The Nasty Nurse prologue was a fundraising event for local Eurobodalla Coast rider Brendan Johnston. AROC donated all entry fees and the event has raised over $5000 made up from:
Entry fees = $3,900
Event prize money which couldn't be awarded = $1,200
Auction of Adidas sunglasses = $200
Donation from Sarah Collingwood (donated her marshal fee) = $150
Total $5,100
AROC is also donating $2,500 to the Eurobodalla Cycling Club to help rebuild their MTB trail network and has allocated $3,000 to the local Apex riders to do work on the other duel use MTB/trail bike tracks. AROC will also be assisting directly with the rebuilding and clearing of the trails and will be engaging the necessary people to help clear the tracks over the coming year.
We certainly hit the weather. The night of the event and Mogo experienced the worst wind storm in 87 years. There were trees down all over the roads between Batemans Bay and Narooma and power out along most of the coast. The forecast was for the wind to substantially decrease so we were hoping that once the sun came up things would be looking better. The marquees at the event hub had been decimated. Paper work, signs scattered beyond the oval, registration sheets found across the Princes Highway. But the wind did start to die down, we were hopeful and we went to check the track - it was as if a cyclone had gone through the whole forest. It was certainly not something we could quickly fix up. We wanted to try to hold a race no matter how short as we knew that it would be impossible to reschedule the full event on the following weekend. It will take months to clear trees from the tracks and access roads. In fact, it will be amazing if we can have the tracks ready for the Angry Doctor 2011. After 3 hours of searching using 6 different teams we came up with a 20km course that, with less chainsawing and dragging of trees, was made accessible for bikes and vehicles. We began remarking and moving marshals into place. The wind had completely gone. WIth 30 minutes to go a very distressed friend came in having just gone for a run in the forest along a main fire road that formed part of the new course. A huge tree had fallen almost on top of her only just missing her. That was it - we decided we couldn't safely use any track within any area of forest. So with 20 minutes to go before the new start time, we were about to cancel the race completely. However after telling you there would be an amended race and watching you patiently wait at Mogo Oval for the amended race we just couldn't send you home without something so we quickly came up with a very boring 8km course out in the open of the main powerline corridor. This race did not turn out well. We didn't have time to finish even sparse marking by the start time and we didn't want to keep you waiting any longer. Then an angry farmer came out apparently wielding a gun. So that got race canned after just one lap.....It seemed that any luck wasn't with us
We are devastated that you were not able to experience the amazing course we had worked so hard to bring you. A team of 9 spent the lead up 7 days and nights raking and fixing the tracks, building 4 new bridges and hanging out the markings. We went through 16 garden rakes in raking 90km of the track. We were extremely excited to be bringing you by far the nicest tracks for a 100km race in Australia. We had really put our heart and soul into it as we always do and for everyone to miss out on what were the most perfect tracks is just heartbreaking. None of us even got a chance to ride them before the carnage.
Here are some pictures of the track on race day. It is like this for the whole 100km. It is very rare to find a clear section longer then 50m. Our team has been busy clearing the track of our course markers (a job that takes 4 days). There was no wind but we still saw 4 huge trees fall in the forest today.
We really hit a completely unexpected and not forecast natural disaster and only wish that we could have had better luck with the weather. It was impossible to hold the event on the intended course. To be in the forest was unsafe and is still unsafe now. The course was impossible to use and the access roads were cut off making first aid access unavailable. We are unable to hold the event on the back-up date of the 13th September (which is why we updated the website on Sunday morning when we realised it would take months and not just one week to clear the course of all the fallen trees and hanging up trees). With all costs of the day having already been spent we are not able to offer refunds. That is why there is a no refund policy if we have to cancel the event on the day. We would however like to offer all competitors from this year a guaranteed entry for the 2011 event and 10% off next year's entry price.
We thank you all for your understanding and support and particularly those who stayed around as we tried to salvage something and those who offered their help. Here are some of the positives that we have come up with from the weekend:
The wind didn't occur after the race had started while people were out on the course
There was no rubbish, gel packets etc on the course
People didn't have to spend heaps of money on their bikes after the race getting them fixed
Everyone who stayed for the presentation got a prize
It didn't rain on the Sunday and the tracks were in perfect condition underneath the trees and debris
No-one got shot by the angry landholder in the short race.
We hope to see you in 2011 for a hopefully windless, rainless, "normal" weekend of racing and riding in Mogo State Forest.
For some more photos of the track <click here>. Videos of the Snake Track are:
and of Abalone Track:
11.9.10 - Nasy Nurse Prologue raises over $5,000 for local Eurobodalla rider Brendan Johnston <more>
10.9.10 - Post-event report available here.
8.9.10 - Results for the Nasty Nurse Prologue on Saturday are up, click here to check them out. Photos for the Nasty Nurse event and the ride on Sunday from Aurora Images are also up and available for sale here.
5.9.10: 11:00am - The shortened course is on starting at 12:30 from Mogo Oval. It is approximately 15 - 20km. You may choose to do either 1 or 2 loops (it doesn't matter if you were doing the 50km or the 100km - you can choose). Please congregate at the oval around 12 as there will be a short group ride to take you to the start. Late registrations are now open.
5.9.10 : 9:30am - The course is covered with trees and trees that are about to fall and is too dangerous to run the event on. Safety is the priority. We are trying to re-set a shorted course. If the wind continues to abate we will start the shortened course at 12:30pm from the Mogo oval. It looks like it will be a 20km loop. The 100km people will do 2 loops. We will give another update at 10:30am. Thank you all for your patience and understanding.
5.9.10 - Tomakin Road is now open
5.9.10 - The conditions are currently too dangerous to run the event. The forecast is for the winds to abate. At this stage the event is delayed until 9am at which time we will make another call if necessary. Late registrations are also delayed until 8am.
There are powerline and trees down on the Princes Highway between Batemans Bay and Mogo and on Tomakin Road. Both these roads are closed at the moment. We will keep late registration open and delay the start further until the roads are opened.
4.9.10 - The rain at Batemans Bay has cleared and there are even patches of blue sky. The forecast is to clear so if all keeps well everything should be in order for the Nasty Nurse today and the main events tomorrow. So at this stage the event is still on.
17.8.10 - Online transfers are now closed. Any further transfers can only be done at registration on Saturday 4 September. Please see the entry details page for further information.
16.8.10 - The 2010 Competitor Brief is now available <click here>.
10.8.10 - Online entries for the Nasty Nurse will stay open until Monday 16 August. Enter online now and avoid the queues. All proceeds to local rider Brendan Johnston to assist with his cancer treatment and recovery.
14.7.10 - Hot Deal for Angry Doctor and Irate Intern Competitors - LineBreak Compression clothing: 40% discount Riders of all disciplines can benefit greatly by using LineBreak recovery tights in their training, racing and recovery program. Providing comparable recovery benefits to massage and water emersion therapies, compression tights can improve the quality of subsequent sessions on the bike faster and with better outcomes. LineBreak undershirts play an active role on the bike by supporting the core muscle groups required to maintain good posture and they utilize sweat evaporation to keep the rider closer to optimal body temperature in all conditions. Robbie Hunter - Tour de France stage winner says, “I believe in LineBreak. It’s a vital part of my recovery regimen.” Trent Wilson – Former Pro Rider says, “Riding the US circuit meant backing up day after day. LineBreak got me to each start line in top condition” and India McLean – NSW Road woman of the Year says, “I travel and recover in my LineBreak tights without fail. They’re an essential part of my season”. LineBreak would like to offer all competitors in this year’s Angry Doctor and Irate Intern races a special 40% event discount. To illustrate the saving, a 40% discount on their tights reduces the price from $120rrp to $72. Compare this to some comparable brands at $140 and it becomes very attractive. To take advantage of this substantial saving, visit www.linebreak.com.au/shop and use the discount code ADDC0910 to save a bundle. To learn more about LineBreak’s gear, visit http://www.linebreak.com.au/ or to read what others say about dealing with LineBreak Click here . This offer ends on 10/9/10 so don’t let the opportunity pass you by.
12.07.10 - Raceworx is again partnering with the Angry Doctor for the third year in a row. They will be set up on course nice and early Saturday morning for anyone requiring the last minute unforeseen tweeks to their bike. They will also be fully stocked with spare parts including: rubber, helmets, clothing, mechanical bits, nutrition etc. Participants who have not had time to get a service done on their bikes prior to the event, will have the opportunity to have a paid service on their bikes on Saturday. Bookings can be made by phoning 0419 419 701.
22.06.10 - Due to the registration system being held in the USA, some people that registered may have been charged an international transaction fee. Some of the banks tend to randomly apply this. If you find you have been charged this please go to https://regonline.activeglobal.com/IntlRefund and this additional amount will be refunded to you. Many apologies for this.
11.06.2010 - AROC Sport is pleased to announce that all proceeds from the Nasty Nurse Prologue will go to local Eurobodalla rider 18 year old Brendan Johnston to help him with his cancer treatment.
09.06.2010 - entries to the 50km Irate Intern and 100km Angry Doctor have sold out in just 6 hours. To go on the wait list <click here>
08.06.2010 - check out these jerseys!
You can purchase the limited edition 2010 Angry Doctor MTB Enduro online when you enter. To purchase one separately email alina@arocsport.com.au. Jerseys ordered before 23 July will be available for collection at registration. Jerseys ordered after 23 July will be made after the event. Jersey price is $95.
Choose your size carefully as they can not be exchanged.
The jerseys are a 'club cut'. Sizing tends to be on the smaller side so if in doubt go a size up:
Men's Sizing
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| Chest (cm) | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 127.5 |
Womens's Sizing
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
| Chest (cm) | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 100 |
01.06.2010 - Entries to open at 8am on Wednesday 9 June.
6.10.2009 - The next edition of the Angry Doctor will take place on the weekend of 4-5 September 2010. Registration will open online on 1 May 2010: mark you calendars now if you don't want to miss out!
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