Race Information
This final event of the AROC Sport Adventures for the 2004/2005 summer will be held in the Lane Cove area. The start is at Macquarie University Sports Union, Marsfield and the finish is at the picnic area at Lane Cove National Park near Fullers Bridge, Chatswood West.
There is a great kiosk at Lane Cove National Park which is giving 10% discount to competitors so grab some lunch or bring a picnic. It is a great spot to hang out until the presentations. Remember you must be present to win one of the many spot prizes!
And in case you've been wondering - there is no swimming in this event.
Further details will be provided in the email to competitors which will be sent out on Wednesday 6 April (or as you enter for late entries). Further details will also be posted on the web. Note that it is the Team Captains responsibility to pass this information on to their team members.
Entry / Registration
Early Bird entries close 4 April 2005. Early bird entry is $180 per team of 3 persons. Enter online now.
Entries received after 4 April 2005 incur a late fee of $10 per person ($30 per team). so if you enter an pay after this date you the entry fee is $210 per team. Late entries close 13 April 2005 or earlier if sold out.
Note: Entries are limited so make sure you get in early to secure a spot. If you have missed the closing date but would still like to enter give us a call (02) 6253 2236 or email info@arocsport.com.au and we will check if there are any spots left.
Race Schedule
7.30 – 8.00AM |
Pre-race navigation instruction (not compulsory) |
7:15 – 8:15AM |
Registration* |
8:30 – 8:50AM |
Pre-race briefing |
9:00AM |
Race Start |
2:00PM |
Presentation |
*At registration all team members will be required to sign an indemnity form and show the personal and team mandatory equipment as listed below. Maps will be given out at registration.
Personal Mandatory Equipment
All competitors will need to supply their own mountain bike and helmet, food and water. Each competitor must carry with them at all times during the event:
Team Mandatory Equipment
Each team must carry at all times during the event the following team mandatory equipment:
Although not compulsory we STRONGLY RECOMMEND a 'Sea to Summit' brand A4 size waterproof mapcase to protect your maps. Nothing else will keep your maps dry.
AROC Sport will provide kayaks, paddles, lifejackets, maps and instructions.
Race rules
Please read the race rules. Race Rules can be found under the heading "INFO" >"Rules" – or you can click here.
Venue / Race Start
Registration and race start will take place at the Macquarie University Sports Union, Waterloo Road, Marsfield. To view a map of the start <<click here>>. Pay ticket parking is available within the University grounds. It is $10 per day. There is free parking along Culloden Road, Waterloo Road across from the University grounds and Taranto Road.
The finish will be at the Lane Cove National Park picnic area near Fullers Bridge (off Lady Game Drive), Chatswood West. To view a map of the finish <<click here>>. Pay ticket parking is available near the finish and along Max Allen Drive in the Park. there is limited free parking along Lady Game Drive and on the other side of Fuller Bridge on River Ave.
As you have gathered by now there is a different start and finish area. The options for getting between the two after you have finished the event are::
1. Our recommendation: park at Macquarie University ($10 per day right near the start or free parking in the surrounding streets) for the day and ride back from the finish to pick up your car after the presentation. It is about a 7km easy ride on mostly back roads. You may drop off a bag at the start and we will take it to the finish for you. Pack some clothes, lunch money etc and you won't need to go back to your car until after the presentation.
2. Do a car shuffle and leave one car at the finish. Note that the Lane Cove National Park does not open until 7am. There is limited pay parking within the park. There is also limited free parking along Lady Game Drive and River Ave.
3. Have someone drop you off at the start and meet you at the finish.
