Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby grantw » Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:42 am
I rang my motel in Harrietville earlier today and they said it's business as usual, if a little smokey. They mentioned that the CFA pilots and fire management team is staying there and will be busy building containment lines today but are confident the fire will be out in a couple of days given the expected conditions.
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby jimsheedy » Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:09 pm
Anyone wanna ride baw baw ?
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby gabrielle260 » Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:36 pm
A little earlier I was chatting to Phil, the ride organiser who is an old friend - stand by for an update from Audax soon!
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby gabrielle260 » Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:49 pm
Fires are impacting Harrietville, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek.
Event organisers in consultation with Vic Police are re-routing the course.
I'll post again when more news comes through,
Andrew
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby jimsheedy » Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:21 pm
gabrielle260 wrote:Jim, that's Harrietville. Bright is not impacted in the same way.
A little earlier I was chatting to Phil, the ride organiser who is an old friend - stand by for an update from Audax soon!
I know that. But my accommodation is in Harrietville. Even if the 250 goes ahead, if ive got nowhere to stay It's going to be pretty difficult to do the ride.
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby il padrone » Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:00 pm
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby jimsheedy » Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:15 pm
il padrone wrote:I'd doubt the ACE 250 or the AAC 210 events will be able to continue if the winds kick up tomorrow (as forecast)and take this fire to the east or SE. It will cut the Great Alpine Road, and the Bogong High Plains Rd would also be very likely to be cut. I'd make plans to do the 130/140 events to Bright and up Mt Buffalo.
You mean the raid 250.
There is no 210 event ( unless your mates who did the 130 leave for harrietville before you get back and a flat phone battery means you can't ring them which results in a 20 km ride to Harietville? Then that is the 220, )
if the 130 and 140 go ahead im guessing the 200 will as it follows the same route.
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby oldnewby » Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:35 pm
Obviously if the worst thing that eventuates out of a bushfire in the Vic High Country, is that a couple of rides can't go ahead - it would be a good result.
Hoping to see you all on the weekend still - fingers crossed!
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby gabrielle260 » Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:43 pm
jimsheedy wrote:[quote="!
I know that. But my accommodation is in Harrietville. Even if the 250 goes ahead, if ive got nowhere to stay It's going to be pretty difficult to do the ride.[/quote]
Sorry Jim - didn't mean to be rude!
Harrietville is not taking any new arrivals and a community support centre has been set up here in Bright.
Nothing on the AAC website yet but the 200, the Raid 250 and the 250 Extreme wont be on as the Falls Creek and Mt Hotham parts of the Alpine Park are closed.
We've been seeing and hearing the fire fighting choppers all day... Kinda makes you focus!!
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby jimsheedy » Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:51 pm
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby grantw » Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:01 pm
Crikey that gave me a fright - though I just spoke to the Harrietville motel and had a long chat, he assured me it was OK to come along tomorrow (subject of course to whatever does happen tomorrow) but he wasn't aware of any meeting that decided to stop people coming in.jimsheedy wrote:Just got a message via my accommodation in harrietville . They have had a town meeting and at this stage are not allowing any visitors in.
Anyone wanna ride baw baw ?
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby il padrone » Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:02 pm
I'm out of touch with all the routes - not ever been planning to do any the past two years. So they now only do the Raid and not the ACE??jimsheedy wrote:il padrone wrote:I'd doubt the ACE 250 or the AAC 210 events will be able to continue if the winds kick up tomorrow (as forecast)and take this fire to the east or SE. It will cut the Great Alpine Road, and the Bogong High Plains Rd would also be very likely to be cut. I'd make plans to do the 130/140 events to Bright and up Mt Buffalo.
You mean the raid 250.
Road closure map - certainly knocks out any riding up Mt Hotham.
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby jimsheedy » Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:13 pm
grantw wrote:Crikey that gave me a fright - though I just spoke to the Harrietville motel and had a long chat, he assured me it was OK to come along tomorrow (subject of course to whatever does happen tomorrow) but he wasn't aware of any meeting that decided to stop people coming in.jimsheedy wrote:Just got a message via my accommodation in harrietville . They have had a town meeting and at this stage are not allowing any visitors in.
Anyone wanna ride baw baw ?
Maybe they don't like him and he wasn't invited. Small town politics hey?
That was definitely the message I got via my mate who is organising our accommodation. And Looking at the road closure map I can't see Harrietville being a viable option anyway.
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby grantw » Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:35 pm
jimsheedy wrote:
Maybe they don't like him and he wasn't invited. Small town politics hey?
That was definitely the message I got via my mate who is organising our accommodation. And Looking at the road closure map I can't see Harrietville being a viable option anyway.
Noted. Likely be a long day tomorrow, so will just see what transpires. Worst comes to worst I'm back tracking down the valley until I find somewhere to sleep. In other news, if the ACE is cancelled there are plans to replace it with a triathalon style drink - ride - swim event at the Bright Brewery carpark.
Not sure if its actually official but the plan is to drink a lot then ride about 1000 laps of the carpark and then navigate the waterslide without drowning. It ought to sort out those who have neglected the all important liver training workouts in their ACE prep.
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby oldnewby » Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:38 pm
After trying Harrietville for accom a few weeks ago, I ended up in Myrtleford.
I got a room in the first place I tried. Obviously it will have filled since then, but hit me up if you get stuck.
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby grantw » Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:00 pm
and Jimsheedy, I've driven further for one
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby Semar » Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:33 pm
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-rest ... 55173.html
Explains why it's laps of Buffalo.
If there is anyone who is unhappy with this decision, could you imagine organizing an evacuation of riders scattered across the length and breadth?
Anyway, I don't want your sweaty licra in my big red truck.
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby gabrielle260 » Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:53 pm
A bushfire is currently burning near Harrietville and the Great Alpine Road is closed between Harrietville and Mt Hotham. We are in constant contact with police and other emergency services about the changing fire situation. Rider, volunteer and public safety is paramount.
We are aware of the financial and training commitment riders invest in the Alpine Classic. Therefore, we have decided to continue with the event at this stage by re-routing all events to Mt Buffalo. Multiple ascents may be required to achieve a rider's preferred distance. An announcement on the details of the altered routes will be made as soon as possible.
The Alpine Raids are cancelled as an equivalent two day ride cannot be offered. Riders wishing to switch to a one-day ride can do so.
Please monitor http://www.alpineclassic.com.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for updates. For those without internet access please call 0439 584 191 for a recorded message. Please pass this information on to any friends who may be intending to ride this weekend.
Online entries have been closed. It is still possible to enter in person in Bright.
The Bonjour Bright Festival will be a happening thing this weekend - be sure to come along.
For further information on the bushfire situation please refer to http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. For information on road closures please refer to http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby il padrone » Wed Jan 23, 2013 11:19 pm
No actually I meant the ACE250.... still on the program here.il padrone wrote:I'm out of touch with all the routes - not ever been planning to do any the past two years. So they now only do the Raid and not the ACE??jimsheedy wrote:il padrone wrote:I'd doubt the ACE 250 or the AAC 210 events will be able to continue if the winds kick up tomorrow (as forecast)and take this fire to the east or SE. It will cut the Great Alpine Road, and the Bogong High Plains Rd would also be very likely to be cut. I'd make plans to do the 130/140 events to Bright and up Mt Buffalo.
You mean the raid 250.
I rode it in 2010 (?) Whenever they first held it, anyway.
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby KenGS » Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:16 am
Plus, earlier in the piece Falls Ck was still accessible but not now.
Looks like the Raid is off and the ACE and AAC (200) will be replaced with alternatives
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
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Re: Alpine Audax 2013 - so who's in ?
Postby MichaelB » Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:50 am
We've arrived ok and did Buffalo yesterday (that was a fun descent) and were going to do Hotham today, but due to fire, will do Falls Creek instead.
You can smell the smoke in the air this morning which is not nice
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