(Friday night event)
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Race Information
Latest Update - 27 November
The course is a beauty!! There is a great surprise - we just hope
it is good weather! Make sure that your compulsory $10 contains at least 3
x $2 coins.
The Canterbury Bulldogs are entered for some pre-season training so now you have something to match yourselves against. There is still time to enter - entries close Wednesday 29 November.
If you are not too sure of the area - check out these maps showing:
rego
location at Stromlo Forest Park
bike
drop location
Busses will be departing for the start at 5:30pm promptly. Miss the bus - miss the start!!
If you plan to join in some of the other events during the Brindabella Challenge and are looking for accommodation for the weekend Rydges has some special rates for BC participants. check it out
Kick of the Brindabella Challenge weekend with the AROC Adventure on Friday night. The thrill of racing in the night - in a format that anyone can do. There are some great surprises and some great navigation. You will be boarding busses at 5:30 from Stromlo Forest Park to the start. Note also that there is a bike drop - you need to drop your bikes here before you come to registration. Check the race schedule and make sure you allow enough time.
There is a bonus leg for the top teams which will keep those faster teams out in the dark with everyone else. It also means that everyone should finish within 3 -4 hours. There is a cut off at 4.5 hours.
The course is secret until you pick up your maps at registration. But what we will tell you is that there are lots of different legs so there is never too long at any one discipline. If you add up the different legs the total distances will be up to 4km kayaking, around 15-20km on the bike and between 7-10km on foot.
Disciplines include kayaking (kayaks, paddles and PFDs provided), mountain biking and running/walking and some surprises. You will be given maps and instructions at registration and it is up to you to navigate from checkpoint to checkpoint. Remember the whole team travels together.
Entry confirmation and any further event information not contained on the web site will be emailed to the Team Captain. It is the Team Captains responsibility to pass this information on to their team members.
For information on other events at the Brindabella challenge check out www.brindabellachallenge.com.au
Entry / Registration / Event Schedule
Early bird entry is $210 per team of 3 persons. Enter Now
Early Bird entries now closed. Late entries open up until midnight wednesday 29 November 2006.
Late entries incur a late fee of $10 per person ($30 per team).
Race Schedule
3:15– 4:45PM |
Bike Drop Open |
4:15– 4:45PM |
Pre-race navigation instruction (not compulsory) |
4:00– 5:00PM |
Registration* |
5:30PM |
Busses leave for start |
6:00PM |
Race Start |
9:00 - 11:00PM |
Post Race BBQ |
11:00PM |
Presentation |
*At registration all team members will be required to sign an indemnity form. Maps will be given out at registration.
Registration
We recommend that you get to the registration early to make sure you have
time to look over the course and prepare your maps. You will need to come
to the pre-race briefing ready to start.
Only one team member needs to come to register for the team. That person must however have with them an indemnity form signed by the whole team and all the team and personal mandatory equipment. Print out the indemnity form and have it signed before you come to registration. Note that your whole team can sign one form. If you are under 18 years of age you will need to print off your own form and have this form signed by your parent or guardian.
At registration you will need to:
• Hand in your signed indemnity form
• Check your team details and make changes if necessary
• Have your mandatory gear checked (except bike lights & helmet)
You will receive:
• Maps
• List of control descriptions
• Control Card
• Course instructions
• 1 Sport Ident timing stick (must be returned after the event)
• 3 race bibs (these must be returned after the event)
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:
On any bike sections
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 map case or ALOKSAK to protect your maps. Nothing else will keep your maps dry. If you need to purchase any of these or any other adventure racing products go to www.arocshop.com.au. There will also be some available for sale at registration prior to the event.
AROC Sport will provide kayaks, paddles, life jackets, maps and instructions.
Prizes
Lots of prizes to be won!
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category - mixed, male and female. There are also lots of spot prizes.
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 / Bike Drop
Registration and Finish is at Stromlo Forest Park. Access is off Uriarra Road. See map
You will need to drop your bikes off at the Bike Drop prior to the start. You should do this before coming to registration. The bike drop is at Frith Road behind the CSIRO. The bike drop is open form 3:15pm. See map
Food and drinks will be available at Stromlo Forest Park from 3pm onwards and at the finish of the event.
If you need somewhere to stay check out the special Brindabella Challenge accommodation rates at the Rydges Hotel
