XPD Expedition Race

"as much an expedition as a race"

XPD 5th Edition Countdown

Competitors for the 5th Edition of XPD are on their final countdon before this world renowned expedition race starts in Tropical North Queensland on May 17th. The sell out race has 50 teams competing including teams from the USA, Canada, UK, South Africa, Hong Kong, France and 7 teams from New Zealand. They will trek, kayak and mountain bike over a 700km course. More details can be found at www.xpd.com.au

The world will be watching the live website as teams carry for the first time satellite tracking devices showing their position at all times during the race. XPD is partnering with TrackMe 360 to bring you a live web site that has unprecedented coverage. The site will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

The mainstream Australian public too will get a glimpse of this tough endurance sport through a film crew covering the event.

Get Ready for XPD with Macpac

XPD is not far away now and we’re getting more excited by the day here at Macpac. We’re proud to be official partner of this iconic event and are also stoked to support the all female ‘Team Macpac – Girls on Top’. Four powerhouse girls who are very experienced and will race hard again this year.

You’re probably training hard at the moment and might be looking at fine tuning your gear for the race. Good news; Macpac’s big Easter Sale has just started and we’re offering up to 50% discount on selected items. Check out out www.macpac.co.nz for the full Easter Sale brochure and store details.

We’ve just received new stock of our eVent rainwear range, including the lightweight Traverse Jacket currently on sale for $337.45 (save 25%). This jacket is specifically designed for people who are after maximum performance and a low weight; eVent fabric is the most breathable waterproof fabric on the market and the Traverse only weighs 355 grams (men’s Large).

We’ve also added a new pack to our successful multisport range; the Amp 12 Hour. An ideal pack for short events and longer training sessions; designed to take a 2 litre hydration bladder, food and the compulsory items. In store now for $129.95.

City Raid

One Night in Vegas!

City Raid 2010 was an incredible success, thank you to over 300 competitors who made it a night to remember!!

Teams raced for three hours around the Brisbane CBD on a Friday evening completing challenges such as a pole dancing class, icing gourmet cup cakes, finding Cupid on the Goodwill Bridge and much much more!

Congratulations to all competitors, but particularly Narelle Ash and Wendy Read of team Skirtsports.net.au who won the event overall - for the second year in a row!

Keep the 11th February free next year for an incredible amazing race event around Brisbane! www.cityraid.com.au

Have You Tried VeroFit?

The most popular product amongst adventure racers is the Isotonic Electrolyte Drink with 6 minerals and 10 vitamins plus a nice Lemon Lime flavour. Verofit also has a great 1:3 protein recovery drink and meal bars with protein, carbs, minerals and vitamins. All their formulas are very complete supplying lots of nutrients in a very convenient way.

VeroFit is a great supporter of adventure racing in Australia and is the official energy partner of the XPD Expedition Race as well as the Mountain Designs GeoQuest 48hr Adventure Race.

More information and online ordering at www.verofit.com.au

Mountain Designs GeoQuest - 48hr Adv Race

Australia's Premier Adventure Race

Once again the Mountain Designs GeoQuest is shaping up to be the grand final of adventure racing in the country in 2010. Early bird entries have seen a huge number of teams signing up, including registrations from New Zealand, Japan and even a team from Kazakhstan!

Mountain Designs GeoQuest is going to Port Macquarie in 2010 - an adventure playground that we have rarely seen the likes of! The race course this year will see a more linear format taking teams on an exhilarating and exhausting journey of the Port Macquarie coast and hinterland. Cleverly though the course has been designed to consider support crews but still retain a journey aspect.

Important Notice: After 8 years on the Queens Birthday weekend, the dates for 2010 have been changed to 20-23 August. This was due to an unavoidable clash with the XPD Expedition race. 2011 dates are expected to return to the Queens Birthday weekend.

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Bribie Island Multisport

Entries Closing for 2010!

Entries will soon close for the incredible Bribie Island Multisport and the Bribie Half. Entries must be made through the online system on the event website, don't miss out!!

2010 has seen a huge number of entries in the Bribie Half from competitors taking their first steps into the world of Multisport racing. This is the perfect introduction to the sport.

Sunday April 18th will see over 300 competitors racing solo or in teams on Bribie Island, the Pumistone Passage and the Glasshouse Mountains over the 100km or 50km courses.

Favourable tides this year should see race records tumble and be an added bonus for tired competitors! Don't miss out on this iconic multisport event, get a team together now or enter individually. See you there!

Hells Bells - Fairy Bells

Of Saturday morning that is my only success...

Our bike drop went off with-out a hitch and left me feeling confident that I could memorise a google map and find my way to a location. Of Saturday morning that is my only success, everything else I screwed up in a right-royal fashion. Some tips to fellow newbies, don’t be the only one who can read a map on the team, the pressure is intense from the moment you receive your race instructions. Greg had explained to put the race instruction onto the map and then laminate them to save going between the two...

Read more of the adventures of Team - ‘Vanuatu Adventure’

Dates for 2010 are 16-17 Oct, location Mooloolaba QLD. Entries are now open but limited so don't miss out!

When Too Much Adventure is Barely Enough!

When you really have to sleep, you sleep!

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