XPD Expedition Race

"as much an expedition as a race"

Entries to Open

XPD Entries open on August 16th and are expected to sell out within hours. Like previous editions which have sold out, aspiring competitors for the 5th edition in Cairns will need to be quick if they want to secure an entry. There has been overwhelming excitement for this XPD both locally and internationally. Numerous teams from the United States, France and New Zealand have already booked airfares betting they will be quick enough to get their entry in on the 16th!

Partnership with Rydges

XPD competitors do it tough when they race, little sleep and definitely not a bed in sight! Before and especially after the race, competitors certainly should be able to enjoy some rewards! Geocentric Outdoors, the organisers of XPD have partnered with Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns to give competitors the ultimate counterpoint to an expedition race, a luxury resort holiday experience!

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns will be the headquarters of the 5th edition of XPD. It will be the location of all pre and post race activities. Competitors, friends and family are encouraged to take advantage of the exclusive rates to the XPD event and have an expedition and holiday experience like no other. All bookings must be made through XPD Rydges Booking Portal to receive the amazing discounts. These rates are better than can be found through any other discount website or agent so book through the xpd site and don’t miss out.

Hells Bells - Fairy Bells

Can You Really Go Through Hell in Mooloolaba?

Headquarters for Hells Bells and Fairy Bells has been announced as the idyllic holiday location of Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast. Seriously? How can it possibly be Hells Bells at such a relaxed and self indulgent holiday spot? The answer is that organisers have designed a traditional linear adventure racing course where competitors will be transported by bus to the start, up to 100 km away! Why not make a holiday of it and spend a few days extra on the beautiful sunshine coast before or after the race.

The 6th edition of Hells Bells 24hr Adventure race will be held on Oct 17th – 18th 2009. The new sister event, Fairy Bells will be held at the same time and covers approx half the distance. Both races have been designed to cater for local teams and those traveling from interstate and New Zealand.

The website has been updated with all the details. Entries are limited, don't miss out!

Mountain Designs GeoQuest - 48hr Adv Race

"Good Morning"

“Good morning” my team mate, Alistair, calls with a friendly half wave as we pass a local drinking a cup of tea on her front porch in Bulahdelah. I had to agree with him: it was a good morning. Sure, it was overcast, we hadn’t slept for over 26 hours since setting off for the GeoQuest start line the morning before and we’d just finished almost 8 hours on the bikes battling hills, faulty derailleurs, mud and the night, but the rise of the sun always seems to pick sleepy racers up again.

The lady on the porch seemed to think differently though. “Don’t you give me good morning you stupid b@#%&ds! Craig, another team mate’s response of “Well, I guess a cup of tea is out of the question then?” seemed a much easier response then the full explanation that the noise wasn’t our fault, but that of the leading teams. This small tirade certainly served as a pick me up though, putting an extra bit of spring in the step of the team, however this was rapidly ablated by the first climb up into the surrounding hillside.

Read more... from team Echo and their Mountain Designs GeoQuest experience.

Craig Bycroft
Event Organiser/ Director
Geocentric Outdoors
www.geocentricoutdoors.com.au

(07) 5445 3317 (phone)
(07) 5445 2217 (fax)
0419 427 244 (mobile)

Geocentric Pty Ltd
PO Box 542, BUDERIM, QLD 4556

Louise Foulkes
Event Organiser/ Director
Geocentric Outdoors
www.geocentricoutdoors.com.au

(07) 5445 3317 (phone)
(07) 5445 2217 (fax)
0419 427 243 (mobile)

Geocentric Pty Ltd
PO Box 542, BUDERIM, QLD 4556