ÿþ<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title>Rapid Ascent Newsletter #67</title> <meta content="http://schemas.microsoft.com/intellisense/ie5" name="vs_targetSchema" /> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content= "text/html; charset=us-ascii" /> <link rel="stylesheet" href= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/css/Newsletter.css" type= "text/css" /> <style type="text/css"> body { font-size: 8pt; margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center; } h2 { margin-top: 2px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 2px; color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center } h3 { margin-top: 12px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 2px; color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left } h4 { margin-top: 8px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 2px; color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: right } h5 { margin-top: 8px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 2px; color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left } table { padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px; } tr { vertical-align: top } td.cantread { border-right: medium none; padding-right: 3px; border-top: medium none; padding-left: 3px; font-size: 7pt; padding-bottom: 3px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top; border-left: medium none; color: black; padding-top: 3px; border-bottom: medium none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center; } td { border-right: medium none; padding-right: 0px; border-top: medium none; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 8pt; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top; border-left: medium none; color: black; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: medium none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } td.rightmenu { border-left: #07509d 2px solid; padding-right: 5px; padding-left: 5px; font-size: 7pt; padding-bottom: 5px; width: 200px; padding-top: 2px; background-color: #ffffff } td.content { padding-right: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; width: 600px; padding-top: 0px } img { border-top-width: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 2px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; } img.sponsor { border-right: #808080 3px solid; padding-right: 0px; border-top: #808080 1px solid; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 3px 1px; border-left: #808080 1px solid; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: #808080 1px solid; } img.ontableft { border-right: #808080 1px solid; border-top: #808080 1px solid; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0px; border-left: #808080 1px solid; border-bottom: #808080 1px solid } img.ontabright { border-right: #808080 1px solid; border-top: #808080 1px solid; margin: 10px 0px 10px 10px; border-left: #808080 1px solid; border-bottom: #808080 1px solid } img.ontableftnoborder { border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px } img.ontabrightnoborder { border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin: 10px 0px 10px 10px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px } a { color: black; text-decoration: underline } a:link { color: black; text-decoration: underline } a:visited { color: black; text-decoration: underline } a:active { color: black; text-decoration: underline } a:hover { color: black; text-decoration: underline } p { margin-top: 4px; text-align: justify } .style2 { width: 416px; height: 112px; } </style> </head> <body> <center> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="790" style="border:2px solid #07509d"> <tr> <td class="cantread" colspan="2">If you can't read this, please go to the following address in an internet browser: <a href= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/Newsletter/Newsletter67.html">http://www.rapidascent.com.au/Newsletter/</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><img height="209" src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/Newsletter/rapidascentnews1.jpg" width="807" alt="Banner" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="content" valign="top" bgcolor="white" style="width: 790px"> <div align="left" style="text-align: left; width: 100%;"></div> <table width="790" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-RA.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>Welcome back after a relaxing festive season</h3> <p>All of us at Rapid Ascent hope you had a relaxing and very enjoyable festive season. We hope you enjoyed some fresh air and exercise but also took in plenty of good food and good fun with friends and families. We made the most of the  quiet time between our events and enjoyed some time away from the office as well, with Nicola spending time back in Perth soaking up the sunshine, Kim relaxing on the coast near home and with family at nearby Portsea, Bridget Leddin spent time with family in central Victoria whilst Sam enjoyed the high country around Mt Buller &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=&amp;n=1208'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/CoastalClash-final.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>NEWS FLASH: Coastal Clash competitors get exclusive opportunity to pre entry to the Anaconda Adventure Race at Augusta</h3> <p>As part of a new loyalty program and as an additional incentive to come and join us at Lancelin for the Coastal Clash we are providing all participants, in any of the Coastal Clash events with the exclusive opportunity to secure your entry to the 2011 Anaconda Adventure Race at Augusta before it sell out.  Anaconda Augusta is the largest adventure race in the Southern Hemisphere, and last year sold out in a flurry of entry activity more than 3 months before race day! So in recognition of your support for the new Coastal Clash event, we are offering anyone who comes up to Lancelin the chance to secure your entry to Augusta before anyone else does. &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=25&amp;n=1210'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-AC.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>IT job vacancy with Rapid Ascent </h3> <p>Rapid Ascent has a job vacancy for someone with strong IT and customer service related skills and welcomes anyone who is interested to contact Sam Maffett at Rapid Ascent for a copy of the position description via sam@rapidascent.com.au The role would be based in Torquay, Victoria and would see you being involved with all our events as a key staff member on the Rapid Ascent team. This vacancy has come about after the very unfortunate departure of Nicola Drummy who will be leaving Rapid Ascent in late February after 3 years of terrific work with us &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=&amp;n=1218'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="width: 100%; padding-bottom: 10px; "><a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/OtwayOdyssey/Default.aspx'> <img alt="banner" height="150" src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/Newsletter/OO-promo-banner-for-newsletter.JPG" width="807" /> </a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-M2M.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>Marysville to Melbourne - Advice and Tips</h3> <p>So you re thinking of doing the Marysville to Melbourne (M2M) Multisport Challenge? Yes it s long, but with appropriate preparation, even relative beginners should be able to complete the course We are very fortunate that Andrew Connolly, a multi-sport enthusiast and good friend of Rapid Ascent, has taken the time to document a series of tips regarding the M2M event. It does offer an excellent insight into the event and will be of use to many. We hope you enjoy ! &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=24&amp;n=1216'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 180px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-Shotz.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>Nutritional advice from Shotz Sports Nutrition</h3> <p>Shotz Sports Nutrition is a major sponsor of the upcoming Otway Odyssey MTB Marathon and has provided the following nutrition advice to get you through an endurance event. The whole idea about hydrating properly during activity is to avoid the negative effects dehydration and associated cramping has on your performance. The key is to match your fluid intake with your sweat losses, but unfortunately more often than not the amount of sweat lost is far greater than the amount we can consume &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=1&amp;n=1214'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-Ride.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>Most memorable ride home</h3> <p>I consider myself very fortunate to live and work in a pretty nice place. In fact I could hardly imagine living anywhere nicer than in our little beachside township of Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria and with the Rapid Ascent office in nearby Torquay, my  normal commute to work in either car or on bike is a very nice 20km ride or drive through roadside bushland and scenic farming land with the odd coastal view. But on Thursday last week, I completed what was probably my most memorable commute home from work as I took the coastal route home all the way along the beach. &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=&amp;n=1211'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="width: 100%; padding-bottom: 10px; "><a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/OtwayOdyssey/Default.aspx'> <img alt="banner" height="200" src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/Newsletter/CCbannerxmas.JPG" width="807" /> </a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-Trek.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>2011 Trek Mountain  Every Detail Matters</h3> <p>Trek XC Race bikes are built for breakthroughs- to bigger challenges, to new heights of performance, to the podium Engineering expertise and innovative tech team up with top-flight specs to create an extensive line of bikes that will power whatever breakthrough you pursue. Go ahead, discover your inner unknown &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=1&amp;n=1217'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-CCpromo.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>The Coastal Clash  March 26th and 27th at Lancelin WA. A whole lot of sporting fun </h3> <p>Summer is here, the coast is the place to be and keeping fit and having fun is what life is all about  so why not focus your fitness on the one event that combines all this into one: The Coastal Clash at Lancelin, WA on March 26th and 27th, 2011. he Coastal Clash is a new multi-sport event weekend with seven different races over two days. Each race is a stand alone event, providing a spectacular course and new challenge in a magnificent coastal environment and is designed so just about anyone can come and be involved &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=25&amp;n=1209'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-IOE.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>Triathlon in Western Australia just went off road with Indian Ocean Events</h3> <p>Triathlon in WA just went off road. Starting in February 2011.New to the multisport calendar, the off road Tri series is a 3 race heart pounding adrenaline rush of off road racing. Held at Lake Leschenaultia (45 mins East of Perth), you will enjoy some great adventure as you swim, mtb and run your way through bushland, water ways and other terrain &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=&amp;n=1179'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="width: 100%; padding-bottom: 10px; "><a href='http://www.patagonia.com.au'> <img alt="banner" height="300" src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/Newsletter/Patagoniaad.bmp" width="807" /> </a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-raceE.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>Riding in New Zealand is amazing with Race Elements</h3> <p>You could be 1 of the 12 lucky people who each year in March travel to New Zealand under the guidance of Race Elements and pro riders Aiden Lefmann and Jeff Toohey. Based in Rotorua, you will have 7 fantastic days of pure bliss riding single track. With pro riders Aiden Lefmann and Jeff Toohey on hand to teach and guide you over the 7 days, you will return home with a firmer waistline, improved pinning ability and a new found respect for Kiwi beer! &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=&amp;n=1203'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-NSW.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>Country Energy Tathra MTB Enduro  Far South Coast of NSW</h3> <p>Looking for some sun, surf and secret new single trail by the sea? If so, dial Tathra and the inaugural Country Energy Tathra MTB Enduro into your race schedule for March 26-27, 2011. he Country Energy Tathra MTB Enduro features five family friendly events across the weekend; a 10km timed prologue and 2km kids race on Saturday, ahead of Sunday s epic King Nelba 100km, nifty Goat s Knob 50km and Goolagharl 20km for juniors and those new to the sport &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=&amp;n=1206'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-Aroc.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>Capital Punishment MTB Enduro</h3> <p>After a sell out inaugural edition that truly tested every rider to their limits people are coming back for more! In what is a unique location, the course links Kowen Forest, Majura Pines and Stromlo Forest Park, all within 30min of the city centre! With two races, 100km and 50km and hardly a hill in sight, the race caters for the hardened elite to the first timer &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=&amp;n=1207'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="width: 100%; padding-bottom: 10px; "><a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/BikeBuller/'> <img alt="banner" height="150" src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/Newsletter/BB-ad-banner-for-e-blast.JPG" width="807" /> </a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-kate.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>My custom bike fit at Hendry Cycles </h3> <p>As an early Christmas present I bought myself a new (second hand) road bike to update my severely out of date Giant OCR 3 that I d had for about 8 years. The new bike is also a Giant but is only 2 years old, made of carbon and weighs about 4kgs less than the old one. Nice. Now I ve publicly called myself a reluctant road rider in the past as I have a distinct preference for being on the knobby tyres of my mountain bike, but with a new bike and summer upon us, I was very keen to make the most of it and start enjoying being out on the roadie as well The thing is, that I have never really felt totally comfortable on a road bike. I seemed to get a sore back and hunched shoulders and even seemed to lack the power I feel on a &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=&amp;n=1212'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-Silva1.jpg" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>The 2011 SILVA DuO Adventure Race series</h3> <p>Get off road this summer, challenge yourself and have some fun at a SILVA DuO Adventure race! Whether you want to try a new challenge this year or you're a hard-core adventure racer the SILVA DuO is for you: fabulous courses set on detailed maps, spectacular scenery, awesome trails and a friendly atmosphere. Upcoming race in the 2011 series will be at the You Yangs on the 8th May. &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=&amp;n=1190'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N66-Recipe.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>Rapid Ascent - Recipe of the Month</h3> <p>Bridget Leddin our office manager has many talents, one of which is cooking. She is constantly treating us to Quinoa stuffed mushrooms and of course our productivity has increased. This month is no exception with a Quinoa and Slow Roasted Vegetable Salad topped with Za atar Spiced Chicken and Sumac Yoghurt &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=&amp;n=1204'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="width: 100%; padding-bottom: 10px; "><a href='http://www.marysville2melbourne.com.au/'> <img alt="banner" height="150" src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/Newsletter/M2M-banner-for-e-news-blast.JPG" width="807" /> </a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-T3.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>T3 - a taste of Terra</h3> <p>The great thing about being a mountain bike rider in Australia is that there are events all over this vast country in amazingly different terrain. Multi stage mountain bike races are a testament to this. You can ride through the desert, along the beach or up, down and across massive mountains. Terra Australis certainly fits the mountain category. The seven day epic is a true stage race against a spectacular mountain backdrop. This year for the first time T3 is being offered as a three day Taste of Terra. &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=&amp;n=1213'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 160px">&nbsp; <img src= "http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/ForumAndNews/N67-RAL.JPG" alt="" /></td> <td width="550" style= "width: 550px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <img src='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/images/spacer.gif' width='550' height='1' alt='' /> <h3>Win a $900 Rapid Ascent entry and travel voucher by filling out the Rapid Ascent survey</h3> <p>Rapid Ascent has now been in operation for more than 6 years and has conducted 47 different events around the country, but we d like to learn more about who you are what motivates you to ride bikes and enjoy the outdoors so ask you to please complete the Rapid Ascent Survey to tell us more. We would greatly appreciate it if you could click on the link below and take the 10-20 minutes required to complete the survey. The results of this survey will give us the information we need to manage events that give you the sporting satisfaction you ve been looking for. &nbsp;...<i>{Click <a href='http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=&amp;n=1215'>here</a> for full story.}</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='http://www.facebook.com/pages/Torquay-Australia/Rapid-Ascent/236046267023?ref=mf'><img alt="New" height="120" src="http://www.rapidascent.com.au/Newsletter/rafacebook.JPG" width="266" /></a></td> <td><a href='http://www.youtube.com/user/RapidAscentEvents'> <img alt="New" height="120" src="http://www.rapidascent.com.au/Newsletter/rayoutube.JPG" width="250" /></a> <a href='http://twitter.com/Rapid_Ascent'><img alt="New" height="120" src="http://www.rapidascent.com.au/Newsletter/ratwitter1.JPG" width="120" /></a></td> </tr> </table> </table> </center> </body> </html>