Welcome to Rapid Ascent
Regarded as Australia’s leading Adventure Sports Event Management company, Rapid Ascent organises off-road, adventure and niche sports events across Australia ranging from mass participation adventure races (the world’s largest!) to boutique mountain bike festivals.
[SIGHTS OF SHIMANO GRAVEL MUSTER | PART 2 | HALE RIVER HOMESTEAD]
“𝐴𝑛 𝑜𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘”
It’s the end of Day 2 (“the BIG one”)...
And after an EPIC segment racing along the rich-red-dirt of Garden rd, you’ll finish the day’s riding at the tranquil Hale River Homestead, 115km NE of Alice Springs.
Owned by experienced cattle-station workers, Lynne and Sean, this true-blue aussie homestead is situated on the historic Ambalindum station (a huge, 3,000 square kilometer, working cattle station first established in the early 1900s).
You’ll be greeted by sweeping outback views, a swimming pool!, hearty food and a comfortable bed (or tent) to rest for the night.
There’s no better place for a dinner around the campfire and tall-tales from the day’s riding.
This is going to be fun!
Entries still available here:
👉 bit.ly/3waZ3h4
![[SIGHTS OF SHIMANO GRAVEL MUSTER | PART 2 | HALE RIVER HOMESTEAD]
“𝐴𝑛 𝑜𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘”
It’s the end of Day 2 (“the BIG one”)...
And after an EPIC segment racing along the rich-red-dirt of Garden rd, you’ll finish the day’s riding at the tranquil Hale River Homestead, 115km NE of Alice Springs.
Owned by experienced cattle-station workers, Lynne and Sean, this true-blue aussie homestead is situated on the historic Ambalindum station (a huge, 3,000 square kilometer, working cattle station first established in the early 1900s).
You’ll be greeted by sweeping outback views, a swimming pool!, hearty food and a comfortable bed (or tent) to rest for the night.
There’s no better place for a dinner around the campfire and tall-tales from the day’s riding.
This is going to be fun!
Entries still available here:
👉 https://bit.ly/3waZ3h4](https://www.rapidascent.com.au/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
[SIGHTS OF SHIMANO GRAVEL MUSTER | PART 1 | SIMPSONS GAP BIKE PATH]
Less than 1 month to go until “The Muster”!
To help build excitement/anticipation, over the next few weeks, we’ll be posting about some of the wild, unique and quirky sights we’ll see along the way.
First up… Simpsons Gap Bike Path.
This is the first timed/racing segment of Day 1…
And with it’s relatively short length (17km), smooth surface and stunning landscape, it’s the perfect introduction to the outback!
“𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑘𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑅𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑅𝑒𝑑 𝐺𝑢𝑚 𝑤𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠, 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑀𝑢𝑙𝑔𝑎 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑊𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑦 𝐵𝑢𝑠ℎ 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑠, 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑦 ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠”
– northernterritory.com
Yes, the scenery is spectacular. But even better is the finishing line…
The final 1km of the stage is an uphill kick to the top of Flagons Hill, where you’ll be greeted by our very own pop-up bar (with FREE beer)!!
So, grit the teeth, slam down the watts, and get ready to celebrate the start of an epic adventure overlooking the outback sunset with new friends.
🎶 This is Aus-trail-iiiiaah 🎶
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Thinking about joing us at Run Bibbulmun?
Here are 7 reasons to stop thinking and enter now! 😜
Seriously though, there are only 20 spots left, so if you're planning on coming, enter here:
👉 bit.ly/3L80YHw
𝐑𝐔𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐁𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐌𝐔𝐍 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄
𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: 15 – 17 November 2024
𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: Denmark in the Great Southern Region of WA
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄: A spectacular running route along sections of the famed Bibbulmun Track with LONG and SHORT course options each day:
𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏
🏃♀️🏃♀🏃♀️LONG COURSE – 35km – Valley of the Giants to Peaceful Bay
🏃♀️SHORT COURSE – 17km – Conspicuous Cliffs to Peaceful Bay
𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐
🏃♀️🏃♀🏃♀️LONG COURSE – 33km – Nulaki to Cosy Corner
🏃♀️SHORT COURSE – 24km – Lowlands Beach to Cosy Corner
𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟑
🏃♀️🏃♀🏃♀️LONG COURSE – 39km – Denmark SLSC to central Denmark
🏃♀️SHORT COURSE – 21km – Greens Pool to central Denmark
𝐖𝐇𝐎: Solo runners (running independently or with friends!)
𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒: Full support available (support crews optional)
Centralised course area that’s close to Denmark.
𝐖𝐇𝐘: Life is short. Why not?!
ONLY 20 SPOTS LEFT.
Enter here:
👉 bit.ly/3L80YHw𝐑𝐔𝐍
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Shimano Gravel Muster Q&A session with Sam and Jez from Rapid Ascent.
We cover various details about the event, services, course, bike set up, food, accomm and more. This is going to be epic!!
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I’ve got the new Shimano GRX Di2 2x12 speed and it’s very impressive 👌🏼
I’m doing a training camp in Sri Lanka to get some heat training 😂
What width tyres do you recommend?
"𝐼𝑠 𝐴𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑆𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑡𝑜𝑜 𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑡 𝑟𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑛𝑜𝑤??"
With all the negative headlines, and Run Larapinta and the Shimano Gravel Muster coming up in August, this question has been arising a bit lately.
Our answer?
The situation in Alice Springs is not especially different to how it always is. Yes, there is some crime late at night in the CBD, but in all the years we've been travelling there, we've never seen any!
While we don't want to minimise or disregard the issues in Alice, we're also very aware that doom and gloom sells papers so that's what the media is focussing on.
If you use common sense and do not go out solo at night/don’t go into the CBD after dark, you should not have any issues. (Town is safe by day.)
Plus, The Mercure (where we are staying in Alice Springs) is a gated venue. You will be very safe there.
Bottom line: The fear-based headlines should not deter you from travelling to and experiencing the wonders of the Northern Territory!
If you'd like to get a taste for the REAL Alice Springs, this article is worth a read:
Alice Springs isn't what you've seen in the news - Australian Traveller
www.australiantraveller.com
Alice Springs has had a bad rap lately. But is it still safe to travel there? We go behind the headlines to find out.3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Well said Rapid Ascent. Our little town of Alice is in the headlines a lot at the moment but don’t let it deter any of you from visiting. I was born and raised here and I just love and adore Alice at this time of the year. The weather is on point and together with the red dirt and mountains, it’s a must see. Looking forward to having you all here and making new friends
I found that with all the beautiful running each day my cup of what I wanted to experience there was very full 🤩 Resting and eating took up any spare time too 😂 Definitely an event not to be missed !!
Alex Robinson better pack some nunchucks
![[SIGHTS OF SHIMANO GRAVEL MUSTER | PART 2 | HALE RIVER HOMESTEAD]
“𝐴𝑛 𝑜𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘”
It’s the end of Day 2 (“the BIG one”)...
And after an EPIC segment racing along the rich-red-dirt of Garden rd, you’ll finish the day’s riding at the tranquil Hale River Homestead, 115km NE of Alice Springs.
Owned by experienced cattle-station workers, Lynne and Sean, this true-blue aussie homestead is situated on the historic Ambalindum station (a huge, 3,000 square kilometer, working cattle station first established in the early 1900s).
You’ll be greeted by sweeping outback views, a swimming pool!, hearty food and a comfortable bed (or tent) to rest for the night.
There’s no better place for a dinner around the campfire and tall-tales from the day’s riding.
This is going to be fun!
Entries still available here:
👉 https://bit.ly/3waZ3h4](https://www.rapidascent.com.au/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
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That pool looks inviting already