"Last year proved a huge hit for everyone involved and we would love to see even more people come and experience this unique event. We're really ramping things up from last year, with Empire of Dirt coming on again as master trail builders and making improvements to the existing trail."
Entertainment includes a DJ, $10 spectator gondola passes, luge specials, meal deals at the Market Kitchen Cafe and music from local band Strangely Arousing.
Skyline Rotorua general manager Bruce Thomasen said Skyline was looking forward to being part of the festival again.
"It is fantastic to be able to participate in the bike festival, which is a real celebration of all things distinctively Rotorua. The fact we can offer such a unique site as part of that is an exciting opportunity, not just for riders but for spectators as well."
The Mt Ngongotaha site offers the only gondola-accessed mountain bike trails in the North Island and the Sprint Warrior is the only opportunity for riders to access the trails.
The event features a purpose-built 1.8km downhill trail. Racing will be rounded out by a new jump and "sick trick" competition.
Race day practice begins at 12pm, with the race starting between 3-4pm.
