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to the Otway Odyssey presented by Focus held in conjunction with the Great Otway Gravel Grind in the magnificent Otway Ranges. The Otway Odyssey races are without doubt some of the most iconic MTB events in Australia and hold a high reputation within the biking fraternity. Crossing the finish line in any race over the weekend should be one of the proudest moments in any riders' racing career... Why? Maybe it’s the quality and quantity of single track, the towering hills conquered along the way, the deep wilderness the courses pass through or the fact that the best riders in Australia are battteling it out hard and fast up front. Either way these events provide a massive challenge and provide a deserving reward for anyone who finishes in one piece. We wish you good luck and good riding on race day and thank you for your support for the 14th edition of The Odyssey.
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EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday 21st February 4:00pm - 8:00pm COMPETITOR REGISTRATION for all races - Forrest Football Ground. 6:00pm - 7:00pm Pre-race champagne and info session in the Ladies Lounge - women only
Saturday 22nd February 6:00am – 6:45am 6:45am - 7:45am 7:00am 7:30am 8:07am 8:30am - 9:00am 9:10am 9:25am 12:00pm - 1:15pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm – 3:30pm 3:00pm 5:00pm
Late registration for 100km riders only. Late registration for 50km riders only. Race start: 100km elite women start - Yaugher Rd. RACE START: 100km race start for all riders (except elite females) - Yaugher Rd. RACE START: 50km race start for all riders. Late registration for 30km riders only. Festivities at the Forrest Football Ground start. RACE START: 30km mixed gender race start - Yaugher Rd RACE START: 30km female riders only race start - Yaugher Rd Race registration for Grom riders. Race presentations: 50km and 30km races - at Forrest Football Ground. Grom ride activities commence - at Forrest Football Ground. Registration for GOGG riders and 10km Otway Pioneer riders Race presentations:100km - at Forrest Football Ground Elite Athlete Q&A with Adam Kelsall at The Forrest Brewery - followed by live music at 6:00pm
Sunday 23rd February 7:00am – 9:30am 8:00am 9:00am 9:45am 12:00pm
Competitor registration for all Sunday events - GOGG and 10km races RACE START: GOGG big-ring 97km - Yaugher Rd RACE START: GOGG small-ring 49km - Yaugher Rd RACE START: 10km Pioneer - Yaugher Rd 10km Pioneer presentations
FORREST IS THE EVENT HUB Forrest Football Ground is the event hub, located on Yaugher Road, 1.5km north of the township of Forrest. Forrest is located approximately 2hrs from Melbourne with the quickest route via Geelong and Winchelsea. Forrest is a 40minute drive from Apollo Bay and 25 minutes from Colac.
CAR PARKING AND ROAD CLOSURES Saturday Parking arrangements: • The only parking area in the immediate vicinity of the Football Ground is on The Forrest Horse Riding Club land on the western side of the ground. • Parking in the Horse Club is $3 per car with money raised going to the Forrest Recreation Reserve. Please HAVE EXACT CHANGE READY to speed up the parking process • Camping is NOT PERMITTED in the horse club parking area or in the Football ground on Friday or Saturday night. Road Closures: • The Birregurra – Forrest Road will be closed between Forrest and Barwon Downs to all north bound cars between 7:00am – 7:15am and closed to cars in both directions between 7:30am and 8:00am. To avoid getting stuck: • All 100km riders should be at the Forrest Football Ground by 7:00am. • All 50km riders should be at the Forrest Football Ground by 7:30am. • The Colac – Forrest Road will remain open all day and is another recommended driving route. VIP Parking: • Riders who paid for VIP Parking are eligible to park inside the Forrest Football Ground. We will e-mail a VIP parking pass to you - please ensure it is displayed on your dashboard when you arrive. 2
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JAM 2 6.8 NINE BOSCH Thanks to its low weight, the JAM² can climb every mountain – and it will do it in style. Our F.O.L.D. chassis has been specially designed to meet the increased demands placed on e-MTBs. We use only motors and batteries that enable us to create a modern, agile and aggressive geometry for the JAM². This means that you will have just as much fun out on the trail as with our non-electric JAM.
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COMPETITOR REGISTRATION
# PLATE COLOURS: 100km Otway Odyssey # plate
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All riders must COLLECT THEIR NUMBER PLATE before the start of your race (unless you paid for your number plate to be posted to you). NOTE: you can arrange for a friend to collect your number plate for you.
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Competitor registration times: • All riders (MTB and GOGG): Friday between 4:00pm and 8:00pm • 100km riders: Late registration on Saturday 6:00am - 6:45am • 50km riders: Late registration on Saturday 6:45am - 7:45am • 30km riders: Late registration on Saturday 8:30am - 9:00am • Grommet riders: Registration and entries on Saturday 12:00pm - 1:15pm • 10km riders: Registration and entries on Saturday 2:00pm - 3:30pm and on Sunday 7:00am – 9:30am
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TYPE: MTB OTWAY ANGEL 30KM PURPLE
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10km Otway Pioneer # plate
The course will be the same as the course raced over the last 4 years.
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30km Otway Male # plate
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Length: 50km Total elevation gain / loss: 1410m Legs: • Michelin Leg 1: 33km, 1,000m elevation gain / loss. • Thule Leg 2: 17km, 410m elevation gain / loss Course marking: • green arrows on a white background. • fluro green plastic surveyors’ tape tied to trees.
TYPE: MTB OTWAY SHORTY 50KM GREEN NUMBERED: 1000 - 1490
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There are some short sections of overlapping trail between the different races so all riders must PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE COLOUR OF THE ARROWS AND COURSE SIGNAGE to ensure you are on the correct course.
The course will be the same as the course raced over the last 4 years.
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Length: 98km Total elevation gain / loss: 2350m Legs: • Michelin Leg 1: 38km, 1,000m elevation gain / loss. • Thule Leg 2: 26km (64km total), 487m elevation gain / loss • 32gi Nutrition Leg 3: 34km (98km total), 863m elevation gain / loss Course marking: • red and/or orange arrows on a white background. • fluro pink plastic surveyors’ tape tied to trees. CLIF Bar Fuel Stations and water points: • 38km point in the Footy Ground feed zone. Taps will be located right next to the track with 32gi drink and CLIF Bars available • 64km point in the Footy Ground feed zone again (same drink station as at the 38km point). • 85km point Hydration Station at the turn-off to the West Barwon Dam picnic area - tap fill up AND water bottle transfer location (see below) AND and CLIF Bars available.
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To help ensure a fair race without pacing by males, all Elite Women in the 100km Otway Odyssey must start 30 minutes ahead of the main field. This start is ONLY FOR WOMEN WANTING TO BE IN CONTENTION FOR OVERALL PRIZE MONEY in the open women category. Riders hoping to win either the Queen of the Mountain Climb and/or the Timed Descent must also start in this elite women’s start.
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Elite Women’s Category of the 100km Otway Odyssey
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NOTE: the 30km and 50km courses are both marked with green arrows and tape but the courses split at 2 different locations. These course splits are marked with large signs so all riders must read all course signs carefully. CLIF Bar Fuel Stations and water points: • 21km point Hydration Station at turn-off to the West Barwon Dam picnic area - tap fill up AND water bottle transfer location (see below) AND and CLIF Bars available. • 33km point in the Footy Ground. Taps will be located right next to the track with 32gi and CLIF Bars available
30km Otway Rookie course
The course has been tweaked for 2020 to be a bit flatter (and faster) by not going as far up Kaanglang Rd and includes more 4WD track in Yaugher. Length: ~29km Total elevation gain / loss: 700m Legs: • Michelin Leg 1: 7km, 120m elevation gain / loss. • Thule Leg 2: 23km, 260m elevation gain / loss Course marking • green arrows on a white background. • fluro green plastic surveyors’ tape tied to trees. • NOTE: the 30km and 50km courses are both marked with green arrows and tape but the courses split at 2 locations. These course splits are marked with large signs so all riders must read all course signs carefully. CLIF Bar Fuel Stations and water points. Water points: • 7km point in the Footy Ground. Taps will be located right next to the track with 32gi and CLIF Bars available. NOTE - 30km race starts: There are two different starts for the 30km race. The 9:10am start is for all male riders but is also open to faster, more experienced female riders who are happy to start with the guys. The 9:25am start is for females only and is designed to be a more inclusive, less intimidating. Females can choose which start they prefer.
10km Otway Pioneer course
The course used will be the same as the course raced over the last 4 years. The course will predominantly be on 2WD and 4WD roads with a fun section of the Red Carpet single track for extra fun. The event is targeted primarily for kids aged 7-14yrs who enjoy their riding and want a dose of the racing fun. Course marking • green arrows on a white background. • green plastic surveyors’ tape tied to trees. Water points: • There are no water points on the 10km course other than at the finish line.
Otway Grommets event
This is a great event for kids to encourage them to get out on their bikes and HAVE SOME FUN!! The riding is suited to kids on balance bikes and pedal bikes aged between approx. 3yrs and 7yrs. They will remain within the sight of parents and the course is easy and achievable. We will conduct a number of activities like slow races, limbo riding, relay events, obstacle courses and more, and is based around fun (not competition) and will take approx. 30mins. All Grommets riders must register between 12:30pm and 1:00pm for a 1:30pm event start and will get a number plate, an event sticker and a whole lot of fun.
OTHER COURSE NOTES: Forrest Football Ground designated feed zone
Competitors may only receive external support from support crew within the confines of the Forrest Football Ground (100km course: 38km and 64km points; 50km course: 33km point; 30km course: 7km point). This area is defined as any section along the course that is within the playing surface of the Forrest Football Ground. Any riders seen to be receiving any external support outside of this designated area will be given a 30 minute penalty.
King and Queen of the Mountain (100km Otway Odyssey)
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Haydens Track at the intersection with Thompsons Track at the 26km point (approx), elevation 558m above sea level. The fastest male and female will receive $100 cash. Riders must complete the entire 100km course to be eligible.
The Red Carpet Timed Descent (100km, 50km Otway Odyssey)
The Timed Descent is open to riders in both the 100km and the 50km events and will be held down the renowned ‘Red Carpet Track’ from where the track crosses the Lake Elizabeth Road to where it emerges from the bush opposite the Barwon River. The descent flows over 4.5km of track that drops approximately 250m from top to bottom and was reshaped in 2016 to make it even faster. The fastest male / female down the descent will receive $100 cash.
MTB: PC wash
Together with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Parks (DELWP), we will be including a bike hygiene procedure to assist in the control of Phytophthora Cinnamomi, often called ‘die back’. All 100km, 50km and 30km riders must dismount and push their bikes through a shallow trough of Phyto-clean solution when you exit and re-enter the Forrest Football Ground.
THE DRINKS ARE ON US All riders will receive a ticket for a free Forrest Brewery beer when you finish your race! Simply take your ticket to the Silver Bullet Bar on the footy ground to receive your pony sized beer and celebrate the end of a great ride. Underage finishers can show their number plate at the merchandise marquee to collect a free soft drink. This generous offer is made possible thanks to our friends at Topbike Tours (Emma Colson and David Olle).
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Odyssey Angels We are excited to continue our range of initiatives to support and encourage greater female participation in the Otway Odyssey (or any MTB event), and we offer a special welcome to any women who are lining up for their first bike event at this years race. YOU CAN DO IT! The following services are available for all women competing in any of this year’s events and are designed to help you feel at ease with the racing ahead.
30km Otway Rookie Women’s only race start. All women tackling this event (whether first time or
not) are welcome to join the women's only start at 9:25am. NOTE: faster or more experienced women are able to join the 30km 'mixed gender' start at 9:10am. The 9:25am start will be for women only and is designed for women who may be intimidated by starting with the men - or who just want more of a girly good time!
Ladies Lounge – we will have set up within the expo area on the Forrest Footy Ground a women’s only ‘Ladies Lounge’ where you can meet other female riders and congregate before, during and after the race. There will be a women’s only toilet, chairs, bag storage area as well. Pre-race champagne and info session (FREE!) – between 6:00pm and 7:00pm on Friday night we’ll pour all female racers a glass of champagne (or soft option) in the Ladies Lounge and have a bit a chat about race day and answer any last minute questions you may have. Odyssey Angels on course – during the 30km MTB race we will have a number of Odyssey Angel Ambassadors at the start and out on course to give you any specific help you need – maybe fixing your bike, giving directions or simply handing out high fives. Look for the people with the angel wings and angel number plates! Odyssey Angels Facebook Group – keep tabs with all the pre-race chatter on the specific Odyssey Angels Facebook Group and ask questions, receive advice and all the encouragement you need to make it to the start AND the finish line! Check up with the ‘30 steps to 30km’ list on the Odyssey Angels website pages to make sure you’ve got everything covered!
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We really do wish the very best to all our (first time) female riders and hope you fall in love with riding (and racing) as much as we have. Let us know your feedback post race so we can get even more girls on bikes in the future!
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FINISH LINE AND EVENT EXPO The Otway Odyssey is far more than ‘just another bike race’ and includes the Event Expo as a massive extra feature conducted on race day. Located on the Forrest Football ground it attracts plenty of spectators and general public to the event and is the ideal place to park the family and your friends while you flog yourself around the course!
Sponsors Expo: Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm
All sponsors of the Otway Odyssey, as well as several other biking and tourism related companies will have stands at the Forrest Football Ground including: • Focus and Cervelo Bikes Australia - will be set up with a selection of their bikes and the opportunity to have a chat about their range of MTB, gravel/CX and road bikes and what sets them apart from the rest. • Thule - will have a huge display of their bike carriers and accessories. • Bikecorp with displays from Michelin Tyres, Azure accessories and Super-B tools. • 32gi - will have a range of hydration and nutrition products to try and buy. • Krush bike wash • Cycle Closet • No Limit Cycle Repairs (Griffyn Branagh) will be set up to provide any last minute bike mechanical work you need • + a range of other sponsors.
32gi and the CLIF Bar Fuel Stations
Each water point / fuel station will be stocked with free CLIF Bars (one per rider) and 32Gi Endure sports drink powder free for all riders. Water is also available.
Music and MCs
We will have some live music playing on the stage on Saturday between 12:00pm and 3:00pm. Combine that with MC commentary by Norm Douglas and Jason Reyntjes and there is plenty to listen to at the event hub on the footy ground.
Food stalls: 10:00am – 5:00pm
There will be a wide range of stalls selling food and drinks to riders and the public. Coffee is available nice and early!
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Event bar thanks to the Forrest Brewery
The award winning local business - The Forrest Brewing Company - will be operating a thriving event bar right next to the finish line in the Football Ground. Why not celebrate with one of their beers at the end of your ride. IN FACT.... all adult riders will receive a ticket for a free Forrest Brewery beer when you finish your race! Simply take your ticket to the bar to receive your pony sized beer (thanks to our friends at Topbike Tours - Emma Colson and David Olle). Under age riders will receive a soft drink from the merchandise marquee.
Kids entertainment and activities: 10:00am – 4:00pm Sat.
Kids will have plenty of things to keep them busy whilst mum or dad are out riding and a massive jumping castle to use up all that boundless energy.
Post race celebrations - in Forrest
We wholeheartedly encourage riders to stay Friday and / or Saturday night in Forrest and celebrate your achievements: • • •
Forrest Brewery and Cafe - AFTER PARTY LOCATION! - With elite athlete Q&A from 5:00pm (see below) and live music from 6:00pm, locally brewed beers and tasty food this is always a riders favourite. Wonky Donkey - Drop into the pub for some great pub meals, beers and a celebratory post race atmosphere. Forrest Country Guest House - The Guest House serves a range of excellent meals, beers on tap and great accommodation with a welcoming smile.
Elite Athlete Q&A - post race at the Forrest Brewery - 5:00pm Saturday
As a new addition for 2020, we will conduct a post race Q&A with a selection of elite athletes at the Forrest Brewery to hear their stories. Conducted by Adam Kelsall (MTB coach, MC and sports physiologist) he's hoping to catch the race winners and anyone else with a story for a public chat we can all learn from. Marry that up with a few beers, great food and fresh air with mates and this is not to be missed.
LIVE UPDATES AND RESULTS Live event updates on Twitter and Instagram #otwayodyssey
We will be uploading live event updates, photos and other race snippets from the Otway Odyssey under the tag #otwayodyssey all day Saturday via Twitter and Instagram. Tell your friends at home to follow Rapid Ascent on these social media platforms and feel free to join the conversation by tagging #otwayodyssey and @rapidascent.
EVENT PHOTOS
Event photos via ‘Photos 4 Sale’ www.www.photos4sale.co.nz
Our favourite event photographer Allan Ure from Photos 4 Sale will have professional photographers at various locations around the course to take photos of you in action on the day. All photos will be individually catalogued and available to view / purchase from photos4sale.co.nz
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COMPETITOR SERVICES
Clothing valet
We will look after your clothing whilst you are out racing - just make sure it is in a sealed bag with your name on it then drop it off to the clothing marquee near registration.
Hydration and nutrition drop offs
For 100km, 50km and 30km MTB riders: You can pre-place your own hydration / nutrition alongside the race chute in the football ground ready for you to collect during the race. Hydration / nutrition must be dropped off as follows: • placed in number order according to the numbered signs. • is limited to a water bottle or two and some food in a small bag only – no deck chairs, eskies or umbrellas! For 100km and 50km riders only: We will transport your pre-prepared race food and drinks to the CLIF Bar water point at the 85km point (100km riders) and 21km pt (50km riders) at the top of West Barwon Dam Access Rd (there is water here for all riders as well). Items to be transported must have your race number clearly written on the top, and must be handed in to the race registration marquee during the hours of registration (4:00pm-8:00pm) on Friday or before 7:30am Saturday
Pit Tents
We openly encourage riders and clubs to set up your own track-side ‘pit tents’ on the Forrest Football Ground. Please set them up beside the race track and/or on the far side (northern side) of the feed zone near the footy goals.
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EVENT MERCHANDISE Pre-purchased merchandise should be collected from the merchandise marquee during the hours of registration. The following items will be for sale during the event (limited sizes and quantities only).
Event Jersey $120
- MTB Odyssey specific
• Asteria Italian Fabric seriously soft & form fitting with ease • Time Out Italian Fabric Eyelet Mesh as a contrast and further moisture transfer • Skin Gripper for anatomical comfort at the front waist and sleeve • Full Front Zip • 3 Back Pockets with centred rear zip pocket for valuables • Flatlock seams for next to skin comfort • Manufactured by Body Torque as their top of-the-line jersey Sizes: Mens: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL / Ladies: S, M, L, XL
Event T-shirt $30 - MTB Odyssey specific • This is a slim-fit cotton shirt that is a great memento of your 2020 Otway Odyssey experience. • Custom event print on front and back - separate Otway Odyssey and GOGG shirts • Unisex sizes: XS - XXL
Event Trucker cap $25 - MTB Odyssey specific • One size fits all with adjustable back • Mesh back and printed logo on the front
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EQUIPMENT
Compulsory equipment to carry for the MTB: 100km, 50km, 30km races (not required for GOGG events): • A First Aid kit comprising: 2 x crepe bandages, 2 x nonadhesive wound dressings, 6 x steri-strip wound closures, 1 x triangular bandage and 1 pr of surgical gloves. A limited number of these First Aid Kits will be available for sale at Registration at Forrest on Friday for $15 each. GOGG riders - remember to take some money with you for the coffee cart and cafe's along the way!
RACE RULES AND CUT OFF TIMES The following race rules apply to all competitors in either the 100km, the 50km, the 30km MTB races and the GOGG 97km and 49km races: • Competitors must start and finish the full course on a non-motorised bicycle (e-bikes exempt). • Competitors must ride the complete course as marked and directed, passing through all checkpoints on your course. Taking shortcuts or using any unfair means of obtaining an advantage over other competitors will result in disqualification. It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure that the correct course is followed. • All competitors must wear a certified bike helmet at ALL times. • MTB races only: Individual competitors must use only one bike frame for the entire ride, although wheel changes are permissible in the designated support area inside the Forrest Festival. • GOGG races only: Individual competitors must use only one bike frame for the entire ride, although wheel changes are permissible in the designated time out zone. • If female competitors in the 100km race wish to be eligible for cash prize money (including the Queen of the Mountain and Timed Descent) they MUST start in the elite womens’ field start at 7:00am. Competitors wishing to race in this category must notify Rapid Ascent at registration. • In order to win either the King or Queen of the Mountain or Timed Descent, a rider must also complete the entire distance of the race entered. • All competitors must carry the listed compulsory equipment for the entire race. • Failure to carry the required First Aid Kit will result in a 20 minute time penalty. • Riders who withdraw at any time after the start must advise a marshal of their withdrawal immediately. • Race numbers must be displayed on the handlebars for mountain bike riders and seat posts for GOGG riders at all times and cannot be modified or cut down in size in any way. • Riders may accept mechanical assistance on the course only by other registered racers, designated race officials and the specified race mechanic as long as it does not result in assisted forward progression. Outside assistance from anyone else may only be provided on the playing surface of the Forrest Football Ground. • One competitor cannot provide assistance in forward progression (pushing / pulling / towing) or food or drinks to another competitor in another category except in emergency circumstances. • For the 100km MTB race and GOGG 97km race, cut-off times at two key points will be strictly enforced as listed below. • Australian Road Rules apply at all times on all roads, tracks and trails. • Only registered riders, marshals or officials may ride on the course. • Pedal assisted e-bikes may be used provided they do not have a power output greater than 250watts or a powered speed faster than 25km/hr. E-bikes will have their own category and will not be eligible for age group or overall prizes or prize money. • Failure to abide by these rules may result in a time penalty or disqualification. • Rapid Ascent has sole discretion to alter or amend the race format or the rules in order to increase the safety of participants or for any other reason deemed appropriate. • All protests must be lodged with the Race Director within 15 minutes of the official results being posted. A judging panel of three Rapid Ascent staff (including the Race Director) will adjudicate on all protests and other contentious matters, and their decision will be final. • If the race is cancelled or called off after it has started, it is each rider’s responsibility to get themselves back to either the Start or Finish areas as soon as you have been notified of the cancellation.
Cut Off Times
For the Otway Odyssey 100km MTB race, cut-off times at two key points will be strictly enforced as follows: • Riders cannot head into the Yaugher Forrest Single Track after Check Point 2 (the 38km point) after 11:15am. Such riders may skip this section and continue from Check Point 4 (65km point) as unranked competitors. • Riders cannot head into the final loop after Check Point 4 (65km point) after 2:00pm. • Riders cannot head into the West Forrest Trails after the West Barwon Dam water point after 3:30pm. If outside this cut off riders will continue directly through to the finish. 18
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2 NEW BIKES TO WIN
Win a FOCUS MTB worth $4,500!
TAG A FRIEND WITH #OTWAYODYSSEY AND YOU (OR THEM) COULD WIN THIS MAGNIFICENT MACHINE!
We will do a prize draw at the presentations on Sunday afternoon and one lucky rider (or their tagged friend) will win a brand new FOCUS O1E 8.7 valued at $4,500RRP. All you have to do is be an entrant into any of the Otway Odyssey or Gravel Grind events and tag a friend and include #OtwayOdyssey in a social media post and you could roll away with any a brand new bike! (You don't have to be at the presentations to win the bike).
Check out the full range of Focus bikes at:
www.focus-bikes.com
Win a Cervelo worth $5,300!
SIMPLY BY ENTERING THE OTWAY ODYSSEY YOU COULD WIN A NEW CERVELO BIKE! We will do a prize draw at the presentations on Sunday afternoon and one lucky rider will win a brand new CERVELO Aspero gravel bike valued at $5,300RRP. All you have to do is be an entrant into any of the Otway Odyssey events MTB, Gravel Grind or kids' events and you could roll away with this amazing new bike! (You don't have to be at the presentations to win the bike).
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NEW!!
Bongmusa Mthembu 3 x Comrades Marathon Winner
CRAMP ASSALT Advanced electrolyte and anti-cramping gel
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HONOUR BOARD
The champions listed below are worth remembering - for they have completed all 100km Otway Odyssey races since it started 13 years ago and are lining up for their 14th race in 2020!!! Thank you and good luck folks - you are Odyssey Gods!
• Jessica Douglas • Lee Floyd
• David Rusden • Dave Scarlett
• Brian John • Craig Sullivan
PREVIOUS WINNERS 100km Otway Odyssey 2007
2014
2008
2015 (slight course change to 2014)
Murray Spink Tory Thomas
Chris Jongewaard Jennifer Smith
2009
Chris Jongewaard Katherine O’Shea
2010
Adrian Jackson Judith Arndt
4:59.51 6:04.30
5:06.15 6:24.39
4:30.46 5:43.18
4:44.43 5:48.59
2011 (shortened course due to wet weather) Chris Jongewaard Peta Mullens
2012
Lachlan Norris Peta Mullens
2013 (new course)
Chris Jongewaard Renata Bucher
4:22.06 5:51.53
4:32.52 5:50.42
50km Otway Shorty
Josh Carlson Jo King-Hudson
2012
Jack Haig Terri Rhodes
2013
Chris Hamilton Katie Chancellor
2014
Harrison Ernst April McDonough 21
Chris Jongewaard Jenni King
4:27.19 5:23.51
4:20.39 5:13.33
2016 (same course as 2015) Chris Hamilton Peta Mullens
4:18.20 (Course record) 5:06.14 (Course record)
2017 (same course as 2015) Tasman Nankervis Peta Mullens
4:20.28 5:21.25
2018 (same course as 2015) Ryan Standish Peta Mullens
4:31.28 5:22.00
2019 (same course as 2015) Brendan Johnston Holly Harris
4:22.09 5:07.02
4:19.19 5:13.35
Unfortunately we have misplaced the records for earlier victories - please let us know if you won!
2011
Chris Jongewaard Rebecca Locke
2015
David Sagnol Louise Betts
2:16:23 2:57:03
2015
2:15:57 2:41:34
2017
2:17:24 2:51:45
2018
2:28:58 2:56:09
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Jack Lamshed Karen Hill
Jack Lamshed Kim Willocks
Adam Blazevic Maria Plyashechko
Adam Blazevic Jess Egan
2:15:51 2:43:32
2:13:38 (course record) 2:27:41 (course record)
2:15:26 2:56:13
2:19:04 3:00:33
2:12:29 (course record) 2:54:43
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What an event! It’s so unique to race the Alice Springs trails and couldn’t recommend it more! Paul van der Ploeg
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4 DAYS 6 STAGES ALICE SPRINGS, NT 20 - 23 AUGUST 2020 www.theredback.com.au
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• Easy race logistics • Friendly, social atmosphere • New trails & super stages for 2020 • Owned & organised by riders for riders
WANT MORE ACTION? Then check out these other Rapid Ascent races taking place all around the country in 2020.
Bike Buller Festival
Mt Buller, Victoria, 7 - 8 March, 2020 www.BikeBuller.com This exciting event brings all that’s great about mountain biking to the one spectacular location for a massive biking weekend. Including a range of gravity and cross country orientated events, a food, wine and music festival, kids race, bike expo and more and it’s no wonder this event is so popular.
X-Adventure Dunsborough
Dunsborough WA. 4-5 April, 2020. www.xadventure.com.au An off road triathlon event through the stunning scenery around Dunsborough in South West WA. With long course and short course options, duathlon, plus a kids triathlon, this is the biggest off-road triathlon in Australia held in adventure paradise.
Margaret River Ultra Marathon
Margaret River WA. 9 May, 2020. www.MRultramarathon.com.au Providing a spectacular 80km journey for solo runners and relay teams (with up to 5 runners), the Margaret River Ultra Marathon provides runners with an incredible race in Western Australia’s Cape to Cape coastline. Over 1,000 runners expected!.
The MINI Trail Running Series
Five wilderness locations within 1 hour’s drive of Melbourne, Jun - Sept. www.TrailRunningSeries.com.au Trail running races for everyone... The Trail Running Series includes 5 different race venues all within one hour’s drive of Melbourne with short (~6km) / medium (~12km) / and long (~17km) course runs through spectacular wilderness. Make sure you are part of this revolutionary series in 2018.
The Redback
Alice Springs, NT. 20 - 23 August, 2020 www.TheRedback.com.au An awe inspiring mountain bike stage race in the majestic MacDonnell Ranges of Alice Springs. With 6 racing stages over 4 days varying from a 45 second hill sprint to a 45km epic, this is MTB nirvana with plenty of flowing single track, incredible scenery and friendly camaraderie.
Run Larapinta
Alice Springs, NT. 26 - 29 August, 2020 www.RunLarapinta.com.au A four day, four stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the iconic Larapinta Trail in Central Australia. Race either the Malbunka with 20km - 45km stages or the Namatjira with 10km - 30km stages for an incredible event experience.
Surf Coast Century presented by MINI
Anglesea, VIC. 29 September, 2020. www.SurfcoastCentury.com.au A spectacular 100km trail run along Victoria’s surf coast and wildflower hinterland with the promise that no two steps will be the same. Do it either as an individual and click over the whole 100km solo or join up with some friends in a relay team of up to 4 and run 25km each.
NEW Eagle bay Epic Adventure Race
Eagle Bay, WA, 7 - 8 November, 2020. www.AugustaAdventureFest.com.au A new challenge at WA's birth place of adventure. The Eagle Bay Epic is designed as the ultimate mix of off-road adventure racing with MTB, ocean swim, kayak and trail running legs that traversing the pristine coastline in south-west, Western Australia.
Good luck on race day and we hope to see you at another Rapid Ascent event soon.
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