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swim<br />
Augusta<br />
Lorne<br />
Gold Coast<br />
Forster<br />
Race #1 - Forster, NSW<br />
<strong>eVeNT</strong> <strong>pROGRAM</strong><br />
for the 2011 Anaconda Adventure Race National Series at Forster<br />
Saturday April 16th and Sunday April 17th, 2011<br />
great lakes<br />
adventure<br />
ride<br />
paddle<br />
run
Welcome to race #1<br />
of the 2011 Anaconda Adventure Race National Series<br />
at Forster<br />
GOLD GOLD COAST COAST QLD / QLD AUGUSTA, / AUGUSTA WA<br />
On behalf of <strong>Rapid</strong> <strong>Ascent</strong>, Anaconda, The Great Lakes Council and our corporate partners, welcome to the<br />
Anaconda Adventure Race at Forster, the first race of the 2011 Anaconda Adventure Race National Series.<br />
The Anaconda Adventure Race at Forster passes through some patches of pure paradise with golden sandy<br />
beaches, cliff lined coast, tranquil inland lakes, tropical rainforests and a range of wildernesses from start to<br />
finish. Anyone completing any section of this event, whether it is only the run leg on Sunday or all legs as an<br />
individual will experience a real adventure and see some magnificent parts of the world.<br />
A / LORNE, VIC<br />
Aside from the natural beauty of the area, the second thing you’ll notice about Forster is the friendliness of the<br />
GOLD<br />
locals and their<br />
COAST<br />
enthusiasm for everyone<br />
QLD<br />
who does<br />
/<br />
this event.<br />
AUGUSTA,<br />
They have a strong background<br />
WA<br />
hosting major<br />
/ LOR<br />
sporting events and this is evident in the support and happiness with which they’ll greet you as you roll into town.<br />
We acknowledge and appreciate the support of the local community and our hosts in the Great Lakes Council<br />
and encourage all participants to come back and say g’day outside of race weekend – we are sure you will enjoy<br />
yourselves.<br />
Finally, but just as importantly, we give recognition to Anaconda, naming rights sponsor of the Anaconda<br />
Adventure Race National Series. If it were not for their vision to inspire, equip and enable everyone to get into the<br />
outdoors then few of us would be gathering here at Forster this weekend. Thank you Anaconda.<br />
So enjoy the race, enjoy the atmosphere and enjoy the scenery at race #1 of the Anaconda Adventure Race<br />
National Series at Forster.<br />
The <strong>Rapid</strong> <strong>Ascent</strong> team<br />
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TIMe SCHeDULe<br />
Friday 15th April 2011<br />
4:00pm – 8:00pm Anaconda Adventure Race at Forster competitor registration at Forster Main Beach<br />
7:00pm Anaconda Adventure Race competitor briefing for Saturday course only<br />
Saturday 16th April 2011<br />
6:30am – 7:00am Late Registration: by prior arrangement only – Forster Main Beach<br />
6:30am Day 1 Transition #2 open for bike drop off<br />
6:30am – 7:50am Day 1 Transition #1 open for kayak drop off<br />
7:30am Anaconda Adventure Race starts at Forster Main Beach (for 2 day competitors)<br />
11:30am First finisher expected at Pacific Palms Bowling Club – end of Day 1<br />
2:00pm Day 2 Transition #3 open for kayak drop off (but NO security provided on Sat. night)<br />
4:00pm – 6:00pm ‘Adventure Race HALF’ competitor registration – Forster Main Beach<br />
6:00pm Anaconda Adventure Race Competitor Briefing for Sunday course<br />
Sunday 17th April 2011<br />
6:00am Day 2 Transition #2 & Transition #3 open for bike & kayak drop off respectively<br />
7:30am Anaconda Adventure Race start at Seal Rocks<br />
11:00am Day 2 Transition #4 open for equipment drop off<br />
11:00am – 4:00pm Adventure Expo Open<br />
Children’s activities and entertainment<br />
12:00pm Winner due to cross finish line<br />
3:00pm Adventure Race Presentations and random prize giveaways<br />
RACe START<br />
• 7.30 am Saturday April 16th at the Forster Main Beach on North Street<br />
• 7:30 am Sunday April 17th at Number 1 beach (northern end) at Seal Rocks<br />
ReGISTRATION<br />
It is compulsory for all competitors (all individuals and all competitors in all teams) to attend registration:<br />
Anaconda Adventure Race (Two Day event)<br />
Friday April 15th between 4:00pm and 8:00pm at the Adventure Expo at Forster Main Beach on North Street.<br />
Adventure Race HALF (One Day event)<br />
Friday April 15th between 4:00pm and 8:00pm OR Saturday April 16th between 4:00pm and 6:00pm at the Adventure Expo<br />
at Forster Main Beach on North Street.<br />
COMpeTITOR BRIeFING<br />
There will be separate competitor briefings for each day’s course. Both briefings will take place in the Adventure Expo at Forster<br />
Main Beach. It is highly recommended that all competitors attend the competitor briefing where we will explain the race.<br />
Saturday’s course briefing (for all two day competitors) will be held at 7:00pm on Friday April 15th<br />
Sunday’s course briefing (for all Adventure Race HALF competitors) will be held at 6:00pm on Saturday April 16th<br />
FORSTeR MAIN BeACH – THe <strong>eVeNT</strong> CeNTRe<br />
The Forster Main Beach is the ‘centre’ of the event and hosts the race start on Saturday and the triumphant race finish line<br />
on Sunday, so come on down and check out the action. The race start is well worth a look with competitors running into the<br />
water then heading off on an ocean swim before returning to the first transition where they set off on their kayaks through<br />
the crashing shorebreak.<br />
The area will come alive again on Sunday with the sponsor’s expo and displays for all to enjoy. Added to that will be a free<br />
jumping castle for kids, BBQ and other food, MC commentary and the competitors racing through the finish line at the end of<br />
their epic race. So bring the kids and the family and enjoy the beautiful Forster Main Beach – the centre of the event.<br />
Axis Remedial Massage will be set up in the event centre on Saturday between 4pm - 6pm, and again on Sunday between<br />
11am - 4pm to give your aching muscles a relaxing rub down. Just show up or pre book a massage from Brad by calling<br />
0413 077 479. $15 for 15 minutes.
COURSe DeSCRIpTION<br />
The course for the 2011 Forster Anaconda Adventure Race sees a few changes to the 2010 course to make it a little easier<br />
and more accessible for novices and newcomers to the sport. These changes include:<br />
• A shorter ocean swim that does not go around the more exposed Bennetts Headland<br />
• Deletion of the team run as the first leg on Saturday<br />
• The paddle is now 98% on the protected lakes making for smoother water and safer landing at the end<br />
• The Mountain Bike leg is a little shorter and removes the technical descent to the Golf Course<br />
• A new run leg that does away with the board paddle across Smiths lake<br />
So read on and see how the 2011 course comes together<br />
DAY 1 - SATURDAY ApRIL 16th<br />
2.1km OCeAN SWIM<br />
The event starts with all swimmers standing on the sand at Main Beach then running into the water to then swim out around<br />
Haydens to The Tanks. Swimmers will then pass through the narrow water channel between The Tanks before swimming<br />
back to Main Beach by swimming on the inside of Haydens to exit the water and run the short distance into the kayak transition<br />
area on the sand.<br />
The Swim leg:<br />
• Competitors MUST swim the entire course. You are not permitted to run along the shore area other than the small sand<br />
bar at The Tanks<br />
• You are permitted to rest on a rescue craft if required without penalty<br />
• Race bib MUST be worn over your wetsuit & MUST NOT be removed until you have PASSED THROUGH the timing gate.<br />
This applies to teams & individual competitors<br />
• Wetsuits are recommended<br />
• You may use a PFD (life-jacket) or snorkel & mask if you are a weak swimmer, however people using these devices will<br />
start behind the main field<br />
• Note -The Tanks have a sandy bottom and are protected from waves and swell<br />
GOLD COAST QLD<br />
Transition:<br />
• Boats and other paddling equipment must be deposited at the transition area between 6:30am and 7:50am on Satur-<br />
day<br />
• Only competitors, team members and support crews wearing a wrist band (given out at registration) will be permitted<br />
into the transition area<br />
• Team paddlers must stay in the fenced off transition area enclosure with their boats - please do not crowd around the<br />
timing chute but give swimmers the chance to clear this area before changing over your race bib<br />
• Individuals must have their paddling gear located next to their craft & perform their transition at this point<br />
• Race bib MUST be worn as your outermost garment, over your wetsuit, PFD and drink system (if wearing one) and MUST<br />
NOT be removed until inside the next Transition Area. This applies to all competitors<br />
• Competitors may NOT be assisted by their support crew whilst getting into their boats and launching in the water<br />
• Individual competitors without support crew can use the bag transfer service to pack up their swimming gear as outlined<br />
below
16.4km LAKe pADDLe<br />
Paddlers exit the Main Beach transition area and then paddle north (turn left!)<br />
keeping all buoys on their left. Paddlers then proceed into the lakes entrance<br />
channel and paddle down the east side of Wallis Island, past Green Pt and<br />
continue to Tiona Conference Centre. There will be a final buoy to pass around<br />
(keeping it on your left) before landing on the beach. Drag your boat high onto<br />
the beach and then run to the transition area through the timing chute and<br />
into the TA enclosure.<br />
The Paddle leg:<br />
• PFD’s are compulsory & must be worn at all times on the paddle<br />
• The course will be marked with buoys to provide assistance with directions,<br />
and all buoys must be kept on the paddlers left<br />
• For kayakers using an enclosed cockpit style of craft, spray skirts are recommended<br />
as the lake can get rough<br />
• Keep to the left of all swimmers, especially when leaving Forster Main<br />
Beach<br />
• There will be numerous water safety craft (jet skis and larger marine rescue<br />
craft) on the water. They can assist you if required without a penalty to<br />
help you get back in your boat etc<br />
• Select a boat that is suited to your ability in all conditions – not just flat<br />
water: it is quicker, safer and easier to be in a slow / stable boat rather<br />
than a fast boat you fall out of several times<br />
• The one boat must be used for the entire paddle leg and for both days’<br />
paddle legs<br />
• Be careful when launching at Main Beach as there can be a tough shorebreak<br />
• Place the kayak number stickers on the raised upper hull section on each<br />
side of your boat so that the number is visible from either side of the boat<br />
Transition:<br />
• Mountain Bike equipment must be deposited at the transition area between<br />
6:30am and 9:30am on Saturday<br />
• When reaching the beach paddlers must exit from their boats and then<br />
move their boats high up onto the beach so they are out of the way of oth-<br />
AST QLD / AUGUSTA, WA / LORNE, VIC<br />
ers and the tide. Team mates and support crews can help on the beach.<br />
• Support crew and other team mates (other than the mountain biker) are<br />
NOT permitted inside the TA to assist their competitors.<br />
• The exchange of bib must be done inside the transition area next to bikes.<br />
Please do not complete your transition on the beach as your time will not<br />
be recorded and safety compromised.<br />
• The race bib MUST remain on until inside the Transition Area (applies to teams doing a change-over and individuals<br />
changing out of wet gear).<br />
• The race bib MUST be the outermost garment and go over the top of hydration systems etc.<br />
• Support crew must present the kayak collection token / pass provided in your registration packs to remove paddling<br />
equipment from the Beach.<br />
• All kayaks and remaining equipment must be collected by 1:00pm on Saturday<br />
15KM MOUNTAIN BIKe<br />
The ride course follows a mixture of winding single track, 4WD tracks and 2WD dirt and sealed roads across a range of terrain.<br />
It starts out passing through the palm fringed Tiona Conference Centre, then skirts beside Wallis Lake through Pacific<br />
Palms before heading to the hills on some rougher 4WD tracks. It then re-emerges onto the Sandbar Road before riding into<br />
the TA on Paradise Drive in Smiths Lake..<br />
The Mountain Bike Leg:<br />
• The course is marked with signs, coloured tape tied around trees and posts, witches hats etc. But be aware of where<br />
you are going & keep an eye out for markers - you can still get lost if you don’t pay attention!!<br />
• We recommend that all riders carry spares with you incl. pump, tube, tyre levers, chain breaker, multi-tool as well as<br />
water / fluid as there will be nowhere to stop and get a drink along the riding course<br />
• All roads are open to the public and normal road rules apply. Marshals are present at key points and traffic intersections<br />
to direct you, the competitor. They are NOT there to stop traffic so don’t expect them to do so
• Support crew are not allowed to give assistance (e.g. provision<br />
of food or fluid, assistance in repairing a damaged bike etc)<br />
anywhere along the MTB leg<br />
• Attach the bike number plate to the handle bars of your bike so<br />
it can clearly be seen from the front<br />
• The ride course is not closed to the public and you may encounter<br />
walkers, trail bike riders and other trail users. Please be<br />
respectful of other users of the trails<br />
Transition:<br />
• Running equipment must be deposited at the transition area<br />
between 10:30am and 12:00pm on Saturday OR competitors<br />
can use the bag transfer service as described below<br />
• When reaching the TA, riders must dismount from their bikes,<br />
pass through the timing chute and then meet their runner (for<br />
teams) inside the TA enclosure. The transition of race bib must<br />
take place inside the TA enclosure. Please do not crowd around<br />
the timing gate but give riders the chance to clear this area<br />
TA, WA / LORNE, VIC<br />
before changing over your race bib<br />
• The race bib MUST be worn over as your outermost garment,<br />
over your drink system (if wearing one) and MUST NOT be<br />
removed until inside the next Transition Area. This applies to<br />
teams and individual competitors<br />
• No support crew or team mates (other than the runner) are<br />
allowed in the Transition Area other than to collect your bike<br />
after the rider has finished. Your race bib or MTB token (provided<br />
in registration packs) is required to collect your MTB from<br />
bike compound. We will have staff at the Transition Area until<br />
2.30pm after which time any bikes left there are at the owners’<br />
risk<br />
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11.9KM TRAIL RUN<br />
Runners exit the TA and then follow the marked course over a nearby hill and then along New Forster Rd and Amaroo Drive<br />
before descending to Smiths Lake. Runners turn left to run around the edge of Lake, past Frothy Coffee and then continue<br />
along the lake in a clockwise direction. This section beside the lake follows a rugged walking track but also includes some<br />
rough sections where there is no track at all as the course crosses some subsidiary streams up to knee/waist deep before<br />
turning away from the lake and onto Sandbar Rd. Runners then head through the campground, beside the golf course and<br />
then up a short but steep hill into private property before joining the final 2km of the MTB leg and returning back to the transition<br />
area, which is also the finish line opposite the Pacific Palms Bowling Club<br />
The Run leg:<br />
• Competitors MUST follow the tape trail that<br />
marks the course and must not stray from<br />
the path – especially in the bushland. Look<br />
for markers, arrows, tape & think where you<br />
are going. The course is marked but you still<br />
need to pay attention to where you are going.<br />
You could get lost if you don’t pay attention<br />
• Assistance from support crew is not allowed<br />
OAST QLD / AUGUSTA, WA / LORNE,<br />
during the run (eg provision of food or water,<br />
assistance with equipment), including at<br />
Frothy Coffee<br />
• The run course is not closed to the public and<br />
you may encounter walkers, fisherman, kids,<br />
tourists, dogs… Please be respectful of other<br />
users of the trails.<br />
• Runners and support crew should be aware<br />
that the dirt road into Sandbar is open to<br />
the public and is the same road for both the<br />
general public, runners and MTBers. Please<br />
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DAY 2 – SUNDAY ApRIL 17TH<br />
1.9KM OCeAN SWIM<br />
Sunday’s event starts at the northern end (far end)<br />
of No. 1 Beach at Seal Rocks, approximately a<br />
600m walk along the beach from the car park. All<br />
swimmers will be lined up in a starting chute on the<br />
beach, and on the starter’s orders, run into the water<br />
and commence swimming, rounding a buoy immediately<br />
in front of the starting chute (all buoys to be<br />
kept on swimmers right).<br />
Competitors then swim across the bay to the opposite<br />
end of No. 1 beach, turning right around a buoy<br />
to swim into the beach, run around a flag standing on<br />
the sand and then return to the water. On returning<br />
to the water competitors must swim around the small<br />
headland to the right and then across Boat Beach<br />
Bay to the far end of Boat Beach, turn right around a<br />
final buoy and swim into the beach. Competitors then<br />
run up the sand and into the transition area, crossing the timing mats at the entrance.<br />
The Swim leg:<br />
• Competitors MUST swim the entire course. You are not permitted to run along the beach other than around marshal/flag<br />
as directed.<br />
• Swimmers may not receive any external assistance during the ‘on land’ component of the swim leg – such as receive<br />
hydration or nutrition.<br />
• You are permitted to rest on a rescue craft if required without penalty.<br />
• Race bib MUST be worn over your wetsuit & MUST NOT be removed until you have PASSED through the timing gate. This<br />
applies to teams & individual competitors.<br />
• Wetsuits are recommended.<br />
• You may use a PFD (life-jacket) or snorkel & mask if you are a weak swimmer,<br />
GOLD<br />
however people<br />
COAST<br />
using these devices will<br />
QL<br />
start behind the main field. Hand paddles, fins / flippers or any other form of propulsion cannot be used at any time dur-<br />
ing the swim leg.<br />
Transition:<br />
• Running shoes and other running equipment must be deposited at the transition area between 6:30am and 7:50am on<br />
Sunday<br />
• Only team runners can stay in the fenced off TA enclosure waiting for their swimmer - please do not crowd around the<br />
timing chute but give swimmers the chance to clear this area before changing over your race bib.<br />
• Individuals must have their running gear located inside the TA enclosure and perform their transition at this point.<br />
• Race bib MUST be worn as your outermost garment, over your drink system (if wearing one) and MUST NOT be removed<br />
until inside the next Transition Area. This applies to teams and individual competitors.<br />
• Competitors may not be assisted by their support crew inside the TA enclosure.<br />
16KM TRAIL RUN<br />
Runners exit the TA and then cross the headland to run along the scenic Lighthouse Beach before turning away from the<br />
beach and continuing along a pleasant 2WD track through the bush. From here things get a little tougher with a couple of<br />
monster sand dunes to scale and then a couple of hills before descending into Bungwahl and the transition area<br />
The Run leg:<br />
• The run course is marked with signs, coloured tape tied around trees and posts, witches hats etc. but again be aware of<br />
where you are going & keep an eye out for markers - you can still get lost if you don’t pay attention!!<br />
• No assistance from support crew is allowed during the run (e.g. provision of food or water, assistance with equipment)<br />
• The run course is not closed to the public and you may encounter walkers, fisherman, kids, tourists, dogs. Please be<br />
respectful of other users of the trails<br />
Transition:<br />
• Mountain Bike equipment must be deposited at the transition area between 6:30am and 9:30am on Sunday<br />
• Team riders must wait next to their bike and transfer the race bib away from the TA entrance<br />
• Support crews and other team mates (other than the mountain biker) are NOT permitted inside the TA to assist their
competitors other than to drop equipment<br />
off during the times listed<br />
• The race bib MUST be worn as your outermost<br />
garment, over your drink system (if<br />
wearing one) and MUST NOT be removed<br />
until inside the next Transition Area. This ap-<br />
ST QLD / AUGUSTA, WA / LORNE, VI<br />
plies to teams and individual competitors<br />
• Note: The area immediately adjacent to<br />
the Transition Area enclosure may become<br />
quite congested as competitors and support<br />
vehicles pass through the same area. Car<br />
parking is in the paddock beyond the TA enclosure.<br />
When parking cars, please ensure<br />
you do not block the flow of traffic<br />
28KM MOUNTAIN BIKe<br />
The mountain bike course follows a variety of 2WD and 4WD<br />
tracks through the Wallingat National Park with the last few<br />
kilometres passing through farmland to finish at the boat<br />
ramp and picnic area in Coomba Park on Wallis Lake. The<br />
locals will be putting on a BBQ for competitors and support<br />
crew throughout the day so you can plan for a tasty food<br />
break here!<br />
The Mountain Bike Leg:<br />
• The course is marked with signs, coloured tape tied<br />
around trees and posts, witches hats etc. but again be<br />
aware of where you are going & keep an eye out for markers<br />
- you can still get lost if you don’t pay attention!!<br />
• We recommend that all riders carry spares with you including<br />
pump, tube, tyre levers, chain breaker, multi-tool<br />
as well as water / fluid as there will be nowhere to stop<br />
and get a drink along the riding course<br />
• All roads are open to the public and normal road rules<br />
apply. Marshals are present at key points and traffic intersections<br />
to direct you, the competitor. They are NOT there<br />
to stop traffic so don’t expect them to do so<br />
• No support crew are allowed to give assistance (e.g. provision<br />
of food or fluid, assistance in repairing a damaged<br />
bike etc) anywhere along the MTB leg<br />
Transition:<br />
• Paddling equipment must be deposited at the transition<br />
area between 2:00pm and 7:00pm on Saturday (note<br />
there will be no security in the transition area overnight)<br />
WA / LORNE, VIC<br />
or between 6:30am and 1:00pm on Sunday<br />
• When reaching the TA, riders must dismount from their<br />
bikes, pass through the timing chute and then meet their<br />
team paddler (for teams) inside the TA enclosure. The<br />
transition of the race bib must take place inside the TA<br />
enclosure<br />
• Race bib MUST be worn as your outermost garment, over<br />
your PFD and drink system (if wearing one) and MUST<br />
NOT be removed until inside the next transition area. This<br />
applies to teams and individual competitors<br />
• No support crew or team mates (other than the paddler<br />
and rider) are allowed in the transition area<br />
• No support crew are permitted to assist the paddler get
into their boat at the lakes edge<br />
• Your race bib or MTB token (in registration packs) is required to collect your MTB from the bike compound. We will have<br />
staff at the Transition Area until 3.00pm on Sunday after which time any bikes left there are at the owners’ risk<br />
• Note: The road there will be a one way system for support crews through Coomba Park to minimise traffic issues –<br />
please follow the signs and directions on your way in and out of the village.<br />
Note: Teams and support crews are advised to move quite promptly once your team paddler is underway in order to make<br />
it to Tuncurry to rejoin for the team run. The lake paddle is likely to take the fastest paddlers 60 minutes to paddle and the<br />
drive from T3 to T4 for the team run takes 45 minutes in a car. So we advise you to load the team mountain bike promptly<br />
after they finish and head off with minimal delay. (There is no need to speed or put yourselves or others in danger, we are<br />
just advising that time frames will be tight for teams with fast paddlers).<br />
13KM LAKe pADDLe<br />
The paddle leg takes competitors around the<br />
Northern Side of Wallis Island Nature Reserve<br />
and then through the Breckenridge Channel, past<br />
plenty of oyster farms and alongside the centre of<br />
downtown Forster before crossing the main channel<br />
next to the bridge to wind through a couple of<br />
smaller channels to finish at the transition area<br />
in Tuncurry.<br />
The Paddle leg:<br />
• PFD’s are compulsory & must be worn at all<br />
times on the paddle<br />
• Keep an eye out for partially submerged oyster<br />
racks (pending tide level) and keep away<br />
from all oyster farms lining the paddle course<br />
• Normal rules for waterways prevail for the entire<br />
paddle leg course so paddlers must keep<br />
on the right hand side of channels and give<br />
way to other water users where necessary<br />
• The one boat must be used for the entire<br />
paddle leg and for both days’ paddle legs<br />
• For kayakers using an enclosed cockpit style<br />
of craft, spray skirts MUST be worn and fastened<br />
prior to leaving the beach<br />
• There will be numerous event water safety<br />
craft (jet skis and larger marine rescue craft)<br />
on the water. They can assist you if required<br />
without a penalty to help you get back in your<br />
boat, empty your boat etc<br />
• Place the kayak number stickers on the<br />
raised upper hull section on each side of<br />
your boat so that the number is visible from<br />
either side of the boat<br />
GOLD COAST QLD / AUGUSTA, WA / LOR<br />
• Large buoys will be placed along the course<br />
at key junctions to guide paddlers, however<br />
a general knowledge of the course route is<br />
highly recommended i.e. you may even want to tape a copy of the course map to your deck<br />
Transition:<br />
• Equipment for the team run must be deposited at the transition area between 11:00am and 1:00pm on Sunday. Competitors<br />
can use the bag drop service as explained below<br />
• When reaching the TA paddlers must exit their boats where directed and then immediately move their boats onto the<br />
grass away from the landing area and out of the way of others and the tide<br />
• Team mates and support crews can help you get out of your boat when you land at the TA<br />
• Team paddlers must meet up with their team mates for the team run only after passing through the timing chute<br />
• There is no need to transition the race bib as all team mates must continue from the TA to the finish together<br />
• Support crew must present the kayak collection token / pass provided in your registration packs to remove paddling<br />
equipment from the TA. All kayaks and remaining equipment must be collected by 4:00pm on Sunday
GReAT LAKeS TOURISM 3KM TeAM RUN<br />
Starting over some vacant land then crossing the iconic Forster<br />
/ Tuncurry Bridge, the team run finishes with competitors running<br />
along Main Beach and then through the finish chute in the<br />
middle of the Adventure Expo as absolute heroes – Well done!<br />
The Team Run:<br />
• All team members must meet at the final transition point at<br />
the end of the paddle leg and all team members must complete<br />
the entire team run to the finish line (no exceptions)<br />
• Teams must remain together at all times (i.e. within 20<br />
metres of each other)<br />
• The team’s finishing time will be taken when the last competitor<br />
crosses the finish line<br />
• Any team who does not complete the final run leg as a FULL team will be listed as an unranked finisher. You may push,<br />
pull, drag or carry your tired or injured team mates to the finish line. No exceptions will be made to this rule under any<br />
circumstances<br />
• A finish photo of your team will be taken as you cross the finish line and if you do not have a team uniform we encourage<br />
you to wear your race shirts given to you at registration<br />
Note: Teams and support crews are advised to depart T3 immediately, once your team paddler is underway in order to make<br />
it to Tuncurry to rejoin them for the team run. The lake paddle is likely to take the fastest paddlers 60 minutes to paddle, and<br />
the drive from T3 to T4 for the team run takes 45 minutes in a car. So we advise you to load the team mountain bike promptly<br />
after they finish and head off with minimal delay. (There is no need to speed or put yourselves or others in danger).<br />
SAFeTY ASpeCTS AND OTHeR NOTeS<br />
Safety actions in case of an emergency / difficulty during each leg:<br />
SWIM LEGS:<br />
• Raise one arm if assistance is required and call for help, there will be numerous rescue boats patrolling the swim segment<br />
• There are many rocky outcrops along the length of both swims, so if returning to the land to withdraw from the swim<br />
make sure you select a beach or tranquil piece of water – otherwise stay in the water and attract the attention of the<br />
water safety personnel<br />
PADDLE LEGS:<br />
• If assistance is required by water safety personnel, raise your paddle and wave it to attract their attention and tell other<br />
competitors you need assistance and pass the message on<br />
• If you get in to trouble out on the water ALWAYS stay with your boat until water safety personnel arrive<br />
• If you cannot complete the paddle leg you can land your boat on the beach, you are best to stay in your boat and attract<br />
the attention of the water safety personnel. On Day 1 and 2 you are safe to land on any area of beach<br />
MOUNTAIN BIKE LEGS:<br />
• If you become injured and require assistance, stop moving and stay where you are, make sure you are out of the way of<br />
other riders and tell the competitors that pass you to alert the next race marshal and advise them of your location.<br />
• If you become lost, backtrack along the trail you travelled to return to the marked course.<br />
• If your bike breaks beyond repair, you are entitled to walk/jog your bike over the rest of the course to the transition area<br />
and continue<br />
RUN LEGS:<br />
• If you become injured and require assistance, stop moving and stay where you are, tell the competitors that pass you to<br />
alert the next race marshal and advise them of your location<br />
• If you become lost, backtrack along the trail you travelled to return to the marked course<br />
NOTES FROM THE MEDICAL TEAM<br />
• This is a long and strenuous race. Be prepared for the race time to be up to 8 hrs for some competitors on each day.<br />
• Start the race well hydrated i.e drink plenty of water the day before the race<br />
• Plan your fluid intake for the entire day. Remember there are NO aid stations out on any of the legs. You must be totally<br />
self-sufficient between each TA.<br />
• Don’t forget to EAT. It is a long day out there and you need to eat as well as drink.<br />
Have fun, stay safe and look after your fellow competitors. All the best from The Medical Team
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CUT OFF TIMeS<br />
Cut-off times to each transition point will be strictly enforced as follows:<br />
Saturday April 16th<br />
• End Swim 9:00am (i.e. 1 hour & 30 minutes for 2.1km swim)<br />
• End Ocean Paddle 11:30am (i.e. 2 hours 30 minutes for 16.4km)<br />
• End Mountain Bike 1:30pm (i.e. 2 hours for 15km)<br />
Sunday April 17th<br />
• End Swim 8:45am (i.e. 1 hour 15 minutes for 1.9km)<br />
• End Trail Run 11:00am (i.e. 2 hours 15 minutes for 16km)<br />
• End Mountain Bike 1:30pm (i.e. 2 hours 30 minutes for 32km)<br />
Cut offs:<br />
• For teams who do not make the published cut off times, the next team member will be allowed to continue at the<br />
published cut off time. This team member will not have the race bib and this will signify to officials that this team is still<br />
competing but are unranked<br />
• All team members are still required to gather at the end of final paddle leg for the final team run. E.g. If an athlete finishes<br />
their leg 10 minutes AFTER the cut-off, their next team member will have already been sent off at the cut-off. The<br />
person who missed the cut-off will still be required to get him/herself up to the final transition area for the team run<br />
• Individuals who miss a cut off may elect to miss the next leg and continue the race unranked.<br />
If you cannot complete a leg or are forced to stop or withdraw from a leg the following procedures will be followed:<br />
• Your bib will be removed and you will now be an ‘unranked’ competitor. You will not be permitted to return to that discipline<br />
but you can recommence the event with the next leg<br />
• If you have been rescued on the water, you will be taken to the nearest beach / river bank. Or if you withdraw from the<br />
leg by landing on the beach / river bank please ensure you advise a race official of your location and condition as soon<br />
as possible – this will save us looking for you unnecessarily<br />
• When you get to the next transition area, advise an official that you did not complete the leg and hand over to your team<br />
mate who can continue the rest of the course<br />
• Your team will not be ranked or placed but you can still continue the event<br />
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RACe RULeS<br />
Prior to being accepted into the event:<br />
• (all participants) must read and sign the Participant Indemnity<br />
• (juniors only - i.e. under 18 on race day)<br />
o have their parent or guardian advise the organisers, <strong>Rapid</strong> <strong>Ascent</strong>, of their intention to enter<br />
o parent or guardian must read and sign an authorisation and indemnity<br />
• (paddlers only) must be competent in:<br />
o paddling craft in ocean conditions and entry and exit through surf<br />
o recognising areas of danger in the ocean such as reefs and rips<br />
o ability to self rescue in the event of capsize<br />
• (swimmers & paddlers) must be able to swim 1.9km unassisted in open water<br />
• Participants must wear race bibs provided by race organisers on the outside of their clothing at all times. These bibs<br />
are stretchy enough to be tight when over only a wetsuit while also being able to be stretched over the top of PFDs and<br />
hydration devices. Not wearing a race bib as your outermost garment or not wearing it at all will incur a 15 min penalty<br />
• Competitors must use the same bike frame and wheels for the entire bike leg and may only receive assistance from<br />
other competitors to repair their own bike. Penalty for using someone else’s bike frame or wheels and for lending your<br />
own bike frame or wheels to another competitor is 60 minutes for the borrower and 60 minutes for the lender.<br />
• Competitors must use the same boat for the entire paddle leg and may only receive assistance from other competitors<br />
to repair their own boat. Penalty for using someone else’s boat and for lending your boat is 60 minutes for the borrower<br />
and 60 minutes for the lender.<br />
• Any competitor who withdraws from the race MUST notify an official. This is an essential requirement to avoid unnecessary<br />
searches being conducted and emergency services being engaged.<br />
• It is compulsory that basic First Aid Kits are carried by all competitors doing the run and MTB legs. First Aid Kits must<br />
consist of at least 2 x stretch bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 2 x non-adhesive wound dressings, 1 x triangular<br />
bandage and 1 pair of surgical gloves. The penalty for not carrying a First Aid Kit is 30 minutes.<br />
• All competitors must carry the listed compulsory equipment for each leg. Failure to carry any listed item will result in a<br />
30 minute penalty per item found to be missing.<br />
• Failure to abide by rules may result in time penalty or disqualification.<br />
• All teams are permitted to lodge protests against results or decisions enforced during the event. A judging panel of three<br />
<strong>Rapid</strong> <strong>Ascent</strong> Directors will adjudicate on all protests and other contentious matters, and their decision will be final.<br />
• <strong>Rapid</strong> <strong>Ascent</strong> has sole discretion to alter or amend the race rules in order to increase the safety of participants or for<br />
any other reason deemed appropriate.
COMpeTITORS’ eQUIpMeNT<br />
The following items are compulsory for all legs as part of the event rules:<br />
Wrist bands<br />
ALL competitors be sure to wear your wristband (will be attached by race staff at time of registration) to your wrist as without<br />
this you will NOT be allowed inside the transition areas (TA’s) and you will NOT be allowed to remove equipment from TA’s.<br />
You will also not get fed at the end of the race if you don’t have one!<br />
You will also receive 2 wrist bands for your support crew. Please ensure that they wear them as no one without a wrist band<br />
will be permitted into any transition area!<br />
Race Number/Bib<br />
ALL competitors will have their race number written on their arm/leg during registration in texta. Please DO NOT wash it off.<br />
This number is used if you or one of your team-mates either withdraw from the race or do not make a cut off time.<br />
Your bib MUST be the outermost garment at all times while racing. Please remove your bib and place in container at the finish<br />
line on Sunday as we require all bibs to be returned.<br />
Kayak stickers<br />
You will receive 2 kayak stickers, place one on each side of the front of your kayak so that you can be identified from both<br />
sides.<br />
Bike number plate<br />
You will also receive a number plate to go onto your bike so you can be identified whilst on the bike course. Make sure you<br />
firmly attach the number plate to the handle bars of your bike using the zip ties provided.<br />
Swim Cap<br />
These must be worn by all swimmers during the swim leg<br />
Timing Band<br />
This will be provided in your registration pack to Individuals and Team Swimmers and must be handed on with your race bib<br />
at each transition<br />
Other items provided in your registration bags:<br />
• Kayak / bike equipment collection tokens. You or your support crew must present these when collecting the appropriate<br />
equipment from each TA.<br />
• Competitors t-shirt<br />
• Sponsors and event information<br />
eQUIpMeNT LIST<br />
The compulsory items listed below form part of the rules, so if it is listed as compulsory you must wear / carry it with you during<br />
the race.<br />
Compulsory Items for all legs<br />
• Numbered race bib<br />
Compulsory Swimming Equipment<br />
• Swim cap (must be the one provided at registration)<br />
Recommended Swimming Equipment<br />
• Swim goggles<br />
• Wetsuit - expected water temp 19 degrees.<br />
Compulsory Paddling Equipment<br />
• PFD (Personal Flotation Device)<br />
• Paddle<br />
• Splash cover / spray deck for people using a sit-in<br />
kayak<br />
Recommended Paddling Equipment<br />
• Whistle attached to your PFD - used to attract attention<br />
when in difficulty
• Paddle leash (to prevent paddle being lost in the waves)<br />
• Variety of paddling clothing suitable for all conditions<br />
Compulsory Run Equipment<br />
• First aid kit comprising 2 x crepe bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 1 x triangular bandage, 2 x non stick wound dressing<br />
pads, one pair of surgical gloves.<br />
Recommended Run Equipment<br />
• Thermals (top and bottom) if cold weather<br />
• Warm hat/balaclava (may be required in case of cold windy weather during run leg)<br />
Compulsory Mountain Bike Equipment<br />
• Certified Bike Helmet to Aust/NZ/US standard<br />
• Bike number plate fixed to handle bars of the bike (provided at registration)<br />
• First aid kit comprising 2 x crepe bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 1 x triangular bandage, 2 x non stick wound dressing<br />
pads one pair of surgical gloves<br />
Recommended Mountain Bike Equipment<br />
• Tools, pump, tube etc to effect own repairs<br />
• Bike gloves<br />
eQUIpMeNT TRANSFeRS<br />
We will provide the following equipment transfer services to make it logistically as easy as possible for individuals with or<br />
without support crews to get through the course.<br />
Equipment transported from the Transition area to the Adventure Expo<br />
We will provide the following services:<br />
• Saturday: T1 Swim to paddle - we will transport your swimming gear back to the Race Admin tent in the Adventure Expo<br />
• Sunday: T2 Run to MTB - we will transport your running gear back to the Race Admin tent in the Adventure Expo<br />
To get your equipment transported from the transition area listed above to the Race Admin tent back at the Adventure Expo<br />
please follow this procedure:<br />
• When you arrive into the transition you must go to the ‘Secure Bag Drop Area’ and get a plastic bag from the marshal<br />
• Put all your belongings / equipment for transfer in the bag and then return the bag to the marshal in the ‘Secure Bag<br />
Drop Area’ (don’t just leave it on the grass!)<br />
• We will then write your race number on the bag and at the end of the event transfer all bags to the Race Admin tent in<br />
the Adventure Expo.<br />
• Bags can only be collected from the Race Admin tent in the Adventure Expo upon presentation of your race bib (no<br />
exceptions!)<br />
• We will only be responsible for equipment left in bags with the marshal in the ‘Secure Bag Drop Area’ as detailed above<br />
Equipment transported from the Adventure Expo to the Transition Area We will provide the following services:<br />
• Saturday: Adventure Expo to T3 (MTB to run) - we will transport your running gear from the Race Admin tent in the Adventure<br />
Expo to the transition area for you.<br />
• Sunday: Adventure Expo to T4 (paddle to team run) - we will transport your running gear from the Race Admin tent in the<br />
Adventure Expo to the transition area for you.<br />
To get your equipment transported from the Race Admin tent in the Adventure Expo to the transition areas listed above<br />
please follow this procedure:<br />
• All clothing / equipment to be transferred out to Saturday’s T3 must be dropped off to the Race Admin tent in the Adventure<br />
Expo by 6:30am on Saturday April 16th<br />
• All clothing / equipment to be transferred out to Sunday’s T4 must be dropped off to the Race Admin tent in the Adventure<br />
Expo by 6:00pm on Saturday April 16th<br />
• Your clothing will be put in a plastic bag and your number marked on it and then taken out to the transition area before<br />
you arrive on race day<br />
• When you get to the transition area during the race, go to the marshal in the ‘Secure Bag Drop Area’ to collect your gear.<br />
Gear will only be handed over upon presentation of the corresponding numbered race bib (e.g. we need the race bib as<br />
evidence and will not give gear to support crews or team mates)<br />
Car transportation<br />
To save some epic logistics for individual competitors doing the whole race without a support crew we are able to relocate a<br />
limited number of cars from the start to the finish each day. (On Saturday you start at Forster and finish at Pacific Palms 20<br />
mins drive away. On Sunday you start at Seal Rocks and finish at Forster 40mins drive away)<br />
If you do not have a support crew and want your car to be transported on either day please contact Bridget Jacoby the Event<br />
Administrator on 0400 322 884 before 5:00pm on Friday. We will collect your car keys and arrange for someone to drive<br />
your car back for you, parking it near the finish and depositing the keys in a safe place for you to collect when you finish
SUppORT CReW<br />
Support crew are not mandatory. They can make logistics easier but as long as you are organised and use our equipment<br />
transfer services as listed above, individuals can still complete the event without assistance.<br />
General points:<br />
• All teams will receive 2 wrist bands for your support crew as part of your registration pack. Please ensure that support<br />
crews wear these wrist bands as without them you will not be permitted inside transition area or be able to service your<br />
athletes<br />
• Support crews may NOT help out competitors at any point outside of the designated transition areas listed below. This<br />
extends to the team run, where support crew are NOT allowed to run with competitors. This is considered pacing and<br />
can result in either a time penalty or disqualification<br />
• We recommend that support crews / team mates go around all the transition areas before the race starts to drop off<br />
equipment and clothing before the race starts – especially for individuals. This will make race day far less stressful than<br />
rushing to get to each transition area during the race. Listed below is a suggested procedure for setting up your transition<br />
areas before the race<br />
Support crew are allowed to directly assist competitors at the following points only:<br />
Day 1:<br />
• T2 - support crews may only assist paddlers getting out of their boats and carrying them to their vehicle. They may not<br />
assist inside the TA enclosure or anywhere between the beach and the TA enclosure<br />
Day 2:<br />
• T4 - support crews may only assist paddlers getting out of their boats and carrying them to your vehicle. They may not<br />
assist inside the TA enclosure or anywhere between the TA and the finish<br />
Support crews are NOT allowed inside any fenced off TA unless they have a wrist band and cannot collect any equipment<br />
(bike or run or kayak…) without a collection token (provided as part of registration pack)<br />
TRANSITION OPENING TIMES<br />
Each transition area will be open for the times specified below.<br />
DAY 1<br />
T1: Swim – Paddle<br />
• Open for equipment to be dropped off between 6:30am and 7:20am on Saturday<br />
• The transition area will be manned, providing some level of security of remaining equipment until 9:00am. Please make<br />
sure you have collected all equipment before this time – or use the bag transfer service to move your equipment from<br />
the TA to the finish line as described above<br />
T2: Paddle – Mountain Bike<br />
• Open for equipment to be dropped off between 6:30am and 9:30am on Saturday<br />
• The transition area will be manned, providing some level of security of remaining equipment until 12:30pm on Saturday.<br />
Please make sure you have collected all equipment before this time at the latest<br />
T3: Mountain Bike - Run<br />
• Open for equipment to be dropped off between 10:30am and 1:00pm on Saturday or competitors can use the bag<br />
transfer service to get their equipment to the TA as described above<br />
• The transition area will be manned, providing some level of security of remaining equipment until 2:30pm on Saturday.<br />
Please make sure you have collected all bike equipment before this time<br />
DAY 2:<br />
T1: Swim – Run<br />
• Open for equipment to be dropped off between 6:30am and 8:00am on Sunday<br />
• The transition area will be manned, providing some level of security of remaining equipment until 9:00am on Sunday.<br />
Please make sure you have collected all bike equipment before this time<br />
T2: Run - MTB<br />
• Open for equipment to be dropped off between 6:00am and 9:00am on Sunday<br />
• The transition area will be manned, providing some level of security of remaining equipment until 12:00pm on Sunday.<br />
Please make sure you have collected all bike equipment before this time – or use the bag transfer service to move your<br />
equipment from the TA to the finish line as described above<br />
T3: MTB - Kayak<br />
• Open for equipment to be dropped off between 2:00pm and 7:00pm on Saturday and 06:30am and 10:30am on Sun-
day<br />
• There will be NO security on Saturday night at T3 so boats left on Sat. afternoon are at the competitors own risk (it is a<br />
pretty quiet area)<br />
• The transition area will be manned, providing some level of security of remaining equipment until 3:00pm on Sunday.<br />
Please make sure you have collected all bike equipment before this time or arranged for someone to collect your gear<br />
for you<br />
T4: Kayak - Team Run<br />
• Open for equipment to be dropped off between 11:00am and 1:00pm on Sunday – or use the bag transfer service to<br />
move your equipment from race admin to the TA as described above.<br />
• The transition area will be manned, providing some level of security of remaining equipment until 4:00pm on Sunday.<br />
Please make sure you have collected all bike equipment before this time<br />
TRANSpORT LOGISTICS AND SeT Up<br />
Due to the Forster Adventure Race course at Forster not being a loop format, competitors and their support crews need to<br />
set up their equipment before the race. This is particularly the case for individual competitors without a support crew. The<br />
following run sheet explains how we recommend individual competitors set up their equipment so it is all in the right place<br />
at the right time with minimal fuss:<br />
Friday:<br />
• Register and put kayak stickers on kayaks and number plates on bikes.<br />
• Drop running gear for Sat T3 into Race Admin tent at Adventure expo.<br />
• Go to event briefing at 7:00pm.<br />
Saturday:<br />
• Between 6:00am and 7:00am drop MTB and equipment off to Sat T2 (30 minute round trip).<br />
• 7:00am drop kayak and paddling gear off to Sat T1 on Forster Main Beach.<br />
• 7:30am start race. Then on the way around course:<br />
• Put swim gear into ‘bag drop’ enclosure at T1<br />
After finishing on Saturday<br />
• Go to Sat T3 to collect MTB and gear (before 2:30pm). This is also the Day1 finish line.<br />
• Go to Sat T2 to collect boat and paddling gear (before 12:30pm).<br />
• After 2:00pm go to Sunday T3 to drop off kayak and paddling gear if you wish to leave gear at Coomba Park on Saturday<br />
night with NO security.<br />
• Collect Saturday T1 swim gear from Race Admin tent at Adventure Expo.<br />
• Drop team run gear for Sun T4 into Race Admin tent at Adventure Expo.<br />
• Go to race briefing and hang out – easy!<br />
Sunday:<br />
• 6:00am drop MTB off at Sunday T2 (you drive past it to get to Seal Rocks)<br />
• 6:30am drop running gear into Sunday T1 at Seal Rocks<br />
• 7:30am start race. Then on the way around course:<br />
• Put swim gear into ‘bag drop’ enclosure at T1<br />
• Put run gear into ‘bag drop’ enclosure at T2<br />
After finishing on Sunday<br />
• Collect Sun T1 swim and Sun T2 run gear from Race Admin tent at Adventure Expo.<br />
• Go to Sun T4 to collect boat and paddling gear (before 4:00pm).<br />
• Go to Sun T3 to collect MTB and gear (before 3:00pm).<br />
• Go to presentations at 3:00pm then have a beer – easy!<br />
DRIvING TIMES AND DISTANCES BETWEEN TRANSITION AREAS:<br />
Saturday<br />
• 15 minute drive from Forster to Sat T2 at Tiona Conference Centre<br />
• 20 minute drive from Sat T2 at Tiona to Sat T3 at Pacific Palms Bowling Club<br />
• 25 minute drive from Sat finish at Pacific Palms Bowling Club back to Forster<br />
Sunday<br />
• 40 minute drive from Forster to Seal Rocks and Sun start (+10 minutes to drop off bike at Bungwahl Sun T2)<br />
• walk or run from the start to Sun T1<br />
• 10 minute drive from Sun start at Seal Rocks to Sun T2 at Bungwahl<br />
• 25 minute drive from Sun T2 at Bungwahl to Sun T3 at Coomba Park<br />
• 50 minute drive from Sun T3 at Coomba Park to Sun T4 at Tuncurry (note teams must move promptly between T3 and<br />
T4 in order to meet their paddler for the team run)
WANT MORE ACTION?<br />
Then check out these other <strong>Rapid</strong> <strong>Ascent</strong> races taking place all around the country in 2011.<br />
Ingkerreke Commercial MTB Enduro<br />
Alice Springs, NT. May 16 – 20, 2011 www.ICME.com.au<br />
An awe inspiring mountain bike stage race in and around the majestic MacDonnell Ranges of Alice<br />
Springs. With 7 racing stages over 5 days varying from a 45 second hill sprint to a 100km epic,<br />
this is MTB nirvana with plenty of flowing single track, incredible scenery and friendly camaraderie.<br />
The Anaconda Adventure Race National Series www.AnacondaAdventureRace.com<br />
• Forster, NSW April 16-17, 2011. A two day, Anaconda format race that showcases the<br />
beautiful Great Lakes Region of the NSW mid North Coast just 3hrs from Sydney.<br />
• Gold Coast, QLD, September 11, 2011. See the Gold Coast like you’d never imagined by<br />
racing along golden beaches, up secret rivers and creeks & through lush hinterland on an<br />
adventure to remember.<br />
• Augusta, WA, November 6, 2011. Lock in the date for 2011 and secure your place before this iconic event sells out<br />
again in 2011.<br />
• Lorne, VIC, December 4, 2011. A stunning adventure course in the Otway Ranges and Great Ocean Road areas around<br />
picturesque Lorne where you will race past waterfalls, ocean cliffs and million dollar coastal views.<br />
NEW EVENT Salomon Trail Running Series<br />
Yarra Bend, Ferny Creek and Mt Macedon, Vic. July – August. 2011. www.SalomonTrailSeries.com.au<br />
If you find bitumen boring then this here is some relief with a brand new series of 3 trail running<br />
evbents set to take Melbourne by storm. Each event will include a ~6km and ~12km race and follow<br />
some of the most magical trails all within 1 hour of Melbourne. Stay tuned for more.<br />
NEW EvENT: Mainpeak Multisport Race<br />
Toodyay to Guildford (Perth), WA, September 25, 2011 www.mailprakMultisport.com.au<br />
SSSSHHH: these are secret event details not yet released to the public… but if you get a kick<br />
out of the M2M format in Victoria then pen this one into your diary because we are about<br />
to launch an equally spectacular and rewarding multisport event from scenic Toodyay in the<br />
Perth hills to Guildford on the Swan River. Watch this space!<br />
Otway Odyssey 100km Mountain Bike Marathon<br />
Apollo Bay - Forrest, February 25, 2012 www.OtwayOdyssey.com<br />
Lock it in the diary now because this is The Ultimate MTB Marathon and a must ride event for<br />
any true mountain biker. ‘The Odyssey’ takes riders on an epic 100km, 50km or 15km mountain<br />
bike journey along some truly awesome trails to finish at the MTB mecca of Forrest.<br />
Bike Buller MTB Festival<br />
Mt Buller, Victoria, March 17 - 18, 2012 www.BikeBuller.com<br />
This exciting event brings all that’s great about mountain biking to the one spectacular<br />
location for a massive biking weekend. With three events over 2 days including a 25km<br />
XC race, 50km wilderness ride and revolutionary 4hr lift assisted Super D Enduro (Brake-<br />
Burner). Add to this a mid event party, kids race, bike expo and more and it’s no wonder<br />
this event is taking mountain biking by storm.<br />
The Anaconda Adventure race National Series and all <strong>Rapid</strong> <strong>Ascent</strong> events are brought to you by the <strong>Rapid</strong> <strong>Ascent</strong> Adventure<br />
Event Management team:<br />
• General Manager: Sam Maffett<br />
• Race Director: John Jacoby<br />
• Sponsorship Manager: Kim Neilson<br />
• Administration Officer: Bridget Leddin<br />
• Marketing and Media Manager: Chris Ord<br />
• Chief Financial Officer: Bridget Jacoby<br />
• Administration Assistant: Claire Eats<br />
• + all the fantastic volunteers who help on the day<br />
Good luck over the weekend and we hope to see you at another <strong>Rapid</strong> <strong>Ascent</strong> event soon.<br />
www.<strong>Rapid</strong><strong>Ascent</strong>.com.au