Race HQ
Date Saturday, February 21st, 2009 - ENTRIES OPEN AUGUST 2008
Location Great Otway National Park, South-West Victoria
Start Points Otway Odyssey "100km", Apollo Bay 7:15am
Otway Shorty "50km" Apollo Bay (7:45am)
Otway Pioneer“15km” Forrest (2:00pm)
End Point Forrest Recreation Reserve, Yaugher Rd, Forrest, VIC
Format Individual Otway Odyssey "100km"
Individual Otway Shorty "50km" (Apollo Bay – Forrest direct)
Individual Otway Pioneer “15km”
Otway Odyssey 100km legs:
Apollo Bay - Forrest (67 km)
Yaugher Forrest = single track heaven (20 km)
Newcombs Loop, the final fling (13 km)
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Course Overview
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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Get in quickly, entries for the 2009 Otway Odyssey have just opened and are filling up fast. In 2007 the field filled with 2 weeks left before entries closed, then in 2008, it filled 6 weeks out as people got word of the spectacular course to be found between Apollo Bay and Forest in Victoria's south-west.
For those of you returning from last year, there are a few differences. Firstly, should we have the same unseasonal rain which made the uphill section fro 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 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.}
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