News Update

Entries Close in 3 Days!

The time has approached fast and we are only days from entries closing. Don't miss out on an exciting and new course this year! Enter online You can also check out the team list which is updated as teams enter. Go to the Full Course team list or the Geo-Half list.

20% Off at Mountain Designs for Competitors

For the next 3 weeks competitors will receive 20% off Mountain Designs branded products in stores. You must be on the team list and staff will check, so talk to your team captain if you aren't showing up.

New Suunto T-Series: Available in June

A warm welcome to Suunto who is a new sponsor of the event this year. Having used Suunto products for many years we are excited to have them onboard.

Suunto is releasing an all-new ‘T-Series’ range of Heart Rate Monitors. Amongst the line-up, the t3C, t4C or t6C offer the perfect companion for Adventure Racers. Exciting new features include a lightweight ‘Comfort Belt’ made of soft textile materials, and a women’s specific line. Athletes can customize their t3C, t4C or t6C by adding Speed & Distance PODs (Foot POD, GPS POD and Bike PODs), along with the option of a new cycling Cadence POD. The flagship t6C features an impact resistant mineral crystal lens, altitude sensor, and comprehensive analysis of 7 physiological parameters. For the latest information visit www.suunto.com

WIN WIN WIN!!! - Female Competitors - Win a Womens Suunto Heart Rate Monitor

One of the great features of the new range from Suunto are the womens specific products. We have an easy competition for you to win one of these great prizes. We will simply choose the "best" personal bio from all the women entered in the Mountain Designs GeoQuest and Geo-Half this year. All you have to do is make sure you are registered on a team and have updated your personal bio. You can check out other competitors bios at Full Course team list or the Geo-Half list. Prize will be drawn and announced at the welcome brief on 6 June 08.

Accommodation at Emerald Beach

There are still some campsites left at Emerald Beach Holiday Park. If you are a team or even just coming to the event to check it out, don't leave your accommodation booking until the last. (www.ebhp.com.au) You may need to contact them directly as we have a group booking for all the sites and they may not show up as available on the website. If you would prefer to stay outside the park, there are many holiday houses in the surrounding area, contact a local real estate agent for more details.

New Mountain Bike Stage Race in 2008 - Alps Epic

The high country will become a Mountain biking mecca as hundreds of riders descend on the Snowies for the inaugural Alps Epic in March 2009.The staged mountain bike race will be held over 5 days including 8 stages. Each day will start in a new town within the region. The course will include some of the countries best mountain bike trails. The tracks will be a combination of new and existing single track and fire trails in the Kosciuszko National Park and surrounding areas. The area is famous for its mountains, rivers, lakes and stunning scenery.

This annual event will “tour” the Snowy Mountains Region. Each day will comprise one or two stages before participants continue on to a new town (or “overnight stop”) for the night. Stages will range from short 8km time trails to longer 60km marathon legs. Stages and host towns will be announced six months before the event. Riders will be able to choose to bring their own support crew or have the race organisers move their bike and equipment at the end of each stage to the start of the next stage or overnight stop (unsupported package).

Full event details will be available from the event website www.alpsepic.com.au when it is launched on 30th May 2008.

The event will be a run by Summit Events a joint venture of Geocentric Outdoors and Maximum Adventure. Both companies have a wealth of experience in delivery of the highest quality outdoor adventure events (eg. XPD and Dirt Works 100km Classic).

Volunteers

Volunteers needed! If you want to be part of all the action at the Mountain Designs GeoQuest then please contact nicole@geocentricoutdoors.com.au .We need your help!

Live Web Coverage

Once again the Mountain Designs GeoQuest will have outstanding live web coverage of the race. Ensure you stay connected over the weekend and keep up with all the action.