited too at the prospect of taking on the best riders in the world.”

Wiggle shipped Page’s two custom-built Focus First Extreme mountain bikes to Australia ahead of his departure, along with most of his kit including Exposure lights, Torq nutrition and Mobi washer.

Page added: “Wiggle’s support has been amazing, I am hugely grateful for all their help. I couldn’t believe that just five days after dropping off my mountain bikes and kit at Wiggle HQ, it all arrived in Sydney. No wonder so many Aussies use Wiggle.”

Wiggle mountain bike mechanic Ben Jeffery will travel to Australia for the race to assist Matt and his fiancée Nia. Together Nia and Ben will form the backbone of Matt’s slick pit set-up.