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Well I've entered and haven't heard any info. I'd definitely prefer it at the start/early on living less than 15km from coot-tha.heay wrote:Rumour has it that the Cootha ride will have 2 courses this year... One where the climb will be early on and the other where it is towards the middle.
Why? wouldn't that make for more disruption and work for volunteers etc manning the route(s)?heay wrote:Rumour has it that the Cootha ride will have 2 courses this year... One where the climb will be early on and the other where it is towards the middle.
Is that the same was as saying it's not approved yet?The new course for 2012 BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge will include the Gateway Bridge bike path, part of Kingsford Smith Drive and the ICB. The course will take in Mt Coot-tha and the city highlights and finish at Musgrave Park, South Brisbane.
For safety reasons the route map will not be provided at this point in time. A detailed rider information sheet will be released online in the coming weeks.
Mt Cootha challenge (next sunday) and the Brisbane to Gold Coast are probably (?) the 2 biggest ones.irenebl wrote:can anyone tell me the best events in 2012 to look out for?
Depends on your definition of 'best'. I really enjoyed the Ipswich 100 ride. I am also looking forward to the Rainbow Ride and Flight Centre Epic (MTB).irenebl wrote:can anyone tell me the best events in 2012 to look out for?
irenebl wrote:can anyone tell me the best events in 2012 to look out for?
Great post Rob!punk_rob wrote:Hi All,
I get sick of searching for all the events so decided to start a list. So far I have included Road cycling, Mountain biking and Adventure races. Feel free to add others (please include the event website), perhaps even Triathlons for those that are interested. Hope you enjoy.
Note: some dates arent official yet, so I used the month they were held in 2011
ROAD CYCLING
18th March - BDO Mt Cootha Challenge - http://coot-tha.bq.org.au/
1st April - Ipswich 50/100/160km - http://www.ipswich100.com.au/
6th May - Gran Fondo Social Ride (57km, 140km, 180km)- http://qsmsports.com/extra.asp?id=254&OrgID=19
6th May - Noosa Century (100 or 160kms) - http://www.usmevents.com.au/Page6371.aspx
24th June - Brissie to Bay 100km - http://www.brissietothebay.com.au/
22nd July - Fusion Games (40km social ride, crits) - http://qsmsports.com/extra.asp?id=304&OrgID=19
7th October - Brisbane to Gold Coast 100km - http://b2gc.bq.org.au/
4th November - BMW Ride for life 80km - http://www.rideforlifechallenge.com.au/index.php
11th November - Rainbow Ride 100/160km - http://tr.nelson.co.nz/rainbow_ride.htm
18th or 19th November - Tour de Tambourine - http://www.tourdetamborine.com.au/event_info.html
MOUNTAIN BIKING
21st April - Dirtfest Weekend - http://www.tre-x.com.au/event-dates.php
22nd April - For The Riders 20/50km MTB - http://www.in2adventure.com.au/dirtfest ... e.php#XC50
April - Mt Joyce MTB Escape - http://cycleepic.com.au/categories.html
?? May - Noosa Enduro - http://www.usmevents.com.au/Triathlon__ ... Enduro.htm
27th May - RRR Mountain Bike Challenge - http://www.usmevents.com.au/Triathlon__ ... _Event.htm
July - Avanti Plus 6hr MTB enduro - http://www.twowheelpromotions.com.au/
16th July - Ipswich Cyclocross - http://web.me.com/notriks/Ipswich_Cyclo ... lcome.html
August - Flight Centre MTB Epic - http://www.cycleepic.tailwindpromotions.com.au
8th September - Misty Mountain MTB 60/40/20km - http://tr.nelson.co.nz/mebbinmarathon.htm
September - TWP Dusk til Darn 12hr MTB - http://www.twowheelpromotions.com.au/
13th October - Freedom MTB ride 60/40/20km - http://tr.nelson.co.nz/freedommarathon.htm
October - Matrix 6hr MTB Enduro - http://www.twowheelpromotions.com.au/
November - Wheels on woodenberg 4hr MTB - http://www.tailwindpromotions.com.au/Ra ... nduro.aspx
ADVENTURE RACING
28th January - TreX QLD Back to Back Adventure Race - http://www.tre-x.com.au/about-tre-x.php
24th February - City Raid Urban Race - http://adventurerace.com.au/Events/1679/City-Raid
17th March - Kathmandu Adventure Race - http://adventurerace.com.au/Events/2083 ... nture-Race
20th May - Mountain Designs Adventure Race - http://www.adventureraceaustralia.com.a ... s.php#2012
25th August - Brisbane Sprint Adventure Race - http://www.blackheartevents.com.au/adve ... -ar-250812
30th September - TreX Race 1 - http://www.in2adventure.com.au/events-c ... .php#20121
3rd November - Brisbane Sprint Adventure Race - http://www.blackheartevents.com.au/adve ... -ar-031112
25th November - TreX Enduro Race - http://www.in2adventure.com.au/events-calendar.php#2012
TRIATHLONS
15th Jan - Robin Tri Race 4 - http://www.usmevents.com.au/Triathlon__ ... s_2__4.htm
5th Feb - Caloundra Tri Race 5 - http://www.usmevents.com.au/Triathlon__ ... Race_5.htm
26th Feb - Raby Bay Tri Race 6 - http://www.usmevents.com.au/Triathlon__ ... _1_3_6.htm
25th March - Mooloolaba Tri - http://www.usmevents.com.au/Triathlon__ ... athlon.htm
22nd April - Gold Coast Tri - http://www.usmevents.com.au/Triathlon__ ... morial.htm
3rd June - Challenge Cairns Tri - http://www.usmevents.com.au/Triathlon__ ... Cairns.htm
27th May - Coral Coast Tri - http://www.usmevents.com.au/Triathlon__ ... athlon.htm
30th October - Noosa Triathlon - http://www.usmevents.com.au/Triathlon__ ... athlon.htm
MODS - can we please make this a 'sticky' thread? are you able to update this first post with any added events (maybe each fortnight to save you some effort)? pretty please
Thanks
Rob
. I'm in a team of 2, and she doesn't ride.I have put this on my list to do with the Missus (she doesn't ride, just need to get the permission slip signed off... in triplicate of course!)marinmomma wrote:How about this one, https://challenge.endeavour.com.au/?
It's part of the Tour of Toowoomba http://www.touroftoowoomba.com.au/ weekend in June 14 to 17th.
I just rode 60k's out there this weekend past and the 120k version would be a challenge!
yeah, I thought that same thing...sound a bit too good to be true!hosko wrote: I have put this on my list to do with the Missus (she doesn't ride, just need to get the permission slip signed off... in triplicate of course!)
My first road bike was purchased when I used to live in Toowoomba. It's not known for it's flatness
Should be an excellent ride however wish they would advise what the 100KM course will be (or did they do this last year and someone knows what the course was then?)
Entry fee gives you the following:
The entry fee on the three distances includes:
Entry to fully supported event
Event jersey <---- ??
Event bib <---- ??
Event wristband
Gel packs
Rider Information Guide
Finishers' prize: 0.5 Watt single LED bike light, 3 functions – flash, steady & off, Quick release bracket, & Batteries included.
Certificate of Completion
I do wonder if they mean "bib" as in cycling bib or that just means event number? And jersey is really a T-Shirt? Can't see them doing $95 for a full kit and entry?
Hi,marinmomma wrote:yeah, I thought that same thing...sound a bit too good to be true!hosko wrote: I have put this on my list to do with the Missus (she doesn't ride, just need to get the permission slip signed off... in triplicate of course!)
My first road bike was purchased when I used to live in Toowoomba. It's not known for it's flatness
Should be an excellent ride however wish they would advise what the 100KM course will be (or did they do this last year and someone knows what the course was then?)
Entry fee gives you the following:
The entry fee on the three distances includes:
Entry to fully supported event
Event jersey <---- ??
Event bib <---- ??
Event wristband
Gel packs
Rider Information Guide
Finishers' prize: 0.5 Watt single LED bike light, 3 functions – flash, steady & off, Quick release bracket, & Batteries included.
Certificate of Completion
I do wonder if they mean "bib" as in cycling bib or that just means event number? And jersey is really a T-Shirt? Can't see them doing $95 for a full kit and entry?
Event bib is probably for the bike and I agree the 'jersery' is probably a Tee shirt.
I'd love to see a profile of this ride too....my 60k ride last weekend was full of hills!
Still thinking about it actually, but after this mornings ride.... need the arm and leg warmers for Toowoomba!bprb wrote:So, is anyone taking part in the Endeavour Challenge? I'm certainly looking forward to it — just over 3 weeks away now. The maps are up, and this year the long version in 125 km, heading toward Pittsworth then across to Clifton. Not sure how hilly it'll be, but it should be quite scenic. And if anyone is still wondering, the jersey is merino wool, and the bib is for the bike.