XPD Expedition Race

"as much an expedition as a race"

XPD Live Web Site Unveiled, Unprecedented Coverage

The XPD race site is now live. 47 teams from over 7 different countries will be embarking on an expedition into the unknown in tropical north Queensland. Follow their final preparations and their every movement in the race at http://geocentric.geo-loco.com/xpd/

Live GPS tracking and team blogs from the course will give viewers at home an unprecedented insight into the highs and lows of expedition adventure racing. There will also be live feeds linked via twitter, race reports as well as video footage and photos. Right now fans, family and friends can cheer on and provide valuable morale support to their favourite teams by sending “trail mail”. This will be received by teams in the lead up to the event and at various points on the course.

The revolutionary site is a combined effort by Geocentric, TrackMe360.com and Untamed Adventure.

Go Light and Fast with Macpac!

XPD is less than a couple of weeks away - Team Macpac Girls on Top crew is ready and counting down the days. Check out our Macpac People page online to learn more.

We have some fantastic fast & light deals available from 10th May for a limited time. An intro offer for our Express 400 & Express 600 sleeping bags will save you 25%. Plus save 25% on the Macrolight and Microlight tents. That’s not all though! Save 40% on the Amp 12hr+ 2L reservoir, save $80 on the Amp Race 25 + 2L reservoir & save $100 on the Amp Race 40 + 3L reservoir.

If you can’t wait ‘til Mon 10th May … exclusive to Geocentric Newsletter recipients only, we are offering the Express sleeping bags, Macrolight & Microlight tents at the intro offer online for this weekend only. Your coupon name is: XPDspecial. Enter this when prompted online during your purchase. There are only 10 coupons in total, one per customer (offer available online 7th-9th May, then in-store) so be in quick!

Call 1800 128 504 (AU) & 0800 622 722 (NZ) for mail order or visit the Macpac website

Mountain Designs GeoQuest - 48hr Adv Race

Australia's Longest Running Adventure Race

The Mountain Designs GeoQuest is Australia’s longest running adventure race and is still growing each year! The 9th edition of the event will lure competitors to the famous subtropical forests, white sand beaches, coastal lakes and estuaries of Port Macquarie from 20-23 August 2010.

International competitors are increasingly being attracted to the Mountain Designs GeoQuest. Registrations have already been received from teams from New Zealand, Japan and even a team from Kazakhstan! Entries are open at have already sold over 50% of spots.

For competitors, the Mountain Designs GeoQuest 2010 has embraced a newer linear format that is sure to provide teams with the ultimate physical and mental challenge. This style of adventure race allows the race organisers to make the absolute best choices in course planning giving teams the pinnacle adventure race experience.

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Bribie Island Multisport

Race Over for 2010!

A huge congratulations go to David Scloss and Kim Beckinsale for taking out the prestigious solo category in the Full course. It was a tough day out with competitors battling swell, wind and deep puddles across the course. Considering the conditions, the winners did well coming in roughly 15 minutes over last years record breaking times. The crowd and vibe was great and so to the spirit of competitors from many and varied back grounds stepping up to the line.

Congratulations to all the place getters and all competitors who raced.

Check out the awesome photos as well as the results on the race website

Next year will be bigger than ever! Note in your diary 17 Apr 2011 for the next great Bribie Island Multisport race.

Hells Bells - Fairy Bells

Location Announced

Hells Bells 2010 will be held out of the stunning Mooloolaba Beach area on the Sunshine Coast. Dates for both the Hells Bells event and Fairy Bells is the 16-17 October 2010.

Hells Bells is a non-stop 24hr adventure race involving trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure disciplines. Mixed, Male or Female teams of three must navigate their way unsupported through an arduous 100+km course that is only revealed to them hours before the race.

Fairy Bells adventure race is run at the same time as Hells Bells. It covers only half the distance but teams have the full 24hrs to complete it. The legs will be challenging, but with the additional time available to complete the half course, teams have a greater chance to reach the finish line.

Entries are now open and already 20% full, don't miss out!

When Too Much Adventure is Barely Enough!

"I sure hope this is the right way!"

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