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Family Affair At Forster This Weekend
(Posted 8/25/2008)
I’m sure everyone at some stage has put pen to paper and jotted down a few short and long term goals. For instance run 50 km this week, join a gym, finish a half marathon or swim the Pier to Pub. And I’m sure anyone’s eyes that are traversing this web page have the goal to start, and gracefully finish an Anaconda Adventure Race as an individual or in a team. Click here for full story ...
Crossing The Ditch Paddlers Are Coming To Forster
(Posted 8/20/2008)
Great Lakes Council is pleased to announce the return to Forster of James Castrission and Justin Jones, the two kayakers who were successful in their bid late last year to “cross the ditch" reaching New Zealand after setting off from Forster on 13 November 2007. Click here for full story ...
Dates Announced For Lorne Famil Days
(Posted 8/18/2008)
So you’ve entered the Anaconda Adventure Race at Lorne in December and now want to see what you’ve got yourself in for? Well the dates for the course familiarisation days are now available and we are keen to show you around the course. Click here for full story ...Anaconda MTB Enduro – Red Centre. 2009 Dates Announced
(Posted 8/16/2008)
The 5 day, 7-stage Anaconda MTB Enduro held in Alice Springs each year will be back better than ever in 2009, with the dates being announced as 25th-29th May. For those who raced this year or who have spoken to those who have, the 7 stages are likely to be similar to the fantastic course of the 2008 event. The only changes are likely to be the inclusion of some new single track to avoid any repetition, and a shortening of the longest stage of the race by about 10km. Save yourself money by ... Click here for full story ...Keen Adventure Race III – Discover Wilson’s Promontory
(Posted 8/14/2008)
It’s on: 28th April to 2nd May, 2009. Mark it in your diaries now ...
Wilson’s Promontory (and surrounds) in Gippsland Victoria will be the official epicentre of the 3rd instalment of the epic Keen Adventure Race. We’ve already been scouring the area and can safely say this will be the most spectacular course to date. Towering granite sea cliffs rising 700m+ out of the ocean, a rugged coast line with secluded and tranquil bays. Add this to remote and rarely visited national park ... Click here for full story ...Last week for Anaconda Adventure Race Forster Entries
(Posted 8/11/2008)
There's only one more week to get your entries in for the second running of the Anaconda Adventure Race in Forster, NSW. Choose either the 1 day (Sunday) option or do both days and vie for bragging rights in this spectacular off-road adventure racing bonanza on 30-31 August. With drive times now less than 3 hours for Sydneysiders, there's no excuse for not getting away up north for a cosy weekend with the better half in some warmer climes. Click here for full story ...Anaconda Adventure Race National Series, Gold Coast – Largest QLD field and stars aplenty
(Posted 8/10/2008)
Olympians, World Champions and National Surf Ironman champions lined up with nearly 500 other athletes at the first leg of the Anaconda Adventure Race National Series on the Gold Coast today. The region’s famous beaches, coastline and hinterland were the focus of the endurance world as individuals and teams competed for a share of the $30,000 in cash and prizes during the 50km off-road challenge. Click here for full story ...Mountain Biking Australia magazine back on board for the 2009 Otway Odyssey
(Posted 8/9/2008)
At Mountain Biking Australia magazine we're glad to be working with Rapid Ascent as the official MTB magazine of the Otway Odyssey Mountain Bike Marathon.
MBA is tightly focused on Cross Country, Enduro and Trail Riding, providing hype-free news, info and reviews to enthusiast riders like you. You'll see reviews of bikes and accessories to suit various budgets in every issue, giving you a taste of what's new and most importantly, how it performs on the trail. Click here for full story ...Anaconda Junior Survivor a big success!
(Posted 8/9/2008)
This afternoon over 430 kids ran, jumped, crawled and slid their way over a 4km obstacle course in the Anaconda Junior Survivor. A mass of yellow t-shirts fled from Tugan surf club completing a looped course through a series of fun activities including abseiling, rope climbing, hurdles, a spiders web, sand jumps, hoola hoops and wading. The hit of the day was the slippery slide, hosed down and foamed up with detergent it was 20m of fast and furious excitement. Click here for full story ...Anaconda Gold Coast: Race Preview
(Posted 8/6/2008)
For the 3rd time we wind our way back to the Tugun Surf Life Saving Club for the Anaconda Adventure Race on the Gold Coast. In 2006 and 2007 the result has been the same: emphatic wins for Guy Andrews and Christie Sym. This year though we have some late entries, late withdrawals and dark horses in our midst. Click here for full story ...Otway Odyssey 2009 Entries Are Open
(Posted 8/4/2008)
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 ...Southern Comforts – Seashells Resort Yallingup
(Posted 8/1/2008)
Seashells Resort Yallingup offers the perfect base of operations for the Anaconda Adventure Race in Dunsborough. Click here for full story ...
Chiropractic Edge - At your service for the Anaconda Adventure Race on the Gold Coast
(Posted 7/30/2008)
We are proud to have Chiropractic Edge on board for the Gold Coast Anaconda Adventure Race Click here for full story ...Race Nutrition is made easy with VEROFIT
(Posted 7/30/2008)
VEROFIT is proud to support the Gold Coast Anaconda Adventure Race and its participants with its full range of Sports Nutrition products.
Click here for full story ...Athlete Profiles: Emma & Jessie Pratt
(Posted 7/29/2008)
Sisters Emma and Jessie are preparing for battle for the upcoming Anaconda Junior Survivor at Tugun on Saturday August 9th. Emma just 10 years of age and older sister Jessie, 12 are no stranger to challenges as they have participated in various triathlons and running races and with such sporting hero’s as World Champion Triathlete Emma Snowsill they can’t go wrong Click here for full story ...Favourite Foods Go As Charlie Eyes Marathon
(Posted 7/28/2008)
Charlie Byrne has had to trade in her favourite foods, KFC and Turkish delight, because she is in training. The six year old is preparing herself for the Anaconda Junior Survivor Challenge at Tugun on Saturday 9th August, where she will be the youngest competitor in the Junior event. Click here for full story ...Peak Adventure Launches New Website
(Posted 7/24/2008)
One of Australia’s most accomplished Adventure Racer’s Jarad Kohlar through Peak Adventure has just launched a website for his training services he provides throughout Victoria. Jarad is conducting weekly group kayak training in Port Melbourne and holds kayak Crit racing on the last Wednesday of every month. Click here for full story ...Competitor Profile: Team Tri-Nation Chicks, Anaconda Adventure Race, Gold Coast
(Posted 7/22/2008)
Bree (Australia), Megs (South Africa), Bel (NZ) and Kaz (NZ) are a bunch of friends who make up the all female team Tri-Nation Chicks who are heading to the Gold Coast Anaconda Adventure Race on 10th August. Karen, the ‘organiser’ gave us some background on the team and sent a photo of the girls minus Bree (right). Click here for full story ...Thinking of doing the Murray Marathon this year?
(Posted 7/20/2008)
The Murray Marathon is a huge annual event held at the end of December each year involving 100’s of people paddling down the Murray River over a distance of 404km to raise money for Red Cross. Click here for full story ...Athelete Profile, Anaconda Adventure Race Gold Coast - Belinda Atkinson
(Posted 7/18/2008)
Belinda Atkinson (pictured) from Newstead, QLD is competing in the individual open category at the upcoming Anaconda Adventure Race at the Gold Coast this year for the first time and with the memory of her late three year old nephew firmly in mind during her race at Tugun on 10th August. Click here for full story ...Forster Famil surprises for all – Gold Coast famil this weekend
(Posted 7/16/2008)
The first course familiarisation weekend for the Anaconda Adventure Race at Forster was held last weekend resulting in an all round thumbs up from those who attended – despite a few surprises… Surprises that we hope won’t all be repeated at Sunday's course familiarisation session at the Gold Coast. Click here for full story ...
Anaconda Adventure Race Gold Coast, Entries Close in 2 weeks
(Posted 7/14/2008)
Can you believe it, it's only 4 weeks to go, and 2 weeks before entries close for the 3rd running of the Anaconda Adventure Race on the Gold Coast ? The event is on again on the 10th August, and follows the Anaconda Junior Survivor, which is also based at Tugun Surf Life Saving Club. You may already know about the spectacular (and unlikely) course, but you may not be aware of some of the improvements that have been made to the course in 2008. Gone are the portages on the kayak leg ... Click here for full story ...John races with the best at Primal Quest
(Posted 7/11/2008)
Rapid Ascent’s race director John Jacoby has followed up an emphatic win as a member of team APEX at Geoquest in June with another top placing in the world’s premier and most hyped expedition length race Primal Quest which took place in Montana, USA at the end of June. Click here for full story ...Team Flight Centre podium at BC Bike Race
(Posted 7/10/2008)
Hot on the heels of a winning performance at Anaconda’s MTB Enduro in Alice Springs Australians Tim Bennett and Adrian Jackson (Team Flight Centre) powered through 7 days of stage racing to snag third place overall in Canada’s BC Bike Race .The pairing were at their absolute blazing best on day two’s fast and undulating 124km stage where they fully opened the taps to take line honors. Click here for full story ...Unstoppable weekend ahead - Forster course familiarisation this weekend
(Posted 7/8/2008)
Escape the city and join us for ultimate weekend of adventure THIS WEEKEND with the first course familiarisation sessions for the Anaconda Adventure Race at Forster taking place on Saturday and Sunday. Click here for full story ...
Coach Approach Sports Gala - “Stress Down 24/7”
(Posted 7/8/2008)
In support of Lifeline’s major fundraising event Stress Down 24/7 2008, Coach Approach is providing workplaces with the exciting opportunity to “Stress Down" and interact with some of Australia’s highest profile athletes. Click here for full story ...Painathlon Update
(Posted 7/3/2008)
Less than a month now to sign up for the event your muscles have been aching for. Entries for 'Perth Painathlon '08' close Fri July 25th and the form is available to print out at www.painathlon.com right now!!
With limited spots available in this unique event you don't want to miss out.
We aim to raise $25,000 for Variety WA kids along the way and so those who raise $250 or above get the already cheap $50 entry dropped altogether! (see entry form for details) Click here for full story ...Kayak Transport Available to Gold Coast and Forster
(Posted 7/2/2008)
For those revelling (or reviling??) in the cold that Victoria produces over winter, we have an answer to your woes. Head north ! Head on up to Anaconda Gold Coast on 10th August, and then Anaconda Forster on 30th-31st August ! Flights are still very cheap, your mountain bike will fit in with your luggage, and what was the most difficult option is now the easiest ... Click here for full story ...NutrientWater ready to refresh at the Lorne Anaconda Adventure Race
(Posted 7/1/2008)
NutrientWater is a range of all-natural enhanced waters containing a blend of vitamins, minerals and botanical extracts and are proud new sponsors of the Lorne Anaconda Adventure Race. The friendly Response Team will be at the event equipped with thousands of cold bottles of product to refresh spectators and competitors before, during and after the race along with playing funky tunes from the branded vehicle. Each variety of NutrientWater contains a different blend of essential nutrients ... Click here for full story ...Welcome to ZOOT Sports as the new apparel and wetsuit sponsor for the Anaconda Adventure Race National Series
(Posted 6/29/2008)
ZOOT – “BORN IN KONA -1983" have been pioneering innovative product solutions that have you covered from start to finish and head to toe. ZOOT has grown to be a global premier endurance brand and Rapid Ascent welcome them as the official sports apparel and wetsuit sponsor of the Anaconda Adventure Race National Series. In addition to being a major sponsor, ZOOT are also the official Ocean Swim Leg sponsor for each of the 4 races. Click here for full story ...Anaconda Adventure Race - Early Birds
(Posted 6/28/2008)
Congratulations to 37 year old Paul Navarro from Mermaid Waters in QLD who won a $500 Anaconda gift voucher having entered before the early bird cut-off date for the race at the Gold Coast this year. We pulled his name out of the hat last week along with that of the team Piston Brokes. Paul was 20th Open Male at the Anaconda Adventure Race in the Gold Coast last year and has no excuse not to do even better this year now that he has some extra cash to spend on gear! Click here for full story ...Gage Road returns to support the Anaconda Adventure Race National Series
(Posted 6/27/2008)
If you didn’t already have enough reasons to do an Anaconda Adventure Race, here’s another – a crisp, refreshing Gage Roads brew at the end of the race. Like last year, all finishers will receive a voucher to claim their free beer at the event bar in the race Expo or at a local bar. Gage Roads Brewing Co is proud to be back to support the Series as the exclusive beer sponsor. A dynamic craft brewery located just out of Fremantle in WA, they use only the finest ingredients, and are dedicated ... Click here for full story ...Adventure Race Camp (ARC) – Achievement through Adventure
(Posted 6/24/2008)
Major sponsors of the Mountain Designs Great Southern Adventure Race and the Anaconda Adventure Race in Western Australia the Department of Sport and Recreation continue their successful collaboration with Rapid Ascent for this free weekend event in Albany on August 23/24 that focuses on providing aspiring adventure athletes the necessary outdoor skills and knowledge required to complete your first adventure race or take you to the next level of competitiveness. Click here for full story ...Tri Adventure Gold Coast Anaconda Course Training Day
(Posted 6/20/2008)
Tri Adventure (Noosa based Adventure Racing and Multisport Coaching) is running an unofficial familiarisation day of the Gold Coast Anaconda Adventure Race course on Saturday 28th June. Anyone is welcome to come along, especially if you cannot make the 'official' day on the 20th July - or if you wish to go over the course more than once before the event. Click here for full story ...$50K prize purse up for grabs at the NSW Westlink M7 Cities Marathon
(Posted 6/17/2008)
The 2008 Westlink M7 Cities Marathon near Sydney will be held on Sunday 27th July 2008 (6.30am) starting from Ash Road Sports Fields, Prestons to Blacktown Olympic Park. Click here for full story ...Macquarie Private Wealth; Major Sponsors of the WA Anaconda Adventure Race
(Posted 6/16/2008)
The popularity of the Anaconda Adventure Race in WA continues to grow, with the announcement that Macquarie Private Wealth, the financial advice and investment services division of the Macquarie Banking and Financial Services Group and part of Macquarie Group, is throwing its support behind the event as its newest sponsor. Macquarie Private Wealth in WA will be an official major sponsor of the Anaconda Adventure Race in Dunsborough, as well as being naming rights sponsor for the final team run Click here for full story ...Ski Camp Dunsborough – it's Paddling 101
(Posted 6/10/2008)
We’re tickled pink to announce that major sponsors of the WA Anaconda Adventure Race the Department of Sport and Recreation are back onboard the good ship Ski-Camp for another year on October 4 & 5.
Part learning curve, part hydrotherapy - this free weekend event focuses on promoting fun and participation in a supportive and professional environment that actively encourages beginner’s right through to expert paddlers with the opportunity to take part in customised ‘ocean paddling’ sessions.
Click here for full story ...Team APEX Adventure Racing Win Mountain Designs GeoQuest
(Posted 6/10/2008)
Rapid Ascent’s race director John Jacoby has stood atop the GeoQuest podium for the second straight year. John, 43 is considered a veteran of the sport with wins in the Coast to Coast World Multisport Championship in the late 80’s and early 90’s, as well as a string of Adventure Racing wins since then including the prestige Raid Gaulloise, Eco Challenge and Mild Seven Outdoor Quest. Click here for full story ...Keen Adventure Race Mk III – It’s All Systems Go
(Posted 6/7/2008)
Dust off your surf-ski, get your compasses out, buy yourself a set of mountain bike lights, and for god’s sake, do a little training: the Keen Adventure Race is happening again. Yep, Keen Footwear have committed themselves to this unique, challenging and rewarding race for another year, so block out April 28th- May 2nd 2009 in your diaries now. You are a required person that week. Click here for full story ...Summer racing will kick off with the Southern Exposure Victorian Surf Coast 6hr & 3hr MTB Festival!
(Posted 6/6/2008)
Planning is underway for a day-night MTB Festival thriller to be held on Saturday 25th October 2008. The festival is quickly establishing itself as a 'don't miss' event for hundreds of bikers and spectators in Victoria. It's unique combination of superb coastal, cliff top & bush track, events to suit everyone, spectacular surf coast location, on site camping and entertainment is earning the event a reputation as one of the best mountain bike events on the calendar! Click here for full story ...Racing for charity and HIV awareness
(Posted 5/29/2008)
Deanna Blegg and Jarad Kohlar from Peak Adventure are at the forefront of adventure racing in Australia. An important and personally significant cause has brought this team together to race for charity to bring the attention of the world community to the realities of the HIV/ AIDS epidemic. Through adventure racing in Australia and internationally they hope to achieve the exposure, support and contributions necessary to educate and prevent HIV/AIDS. Click here for full story ...
Emma Colson voluntarily forfeits her 2nd place at the 2008 Lowan Otway Odyssey
(Posted 5/28/2008)
In a surprise move, elite female mountain biker and Commonwealth Games representative, Emma Colson has voluntarily forfeited her 2nd place at the 2008 Lowan Otway Odyssey. Emma felt that she had stooped to a low level in accepting the pacing of her partner throughout most of the day.
The rules of the event expressly forbid competitors receiving assistance (in the form of carrying gear, food and drink, providing mechanical assistance, towing etc.) from riders in other categories. Click here for full story ...Cube Home Loans continue their community involvement by sponsoring the Anaconda Adventure Race Gold Coast
(Posted 5/25/2008)
Cube Home Loans are a multi-award winning, free service mortgage broker with access to hundreds of different products for purchasing and refinancing – so if you haven’t reviewed your loan for a while, they look forward to hearing from you. Interest rates, fees and charges are the same as going directly to the bank and they’ll even tell you about the product that your bank manager forgets to mention. They can meet with you during the day or after hours – at your place or theirs! Click here for full story ...Mountain Designs Great Southern Adventure Race – are you in?
(Posted 5/24/2008)
WA’s Great Southern is drawing a growing cadre of gun athletes and debutant sporty types to the region for this inaugural two day mettle-tester. A combined category field limit of 50 teams is already a whopping three quarts full so assemble a cast of all-action heroes and register now to guarantee your slot. You don’t need a marathon on your CV, a triathlon or indeed anything ending in “on" to enter. Click here for full story ...Jackson and Smith victorious as the Anaconda MTB Enduro wraps up
(Posted 5/23/2008)
Exhausted after completing 6 stages in 5 days, competitors used every last ounce of energy to finish the final Ultimate Ride Stage 7 today. Racing from scenic Telegraph Station with a unique start across the dry and sandy Ross River bed, most riders choose the safe option and ran their bikes across. 50km later they finished with a steep 150m hill climb to a lookout near the Power & Water water tank. Click here for full story ...Eventscorp WA – invests in Adventure
(Posted 5/23/2008)
Following the success of last year’s Anaconda Adventure Race in Dunsborough we are delighted to announce that major sponsors Eventscorp – the events division of Tourism Western Australia – have extended their relationship for an additional year that will also include the inaugural Mountain Designs Great Southern Adventure Race. Click here for full story ...Ay-up lights Stage 6 brings the field closer together
(Posted 5/23/2008)
The Anaconda MTB Enduro is set for a thrilling finale in both the men's and women's races, with the Ay-up Stage 6 night race serving to compress the field. In the men's race, 2nd place General Classification rider Perren Delacour took out a thrilling bunch sprint by leading into the final corner, still some 300m out. Perren was the strongest rider of the evening though and none of the others could get around the seasoned ex-pro. Click here for full story ...Anaconda Gold Coast and Forster course familiarisation sessions
(Posted 5/22/2008)
Looking for an organized adventure session that won’t cost you a cent ? Then check out the course familiarisation sessions held around the course for the Anaconda Adventure Race at the Gold Coast and at Forster. Our course familiarisation sessions are free and open to anyone to attend (even if you have not entered the event itself) and are conducted so you can check out the course before race day. The ‘famil’ sessions are usually well attended and provide a great way to see what you’re in for... Click here for full story ...The rugged terrain takes its toll in Stage 5 of the Anaconda MTB Enduro
(Posted 5/22/2008)
Stage 5 started on another beautiful sunny morning at Alice Springs Golf Club at the base of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges at 9am. Most of the riders were fortunate enough to get a well deserved sleep in a after the marathon stage yesterday but it was the poor slowest riders that posted the longest times (up to 9 hours) yesterday that commenced the Stage 5 Individual Time Trial first. Starting with the person who has the slowest accrued time from the three days of racing and finishing with ... Click here for full story ...Marathon through the desert sorts the tough from the tourists in Stage 4
(Posted 5/21/2008)
Stage 4 of the Anaconda MTB Enduro was an epic 95km marathon ride from Ross River Station back into the Heavy Tree Gap Outback Lodge in Alice Springs. Blood, sweat and tears were definitely all on the agenda for today’s stage that took winners nearly 4 hours and the back markers twice that. Arriving at the finish line muddy, dusty, thirsty and exhausted many competitors collapsed to the ground and quickly retreated to the pool for refreshment. Click here for full story ...Lets Get It On - Anaconda Adventure Race entry update
(Posted 5/21/2008)
Just because the pavement stops doesn’t mean you have to – and that is exactly what people across the nation are doing with entries tumbling in for the entire Anaconda Adventure Race National Series. And why wouldn’t they ? With 4 spectacular courses in 4 awe inspiring locations, the 2008 National Series is set to be an absolute ripper. Click here for full story ...Kids are ready to rumble for Anaconda Junior Survivor Challenges at the Gold Coast and a new event at Lorne
(Posted 5/20/2008)
The Anaconda Junior Survivor is back again with another off road adventure challenge designed especially for kids. Proving massively popular in 2006 and 2007, the Gold Cost Junior Survivor is ready to rumble on Saturday August 9th kicking off at 4:00 pm. The Gold Coast course has been tweaked and twisted from previous years to provide even more fun and adventure for kids of all shapes ands sizes. Click here for full story ...Bloody Stage 3
(Posted 5/20/2008)
Even before the starting siren this morning, riders were already bloody and bruised. Nicole Burton from WA was nursing three stitches in her forearm after stacking at speed yesterday in Stage 1. Nevertheless, with the front fork of her bike still blood stained, she joined bikers on the start line for Verofit Stage 3 with a smile on her face and ready to rumble! Click here for full story ...Stage 2: Let's Get Lactic
(Posted 5/20/2008)
This afternoon’s stage involved a high intensity, anaerobic climb up Anzac Hill located right in the heart of town! Riders set off at 30 second intervals, at designated times determined by the results of this mornings first stage of the Anaconda MTB Enduro. The slowest finishers from this morning hammered up the incline first in what was described as a “balls to the wall hill climb" finishing at a gorgeous scenic look out at the peak. Click here for full story ...Tough first stage of the Anaconda MTB Enduro tests riders
(Posted 5/19/2008)
The first of five days of racing of the Anaconda MTB Enduro was more than a warm-up and tested riders over varied and tricky terrain of rocks and sand. Locals and those people who were fortunate enough to compete in the former Central Australian Bike Challenge (CABC), the race that the Anaconda NTB Enduro is a reincarnation of, were at a definite advantage as the unique Red Centre conditions proved a challenge to those who had not ridden in the NT previously. Click here for full story ...Gold Coast Airport Marathon
(Posted 5/19/2008)
The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is Australia's fastest, flattest course with a top elevation of just 15m above sea level. The course winds its way from Southport along the world-renowned Gold Coast coastline to Miami, passing through Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach before turning at the 13km mark. The trip home follows the coastline up along the famous Broadwater in the north (34km) before turning for the homeward journey. Click here for full story ...Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge join as major sponsors of the Anaconda MTB Enduro
(Posted 5/18/2008)
Fancy a trip to outback Australia? Want to see a million trillion stars, explore majestic MacDonnell Ranges or walk the Larapinta Track? Then Alice Springs is for you and while you’re outback there’s no better place to stay than the Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge. As well as being the official hotel of the Anaconda MTB Enduro, the Heavitree Outback Lodge (HTGOL) has recently confirmed their support for adventure sports by coming on board as major sponsors of the event as well and we encourage al Click here for full story ...KEEN for Anaconda MTB Enduro?
(Posted 5/17/2008)
“Tired aching feet?" Thanks to KEEN high performance footwear, no longer do we need to rely on the comfort of “a seat" to relieve our blisters and sores. No, this not a witty attempt at rhyme on our part, but a statement resonating with the core of KEEN’s footwear campaign; “Tired, aching feet? You don’t need a seat, you need KEEN hybrid footwear." Click here for full story ...Anaconda MTB Enduro set to roll
(Posted 5/16/2008)
The Anaconda MTB Enduro - the reincarnation of the old Central Australian Bike Challenge - is set to rumble over the next week, with more than 200 riders descending on Alice Springs for this 5 day, 7 stage epic.
The men's open field in particular looks very strong, with (at least) 10 genuine chances to take out the title. Leading the charge is West Australian stage racing specialist Tim Bennett - 2nd at the Croc Trophy recently and 6th place at Otway Odyssey, however ... Click here for full story ...Fire Up The Winter!
(Posted 5/15/2008)
The popular tri X series continues with more off road action with the X duo on May 25 in the You Yang's near Melbourne. This iconic location provides a rugged but inspiring venue for the mountain bike and run duathlon. Click here for full story ...The Anaconda MTB Enduro - A Family Affair
(Posted 5/14/2008)
Some folks may have been happy to take their mum out for a nice lunch on Mother’s day whilst others share the spirit of adventure with them and take them to Alice Springs for a 5 day MTB race! Click here for full story ...Painathlon - August 9 Perth 2008
(Posted 5/13/2008)
Painathlon was conceived by Notre Dame Medical Student Jonathan Hague in early 2007. Jonathan is known in Perth fitness circles as 'that nutter who ran Jacobs Ladder for 24 hours'. This was a world record stair-climbing attempt also for Variety WA (ultimately unsuccessful at 262 laps and 10 vertical km's). He brings this knowledge of pain to the Painathlon. Click here for full story ...2008 Paddle Challenge
(Posted 5/12/2008)
The 2008 Canoeing Western Australia Paddle Challenge is Perth's Premier Paddling Event for Avon Descent paddlers.
The start/finish is at AP Hinds Reserve Bayswater, just 500m from the finish of the Avon Descent. It has 3 separate Courses to offer paddlers of all levels an opportunity to paddle this race and gauge their fitness level. The Paddle Challenge is also the Official Launch of the 2008 Avon Descent; entries will be accepted from 12pm on Sunday May 18. Click here for full story ...Two Du-Os in May in Victoria
(Posted 5/8/2008)
Foot orienteering combined with bike orienteering.
The Du-O – Run, Ride, Run series continues over the next few weeks with the final two events of the three event series.
Race 2: Kinglake – Sunday May 11
Race 3: Gembrook – Saturday May 24
Two length courses to choose from: (approx distances)
Long: Run 5km, Ride 16km, Run 2km
Short: Run 3km, Ride 9km, Run 2km
There will be a mass start with a "scatter" for the first run leg and either "scatter" or "line" formats used for the bike a Click here for full story ...SEASONS MTB flick premiers in Oz
(Posted 5/7/2008)
When The Collective burst onto the scene a few years ago with their first mountain bike film, they redefined the standards. The creativity of this crew spawned a film that inspired like no MTB film had ever previously. Click here for full story ...
Practice makes Perfect - WA course familiarisers
(Posted 5/6/2008)
Familiarisation weekends are an Anaconda classic. Your chance to get the jump on your rivals and joyously slo-mo the trails that all others are measured by. The original surf-and-turf combo, G-Bay’s fairy-tale geography, wild rocky coasts and contoured ridgeline – come with a heavy dose of adrenaline. Recapture the vibe with a format that’s regeared for mortals and lets you test your mettle one weekend at a time. Click here for full story ...Ultimate Ride Bike Shop Joins As Stage Sponsor For Anaconda MTB Enduro
(Posted 5/4/2008)
Ultimate Ride Bike Shop is owned by locals Corey and Justine Gerdsen. Ultimate Ride was opened in December 2005 and is a strong supporter of mountain bike events and riders in Alice Springs. Ultimate Ride was a previous supporter of the Central Australian Bike Challenge and are now proud to be involved in the Anaconda MTB Enduro in 2008 Click here for full story ...Race Records Crumble at 2008 Bribie Island Multisport
(Posted 5/1/2008)
The Bribie Island Multisport in 2008 saw race records crumble as teams and individuals battled the heat and the elements. Teams ran, swam, paddled and mountain biked over 9 legs in the 100km race last weekend in Queensland. Click here for full story ...
New edition of Outer Edge out now
(Posted 4/15/2008)
Encouraging people to stick an adventurous oar into the beautiful outdoors is what Outer Edge is always about, but never quite so literally as in the latest edition of the magazine. In the Water Ways issue, which has just hit shelves, they reveal the many amazing ways that you can enjoy Australia’s oceans, rivers, bays and estuaries with a paddle in your paw. Click here for full story ...Registrations for the Great Melbourne Pursuit open!
(Posted 4/15/2008)
From the team that brought you the Melbourne Amazing Race, Uplift Events is proud to present their 3rd public Great Melbourne Pursuit on the 4th October 2008. Click here for full story ...adventuresportnz.com take the Keen Adventure Race cake
(Posted 4/14/2008)
The Keen Adventure Race has its winner for 2008. New Zealanders Gordon Walker and Chris Forne from Team adventuresportnz.com finished in 4th place (3rd among official teams) to preserve a 5 hour+ lead over the Orion Health Mixed team of Stuart Lynch and Anna Berthelsen.
The (very large) margin of victory (overall) also ensured that they took home handicap honours, with an adjusted time that was still 2 hours faster than Orion Health Mixed, who lost crucial time in two points of the race: a 2 hour penalty for using an out of bounds road early on Stage 3, and an additional hour in the final transition recovering from an asthma attack in the early hours of Friday morning .
adventuresportnz.com take home $12,000 for their troubles, while Orion Health Mixed take home $8,000, courtesy of their 2nd place overall + the mixed category prize. Kath Copland and Thor Egerton of team Sut Map lead from start to finish in the female pairs category to comfortably take out the category and a $2,000 kitty.
21 teams (from 39 starters) managed an official finish, with 10 teams completing the full course in what proved to be a very tough, although scenic and spectacular course.
Keen Adventure Race: Stage 3 has a winner
(Posted 4/11/2008)
adventuresportnz.com have taken out stage 3 of the Keen Adventure Race - Alps To Ocean. Gordon Walker and Chris Forne have smoked the field to arrive in Omeo, Victoria at 5:09am this morning. Such was their lead, that second placed team - Orion Health Mixed (Stuart Lynch and Anna Berthelsen) hadn't even started the final 3 hour mountain bike from Angler's Rest to Omeo. Gordon & Chris avoided all penalties on the longest stage of the race and will take a 5-6 hour lead into the final stage starting from Buchan to Lakes Entrance tomorrow.
Earlier, adventuresportnz.com's Gordon Walker and Chris Forne had won stage 2 from Falls Creek to Mt Beauty by 25 minutes - also over the Orion Health Mixed team from New Zealand. The top Australians - SILVA Stingers from New South Wales were 3rd on Stage 2 after having taken out stage 1, but having now lost another 2 hours to Orion Mixed look unlikely to be able to push for 2nd place overall.
Last night's stage saw a couple of notable withdrawals, with BLASTERS.com, who were running in 3rd place having avoided all penalties, and Orion Health Boys who were also very highly placed, both losing a team member and withdrawing.
There are 28 teams from our 39 starters still in the running for an official finish. The teams at the front of the race are battling it out for $30,000 prize money, the richest race of its type in Australia.
Follow the progress in our Live Updates section.
Keen Adventure Race: Stage 1 (Prologue)
(Posted 4/8/2008)
by Jacqueline Windh for Sleepmonsters
Several lead changes, on what was a much tougher stage than many had expected, made for a very exciting day.
John’s “net downhill" course had racers popping up and down from the hilltops to the lake – so even though the finish line was 200 m lower than the start, racers logged a cumulative gain for the day of about 600 m, on foot and on bike. The routes all provided for lots of options, and therefore strategy. Teams started with a run ... Click here for full story ...2008 Keen Adventure Race - ready and raring for adventure
(Posted 4/7/2008)
The 2008 Keen Adventure Race – Alps to the Ocean is about to get under way. A majority of teams completed registration yesterday with nervous excitement throbbing through their veins. There were many anxious looks and heartfelt handshakes amongst competitors as these lean, mean, adventure racing machines tweaked their gear and made final preparations before the rigors ahead. Click here for full story ...
NT Major Events Joins Forces with Anaconda as Entries Reach Record Levels
(Posted 4/6/2008)
Rapid Ascent - organisers of the Anaconda Mountain Bike Enduro to be held in the Alice Springs area between May 18th and 23rd - have announced a relationship with the Northern Territory Government through its Major Events Company. NT Major Events has come on board contributing both financial and in-kind support. Both NT Major Events and Rapid Ascent aim to establish this race as the premier event of its type in Australia. Click here for full story ...
Team Forever Young with triple Olympic biathlete Kerryn Rim are ready to race from the Alps to the Ocean
(Posted 4/5/2008)
45 year olds Kerryn Rim and Brett Sparkes are about to set off on a 500km 5 day adventure in the Victorian High Country. They form team “Forever Young", and will be taking on some of the world’s best in the 2nd annual Keen Adventure Race – an event which comprises mountain biking, trekking, paddling, caving and other activities, all while navigating throughout the day (and occasionally night). Click here for full story ...
International Field descend on Victoria for Keen Adventure Race
(Posted 4/3/2008)
Teams from Canada, Hong Kong, Brazil, Finland and New Zealand are set to arrive in Victoria in little over a week’s time for the 2nd annual Keen Adventure Race. They form part of the 42 team field primed to tackle the 500km, 4 stage, 5 day Keen Adventure Race course starting at Falls Creek on April 8th and finishing at Lakes Entrance in the state’s south-east on April 12th. Click here for full story ...
Blood, sweat and gore … but “no dramas” at the Lowan Otway Odyssey
(Posted 4/3/2008)
Congratulations to our lucky randomly drawn Lowan Otway Odyssey survey responders who won some great sponsor prizes after filling out the post-race survey. Thanks to all 432 of you who took the time to complete the survey. We have read, re-read and absorbed your suggestions and comments to see how we can make this epic race even better in 2009! Click here for full story ...No Frills – Just Thrills
(Posted 3/30/2008)
Mountain Designs Great Southern Adventure Race Info Night
Time to debunk any rumors and set the record straight on misconceptions surrounding the Mountain Designs Great Southern AR from the master of understatement. The free information night will be held on Wednesday April 2 at the Mountain Designs Perth store at 6:00pm. Your chance to give Race Director Tom Smitheringale a grilling and get the insider tips, tricks and tactics on the race.
Click here for full story ...Dreamtime racing is proving popular with the Anaconda MTB Enduro
(Posted 3/30/2008)
Summer smiles and sunshine, endless trails in a spectacular landscape, good racing with friendly competition, busty bikes and happy grins – followed by a celebratory jump in the pool at the end of it… ah yes, come and live the dream at the Anaconda MTB Enduro. Click here for full story ...
Want to Bike Beyond your limits?
(Posted 3/29/2008)
Want to take your mountain biking one pedal stroke further? Then check out these guys at Bike Beyond. They offer all kinds of support and assistance for races / expeditions / tours / skills / logistics and just about anything to do with having fun and getting better, faster, & further on your bike. Click here for full story ...
Show me the light - AYUP lights lead the way
(Posted 3/27/2008)
Geeze its dark in the mornings these days isn’t it - and crikey, the evenings no longer have the long summer twigh-light they had only a few weeks ago, all in all making it downright depressing to get out on your bike or off for a run on either side of work… UNLESS you have a set of these AYUP lights – which surely are the lightest and coolest looking lights on the planet! Click here for full story ...Off Road Action Heats Up
(Posted 3/25/2008)
News from the team at Tri-X is that they are hosting the 1st Victorian off-road Championships on April 13 at Anglesea. So head up the Great Ocean Road and explore the Surf Coast! Click here for full story ...Recovered from the Lowan Otway Odyssey?
(Posted 3/18/2008)
If you came out of the Lowan Otway Odyssey last month relatively unscathed and have a new lease of life to use up, head up to Wandong, VIC for "The Gut Full" Mountain Bike Marathon on 30th March. Entries are closing on Wed 26th of March so you've still got time to eat a few Easter Eggs and redeem yourself by entering this Big Hill Events run marathon. Click here for full story ...Caution - adventure ahead
(Posted 3/13/2008)
Competitors in the Keen Adventure Race – Alps to the Ocean are getting ready to race through Victoria’s North East, High Country and Gippsland regions over April 8 – 12 in what is widely considered one of the toughest off road races in the country. Click here for full story ...
Lowan Otway Odyssey crash update
(Posted 3/6/2008)
Ah it was a tough day out for everyone at the 2008 Lowan Otway Odyssey with the wet weather making it even tougher. So firstly, congratulations to everyone who stepped onto the start line and especially to those that made it through to the finish. We hope you have since enjoyed a celebratory beverage (or two). Click here for full story ...
Mixed services team enter the epic Keen Adventure Race to raise funds for charity.
(Posted 3/3/2008)
What do you get when you combine a Policeman, a Fireman and a Paramedic who all share a sense of adventure and a desire to give back to the community? You get three special blokes who will race 400km down rivers, through caves and along rolling alpine summits as competitors in the Keen Adventure Race – Alps to the Ocean to raise funds for charity. Click here for full story ...
Jongewaard and Smith reign in the Lowan Otway Odyssey
(Posted 2/24/2008)
South Australian and Olympic hopeful Chris Jongewaard led the 100km Lowan Otway Odyssey MTB Marathon from start to finish to establish himself as the pre-eminent mountain biker in Australia at present yesterday. A very strong field including 2004 Olympian Sid Taberlay, World 24 hour Champion Tinker Juarez, defending champion Murray Spink and Australian Marathon Champion Dan McConnell were put to the sword from the very first climb of the day. Click here for full story ...Speight's Coast to Coast 'The Longest Day' – It's the Richard Ussher Show
(Posted 2/22/2008)
The most exciting and freakishly talented athlete in the sport has definitely (in the words of JT) "Got his sexy back." As an unaffected down-to-earth champion and as a distinctly working-class man of the people, it's little wonder Richard Ussher is a beloved Kiwi national treasure. Click here for full story ...Mars Challenge - Ballarat to Barwon Heads
(Posted 2/21/2008)
This year marks the 8th installment of the Mars Challenge - Victoria's "Ultimate" multisport challenge. The run is a tough one, covering 21.2km and includes a very sizeble climb over Mt Buninyong. The bike ride is mostly downhill but still rewards strong riders with 5 or so sharp pinches (the first is the worst) and the re-introduced "no drafting" rule. The final leg - the paddle - is the crux: a 32km jaunt down the Barwon River and across Lake Connewarre to the finish at Barwon Heads. Hazaa ! Click here for full story ...What's In a Name ? Was ”The Bullrider”: Now ”Anaconda MTB Enduro”
(Posted 2/20/2008)
Rapid Ascent and Anaconda are proud to announce the extension of their existing relationship (with adventure racing) into the mountain biking arena. May's Alice Springs based mountain bike stage race has - as a result - changed names again ! Click here for full story ...The Forrest Festival is fast approaching so make sure you come and join all the fun on Saturday 23rd
(Posted 2/19/2008)
Make sure you don’t miss all the fun of the 2008 Forrest Festival as it returns on February 23rd to give you plenty of fun, games, food and entertainment for the whole family Click here for full story ...
Bridge To Beach - 11km Harbour Swim & Paddle
(Posted 2/18/2008)
Take the plunge and swim or paddle your way from the city of Sydney to Manly in one of the most spectacular ocean sports events in the country, the Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach.
The event is open to everyone and will feature a large number of corporate teams (with up to 10 people) in the fast growing Harbour swim.
Click here for full story ...Mountain Bike madness about to descend on Forrest
(Posted 2/18/2008)
Nestled deep within the spectacular Otway ranges, the small township of Forrest is getting ready to turn mountain bike mad with the conduct of The Lowan Otway Odyssey Mountain Bike Marathon just around the corner. Click here for full story ...
TORQ Performance Nutrition will be powering up riders at the Lowan Otway Odyssey
(Posted 2/14/2008)
As sponsors of the event, TORQ performance nutrition are providing a range of products and their helpful knowledge free of charge to competitors in the Lowan Otway Odyssey. With TORQ now available in Australia having already become well established in the UK, they are keen to demonstrate to athletes just how effective they are at keeping you going and going and going… and as such will be giving a range of products away as prizes as well as manning a drink station out on the course. Click here for full story ...
HAMMER NUTRITION - Energy Supplier for the Otway Odyssey
(Posted 2/12/2008)
Hammer Nutrition is proud to be able to supply competitors with one of the World's leading High Energy/Electrolyte Drinks (HEED) as part of their support for the Lowan Otway Odyssey. Click here for full story ...
Orienteering and Navigation in Western Australia
(Posted 2/11/2008)
This year in WA Rapid Ascent are taking the step into traditional adventure racing with their new Great Southern Adventure Race. Are you ready to give it a go, or do you still need to fine-tune your weakest discipline? No, we’re not talking about writing your victory speech, although you might need to practice that as well. Navigation is the most important skill in adventure racing – it’s the one discipline that SAVES you energy. It will prevent you wasting all those months of endurance training Click here for full story ...Action On The Murray
(Posted 2/9/2008)
Register for Albury City’s multi-discipline, high energy sporting challenge for some action on the Murray Click here for full story ...KEEN Adventure Race HybridLife Competition
(Posted 2/8/2008)
Create, play and care. It’s a way of life. We call it HybridLife TM.
Show us how you lead a hybrid life and you could win $3000 worth of cash and prizes!
KEEN are conducting a competition to find the team or individual who best exemplifies this HybridLife philosophy with the winner receiving a free entry into the Keen Adventure Race - Alps to the Ocean (value $2000) and $1000 cash towards your race expenses. HOW COOL IS THAT?! Click here for full story ...
Mountain Designs Great Southern Adventure Race Info Night
(Posted 2/8/2008)
So you’re interested in doing the Mountain Designs Great Southern Adventure Race, but also a bit apprehensive. How difficult is it? What does it involve? Is it within my ability levels? Well question no more because Rapid Ascent and Mountain Designs are conducting a free information evening to answer all your queries at the Mountain Designs Perth store on Wednesday April 2 at 6pm. Click here for full story ...