 |
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN for the 2011 Otway Odyssey MTB Marathon
The Otway Odyssey is undoubtedly one of Australia’s pinnacle MTB events and provides
riders with the type of breathless euphoria and a sense of accomplishment that comes from
conquering something exceptional. With three course options and some of the sweetest trails
in the land we invite you to take up the challenge at The Ultimate MTB Marathon in
2011 – ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN. Set to take place on Saturday February 19th, this event grows
more and more each year so if you want to test yourself against some of the best riding in the
country then get your entries in for either the 100km, 50km or 15km races soon because its
sure to sell out well before race day. ...{Click here for full story.}
|
 |
Suckling and Beckinsale triumph as Beven and Leech revel in tough conditions in Anaconda Adventure Race
Notorious for being the toughest of the Anaconda Adventure Race races, the Gold Coast
stood true to form today and then doubled the challenge as rain fell half way through
the race. This didn’t detract from the action and in many respects heightened it
as competitors took the extra hardship in their stride conceding that this is
why these are adventure races. Race favourites, Kim Beckinsale from Noosa, QLD
and Grant Suckling from Geelong, Victoria, proved too strong to win the individual
crowns while team of Brad Beven and Guy Leech won their two-man team category despite
feeling like fish out of water. . ...{Click here for full story.}
|
 |
Run Geelong 2010
Rapid Ascent are proud to be partnering with the Cotton On Foundation to present Run
Geelong 2010 held on Sunday 21st November 2010. The event will raise money for the
Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward redevelopment with 100% of all entry fees being donated.
We anticipate there will be 10,000 participants, generating over $300,000 for a very
worthy cause. Runners and Walkers of all abilities can challenge themselves with
either a 12km or 6km unique course that starts and finishes at Geelong’s esteemed
Kardinia Park and visits some of the town’s most iconic landmarks such as The
Waterfront, City Centre, Kardinia Park, James Harrison Bridge, Moorabool St
and Eastern Gardens with a finishing lap inside the ground. ...{Click here for full story.}
|
 |
Aussie Paralympic hero, Michael Milton prepares for Denmark Adventure Race debut
A healthy bunch of competitors are readying themselves for the Denmark Adventure Race in the
Great Southern Region of WA over October 9th and 10th, 2010, but none more so than decorated
Paralympian and Aussie inspiration, Michael Milton, who will be competing as part of a team of 4.
he Denmark Adventure Race, formerly called the Mountain Designs Great Southern Adventure Races
is a two day adventure race involving running, paddling, mountain biking, exploring and navigation
over approximately 200km of spectacular terrain and will push competitors from start to
finish. ...{Click here for full story.}
|
|
 |
From hot to cold in 27 hours
I struggle over winter. I struggle for motivation to get up early and go training when
its dark and damp, struggle to raise enthusiasm to ride my mountain bike when it’s wet and
muddy outside (trashing tracks and bikes in the process) and struggle against the cold and
wet weather that seems to have enshrouded my home at Anglesea more so than ever before this
year. BUT THERE IS one good thing about winter – and that’s snow!. So after enjoying plenty
of sunshine and warmer weather at the Gold Coast for our Anaconda Adventure Race you can
imagine my enthusiasm to be heading up to Victoria’s greatest mountain (in my opinion)
– Mt Feathertop ...{Click here for full story.}
|
 |
Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association gives away $500 Accommodation Prizes
Congratulations to both entrants on receiving this prize provided by our official
accommodation and tours sponsor, www.margaretriver.com, The beautiful Margaret River
region welcomes travellers from around the world to experience the Jewel of Australia’s
South West. A pleasant three-hour drive south of Perth, Western Australia’s premier
holiday region is an alluring mosaic of forest, vines and surf combined into a magical
paradise like no other. . ...{Click here for full story.}
|
 |
Week of the wind strikes again
The preparations have been made and the stage is set for February 2011
to be Australia’s biggest month for kiteboarding with two events to take
centre stage. Week of the wind is back and this time the action is set
to rock Regional Victoria and Melbourne in February. First stop is Warrnambool
when you will have the chance to watch Australia’s top kiteboarders fight
it out to claim the 2011 Australian National Wave riding championships for
men, women, juniors and masters from February 3-7. ...{Click here for full story.}
|
 |
Australia's Top Female Adventure Racer - Kim Beckinsale's Anaconda Adventure Race - Gold Coast Win
Superwoman Beckinsale wins Anaconda Adventure Race on the Gold Coast despite shoulder
popping out multiple times during the race. The Anaconda Adventure Race on the Gold Coast
was held last weekend. Culminating 50km of tough off-road racing, it was Kim Beckinsale
from Noosa who cemented herself as Australia’s top female adventure racer by winning in
extremely challenging wet conditions . ...{Click here for full story.}
|
 |
Risky events or risky people?
Here is an article written by Clive Saffrey, Asian Adventure Racing participant
and correspondent that we think has some good points for us all to keep in mind.
This has been reproduced with his permission: Our sport always has an element of risk.
And let’s be honest with ourselves, we all like it that way. Battle stories of riding
bikes down treacherous descents, race entry forms that describe in great detail just
about every type of wildlife that’s lurking behind every tree waiting to turn the
unsuspecting athlete into dinner, cuts, bruises, zip lines, scorching heat,
huge waves during a paddle. ...{Click here for full story.}
|
 |
ARea 51 (Adventure Racing Equipment Australia)
ARea 51 has supported AR events every year since 2005, through event
sponsorship and donation of prizes. Please help us to continue to support
this great sport by visiting our online store at www.area51.net.au. Don’t forget,
visit the website and sign-up for the ARea 51 monthly E-Newsletter & Specials
and you could win one of five (5) ARea 51 Headcases valued at $29.95.
The E-News provides product and event updates, plus technical tips
and advice from some of Australia and New Zealand’s top AR teams and athletes. ...{Click here for full story.}
|
 |
Plunge into the season ahead with the MSAC Swim Series starting October 2nd
Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre (MSAC) proudly announces the Top of the Bay Swim Series,
a four-event open water swim series that kicks off in just 3 weeks time on the 2nd of October.
Race 1 at MSAC is a novel 750m loop of the competition pool with swimmers turning 6 buoys per lap
- with no wall turns whatsoever! The slowest competitors will go first and the big guns will go
last in a staggered one at a time start system based on estimated time on entry. ...{Click here for full story.}
|
