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Anaconda MTB Enduro set to roll
The Anaconda MTB Enduro - the reincarnation of the old Central Australian Bike Challenge
- is set to rumble over the next week, with more than 200 riders descending on Alice
Springs for this 5 day, 7 stage epic. The men's open field in particular looks
very strong, with (at least) 10 genuine chances to take out the title. Leading the
charge is West Australian stage racing specialist Tim Bennett ...
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Eventscorp WA – invests in Adventure
Following the success of last year’s Anaconda Adventure Race in Dunsborough
we are delighted to announce that major sponsors Eventscorp – the events division
of Tourism Western Australia – have extended their relationship for an additional
year that will also include the inaugural Mountain Designs Great Southern Adventure
Race. Regional Events Manager Chris Tate comments ...
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Let's Get It On - Anaconda Adventure Race entry update
Just because the pavement stops doesn’t mean you have to – and that
is exactly what people across the nation are doing with entries tumbling in for
the entire Anaconda Adventure Race National Series. And why wouldn’t they
? With 4 spectacular courses in 4 awe inspiring locations, the 2008 National Series
is set to be an absolute ripper!
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Anaconda Gold Coast and Forster course familiarisation sessions
Looking for an organized adventure session that won’t cost you a cent ? Then
check out the course familiarisation sessions held around the course for the Anaconda
Adventure Race at the Gold Coast and at Forster. Our course familiarisation sessions
are free and open to anyone to attend (even if you have not entered the event itself)
and are conducted so you can check out the course before race day.
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Kids are ready to rumble for Anaconda Junior Survivor Challenges at the Gold Coast
and a new event at Lorne
The Anaconda Junior Survivor is back again with another off road adventure challenge
designed especially for kids. Proving massively popular in 2006 and 2007, the Gold
Cost Junior Survivor is ready to rumble on Saturday August 9th kicking off at 4:00
pm. The Gold Coast course has been tweaked and twisted from previous years to provide
even more fun and adventure for kids of all shapes and sizes.
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Mountain Designs Great Southern Adventure Race – are you in?
WA’s Great Southern is drawing a growing cadre of gun athletes and debutant
sporty types to the region for this inaugural two day mettle-tester. A combined
category field limit of 50 teams is already a whopping three quarts full so assemble
a cast of all-action heroes and register now to guarantee your slot. You don’t
need a marathon on your CV, a triathlon or indeed anything ending in “on”
to enter.
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Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge join as major sponsors of the Anaconda MTB Enduro
Fancy a trip to outback Australia? Want to see a million trillion stars, explore
majestic MacDonnell Ranges or walk the Larapinta Track? Then Alice Springs is for
you and while you’re outback there’s no better place to stay than the
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge. As well as being the official hotel of the Anaconda MTB
Enduro, the Heavitree Outback Lodge has recently confirmed their support for
adventure sports ...
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Practice makes Perfect - WA course familiarisers
Familiarisation weekends are an Anaconda classic. Your chance to get the jump on
your rivals and joyously slo-mo the trails that all others are measured by. The
original surf-and-turf combo, G-Bay’s fairy-tale geography, wild rocky coasts
and contoured ridgeline – come with a heavy dose of adrenaline. Recapture
the vibe with a format that’s regeared for mortals and lets you test your
mettle one weekend at a time.
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Gold Coast Airport Marathon
The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is Australia's fastest, flattest course with a top
elevation of just 15m above sea level. The course winds its way from Southport along
the world-renowned Gold Coast coastline to Miami, passing through Surfers Paradise
and Broadbeach before turning at the 13km mark. The trip home follows the coastline
up along the famous Broadwater in the north (34km) before turning for the homeward
journey.
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KEEN for Anaconda MTB Enduro?
“Tired aching feet?” Thanks to KEEN high performance footwear, no longer
do we need to rely on the comfort of “a seat” to relieve our blisters
and sores. No, this not a witty attempt at rhyme on our part, but a statement resonating
with the core of KEEN’s footwear campaign; “Tired, aching feet? You
don’t need a seat, you need KEEN hybrid footwear.”
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Cube Home Loans continue their community involvement by sponsoring the Anaconda
Adventure Race Gold Coast
Cube Home Loans are a multi-award winning, free service mortgage broker with access
to hundreds of different products for purchasing and refinancing – so if you
haven’t reviewed your loan for a while, they look forward to hearing from
you. Interest rates, fees and charges are the same as going directly to the bank
and they’ll even tell you about the product that your bank manager forgets
to mention.
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The Anaconda MTB Enduro - A Family Affair
Some folks may have been happy to take their mum out for a nice lunch on Mother’s
day whilst others share the spirit of adventure with them and take them to Alice
Springs for a 5 day MTB race! We asked one of our most youthful riders Melinda Jackson
(pictured right) from Melbourne this week to tell us a bit about her upcoming trip
to Alice Springs to ride in the Anaconda MTB Enduro ...
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Ultimate Ride Bike Shop Joins As Stage Sponsor For Anaconda MTB Enduro
Ultimate Ride Bike Shop is owned by locals Corey and Justine Gerdsen. Ultimate Ride
was opened in December 2005 and is a strong supporter of mountain bike events and
riders in Alice Springs. Ultimate Ride was a previous supporter of the Central Australian
Bike Challenge and are now proud to be involved in the Anaconda MTB Enduro in 2008
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2008 Paddle Challenge
The 2008 Canoeing Western Australia Paddle Challenge is Perth's Premier Paddling
Event for Avon Descent paddlers. The start/finish is at AP Hinds Reserve Bayswater,
just 500m from the finish of the Avon Descent. It has 3 separate Courses to offer
paddlers of all levels an opportunity to paddle this race and gauge their fitness
level. The Paddle Challenge is also the Official Launch of the 2008 Avon Descent;
entries will be accepted from 12pm on Sunday May 18.
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SEASONS MTB flick premiers in Oz
When The Collective burst onto the scene a few years ago with their first mountain
bike film, they redefined the standards. The creativity of this crew spawned a film
that inspired like no MTB film had ever previously. ‘The Collective’
had an ambience and soulfulness that blew minds, and the cinematography and riding
were simply stunning. ‘Roam’, the team’s second film, was equally
well received and now things seem set to make another leap forward with the release
of the third installment ‘SEASONS’.
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Painathlon - August 9 Perth 2008
Painathlon was conceived by Notre Dame Medical Student Jonathan Hague in early 2007.
Jonathan is known in Perth fitness circles as 'that nutter who ran Jacobs Ladder
for 24 hours'. This was a world record stair-climbing attempt also for Variety WA
(ultimately unsuccessful at 262 laps and 10 vertical km's). He brings this knowledge
of pain to the Painathlon.
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Race Records Crumble at 2008 Bribie Island Multisport
The Bribie Island Multisport in 2008 saw race records crumble as teams and individuals
battled the heat and the elements. Teams ran, swam, paddled and mountain biked over
9 legs in the 100km race last weekend in Queensland. Glen Kirby managed to hold
out former Ironman Guy Andrews to take out the crown as the solo male champion.
The two raced neck and neck until the grueling 9km trail run in the middle of the
race which included an ascent of Wildhorse Mountain.
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Registrations for the Great Melbourne Pursuit open!
From the team that brought you the Melbourne Amazing Race, Uplift Events is proud
to present their 3rd public Great Melbourne Pursuit on the 4th October 2008. Combining
elements from the Amazing Race and orienteering into one exciting urban adventure,
teams of 2 will race against the clock around Melbourne and the inner suburbs visiting
famous landmarks and locations while completing a variety of fun and exciting activities.
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Fire Up The Winter!
The popular tri X series continues with more off road action with the X duo on May
25 in the You Yang's near Melbourne. This iconic location provides a rugged but
inspiring venue for the mountain bike and run duathlon. The off road format is a
great way to motivate and test yourself in some new territory, and get outdoors
in the winter months.
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New edition of Outer Edge out now
Encouraging people to stick an adventurous oar into the beautiful outdoors is what
Outer Edge is always about, but never quite so literally as in the latest edition
of the magazine. In the Water Ways issue, which has just hit shelves, they reveal
the many amazing ways that you can enjoy Australia’s oceans, rivers, bays
and estuaries with a paddle in your paw.
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