Geocentric Outdoors Email Update - 25 Aug 2008

City Raid

Entries, Volunteers and more...

The Gold Coast City Raid is less than 1 month away. Entries are open and streaming in! Don't forget there are special categories for schools, corporate and fitness industry professionals.

There are a lot of excited rumors going around as to what the Raid Points will be. RAID POINTS vary and could be anything from shopping for an obscure item, playing a round of roulette at the casino to climbing the stairs of one of the locations land mark buildings. You need to collect a certain number of raid points then return to the finish line. This means you can choose which ones you tackle..

Not racing? Still want to be involved? Volunteer officials are what make these events possible. It is great way to be a part of the event, meet new people and also support your family and friends who may be racing. At this stage we really need people to help man RAID POINTS throughout the course's and assist with timing at Race HQ. If you can spare the time to help out at this race please contact Nicole at nicole@geocentricoutdoors.com.au for further information. Thanks!

Area51 Adventure Racing Queensland

The Day That Hell Froze Over

Hells Bells was the culmination of the ARea51 Adventure Racing Queensland Series and brought together excited adventure racers for this iconic event. Held on the Fraser Coast, it wove a theme of chasing Pirate Captain Fraser's lost treasure throughout the race!

Congratulations to team SCAR who won overall for the second year running. Injinji Salomon Suunto won the All Female category and were only 7 minutes behind team SCAR. Acceler8 Adventure Travel not far behind this took out the Premier Mixed category. For the Championship Points Series big congratulations go to Mountain Designs in the Premier Mixed, Injinji Salomon Suunto in the All Female and The Team Turtle in the All Male.

A special thank you to all our event sponsors this year. Area51 the major event sponsor and great supporter of adventure racing and adventure racers. Thank you as well to the event associate sponsors Endura, Mountain Designs and Active Stride.

Finally, if you are gearing up for more racing through the rest of the year, try Endura Sports Energy Gels. Their compact carbohydrates are another way to sustain energy levels while you are competing or training. Containing immediate impact carbohydrates and caffeine for quick energy combined with slow release carbs for more lasting energy. Endura Sports Energy Gels are a convenient compact size to slip into your pocket and consume. During the race, consume 1 x Endura Sports Energy Gels every 30-60 minutes to maintain energy levels.

For afterwards, Endura Magnesium Rehydration Formula (available in 4 delicious flavours): Lemon/Lime, Orange, Raspberry and Pineapple.They are possibly the most powerful rehydration and recovery formula available, Endura Rehydration is not just a sports drink. Endura Rehydration contains a balance of electrolytes and magnesium that athletes need for optimum performance.

Endura Rehydration:
Helps prevent muscle cramps and spasms.
Relieves muscle aches and pains.
Improves stamina and rapidly replaces fluid and electrolytes.
Contains Meta MagTM, a patented form of magnesium that’s highly absorbable and easily digestible.

To achieve your best possible race result you should train with the same sports drink that is provided during your event. Why not start the process in maximising your performance and recovery today.

8Hr Enduro Mountain Bike

8hr Mountain Bike Race Comes To Brisbane!

Organisers are excited to host a new 8 hour enduro mountain bike race at a great location in North Brisbane. Scheduled for 5 October 2008 it is a great event appealing to riders of all abilities from first timers through to experienced racers. Categories include Solo, Teams of 2, Teams of 3, Teams of 4, First Timers and also a kids race.

The event website is now online with all the details, www.geocentricoutdoors.com.au

Entries are open through the website and are already flooding in. The event is looking to be very popular so get your entry in!

The track will include parts of the renowned Insomnia 24hr course and will be approximately 10km long. It is characterized as easy to moderate difficulty with gentle undulations and wide passing lanes. Teams will complete laps relay style and the most laps is the winner.

The existing single track is currently being enhanced. Organisers aim for one of the best endurance racing tracks in the country! To re-assure competitors at the recent Insomnia 24hr, the section of track that became overly muddy in the rain has now been removed! There is a track building day scheduled in mid September to make the track even better and volunteer builders can receive a free entry to the event. For more details please contact nicole@geocentricoutdoors.com.au

XPD Expedition Race

XPD DVD BY FRANCIS CREATIONS OUT NOW!

A DVD has now been released on the last XPD 2007, located in the Whitsundays. (60 mins in length) It focuses on one teams (Team ARea 51) efforts from start to finish and highlights their preparation, the effects the race has on you both mentally and physically, the sights along the way and what is involved in getting to the finish line.

There are numerous teams interviewed who also share their experiences and overall it is a great insight into what was a fantastic event. If you have told family and friends about this race then this is your chance to actually show them what was involved. If you have thought about one day competing in this sport then you may be inspired.

The cost is $30 plus $3 postage and handling.
If wanting to order or find out more information please email Justin at franciscreations@hotmail.com

Alps Epic

Epic Mountain Bike Stage Race in the Australian High Country

The Alps Epic is an iconic mountain bike stage race inspired by the Trans Alps, Cape Epic and even the Tour de France! It includes 8 unique and diverse racing stages over 5 days. Held annually in the NSW Snowy Mountains, the event “tours” the region stopping at a new town each night. Dates for 2009 are 15-19 March..

Stages are announced approximately 6 months before (which isn't far away!) the event and generally include a mix of "cross country" stages, "endurance" stages and "special" stages. The best single track, trails and scenery have been found to give riders a truly awesome experience.

Open to local and international individuals and teams it is the perfect way to see the Australian high country in summer. Elite and recreational riders of are catered for in the diverse stages. Bring friends or family as a support crew or register for the supported option provided by the organisers.

More details at www.alpsepic.com.au

Insomnia 24hr Mountain Bike Festival

Dates for 2009

The Insomnia Mountain Bike Festival will be on again in 2009 on the last weekend in June. Get out your diaries and write in the 27-28 June 2009.

The Insomnia 24 Hour Mountain Bike Festival is held annually at a stunning location 30mins North of Brisbane, Queensland. The feature is a 24 hour mountain bike race but is supported by a raft of festivities including live music, food stalls, competitions, displays, demos, corporate tents and all weekend camping. At the event centre, Pit Lane is the hub of all event happenings. It is lined with all sorts of vendors and stretches from the transition area next to the lake, right down to the main entertainment stage. The festival is open to the public and competitors alike. Gates open 3pm Friday with the main race starting midday Saturday and finishing midday Sunday.

Mountain Designs GeoQuest - 48hr Adv Race

Dates for 2009

The Mountain Designs GeoQuest is run annually on the Queens Birthday Long Weekend. Mark in the 2009 dates for 5-8th June for an adventure of a lifetime.

Mountain Designs GeoQuest 48hr is Australia's premier adventure race. It involves 48+hrs of non-stop endurance racing in the major disciplines of trekking, mountain biking and kayaking. Mixed, Male or Female teams of four must navigate their way through an arduous 200+km course that is only revealed to them the evening before the race. The race is moved each year to a different location with exciting new challenges for the teams.

The Geo-Half adventure race is run at the same time as the Mountain Designs GeoQuest. It covers only half the distance but teams have the full 48hrs 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. It is NOT a 24hr race; you have the full 48 hours to complete the course. Boats, paddles and PFDs are provided.

Geocentric Corporate Adventures

Outdoor Programs for your Company

Looking for some new ideas for your next corporate event? Why not try our Great Urban Challenge.

The Great Urban Challenge was created as a corporate development program with a focus on building teamwork and decision making skills in an enjoyable environment. It is an activity that just about anyone can participate in as teams choose the activities and challenges based on their team strengths and weaknesses.

This program was initially inspired by the Amazing Race and has been based on our very exciting and popular adventure race called ‘One Night In Vegas’.

For more information contact craig@geocentricoutdoors.com.au

Look forward to seeing you at the next event!

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

(07) 5437 8573 (phone)
(07) 5437 8574 (fax)
0419 427 244 (mobile)

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PO Box 374, BUDDINA, QLD 4575

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