Event Program for the 2021 Great Otway Gravel Grind by rapidascent

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WELCOME to the Great Otway Gravel Grind presented by Focus held as part of the Otway Odyssey in the magnificent Otway Ranges.

This event is gaining recognition as one of Australia’s most iconic gravel events and with over 400 riders grinding the gravel this year it’s going to be huge! But the wheels of 400 riders is about all the traffic you’ll encounter because the GOGG rides take you along some beautiful gravel roads, with very few cars and just tall trees and massive tree ferns to keep you in check. As our asphalt roads get busier there really is nothing like turning onto gravel and hearing just the sound of your wheels, the birds and the wind in your ears as you pedal along with a smile from ear to ear. The gravel revolution is happening and you are leading the charge. This event includes so much so sure you take it all in, stop at the coffee stops in the time out zones, snap a photo of the views and keep a steady eye out for koalas overhead – because this ride has everything except traffic and makes for perfect day. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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COVID-SAFE EVENT PLAN SUMMARY:

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We take the risks of COVID-19 very seriously and require everyone to be aware of and follow the steps and procedures explained throughout this Event Program document. Please ensure all event attendees have read it carefully before attending the event. DO NOT ATTEND THE EVENT if you: • display any COVID symptoms or are awaiting the results of a COVID test • have been in contact with a COVID case or suspected COVID case within the last 14 days • have returned from overseas or a designated COVID hotspot within the last 14 days • we ask that everyone attending the event to download and use COVIDsafe app on their mobile phone NON-RIDERS MUST CHECK IN • All non-riders must check-in as attending the event via the Service Victoria app and QRcode. (Download the Service Victoria app and scan the QRcode at the event venue OR enter the code: DNKBAQ)

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FOLLOW SOCIAL DISTANCING • all event attendees must practice social distancing at the event. You must wear a mask if you cannot social distance • all group gatherings to be no more concentrated than 1 person per 2sq/m. If in doubt then please remain 1.5m apart and follow the social distancing signage and protocols • we discourage person-to-person contact at the event – such as high 5’s, hugging and handshakes. Elbow bumps preferred

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PERSONAL HYGIENE Open th Location code DNK BAQ • all riders must wear a face mask whilst waiting to start in the start chute. Face masks may be removed once under way but must be carried with you during the race Location DNK3BAQ Powered code 2 by 1 Service Victoria and worn if you cannot social distance (eg. if in the medical tent...) 3 2 1 • use the hand wash / sanitisation stations established at water points, the finish and Service Victoria is the State Government’s dedicated custome We will only use or disclose your check-in information for coro We’ll delete your data within 28 days. Your details won’t be us other areas Learn more: service.vic.gov.au/check-in • respect others and help leave toilets, shared surfaces and common touch points clean. Use the gloves and disinfectant provided to help staff keep things clean and safe • please bring your own supplies rather than relying on shared items – such as race food, water, cups, water bottles, pens and paper… Use your phone to scan the code

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Can’t scan? Use your phone to Enter your first name Look for the tick Download the Service Victoria app or visit: go.vic.gov.au/check-in scan the code and phone number You’re now checked-in Open the app and enter: DNK BAQ

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Can’t scan? Download the Service Victoria app or visit: go.vic.gov.au/check-in Open the app and enter: DNK BAQ

Service Victoria Service is the State Government’s dedicated customer service agency. Victoria We will only use or disclose your check-in information for coronavirus (COVID-19) contact tracing. We’ll delete your data within 28 days. Your details won’t be used for marketing or other purposes. Learn more: service.vic.gov.au/check-in

Service Victoria is the State Government’s dedicated customer service agency. We will only use or disclose your check-in information for coronavirus (COVID-19) contact tracing. We’ll delete your data within 28 days. Your details won’t be used for marketing or other purposes. Learn more: service.vic.gov.au/check-in

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Any rider or supporter seen breaking any COVID-safe rules will receive a warning and 30min penalty for first offence and will be disqualified and asked to leave the event immediately for second offence. OFFICIAL

FORREST IS THE EVENT LOCATION The Forrest Football Ground is the event hub and the start and finish for all GOGG events on Sunday. The Football Ground is located on Yaugher Road, 1.5km north of the township of Forrest. Forrest is located approximately 2hrs from Melbourne with the quickest route being via Geelong and Winchelsea. Forrest is a 40minute drive from Apollo Bay and 25 minutes from Colac. CAR PARKING • Parking is available in the Forrest Pony Club (located immediately adjacent the Football Ground) and is charged at $3per car. Cars without $3 change will not be able to park (the money goes to the Forrest Primary School). Please HAVE EXACT CHANGE READY to speed up the parking process. • CARS CANNOT BE PARKED OVERNIGHT in the Forrest Pony Club, this includes campers. Any cars left overnight will be towed away. • 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. 2

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday 19th February 3:30pm - 7:30pm COMPETITOR REGISTRATION for all races - Forrest Football Ground. NOTE: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ATTEND REGISTRATION IF YOU RECEIVED YOUR NUMBER IN THE MAIL. 3:30pm - 7:30pm SPONSOR EXPO: food and bike servicing available - Forrest Football Ground. 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pre-race champagne and info session in the Ladies Lounge - women only

Saturday 20th February 7:30am 100km MTB Odyssey race start (Apollo Bay) 7:30am 50km MTB Odyssey race start (Forrest) 11:30am 30km MTB Odyssey race start - mixed gender 11:45am 30km MTB Shorty race start - female only 1:30pm Grom MTB ride activities commence 2:00pm – 3:30pm COMPETITOR REGISTRATION for GOGG riders and 10km Otway Pioneer riders 5:00pm Elite Athlete Q&A with Dan and Bec McConnell at The Forrest Brewery - followed by live music

Sunday 21st February 7:00am – 9:30am 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am - 3:00pm 9:45am 12:00pm 1:00pm 3:30pm

Competitor registration for all Sunday events - GOGG and 10km races RACE START: GOGG big-ring 97km - Yaugher Rd, Forrest RACE START: GOGG small-ring 49km - Yaugher Rd, Forrest Sponsors expo open on the Forrest Footy Ground RACE START: 10km Pioneer - Yaugher Rd 10km Pioneer presentations GOGG 97km and 50km race presentations and Cervelo Aspero prize draw Course closes

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COMPETITOR REGISTRATION All riders for each of the events must COLLECT THEIR NUMBER PLATE before the start of your race (unless you paid for your number plate to be posted to you). You can arrange for a friend to collect your number plate for you. Competitor registration times at the Forrest Football Ground: • All riders: Friday between 3:30pm and 7:30pm • GOGG 97km riders: Registration and entries on Saturday 2:00pm - 3:30pm and on Sunday 7:00am – 7:45am • GOGG 49km riders: Registration and entries on Saturday 2:00pm - 3:30pm and on Sunday 7:00am – 8:45am At registration you will be given a seat post sticker ‘number plate’. Please fix it around your seatpost so the number can be seen from the sides. • Red numbers - 97km Big Ring riders / Green numbers: 49km Small Ring riders

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FINISH LINE AND EVENT EXPO The Otway Odyssey and GOGG weekend 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 take to the gravel!

Expo: Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 9:30am - 3:00pm

All sponsors of the Otway Odyssey and GOGG, 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 • Bikecorp - displaying and retailing Michelin Tyres, Azure accessories and Super-B tools • 32gi - will have a range of hydration and nutrition products to try and buy • DT Swiss - showcasing their range of wheelsets • Shimano - showcasing their drive trails, ebike motors and other components and accessories • Lazer Helmets - with their interactive caravan displaying their line of helmets • VeloKicks - displaying and retailing their bike shoes for road, gravel and MTB • Krush bike wash - wash, try, buy their comprehensive range of bike care products • Melbourne Bicycle Centre - will have a retail store selling a range of sponsor products as well as any last minute items you might need - like tubes, pumps, gas canisters, gloves... • 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. Please support those who support this event and have a look / shop at the sponsors’ stands

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. More details on water points below.

Food stalls: 9:30am – 3:00pm

There will be a wide range of stalls selling food and drinks to riders and the public. Coffee is available nice and early!

Forrest Brewery event bar

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 all weekend. Why not celebrate with one of their beers at the end of your ride.

Bike Wash x2 - KRUSH and Bike Wash Australia

We are fortunate to have 2 bike washes set up at this years event so you can give your bike the love it deserves!: • Event sponsors KRUSH will have a hand bike wash set up throughout the weekend stocked with plenty of free product, water, buckets and brushes so you can give your bike some tender loving care • Bike Wash Australia will have their deluxe bike wash machine set up for everyone to use for a $5 donation that goes to the local trails. With hot water, pressure machines and even a blow dry function it is quick, easy and ultimate. www.bike-wash.com.au

First Aid Point

The Forrest Football ground will be the central First Aid point for the event with onsite medical centre and trained paramedics to help you if you’ve come unstuck. Please respect that they must give priority to the more serious cases over simple cuts and grazes.

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.

LIVE UPDATES AND RESULTS

Live event updates on Facebook and Instagram #otwayodyssey

We will be uploading live event updates, photos and other race snippets from the Otway Odyssey to the Rapid Ascent Facebook page and to Instagram under the tag #otwayodyssey and #theGOGG all weekend. Share your own stories and join the conversation. 6

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COMPETITOR SERVICES

Water points and “time outs”.

Both GOGG races have some time-out section(s) on the course where your race time is no longer ticking over! These are included because it’s in the style of gravel grinding, allowing you to stop and have a drink – order a coffee, regroup with your friends, and then set off again. “Time outs” will be recorded by the electronic timing hardware set up at these locations: • 33km point at Mt Sabine Rd / Kaangalang Rd junction. (97km and 49km riders) • Time stops 50m before the junction / Time restarts 50m after the junction. • Will have water, 32gi sports drink, CLIF Bars, bananas, lollies all free and provided by Rapid Ascent • Will also have a coffee truck selling barista made coffee, tea, milk shakes and San Pellegrino for you to stop and enjoy. Coffee truck items are for sale so remember to take some money with you! •

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57km point at the Grey River Rd / Great Ocean Road junction. (97km riders only) • Time stops on Grey River Rd ~400m before the junction. NOTE: Riders continue along the Great Ocean Road between the 57km pt and 66km pt, passing through the townships of Kennet River and Wye River / Separation Creek where there are a couple of café’s, toilets, and few beaches you can swim at during your race without impacting your race time. 66km point at the Wye Rd / Great Ocean Road junction. (97km riders only) • Time starts on Wye Rd ~100m after the junction. • We will have an event water point set up ~50m before the timing restart point on Wye Rd providing water and 32gi sports drink powder 83km point at Mt Sabine Rd / Kaangalang Rd junction (same as the 33km pt described above - 97km riders only) • Time stops 50m before the junction / Time restarts 50m after the junction • Will have water, 32gi sports drink, CLIF Bars, bananas, lollies all free and provided by Rapid Ascent • The coffee truck will still be there selling barista made coffee, tea, milk shakes and San Pellegrino for you to stop and enjoy.

Points to note: • Time Outs are limited to 1hr maximum. Riders stopping for longer than 1hr will be given a time penalty. Note, it is not compulsory to stop, just an option as it’s an ‘untimed’ section of the course. • Riders crossing any time point with less than 1 second apart will be given the time of the first rider to cross the point (as per the Tour de France). This is to stop you truly sprinting into the water pt area.

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THE COURSES General notes about the courses • All roads remain open to the public. Whilst there are not many cars - there are still some so ride safely by sticking to your side of the road, being aware for cars and always riding in control as if there may be car around the blind corner ahead (because one day there will be) • 97km riders go along the Great Ocean Road (GOR) for 9km which is definitely still open to traffic and can be busy. This section of course involves two left hand turns and is all in a time out zone but it is up to the riders to to be aware of over vehicles and stay safe.

Course marking:

For all courses: • all intersections will be clearly marked with large red or orange arrows. There will not be a marshal at all junctions to direct you, so riders must keep an eye out for, and follow the markings as you see them • the course will also be marked with pink surveyors tape tied to trees / branches intermittently along the route

Race Starts • •

All riders must wear a face mask whilst waiting to start in the chute. Face masks may be removed once under way. We may need to introduce wave starts. Wave starts will involve self seeding into groups of <100. Wave starts details will be confirmed prior to the event and/or over the PA at the event.

The 97km GOGG Big Ring course

Refer to the 97km Course Map on adjoining pages, or check out the interactive maps and more detailed course descriptions on the event website here. Length: 97km Total elevation gain / loss: 2,260m approx Legs: • Leg 1 (Start > Kennet River): 57km • Leg 2 (Kennett River > Wye River): 9km (66km total) - UNTIMED section • Leg 3 (Wye River > Finish): 31km (97km total). Course marking • with red and/or orange arrows on a white background. Arrows indicate the correct route. • with strips of fluoro pink plastic surveyors’ tape tied to trees. These indicate the correct route. CLIF Bar Fuel Stations - see more details above: • 33km point at Mt Sabine Rd / Kaangalang Rd junction. Water, 32gi, CLIF Bars and Coffee in Time Out Zone. • 57km point at the Kennet River shops in the Time Out Zone. • 65km point at the Wye River shops in the Time Out Zone. • 66km point just before the end of the Time Out Zone on Wye Rd. • 83km point at Mt Sabine Rd / Kaangalang Rd junction. Water, 32gi, CLIF Bars and Coffee in Time Out Zone CUT OFFS: All 97km riders must have: • departed the first water point at the 33km pt by 11:00am. If you miss this cut off you will be directed onto the 49km Small Ring course. • restarted your ride after the Wye River / Kennet River time out zone by 12:30pm. This point is located as soon as you turn off Great Ocean Road onto Wye River Rd at approx 64km point.

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GOGG Big Ring 97km COURSE MAP

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The 49km GOGG Small Ring course

Refer to the 49km Course Map on adjoining pages (or check out the interactive maps and more detailed course descriptions on the event website here. Length: 49km Total elevation gain / loss: 1,030m approx Legs: • Leg 1 (Start > water pt Mt Sabine Rd): 33km. • Leg 2 (Water pt on Mt Sabine Rd > Finish): 16km. Course marking • with red and/or orange arrows on a white background. Arrows indicate the correct route. • with strips of fluoro pink plastic surveyors’ tape tied to trees. These indicate the correct route. CLIF Bar Fuel Stations: • 33km point at Mt Sabine Rd / Kaangalang Rd junction. Water, 32gi, CLIF Bars and Coffee available in Time Out Zone. See details above. CUT OFFS: There are no cut offs for the 49km course.

EVENT PHOTOS

Event photos via ‘Photos 4 Sale’ 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 with their impressive ‘pay what you think it is worth’ pricing policy.

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MASSIVE SPOT PRIZES In case you haven’t noticed already, we’re going big with the Otway Odyssey and GOGG events this year, and that includes presenting some BIG SPOT PRIZES that anyone entered into any of the Otway Odyssey or GOGG events could win. Some of these prizes are listed below and they’ll be drawn at various presentations across the weekend. The catch – you have to be at the presentations to win (except the bike).

So make sure you check in to the presentations throughout the weekend, not just because you could win but to bring the community together and to congratulate the race winners as well.

PRESENTATION SCHEDULE:

Saturday 20th February 1:00pm Race presentations: 50km - at Forrest Football Ground 3:00pm Race presentations: 100km and 30km - at Forrest Football Ground Sunday 21st February 12:00pm 10km Pioneer presentations 1:00pm GOGG 97km and 49km presentations

3 wheelsets from DT Swiss

DT Swiss are the cutting edge wheel company for Mountain, Road and everything in between. Their hubs and spokes are famous, their rims are legendary so we're stoked to be giving away: one gravel wheelset, one MTB wheelset and one road wheelset valued at up to $1,000 each.

2 pairs of custom painted VeloKick bike shoes

For the ultimate expression of who you are, you can't go past a pair of custom painted VeloKicks. Made to order, designed by you and perfect for your personality, this are the most desirable item in your kit. We've got a custom painted pair for 1 male and 1 female to give away, valued at $500 each.

$500 THULE voucher

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Cervelo Aspero GRx 600 - value $4,600 This is the BIG ONE - the one we all want to win - a brand new CERVELO Aspero gravel bike valued at $4,600RRP. Designed to haul ass, not cargo - the Aspero is a new kind of gravel machine that's engineered for unapologetic speed and control on the off-road. We will draw this at the final presentations of the weekend at 1:00pm Sunday and for this prize, you don't have to be at the presentations to win.

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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).

GOGG Event T-shirt $20 • This is a slim-fit cotton shirt that is a great memento of your 2021 GOGG experience. • Custom event print on front and back • Unisex sizes: XS - XXL

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Odyssey MTB riders

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Selected other event merchandise from previous years will also be available (at discounted prices, limited sizes available).

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RACE RULES AND CUT OFF TIMES The following race rules apply to all competitors in either the GOGG 97km and 49km races: • All competitors must carry a mask with them whilst riding (and only wear it when you can’t social distance) • Competitors must start and finish the full course on a non-motorised bicycle (e-bikes accepted). • 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. • 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. • 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: All 97km GOGG Big Ring riders must have: • •

departed the first water point at the 33km pt by 11:00pm. If you miss this cut off you will be directed onto the 49km Small Ring course. restarted your ride after the Wye River / Kennet River time out zone by 12:30pm. This point is located soon as you turn off Great Ocean Road onto Wye River Rd at approx 64km point.

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PREVIOUS WINNERS 97km GOGG Big Ring 2017 males

1st Tasman Nankervis 3:02.54 2nd Ryan Standish 3:03.24 3rd Russell Nankervis 3:03.32

2017 females

1st Peta Mullens 2nd Helen Shelley 3rd Harriet Smith

3:22.47 3:53.43 3:56.48

2018 males

1st Jay Vine 3:09.30 2nd Chris Jongewaard 3:09.51 3rd Ryan Standish 3:10.52

2018 females

1st Peta Mullens 2nd Renata Bucher 3rd Helen Shelley

3:42.03 3:45.36 3:55.21

2019 males

1st Tasman Nankervis 3:05.09 2nd Michael Harris 3:05.50 3rd Paul Redenbach 3:06.17

2020 males

1st Tasman Nankervis 2:52.16 2nd Brendan Johnson 2:52.24 3rd Alex Lack 2:53.59

2020 females

1st Peta Mullens 2nd Neve Bradbury 3rd Renata Bucher

3:25.07 3:33.19 3:38.59

2019 females

1st Samara Sheppard 3:18.56 2nd Holly Harris 3:25.51 3rd Renata Bucher 3:38.36

49km GOGG Sml Ring 2017 males

1st Jody Zerbst 2nd Nick Grosso 3rd Ryan Standish

2017 females

1st Caitlin Wade 2nd Leonie Viterbo 3rd Belinda Hadden

2018 males

1st Michael Howson 2nd Gwendal Grey 3rd Craig Jones

1:51.00 1:53.28 1:54.46

2:05.23 2:07.19 2:14.22

1:45.13 1:50.24 1:54.28

2018 females

2020 males

1st Sarah Bath 2:24.35 2nd Joanne Kemp 2:25.29 3rd Rebecca Herridge 2:32.47

1st Ash Sek 2nd Damien Flatz 3rd Tyler Phillips

2019 males

2020 females

1st Chris Hellman 2nd Xavier Hart 3rd Mitchell Snowball

2019 females

1st Kate Smyth 2nd Julie Shaw 3rd Deb Lindstrom

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1:46.03 1:46.03 1:46.04

2:28.21 2:31.21 2:32.22

1st Caitlin Wade 2nd Kathryn Visser 3rd Claudia Dohr

1:41.39 1:41.40 1:43.07

2:00.27 2:07.55 2:10.18

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WANT MORE ACTION? Then check out these other Rapid Ascent races taking place all around the country in 2021.

X-Adventure Dunsborough

Dunsborough WA. 10-11 April, 2021. 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. 1 May, 2021. 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.

The Trail Running Series

Five wilderness locations within 1 hour’s drive of Melbourne, 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 2021.

Run Larapinta

Alice Springs, NT. 21-24 April AND 26-29 August, 2021 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.

The Redback

Alice Springs, NT. 20 - 23 August, 2021 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.

Surf Coast Century

Anglesea, VIC. 11 September, 2021. 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.

Eagle Bay Epic Adventure Race

Eagle Bay, WA, 6 - 7 November, 2021. www.EaglerBayEpic.com.au A spectacular 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.

Otway Odyssey presented by Focus

Forrest, VIC. 19-20 February, 2022. www.OtwayOdyssey.com.au The Otway Odyssey is the most respected MTB marathon in Australia, comprising 100km, 50km 30km and 10km courses through the spectacular Otway Ranges on some of the best single tracks in Australia. Sunday includes Great Otway Gravel Grind for roadies and CX riders with 97km or 49km gravel grinds on the A-Grade roads through the region’s magnificent tall timber forests. Good luck on race day and we hope to see you at another Rapid Ascent event soon.

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2021 Great Otway Gravel Grind - EVENT PROGRAM