Last updated: 08 Jul 2010 12:52:52:263
To allow competitors in the Otway Odyssey to ride the course before the event, Rapid Ascent will be conducting a familiarisation ride in the lead up to the big day.
It’s a great idea for all prospective competitors to 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 day 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 supported and carry water, food and bike spares, as well as organise 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.
Whilst the familiarisation day is completely non committal, it really helps us if we know how many people are likely to attend each one, so please register (at the top of this page once dates have been decided upon) to let us know if you’ll be coming. Please also double check this page for any final updates in the week leading up to the familiarisation day itself.
The dates for the Otway Odyssey Course Familiarisation day will be confirmed in OCTOBER and will take place in January . The ride will start in front of the Forrest Community Hall in the main street of Forrest. Riders should be at the Hall and be ready to ride at 8:45am when we will meet for a briefing for the day, to then roll out and start riding at 9:00 am.
Please print off a copy of the course map to assist you find your way around the course (in the event you get separated from the main group), as it will NOT be marked on the familiarisation day. We will be riding only in the northern half of the 100km course. MAps can be dowloaded from this link http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/CourseMap.aspx?e=1
Please register if you think you will be attending by filling out the small registration box above and then we'll have an idea of who and how many people will be there on the day.
MTB Bike Skills Clinics
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. Check them out at www.mtbskills.com.au
Otway Expeditions Mountain Bike Tours
In addition, Otway Expeditions Mountain Bike Tours provide custom mountain bike tours out of Apollo Bay, e-mail Mike at otwayexpeditions@hotmail.com