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Saturday, February 20th, 2010 - ENTRIES OPEN NOW |
| Location |
Great Otway National Park, South-West Victoria |
| Start Points |
Odyssey "100km", Apollo Bay (7:15am)
Otway Shorty "50km", Forrest (8:00am)
Otway Pioneer“15km” Forrest (2:00pm) |
| End Point |
Forrest Recreation Reserve, Yaugher Rd, Forrest, VIC |
| Format |
Individual Otway Odyssey "100km" - Apollo Bay to Forrest
Individual Otway Shorty "50km" - NEW COURSE: Forrest to Forrest
Individual Otway Pioneer “15km” - Forrest to Forrest
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| Otway Odyssey 100km legs: |
Apollo Bay - Forrest 67 km
Super Loop = single track heaven 20 km
Final fling = 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 an 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.
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 – featuring an all NEW COURSE for 2010 that starts/finishes in Forrest that includes plenty of sweet single track.
- The 15km Otway Pioneer – a fun event designed to give kids and beginners to the sport a taste of the action.
The 100km Otway Odyssey is undoubtedly one of Australia’s pinnacle MTB events providing riders with a supreme challenge, enjoyment and reward along some of the best trails in the land. Set yourself the benchmark and join us for a journey you will never forget.
Add to this a massive festival with plenty of food, entertainment, bike stands and other activities at the finish line and this is the Ultimate MTB Marathon.
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Shotz Sports Nutrition keeping you energised and hydrated for the Otway Odyssey MTB Marathon(Posted 7/02/2010)
Jason English – 24 Hour Solo MTB World Champion gives his advice on nutrition for the Otway Odyssey. My nutrition strategy for the Otway Odyssey. I use a 3 litre hydration pack with 6 Shotz electrolyte tabs. I don’t use a carbohydrate powder or sugary sports drink in my hydration pack. I hate stuff growing in my bladder. Click here for full story ...
Special offer to Rapid Ascent supporters - 10% off Cyclecover Gold premiums!(Posted 19/01/2010)
Cyclecover are proud to be the official insurance partner of Rapid Ascent events. In recognition of this support, Cyclecover would like to offer all Rapid Ascent participants and supporters a special discount offer of 10% off our standard Cyclecover Gold premiums for the first 12 months cover. Click here for full story ...
Otway Odyssey - Course Familiarisation Session Sunday 17th January(Posted 8/01/2010)
A reminder that this Sunday is the first and only formal course familiarisation session for the 2010 Otway Odyssey. Riders are to meet at the Forrest Community Hall, located in the main street of Forrest at 8.45am ready to ride at 9.00am. The ride can take anything from 2-6hrs depending on how much or how little you want to ride. Click here for full story ...
Three World Champions will go head to head in a sell out Otway Odyssey (Posted 7/01/2010)
The renowned Otway Odyssey MTB Marathon has sold out for the third year in a row with a full field of 1000 riders in the premier 100km Odyssey Ride and a full field of 500 riders in the 50km Otway Shorty. This year’s event sold out earlier than ever before with race day still a distant seven weeks away on February 20th 2010. Click here for full story ...
Otway Odyssey – the Ultimate 100km MTB marathon – EVENT UPDATE(Posted 25/12/2009)
At the time of writing this update, the event looks like this:
- 100km Otway Odyssey – the Ultimate 100km MTB marathon = 821 entries received from a maximum of 1000.
- 50km Otwy Shorty with its NEW course = 500 entries received, maximum 500 = SOLD OUT
- 15km Otway Pioneer for kids and new comers to the sport = 57 entries received from a maximum of 250
- Event as a whole = 1,382 entries out of maximum 1,750.
Click here for full story ...
Recognise this bloke – we do!(Posted 2/12/2009)
Yes, this is new leader of the opposition - Mr Tony Abbott and yes, he has done the Anaconda Adventure Race! Click here for full story ...
1000+ road riders dodge the rain and enjoy the rainforest at The Rainforest Ride(Posted 23/11/2009)
With a weather forecast that looked a little ominous but ended up delivering a simply perfect day for riding, over 1000 cyclists enjoyed the inaugural Rainforest Ride – Cycle for a Cure at Apollo Bay and the Otway Ranges on Saturday in mass participation road riding event in support of the Burnet Institute. Click here for full story ...
Anaconda Adventure Race at Lorne – get your entries in to avoid the late fee(Posted 16/11/2009)
We hope you’re getting ready for another action weekend at Lorne with the Anaconda Adventure Race gearing up for another showdown on Sunday December 6th, 2009. Click here for full story ...
Anaconda Adventure Race aced by The Australian Open in the Australian Event Awards – Best Sporting Event.(Posted 16/10/2009)
After being nominated as a finalist in the exclusive Australian Event Awards – Best Sporting Event category, Rapid Ascent’s Anaconda Adventure Race has been aced by The Australian Open Tennis when winners were announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday night in Sydney. Click here for full story ...
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN for the 2010 Otway Odyssey MTB Marathon – are you up for the challenge?(Posted 14/10/2009)
It’s a race that’s turned grown men into quivering wrecks, its made mothers exclaim that childbirth was easy, and tested the pain threshold of record numbers of mountain bikers from around the country – so are you a man or a mouse? a woman or a weakling…? Show us what your core is made of by racing the 2010 Otway Odyssey - the ultimate 100km marathon on February 20th. ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN. Click here for full story ...
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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 familiarisation day ride in the lead up to the big day.
It’s a great idea for all prospective competitors to come and attend the familiarisation day ride as it provides 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!
The ride is basically an informal group ride or training session where all interested cyclists are welcome to join us as we lead riders along all or parts of the course. It is open to everyone (even if you have not entered) and is 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 TENTATIVE DATE for the familiarisation day ride is 17th January 2010{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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