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| Date |
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 - ENTRIES OPEN AUGUST 2009 |
| Location |
Great Otway National Park, South-West Victoria |
| Start Points |
Anaconda Odyssey "100km", Apollo Bay 7:15am
Anaconda Shorty "50km" Apollo Bay (7:45am)
Anaconda Pioneer“15km” Forrest (2:00pm) |
| End Point |
Forrest Recreation Reserve, Yaugher Rd, Forrest, VIC |
| Format |
Individual Anaconda Odyssey "100km"
Individual Anaconda Shorty "50km" (Apollo Bay – Forrest direct)
Individual Anaconda Pioneer “15km” |
| Anaconda Odyssey 100km legs: |
Apollo Bay - Forrest 67 km
Shotz Super Loop = single track heaven 20 km
AYUP loop = 13 km
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Starting on the Great Ocean Road in the picturesque town of Apollo Bay and finishing in the iconic MTB township of Forrest, the Otway Odyssey takes riders on a heroic 100km mountain bike journey through a range of wild landscapes in an Odyssey sent from the gods.
This is a race along roller coaster single track so much fun you’ll have a grin from ear to ear; it’s a race up hills so steep you’ll think your heart is going to leap from your chest; it’s a race down flowing fire roads and white knuckle double track that will put tears in your eyes and memories in your mind… and all this is amidst some of the most spectacular countryside you’ll ever see.
This is arguably the toughest mountain bike marathon in Australia but if mountain biking was easy then everyone would do it. So set yourself apart and line up for the ultimate 100km mountain bike marathon and a journey you will never forget.
The full Otway Odyssey sets a challenging 100km course starting at the ocean and leading you on a journey through the ranges to the small township of Forrest and a massive festival right on the finish line. The course climbs and descends its way through a range of wild landscapes, races along sweeping single track and dashes down flowing 4WD tracks in an Odyssey sent from the gods.
There are three course options ready to challenge any level of rider:
- The full 100km Otway Odyssey – starts at Apollo Bay and finishes at Forrest… providing ultimate bragging rights for all finishers!
- The 50km Otway Shorty – starts at Apollo Bay and finishes Forrest along a more direct route through the ranges.
- The 15km Otway Pioneer – starting and finishing at Forrest this fun but challenging loop is ideal for junior racers or beginners to the sport.
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Anaconda MTB Enduro stars on Channel 10(Posted 24/06/2009)
Those competitors lucky enough to participate in the Anaconda MTB Enduro last month will recall the media onslaught with the Channel 10 production crew filming several stages of the event. The footage was edited and featured on the ‘9am with David and Kim’ show and we have to boast that it looks fantastic! Click here for full story ...
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Rapid Ascent is Australia’s leading adventure sports event management company. We conduct adventure sports events in 5 different states around Australia as well as in New Zealand with up to 13 different adventure races, mountain bike races and other off-road races held annually. We now have a vacancy for an active, organised person to join our team in Torquay in Victoria. Click here for full story ...
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The Anaconda MTB Enduro – Red Centre finished this morning after 5 days and 7 stages of intense and skilful riding through spectacular terrain surrounding Alice Springs. From Stage 1 on Monday the pace was on and competition furious between the top riders who are amongst the best that Australia has to offer. The majority of the 264 participants were along to enjoy themselves and just complete the gruelling event that would give them bragging rights for years to come. Click here for full story ...
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Competitors come from far and wide for next week's Anaconda MTB Enduro - Red Centre(Posted 20/05/2009)
Entries for the Anaconda MTB Enduro Red Centre have continued to steadily flow in for what promises to be an amazing week in the desert country around Alice Springs and the majestic MacDonnell Ranges next week. Numbers are up over 30% from last year with over 260 competitors which is fantastic for this type of event when everyone is being extra careful with their pennies. Click here for full story ...
Stunning result for Keen Adventure Race with Kiwi team Orion Mixed stealing the show(Posted 2/05/2009)
In this third running of the Keen Adventure Race it was again the New Zealanders who stole the crown from the Aussies. This year it was the Orion Mixed team of Anna Berthelsen and Stuart Lynch who bettered their runners up place from 2008 with a faultless race. This dynamic duo were in the lead right from the start in this 500km, 5 day epic stage race, their win made even more remarkable by the fact that their team with one male and one female beat the all male pairs.
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Course Familiarisation
To allow competitors in the Otway Odyssey to ride the course before the event, Rapid Ascent will be conducting a number of familiarisation days in the lead up to the big day.
It’s a great idea for all prospective competitors to come and attend these familiarisation days as they provide you with a good insight into what the event will entail, to see what the track is like as well as meet a few other riders and enjoy the beautiful Otway Ranges on your bike!
These days are basically informal group rides or training sessions where all interested cyclists are welcome to join us as we lead riders along all or parts of the course. They are open to everyone (even if you have not entered) and are free of charge to attend. We will provide leadership on the day but otherwise all riders should be self sufficient and carry water, food and bike spares, as well as organize their own transport and accommodation (if needed).
Pending numbers on the day, riders would normally spilt into ‘faster’ and slower’ groups to cater for riders of mixed abilities and fitness levels.
Dates for the two familiarisation days are 18th January 2009 and 1st February 2009{Click here for further details.}
MTB Bike Skills Clinics
Alternatively - If you want a guided ride around the Forrest trails in your own time, added with some expert advice and riding skills sessions then look no further than MTB Bike Skills Clinics. Norm and Jess live locally in Forrest and know the trails inside out as well as how to pass on crucial skills for turning any rider into a confident / fast rider over any terrain. They’ll help you prepare a training program if you like and give you plenty of enthusiasm to get out there. Check them out at www.mtbskills.com.au
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