Geocentric Outdoors Email Update - 14 Apr 2009
XPD Expedition RaceCairns to Host XPD 5th Edition!
Race Director Craig Bycroft said “Tropical North Queensland offers the ideal location to host the 5th edition of XPD. We plan to take competitors through the Great Barrier Reef and nearby islands, the rich and diverse rainforests of the wet tropics, over waterfalls and cascades that feed crystal clear rivers, across lakes of the tablelands and through eucalypt woodlands of the Eastern savannah country. We even plan to incorporate some of the iconic legs undertaken in the Eco-Challenge of 97” XPD is open to mixed, all male or all female teams of four from around the world. The exact course is kept secret until 24hrs before the start. Then with much excitement and anticipation, teams are provided a course booklet and their race maps. The course booklet contains the location of each of the race checkpoints. Once teams start, racing is 24 hours per day; teams choose when and where they will sleep. The winning team is expected to trek, mountain bike and kayak the 700km course in 4-5 days. All other teams will be permitted up to 10 days to complete the expedition without mid-race cut offs. XPD will be challenging for first time racers and experienced teams alike. XPD receives generous support from Casio, Macpac, Adventure Racing World Series and Sleepmonsters.
Macpac Giant Easter SaleMacpac is synonymous with adventure racing, and our products are born and bred in New Zealand, where adventure racing was born. We’re counting down the days till XPD, we hope you’re clocking up the km’s!
Another great reason to visit a Macpac store (click here for store locations) is our Giant Easter Sale, which runs until April 26. With some great AR products at super deals (for example the iconic AMP race packs at 25% off) and up to 50% off selected items it’s a great time to gear up for the change of season (check the full Sale catalogue here.)No store near you? Call 1800 128 504 for mail order or visit the Macpac website for online shopping.
Bribie Island Multisport08 Winners Back to Defend Their Titles.
The Bribie Island Multisport has proved popular this year and numbers are up by 45%. In it's first year the Bribie Half has proved a hit particularly in the solo category. Look out for the half to get even bigger in the future. Race records could take a tumble this year as well with favorable tidal conditions in the passage. This means that the field of kayakers should be paddling with the tide as the make their way North in the morning, the tide will turn, and they will again be assisted on their paddle South in the afternoon. Latest details have been updated on the Bribie Island Multisport website. Late entries are still open until the 22nd April 09.
Race HQ 20-50% off Sale Until End August
We currently have a 20-50% off sale running till the end of April. We are also offering everyone who receives this newsletter a 15% discount store wide on any products not already discounted. You will also receive expert advice from people who have experience in racing. Just mention this newsletter when you visit or phone us and you'll also go in the draw to win a hundred dollar gift certificate to be drawn at the race. If you can't make it into the store, then come and visit our stall at the race. Good luck and hope to see you all soon. Salomon, ENDURA, Kenda Tyres, Zoggs Goggles, Suunto HR Monitors,
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Organisers
are excited to announce that Cairns, and the surrounding area of
tropical North Queensland, has been chosen to host the 5th edition
of XPD. This international expedition adventure race will bring
200+ national and international athletes to Australia from 17-28
May 2010. It will be “as much an expedition as a race”.
Training
through winter has just become a lot more comfortable with the release
of Macpac’s new 
Glenn
Kirby and Jacqui Kelly are back amongst the starters set to defend
their overall wins in the solo categories last year. It won't be
easy for them both with many determined challengers! Bruce Thiele
(3rd last year) and Sam Stow (4th last year) have been training
hard with their sights set on first place. Jacqui will have to watch
out for a number of new comers to the solo category who placed well
in teams last year.
The
Bribie Island Multisport event is only a few weeks away and we are
all now fine tuning our gear and trying to work out how to squeeze
a little bit more speed out. Whether it's having quick laces
to speed up transition, some new (fog free) swim goggles to help
you spot that illusive buoy, or replacing that old PFD for one with
hydration. Whatever your needs, we at RaceHQ can help you.
The
field for the 2009 event is shaping up to be the largest ever to
a Mountain Designs GeoQuest. Currently 60 teams are registered to
race in the full and the half courses including a number of teams
from New Zealand. The race will be unique in 2009 with the inclusion
of white water kayaking in inflatable craft provided by the organisers
and a slightly different format to include some of the best parts
of the Barrington Tops and Great Lakes. Check out 
A
wet track (though thankfully clear skies) saw over 230 muddy and
brave riders compete in the inaugural 6hr Enduro Mountain Bike Race
in Brisbane on the 5 April 2009. The final 
Craig Bycroft Geocentric Pty Ltd |
Louise Foulkes Geocentric Pty Ltd |
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