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It's Bullrider Or Bust. Entries Open Now
In the land of legend there's plenty new under the sun. While the rest of the country's waiting on winter Alice Springs's two wheeled oasis is a 5-day action packed certainty. 'Bullrider' May 18- 23 2008 sees the MacDonnell Range high-drama moonscape bloom with a firestorm of colour as this bike friendly town transforms for a renovated classic.
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Where Next ?
Mountain Designs Great Southern Adventure Race
The don of Australia's outdoor industry Mountain Designs joins forces with Rapid Ascent to bring you the inaugural 'Mountain Designs Great Southern Adventure Race' on September 20/21, 2008. Western Australia's 'Great Southern' will serve as the centerpiece for two days of full-throttle fun were teams of 4 will cover over 200km of varied low elevation and spectacular mountainous terrain navigating their way by foot, mountain biking, ocean/river paddling, and rappelling
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Warrior. Legend. Icon.
Such puff is rarely deserved but then along comes an athlete for whom a writers trick bag of metaphors and adjectives seems woefully inadequate.. Meet Tinker Juarez.. If you're not hip to mountain biking's most enduring icon here's the download on Cannondale's creme-de-la-creme. Tinker is now in the 21st season of an amazingly fruitful mountain bike racing career and we're tickled pink to announce he'll open his Lowan Otway Odyssey account next February 23 ...
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Allen & Blegg Win Big at Lorne
Ben Allen and Deanna Blegg were the big winners in a close-run Anaconda Adventure Race at Lorne today. The race began in beautiful sunshine and calm waters, but by the time the Deanna had crossed the finish line, the grey clouds had rolled over the Otways and the rain was coming down.
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Keen Adventure Race Information Night
So you're interested in doing the Keen Adventure Race, Alps to Ocean, but also a bit apprehensive. How difficult is it? What does it involve? Is it within my ability levels? Well question no more because Rapid Ascent are conducting an information evening to answer all your queries.
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Kiwi takes line honours but team title goes to Aussies
Sleepy, beautiful Dunsborough was inundated in the lead up to and the weekend of the Anaconda Adventure Race, Geographe Bay by more than 1,100 competitors. Add in at least that again in loyal family and supporters and you have what was possibly the largest adventure racing event - by participation - ever held. The West Australians can be very proud indeed of their efforts.
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Lowan Otway Odyssey Course Familiarisation Days
To allow competitors in the Otway Odyssey to ride the course before the event, Rapid Ascent will be conducting two familiarisation days in the lead up to the big race. These will be held on Sunday January 13th and Sunday February 3rd. It's a great idea for all prospective competitors to attend these familiarisation days as they provide you with a good insight into what the event will entail ...
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Richard Ussher – Top Dog
Smash the mold, burn the textbook and send the spin doctors on long service leave ... While his red faced rivals were left contemplating their own inadequacies, New Zealand`s soldier of fortune turned on a 'shake & bake' masterclass at Forster torching his critics and enhancing his reputation as a ballbusting contender for WA's proving ground. A two time Coast to Coast winner and World Adventure Racing Champion who might just relegate Guy Andrews to the realm of mortals, so what makes him tick ?
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Keen Adventure Race: Support Crews Wanted
Looking for a way to experience the wonders of the Keen Adventure Race - Alps To Ocean in Victoria in April 2008 ? If the race is beyond you (for this year anyway), why not consider crewing for one of the teams in it ? It's a great way to see the terrain, and experience (at least some of) what it's like to complete an expedition length adventure race - just without the pain !
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Lowan Otway Odyssey Athlete Profile: Murray Spink
Ever since elite mountain biker Murray Spink emerged from the shadows to take a breakthrough and season-defining win in the inaugural Lowan Otway Odyssey this year, we've wondered: who is this man ?" Murray is already entered for the 2008 version on February 23rd and looking to retain his title and we caught up with him briefly after his race-winning bike leg in the Anaconda Adventure Race at Lorne.
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Paddy Pallin come on board as sponsors of the Keen Adventure Race
As a sign of the building momentum of this epic off road race, outdoor equipment retailer Paddy Pallin have come on board as a sponsor of the Keen Adventure Race. Paddy's have been in the outdoor industry since 1930 and have long been recognized for the quality of their products and their knowledgeable customer service with many of their staff super active in the outdoors.
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Uplift Events' 9th public Melbourne Amazing Race ®
Uplift Events' 9th public Melbourne Amazing Race® is coming to Melbourne on the 2nd February 2008 for everyone to enter and compete in. There will be fantastic prizes up for grabs from our prize sponsor, G.A.P Adventures. Gather your friends, work colleagues or family members and form a team of 4 to test your skills and teamwork against other competitors as you race around the Melbourne CBD in the Melbourne Amazing Race!
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Fluid Bikes to propel you along
the Lowan Otway Odyssey
Fluid bikes offer the mountain bike market great bikes at exceptional value – and I mean exceptional! Catering for the low end right through to the top end of the market with bikes to suit all riders. Fluid have also recently added their name to the long list of sponsors of the Lowan Otway Odyssey and will have their new 2008 range on show at the massive bike industry expo at the finish line at the Forrest Festival.
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Don't Miss the most luxurious 24 hour MTB challenge
Change your expectation of 24 Hour MTB races forever!! Head to sunny Queensland from 19th to 20th April for the Merida 24 hour MTB challenge. Where else can you take part in the most comfortable 24 Hour set in the picturesque Kooralbyn Valley, QLD with a fantastic course and all the facilities a Resort has to offer?
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TREK: Science & Innovation applied to the joy of riding
Trek says: "Find your road: There are many roads out there. And many riders. We make a bike for everyone. The lawyer who logs 50 kms each morning before work, The mum who's a weekend triathlete. The uni student doing his first major event with a couple of friends over the summer. The discovery channel team rider who lives and breathes cycling 24/7/365. And, of course the seven-time Tour champion."
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Hey Bullriders ... cheap flights to Alice Springs available now
Australia's newest discount airline Tiger Airways are offering ridiculously low airfares to Alice Springs and back that ties in very nicely for people coming up to do the Bullrider Mountain Bike Stage Race in May 2008.Tiger must have heard there was a big race in town and lowered their prices accordingly because they are offering one way flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs for $85 one way!!
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