Moo Brew Freycinet

Challenge 2019

Race Information Booklet

4adventure – Ben, Row, Mark & Lou – info@freycinetchallenge.com.au

The Freycinet Peninsula provides a multisport playground for everyone

to visit and enjoy. One weekend out of 52 it transforms for our event, the

Freycinet Challenge. We wish to thank the community and local

businesses for their support.

Welcome to all that have stepped up to challenge themselves

Individually or in a Team with your colleagues, friends, family and

likeminded people.

We are incredibly happy to continue our partnership with MOO Brew.

Our leg sponsors Next Level Kayak, The Running Edge, AvantiPlus

Launceston & My Ride Hobart continue their fantastic support.

And keep an eye out for tasty foodstuffs and event support from Alps &

Amici, Undertow catering, Coles Bay Convenience, Iluka Tavern,

KOOEE and Freycinet Lodge! Please show your appreciation by

supporting those that enable us to support you!

We want to wish you a fantastic weekend of adventure. Please take a

moment to read through our Race Information Booklet to ensure you are

informed and prepared for all that the Challenge may throw at you!

DON’T FORGET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ON SUNDAY

As Mark can attest, arriving late and chasing everyone in the paddle is

not particularly fun! (No we are never going to let him forget that)

4adventure Crew – Mark, Lou, Ben & Row

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday October 4th Location Time

Number collection Iluka Tavern 6.00-7.30pm Race Briefing Iluka Tavern 7.30pm

Saturday 5th October Number collection Info Tent at Race

Transition (NOT AT RACE START)

6.30-7.15am

START Wineglass Bay Car Park

8.00am-Individuals 8.05am - Team Competitors

First Runner due back Race Transition 9.10am (approx.)

First Mountain Biker back

Race Transition 11.45 (approx.)

Children’s Race Register in Transition Green, Race to be held on Muirs Beach

Register at 12.30pm Race at 1.00pm

Sunday 6th October DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARTS

1 day - Number collection

Info Tent at Race Transition

6.30-6.50am

Short Race Briefing Race Transition 7.00am START Muirs Beach 7.30am-

Individuals 7.35am – Team Competitors

Sandcastle Competition

Muirs Beach 10.30am Start, 12noon Judging

Presentations Race Transition 2.00pm

Seriously though we are a local store......one of the main reasons we embarked on the

adventure that is Alps & Amici, was to further the work we had been doing at our former restaurant Strathlynn with local producers.

Daniel had always worked hard building relationships with local

producers so as to showcase their produce. The Alps & Amici

store allows Daniel and the team to present local produce to a

much higher degree. It also presents an opportunity for value

adding for our customers. Our focus is to always make our

customers’ busy lives a little easier... and a little tastier.

The Alps & Amici Café is an expansion of our foodstore and

kitchen and of course our locafood / locastore philosophy.

Open 6 days a week

Mon – Fri 7.30 til 6.30 (Café til 3pm)

Sat 8am til 2pm

Great selection

Of Deli products

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Local &

Imported

Cheese

selection

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Local Fruit &

Vegetables

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Pre-prepared

Wholesome

meals

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Café serving

Breakfast &

Lunch

ALPS & AMICI

FOODSTORE

KITCHEN

CAFE

52 Abbott St, Lton

DAY 1 - Saturday, 5th October 2019

Briefing time: 7:45 AM

Race Start: 8.00 AM Individual Competitors, 8.05 AM Team Competitors

Stage 1 - Run - 16 kilometres

The Hazards circuit run starting at Wineglass Car Park and finishing at the Coles

Bay Village Green

Presented By The Running Edge

The Running Edge is a specialist running and walking store providing running shoes, walking

shoes, technical clothing, accessories and fuel to everyone from the serious athlete to the

social walker. We have everything you need to get moving under one roof backed up with

expert knowledge and professional customer service which will give you the edge – work,

run or play.

Stage 2 - Kayak - 10 kilometres

Muirs Beach Circuit. The bad weather alternative is a circuit along the

shoreline.

Presented by Next Level Kayaking

At Next Level Kayaking we live and breathe paddlesport. For over 25 years we've

developed our craft on some of the most extreme waterways in the World, at the

highest levels of competition. Since 2010 we've been passing this knowledge on to

other paddlers from our beautiful island home of Tasmania.

Stage 3 - Road Bike - 40 kilometres

Coles Bay Village Green to the 20km turn point on Coles Bay Road then return

to Coles Bay Village Green. The ride starts and finishes at the village green. The

road is NOT closed, Road rules apply, please give way when appropriate.

Presented by My Ride Hobart

Formerly Avantiplus Hobart, at My Ride Hobart we have a huge range of bikes, parts, accessories and clothing. No matter what type or level of cycling you enjoy, or even if you have never ridden a bike, we have something for you. We have a fantastic team of mechanics and sales staff who all ride, and are passionate about cycling. They are always eager to share information with you about products, events, bike mechanics, and other cycling related tips and tricks.

Stage 4 - Mountain Bike - 20 kilometres From Coles Bay Village Green via

Freshwater Lagoon to Coles Bay Village Green.

Presented by AvantiPlus Launceston

Whether you're a competitive cyclist or simply enjoy a leisurely ride on a Sunday

afternoon, then come and see us and we'll show you our huge range of bikes and

related products. We proudly stock bicycles from Scott, Avanti, Malvern

Star and Raleigh.

Welcome to Coles Bay and all the best for a great weekend of running, riding and paddling!

I used to be a fanatical multisporter before becoming a specialist paddler. In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s you could basically do a multisport event every month with the Cradle to Coast, Mersey Descent, Arthur Descent, Ben Lomond Descent, Leven Descent, Dial Descent, Tullah Challenge, Trevallyn Classic and Mt Field Winter Challenge in Tasmania, alongside the Mars Challenge and Upper Murray Challenge in Victoria. These events were always a great adventure, awesome fitness training for kayaking, and took you off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone.

My first Freycinet Challenge as a competitor was in 2005, running and paddling in a 2-person team. From 2011 to 2019 I’ve enjoyed competing purely as a paddler alongside sponsoring the event. We come to the event every year because we love the scenery, the East Coast bays and beaches, the vibe of the race and the camaraderie between everyone involved.

This event is special for us because back in 2010 Next Level Kayaking began by coaching paddlers competing in the Franklin Winter Challenge and the Freycinet Challenge. I remember printing out flyers to give out to people at both events, then coaching 1-on-1 sessions at the local yacht club on weekends and staying up late on Sunday nights writing training programs. Up until 2017 I ran NLK on my own, steadily building it up alongside my day job as a scientist, raising a young family, and training for paddling competitions.

Fast forward a few years and NLK has expanded, going from one coach to 6, including 2 female coaches. We now operate on a full-time basis across Tasmania, mainland Australia and beyond. We still do a lot of local coaching in Hobart, with our morning and evening sessions infamous for getting many of you into shape for this event…including a few thrills and spills along the way! We also stock all sorts of paddling gear, including Epic skis & kayaks, Jantex paddles, apparel from Vaikobi, Mocke, Enth Degree and Azur, plus all manner of accessories.

If you need any kind of help with your paddling or equipment, checking out our website www.nextlevelkayaking.com.au is the best place to start.

Have a terrific event and enjoy this beautiful place,

Ben Maynard – Next Level Kayaking

Sunday, 6th October 2019

Competitor Registration - One day competitors only: 6:30am - 6.50am at the

Transition Area or one day competitors can register Friday night (Iluka Tavern).

Briefing time: All at 7:00 AM

Race Start: 7.30 AM Individual Competitors, 7.35 AM Team Competitors

Stage 5 - Kayak - 10 kilometres 2 laps of foreshore loop around Coles Bay

starting and finishing at Muirs Beach

Presented by Next Level Kayaking

Next Level Kayaking is a Tasmanian company run by paddlers for paddlers. NLK was founded on the firm belief that every single paddler has a next level. We help paddlers enjoy their sport, improve their technique and also supply high quality gear to help paddlers achieve their goals. www.nextlevelkayaking.com.au

Stage 6 - Road Bike - 40 kilometres

An out and back course along the Coles Bay Rd, turning around at the 20km

point on Coles Bay Road. The ride starts and finishes at the village green. The

road is NOT closed, Road rules apply, please give way when appropriate.

Presented by My Ride Hobart

My Ride Hobart have Social group rides that depart 6 days a week from our very

own café. Spokes Café is located at the back of the store and makes a comfortable

place to enjoy a coffee after your ride or while you browse the showroom and

consider your next cycling purchase.

Stage 7 - Mountain Bike - 20 kilometres The Freshwater Lagoon/Friendly

Beaches Loop Mountain Bike ride - the other direction, starting and finishing at

the Village Green.

Presented by Avantiplus Launceston

Catering for every rider. . . . . . .

AvantiPlus Launceston at 12-16 St John St. 03 6331 1311

Stage 8 - Run – 9.5 kilometres

The final run will see competitors head to the Coles bay main jetty to a

turnaround point just before the Wineglass Bay Cruises Car Park. They will then

head back to the village green along Muirs Beach around the coastal headland

and up to the end of the Telstra Beach Track to a turnaround point. From here

they will return on the same track back to the Village Green and the Finish

Line.

Presented by The Running Edge

RACE INFORMATION

NUMBER COLLECTION

Number collection is open before the Pre Race Briefing from 6-7.30pm at the Iluka Tavern or

Saturday morning between 6.30-7.15am in the Transition Area at the Information Tent.

For TEAMS, all members must sign the disclaimer before numbers will be handed out.

Please PRINT a copy of the disclaimer attached to this race information booklet and

ensure all team members have it all signed prior to number collection.

CHANGEOVER

Competitors must physically tag their team mate in the transition zone. All cyclists MUST

DISMOUNT before entering transition.

FEED ZONES

Competitors need to be fully self-sufficient with their water and food needs. Please have

your fuelling needs organised. There will be some nutrition and hydration available at

transition area courtesy of the Coles Bay Convenience (Garnet Ave) .

TRANSITION AREA

The transition area will be clearly marked out and is open to competitors ONLY. Racks are

not numbered, chose your position.

MEDICAL

Medical assistance will be available from Hamish and his crew at Safetas as well as our

invaluable SES Volunteers on Course. Please ask for medical help if you have an issue. Please

note - if you are transported by ambulance you could be required to meet costs involved

unless you are covered by an appropriate fund. Any aid given by race medical personnel is

permissible and will not lead to disqualification.

OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE

Outside assistance may be given by your support crew within transition and throughout this

endurance event providing it does not give the competitor an unfair advantage which is

discretionary of the Race Director and 4adventure crew.

TIMING

The Freycinet Challenge will be timed by a manual timing system based around your

individual race number. Your responsibilities as a competitor include:

When you register you will be issued with a race number, this needs to be displayed on the

front of your shirt/race kit and also on the front of MTB.

You need to wear the race bib and it must be visible at all times while racing. You must leave

the race bib on until you finish the entire race course. It is essential for timing.

Please call out your race number as you pass the timing station to help our crew to correctly

identify you.

It is imperative that you advise race officials in the event you withdraw from the race at any

time. It is essential for us to know where you are on the course at all times for your safety

and our ability to post accurate official results post-race.

RACE RESULTS

Full race results will be available at www.freycinetchallenge.com.au as soon as possible after

presentations. Results will be displayed live on https://www.webscorer.com Freycinet

Challenge 2019.

LEG CUT-OFF TIMES

To ensure competitor safety and the event logistics there will be cut of times for each leg. If

an athlete is outside the cut-off time, where applicable their team-mate will be sent off at

the nominated cut-off time and they can still complete the event. Times will be adjusted

accordingly.

Day 1: Run finish by 10:15am; Paddle finish by 11:45am; Road Ride finish by 13:25pm.

Day 2: Paddle finish by 900am; Road Ride finish by 10:40am; MTB finish by 12:10pm.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT

All kayakers must wear a certified PFD, road cyclists and mountain bikers an approved

helmet and we suggest trail running shoes for runners. Appropriate clothing also

recommended.

PARKING

We encourage people not to drive to Wineglass Bay carpark (Saturday start), rather to

carpool and set up base at race transition. Competitors and supporters are asked NOT to

park outside the Iluka service station, Granite Cafe and Iluka Tavern as these are still open to

the Public for trade. Foreshore parking is limited so you may find it best to drop equipment

off and then park and walk.

TOILETS

4 Porta-loos will be provided at Race Transition. There are also public toilets at Muirs Beach

carpark and public toilets at the Town Hall – up Harold St (400m away).

RUBBISH

Keep Freycinet beautiful and ensure that all rubbish is taken with you. If competitors are

caught littering you will be disqualified. Bins will be provided at race transition.

KIDS RACE

A kids race is scheduled for Saturday at 1pm with registration from 12.30pm within the

transition green. A sand sculpture competition will also be held on the Sunday from

10.30am till judging at 12noon. Both events are subject to weather. Please listen to

Commentary announcements for updated info each day.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentations and Spot Prize giveaways will be held at 2pm Sunday. We encourage

everyone to relax, chat and enjoy your included Sunday Lunch (voucher in the entry bag)

prior to presentations. Competitors MUST be present to claim prizes (Unless previously

arranged). Competitors MUST be present to claim spot prizes.

SATURDAY LUNCH

Food and coffee will be available for purchase courtesy of the Blue Edge Bakery

Van/Undertow Catering.

SUNDAY LUNCH

You will find a Lunch voucher in your entry bag that can be redeemed at the Iluka tavern

Sunday post race. Enjoy!

WEATHER

Come prepared for all seasons, as they truly can be experienced in one day. The Freycinet

Peninsula is known to have its own ‘micro climate’ and temperatures in Spring, can range

from freezing to hot (25 Degrees).

CLEAN EQUIPMENT

Ensure all your gear is clean prior to arriving at Coles Bay especially your mountain bike and

running shoes. Experienced athletes know the importance of cleaning and checking your

gear after each day and we ask that you clean your gear prior to the start of Day 2 and again

afterwards to prevent spreading of nasty seeds and pests. For more information visit:

http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/indeX.aspX?base=31311

A very special THANK YOU to our Volunteers and SES, without you this event could

not take place. Please take a moment to THANK them as you see them out on the course

over the weekend.

Thank you to our event SPONSORS please show your appreciation

by supporting these businesses.

2019

In consideration of and as a condition of acceptance of my entry in the abovementioned race for myself, my

respective heirs, executors and administrators, I (we) hereby waive all and any claim, right or cause of action for

which I (we), my respective heirs, executors and administrators might otherwise have for or arising out of: (i)

Loss of life or injury, damage or loss of any description whatsoever caused including negligence of any person,

corporation or body including but not limited to those referred to below, suffered or sustained in the course of,

consequent upon, or accidental to my entry or participation in the said event and, (ii) Any publication, or in the

use and form of media whatsoever, of my name, photograph, images or activities in, or incidental to, my entry

participation in the said event and whether for advertising or otherwise. The above release and discharge shall

be and operate separately in favour of all persons, corporations and bodies involved, or otherwise engaged in

promoting or staging the said event and the servants, agents, representatives, and officers of all and any of them

and includes but is not limited to, the Race Organizer and their members, the Police, city/town officials and

marshals, Life Saving officials/guards, medical and paramedical practitioners, and shall operate whether or not

the loss, injury or damage is attributable to the act of neglect of any one or more of them. I (we) have read, and

am familiar with, the safety and medical aspects of multisport events and will abide by these requirements.

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