September 13, 2017

Teenage star on the rise

Grant Edwards

THREE years ago, riding a bike usually involved a motor for . Today he’s in China riding for the St George Continental Cycling Team competing in the 12-stage Tour of Poyang Lake. After a motorcycle accident just over two years ago, Kaden was introduced to the sport when he climbed aboard a spin bike as part of his knee injury recovery. His first race was with Sunshine Coast Cycling Club on March 22 in 2015. Since then the 18-year-old has become a powerhouse. He won last year’s under-19 road race national championship at Canberra, and after finishing Year 12 at Gympie has moved to Maroochydore with a pure cycling focus. While having previously trained under Noosa coach Ron Boyle, Kaden is now “doing my own thing” and riding with the likes of fellow rising star Ryan Cavanagh. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

PHOTO: MAL KEEBLE News Kaden dominates Queensland

FROM PAGE 1 His new approach has paid dividends and the youngster was in white-hot form ahead heading for China. In his home town, Kaden claimed victory in all three stages of the Queensland Road Teams Series. He also won the elite Queensland individual time trial just weeks before at North Stradbroke Island. Kaden’s parents are supporting him as he undertakes a serious tilt at the sport, which he attributes to his most recent success. “There’s no secret really. Just big weeks on the bike,” he said. “I do around 16-20 hour weeks which is between 500-700km.” “It’s been a big jump but it’s really good. I have been training hard. It helps being full time, you have time to recover.” Since last year’s national title it has been a steep learning curve. Riding the Tour of Poyang Lake Kaden Groves leads home The Pedaler team in the Queensland Road Teams Series time trial. last year saw Kaden exposed to a PHOTO: MAL KEEBLE big stage race. That event led to him being makes you want to train harder.” should be really good.” “I have worked hard and it’s nice approached by St George, a club During June, Kaden secured his There’s a busy schedule for to get the results,” Kaden said. regarded as one of the nation’s UCI podium after finishing second Kaden and his team this year, after “So far I have had a few offers most successful – laying claim to in the prologue at Japan’s Tour de returning on September 25 he will for next year. I’m really happy on having produced more than 100 Kumano. again head for another tour in St George and they are looking national representatives. Ahead of flying out, Kaden said China 10 days later, while there are after me. He rode with St George at the he was looking forward to his other races in Malaysia and “I like the competitiveness (of Tour in February where return to China. Indonesia among the plans. cycling) and having teammates. I he rode in the peloton alongside “I raced this tour last year and I After finishing with his road race really like team racing, everyone some of the world’s best, including was inexperienced. Now, I know commitments, he will then turn his working together. four-time winner what I’m in for,” he said. attention to the track as he “I enjoy parts of both (track and and Team Sky and “There is a lot of really flat and prepares with the men’s team road). There are two pathways, I Orica-Scott’s Simon Gerrans. fast racing, and a few days for the pursuit youth squad for the don’t quite know which one I’ll “It was awesome to race climbers. I’m probably one of two Cycling Madison National take yet...the Tokyo Olympics against Froome and the like. It was sprinters, and the rest of the team Championships on December 17. would be be cool.” really good racing,” he said. are strong. I might have to lead out Kaden said he would continue See full coverage of the “Seeing the benchmark being for a few days into the hills. to ride for St George overseas, Queensland Road Teams Series set so high was really good and it “We have a good team, it and team Pedaler locally. racing on page 10. Medal moments to savour

BUDERIM teenager Alexandra experience,” she said. “I definitely Martin-Wallace harbours Olympic did that and I was just stoked to hopes and it seems she’s on come away with a medal as well.” track. She also stunned in March, The 17-year-old is the Sunshine when she broke Coast Sports Federation’s Junior junior record in winning the Sports Star of August after national under-19 pursuit crown, claiming bronze at her first junior clocking 2min21.124sec over track world championships, in 2000m. Italy. The Sunshine Coast Cycling She fared well in a string of Club member – an athlete with the events but it was the scratch race Queensland Academy of Sport – in which she snared a place on the has serious ambitions. podium. “I’d love to make it to the “I didn’t really know how I’d Olympics. I’m not sure which one Alexandra Martin-Wallace is the Sunshine Coast Sports Federation's go...I just really wanted to do my but it definitely is the long-term Junior Sports Star of August. PHOTO: WARREN LYNAM best and to gain a lot of goal.”

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Back in favour BELLI Park product Shara Gillow (pictured) has been included in the Australian team for the road world championships in Norway. The London Olympian returns to the squad for the first time since 2014, following a strong season with FDJ Nouvelle-Aquitaine Futurescope. The 29-year-old claimed top-10 results at classic races Fleche Wallonne and Liege-Bastogne-Liege and she was fifth at La Course in July.

First ultra finish Action from the 2016 Ironman 70.3 World Championship at Mooloolaba. PHOTO: GRANT EDWARDS COOLUM’S Rach Cheshire (pictured) completed her first ultra marathon, finishing the 50km Wildearth Coastal High 50 this Worlds back on radar month. She completed the challenging trail run from Binna Grant Edwards gaining enough points over a brand. They travel with our sport Burra to Springbrook in 7:29:51, [email protected] series of races. and it’s a lifestyle for them,” Jeff and was the 39th woman overall. That saw a massive influx of said. Conquering Mont Blanc SETTING the benchmark at last international competitors to the “The Sunshine Coast holds a LISA Thompson of Kiel Mountain year’s event, the Ironman 70.3 region, both pre and post event. very special part of that lifestyle. crossed the line of the 120km Ultra World Championship could return At a VIP event in Mooloolaba on Here we are coming into spring Marathon Mont Blanc in just under to the Sunshine Coast in 2020. Friday, Ironman head of and getting ready for summer...it’s 30 hours. Starting on the While the famed Ironman World partnerships Jeff Gillies said he the traditional kick-off for our Wednesday morning in Championship is anchored in was confident the Sunshine Coast season. Courmayeur, Italy, she ran the Hawaii, the half distance title would again host the event given “We (are) now rolling to events challenging trails around Mt Blanc decider moves every year. the success of 2016. like the Noosa Triathlon (including 7250m of vertical) to Last year it was held at Next year’s 70.3 world celebrating its 35th year, which is finish in Chamonix, France on Mooloolaba to rave reviews, and championship will be staged at just such an outstanding Thursday in 29:58:21. this weekend the titles are in the Port Elizabeth, South Africa. achievement, then we gear up for Trio’s Smiddy ride United States at Chattanooga, For 2019 it will head for Nice, Mooloolaba and roll into the Gold COAST athletes Mick Farrag, Tennessee. France. Coast region which is a big year Sean and Robyn Lever completed The weekend’s 70.3 event did Jeff said the Sunshine Coast with (ITU) worlds. a challenging 1600km journey by not require qualification. World title had set the standard for other “What works for us is the bike from Townsville to Brisbane. events only take the leading world championships last year, attributes of the destination. It’s Leaving on August 27, they competitors from elite and age and was hopeful the title decider also the community and the travelled through Charters Towers, group categories who gain entry would return to the Asia Pacific partners who are around here who Clermont, Emerald, Biloela, through either finishing high region in 2020. have the vision and the foresight Gayndah and Blackbutt before enough in their segment, or “Our athletes travel with our to invest.” reaching the finish.

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Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca Page 3 News Festival’s full weekend expansion

Grant Edwards

GROWING interest in ocean water swimming has inspired an expanded Mooloolaba Beach Festival next February. Previously known as the Mooloolaba Mile, World Series Swims will introduce a two-day program next year featuring paddling races, yoga, exhibitions, an outdoor cinema, as well as additional ocean swims. New events on the Saturday will see swimmers undertake a 2.5km Alexandra Headland to Mooloolaba ocean swim. There will also be a 5km race from Mooloolaba to Alex and return for The World Series Swims program will expand in 2018 with a two-day Mooloolaba Beach Festival. long-course swimmers. PHOTO: SURFSHOTS NOOSA Paddle boarders and stand-up riders will also be given a chance NEW EVENT to race the same 5km course. On the Sunday there will be What: Mooloolaba Beach junior 300m and 800m swims, Festival. along with the traditional half mile When: February 17-18. and Mooloolaba Mile (1.6km) Details: Saturday to feature events. beach yoga sessions, 2.5km “It was always our intention to Alex Headland to Mooloolaba expand and have ocean swims Ocean Swim, 5km Mooloolaba over two days,” World Series Grand Prix Ocean Swim, 5km Swims director John Guise said. Paddle Race (paddle board “The mile field has been and SUP), sand sculpture growing, and there is plenty of exhibition and an outdoor demand for ocean swims. cinema. “We wanted to introduce a new Sunday to include beach yoga format on the Sunshine Coast. sessions, 300m and 800m Rather than just a straight ocean Junior Ocean Swim, 800m swim event, we wanted some Mooloolaba Half Mile and the more leisure activities, paddle headline 1.6km Mooloolaba boarding and lifestyle options that Mile event. are more family friendly.” The Noosa event, in early “It’s similar to the running Bronte in Sydney is also part of action-packed, with the Saturday February, lengthened over two events, where once you conquer a the World Swims Series, and we to have activities from sunrise to days this year and proved 10km you look to a half marathon. managed it for first time last year sunset. successful, with the rapid “Once you do 1km you then and it was the biggest field they Each morning will begin with improvement in long-course look to 2km or 3km. The short have ever had. yoga sessions and special guests entrants. courses are popular as ever but “I think there is now a swimming will include lifeguards who feature “Every year the long-course there has been a steady growth in community who also do a bit of on the Bondi Rescue television fields are growing. The weekend the longer races. triathlon. There is a group series, along with official punters are looking to test their “The fields are growing all dedicated to ocean swimming.” ambassador and Olympic legend limits,” John said. around the country. The Bondi to Both the days will be Michael Klim.

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EVER wondered how much training you could fit in if work didn’t get in the way? Tour de Office combined work and play last week when Ausmar Homes estimator Dave Schloss and Multisport Mecca editor Grant Edwards spent the day at their desks – but riding stationary bikes in the process. After seven hours in the saddle, they amassed more than 160km. The tally was monitored by a Wahoo Fitness app synced to a a few hours, but we wouldn’t Wahoo Kickr Snap trainer. recommend it become part of the “The aim of the day was to usual training regime.” simply roll things over and work in Tour de Office was started in the process,” Grant Edwards said. 2011 and aims to raise awareness David Schloss and Grant Edwards undertake Tour de Office. Top left, “Averaging 91 watts meant the about the health risks office the data from the day showing 160km in seven hours. leg fatigue never really set it, the workers face by sitting for greatest challenge was finding a prolonged periods Coast Daily office, were they were “Ausmar director Tony Bryan comfortable position. Sitting of time. Research joined by riders throughout the was away as part of his racing upright means you can’t get your shows that sitting day for 30-minute stints. commitments in Canada and he’s normal sit bone position, which for more than four Experienced RPM coach and already keen to make it an annual meant a numb bum for most of hours per day instructor at Suncoast Fitness event.” the day and things certainly got greatly increases Dallas Blacklaw (pictured left) also Dave backed up to race at the challenging through the afternoon your risk of chronic dropped in for a spin. weekend, winning the mixed even though we double-kicked disease. “Surprisingly the day sparked a division of both the 15-hour and early in the day. Two Suncoast Fitness spin fair bit of interest from people keen 24-hour events at the Dodge the “It’s probably something you bikes were also set up next to to have a crack next year,” Grant Divide Rogaine with Kim could handle on a regular basis for David and Grant at the Sunshine said. Beckinsale. TheTriaThleTe’s home awayfrom home Come and stay foryour next event, youwon’t be disappointed!!!!

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Mal Keeble

ALASTAIR Mackellar proved he is Inna Atkinson finishes at worlds. a future star of Australian cycling in PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED winning the under-17 men’s time trial at the 2017 Cycling Australia Duo finish 70.3 Junior Road National Championships in Tasmania. worlds races The championships were held from September 1-3 in Devonport. TAKING on the world’s best Eight titles were awarded across proved challenging for two Friday and Saturday in the time Sunshine Coast athletes on trial and road races, before bad Saturday. weather caused the cancellation Kierra Sansome and Inna of the Sunday criteriums for safety Atkinson both finished tough reasons. individual races at the Ironman Alastair raced to victory over the 70.3 World Championship in 14km time trial course in a time of Chattanooga. 19 minutes 10 seconds. Kierra had an overall time of Fellow Queenslander James 5:11:46 and finished 37th in the Moriarty, from the Balmoral 25-29 women category (32:46 Cycling Club in Brisbane, finished swim, 2:54:07 bike, 1:37:33 run). in second place, 25 seconds Inna Atkinson crossed the line in behind Alastair. Alastair Mackellar won the under 17 men’s time trial at the 2017 6:30:35, which saw her 152nd in Alastair said to win the under-17 Cycling Australia Junior Road National Championships in Tasmania. women 45-49 (41:26 swim, national time trial championship PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED 3:33:55 bike, 2:08:28 run). was a dream come true. “Words cannot not describe under-17 men’s national title. how excited I am to have the Alastair said it was great to have Go west for Epic national championship,” he said. former national champion Henk “I’m over the moon with this Vogels supporting him at the off-road racing result and can’t thank those event. COAST athletes featured people who have helped me out “Henk was a great support for prominently at the Flight Centre over the past few months enough. me over the weekend with his Sports and Events Trail Run and “The conditions were always encouragement and tactical Cycle Epic at the weekend. going to be tough in Tasmania and advice,” Alastair said. Gina Dunsdon won the women to take the win against James “Having experienced people in 40-49 age group in 6:21:18, (Moriarty) and the other strong my corner has improved my Dyson Findlay was fourth male riders means a lot to me.” confidence and provided me with 40-49 (5:16:26). Others to Alastair fell short of a podium the opportunity to learn more compete were Ross Cattle place in the under-17 men’s road about racing and performing at Alastair MacKellar (centre) (5:58:11), Josh Russell (6:04:36), race, finishing 17th in a bunch the elite level. delivered another title to Lukas Cann (6:15:17), Jason sprint, two seconds behind the “Achieving the time trial win and Queensland in the time trial. He Cheshire (6:23:03 and 2:06:12 for winners. This was after Alastair champion’s jersey would not have won from James Moriarty and the 21km trail run), Eugene punctured in the race and had to been possible without the support Harry Morgan. Craddock (6:25:57), Grant solo back on to the lead group. of my coach Warren McDonald PHOTO: CHRISTINE TAYLOR Callaghan (6:31:16) and Lucy The combined time trial and and his father Merv McDonald Coldwell was fourth in her age road race results meant that OAM – I can’t thank them include current stars on the world group (6:31:41). Alastair received the under-17 enough.” stage Rohan Dennis, Luke Wade Scougall ran the half in Champion of Champions Jersey Former winners of the junior Durbridge, Caleb Ewan and Amy 2:04:19, and then finished the as the overall winner of the road national championships Cure. 52km ride in 5:54:23. 6256914ag

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Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca Page 9 News Kaden fires against state’s elite

Mal Keeble

KADEN Groves showed he is in top form winning all three stages of the elite men’s Queensland Road Teams Series held in Gympie earlier this month. The third round of the elite men’s Queensland Road Teams Series (QRTS) consisted of a 122.8km road race, 60 minute criterium and 30.6km . Kaden stormed to victory in the stage one road race at Langshaw, 24 seconds ahead of his The Pedaler teammate Mitch Neumann and over a minute in front of the chasing bunch. The criterium was held on the streets around the home of the Valley Rattler in Gympie on the Sunday morning and a large Kent Carpenter leads the Farrago Interiors team to the finish of the team time trial. PHOTOS: MAL KEEBLE crowd was on hand to see Kaden sprint across the line to claim his second victory ahead of 80 other elite cyclists. The third and final stage was the team time trial at Pie Creek where Kaden and his The Pedaler team, including fellow Sunshine Coast rider Ryan Cavanagh, finished more than one minute ahead of their nearest rivals, giving Kaden a clean sweep of round three of the series. Veronica Lebedev (finished third Kaden who is based at Mandy Newman looking strong in the women's criterium. in the women's criterium. Maroochydore but grew up in Gympie, said winning in his cycling career and are my biggest represented at round three of the claimed third in the criterium and backyard was a special feeling. supporters – to have them there QRTS, with Noosa’s Kent second in the team time trial. “The road race and team time on the sidelines was fantastic,” he Carpenter beating home a strong Ryan Cavanagh, Patrick trial were both held on roads that I said. field in the masters men criterium. Kennedy, Jonathon Noble and used to train on every day – home “It was really special to have my Kent was the aggressor for much Michael Ryan also put in strong is just five kilometres down the grandparents there to see me race of the race and was well performances throughout the road,” Kaden said. and win the criterium. supported by his Farrago Interiors weekend. Under-19 Sunshine “I’m happy to have been able to “Thank you to the organisers teammates – the only Sunshine Coast Cycling Club riders use my local knowledge of these Cycling Queensland, NXsports Coast team in the series. Jonathan Curry, Taj Jones, Jake roads to take the three stage wins and Gympie Regional Council for Mandy Newman and Veronica van der Vliet, Ocker Henning and and overall victory of the round.” bringing the event to Gympie, and Lebedev represented the Sutton Henning all held their own Kaden said winning the Sunday I can’t thank my The Pedaler Sunshine Coast in the women’s in the elite series. morning criterium in front of his Cyclery teammates enough for events. Mandy finished both the The fourth and final round of the family was a special feeling. their support over the weekend.” women’s road race and criterium series is on the Sunshine Coast “My family have backed my The Sunshine Coast was well in ninth position, while Veronica from October 7-8.

Bradley Fox (left) and Michael Ryan racing for the Campos Cycling Sunshine Coast riders Luke van Maanenberg, Ocker Henning and Team in the team time trial. Patrick Kennedy (left to right) compete in the criterium.

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Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca Page 11 News Striking gold at state road champs

Mal Keeble

SUNSHINE Coast cyclists punched above their weight to bring home four gold medals and three silver medals at the weekend’s Queensland senior road championships held at Elimbah. Ryan Cavanagh claimed the biggest win on the day in the men’s under-23 race. The 130km Jason Ford all smiles before his race was decided in the final 200 victory. metres with Ryan and Brisbane’s Olly Smith locked in a sprint to the finish. Only millimetres separated the two with Olly’s wheel crossing the line first but he settled for second place when he was relegated by officials after he ran off the course on the final corner. Sunshine Coast Cycling Club claimed its first gold medal early in Ryan Cavanagh (left) and Brisbane's Olly Smith throw for the line in the day when Jeff Liddell crossed the under-23 race. PHOTOS: MAL KEEBLE Taj Jones in action. the line first in the masters men 8 division. Jason Ford claimed one of the most popular wins of the day when he came from behind to win the masters men 5 division. Fraser Coast Cycling Club’s Dylan Newberry, who is based on the Coast, claimed the elite men’s victory. Dylan who recently returned from racing in Europe showed his class and experience throughout the 130km race. Cathy Scott (masters women 6), Cathy Scott and Marion Kahler chase down a Ben Sutton (masters men 2) and Jeff Liddell in control on the Elimbah road course. break in the women's race. Gary Buckley (masters men 7) put in strong performances to claim narrowly missed out on the into the breakaway group, which three seconds behind the winner silver medals. medals in the junior men’s race formed on lap one of their 108km in sixth and seventh positions Taj Jones and Ocker Henning (under-19). Taj and Ocker made it race, and came across the line respectively. Massive weekend of cycling for all abilities

HUNDREDS of cyclists are making areas of the Sunshine Coast but their way to the Sunshine Coast with 1000m of climbing, your legs for two days of cycling action next will remind you of the achievement month. you have just completed. The Sunshine Coast CycleFest “The event needed to have its will see riders take part in a range challenges. We wanted people to of police controlled events set a goal but even more, we designed for riders of all ages on wanted them to get their friends, October 7-8. work colleagues and families to The two-day event includes the set a goal,” Adam said. final round of the Queensland “We wanted people to ask Road Team Series (QRTS) and has themselves ‘Could I actually ride attracted both professional and Palmwoods, Eumundi, Yandina “CycleFest is not about winning up that mountain?’ ‘Maybe I could amateur riders from across and Coolum. From the hinterland or losing. It is all about getting on a ride for 55km?’ ‘There is no way I Australia. CycleFest combines the to the headland, the Coast will be bike and doing something that you could ride 110km – or could I?’ best elements of major road race showcased extensively. thought ‘I couldn’t possibly do There is only one way to find out.” events where participants enjoy a CycleFest spokesman Adam that’,” he said. CycleFest helps to raise funds perfect riding climate and the Mathieson said while there are There are events for the for SANDS Queensland and magnificent scenery of the many cycling events across beginner right through to the proudly utilises the services from Sunshine Coast. Australia, he wanted to create an advanced rider. local businesses. For more Now in its third year, CycleFest event that focused on the social The headline event is the 110km information about the event, will see up to 600 participants ride side of cycling and allowed people gran fondo on Sunday morning. including changed traffic through destinations such as to “give it a go” in a supported Starting in Cotton Tree, the route conditions, course maps, visit Cotton Tree, Montville, environment. takes in some of the most scenic www.sccyclefest.com.au.

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AFTER a challenging year battling career-threatening illness, Buderim’s Casey Munro showed he was back in full flight on Sunday. Getting off the bike in second position behind eventual winner Dan Wilson, Casey clung onto fourth ahead of fast-finishing three-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander. The performance was his best since making a return to racing in February. Heart issues that had shown small signs of trouble in recent years erupted in 2016. Casey’s heart was out of rhythm, his heart rate climbing 40–50 beats above usual levels. During training runs last year his heart rate rose above 200bpm. It was later revealed he had a hereditary condition called atrial fibrillation, and after a forced lay-off he is now following strict specialist advice to stay in the sport. And Sunday’s race went close Casey Munro (left) congratulates 70.3 winner Dan Wilson on Sunday. PHOTO: IAIN CURRY to plan for the 32-year-old. With Dan the hot favourite, “I knew how slow I was going to victory at Stradbroke Island earlier Casey knew he had to keep pace go up there, and I was. It was this year, Maroochydore’s Kate on the bike. absolute torture. I knew if I got to Schultz continued her podium “The swim was really slow and it the top with 100m (gap) I would form with third in the women’s felt super easy,” he said. have him.” 30-34 age group. Kate started “As soon as I stepped up on the Casey managed to reach the well with a 26:55 swim, was sand I knew Wilson had the same summit and beat Crowie home by consistent on the bike with a plan. He took off and I just hung eight seconds. 2:31:21 and then finished with on. For Dan, the result was a 1:40:18 in the half marathon. She “We got to that turn past breakthrough after being pipped will now turn her attention to the Coolum and we had 50 seconds at the post by Courtney Atkinson Tre-X off-road triathlon at Mt on a big group.” in a gut-wrenching sprint-finish Cotton in October. In two minds whether to push loss in 2014. Paul Davies showed his Kona harder, Casey thought the group “The amount of times I’ve had world championship preparations Kate Schultz on her way to third. would catch easily but a time people remind me about getting are on track with fifth in the men’s PHOTO: FACEBOOK check leading into the Rosemount smoked by Courtney in 2014, at 35-39 age group with a time of loops saw the break grow to 2:30 least I’ll have some rebuttal now,” 4:15.36. 5:25:49, Paul McDonald 5:29:35, Andrew Holford 5:29:48, Paul Gallagher 5:29:51, minutes. he said. Coast results: Steve Cook 5:30:13, Luke Howard “We rode really well and those “It was a nice redemption today. Casey Munro 3:55:19, Callum Millward 5:31:33, Virginia Sargeant 5:33:18, David laps went by really quickly,” Casey “I was a bit more comfortable 3:57:06, Ricky Swindale 4:07:24, Josh Neighbour 5:35:37, Cathie Visona 5:36:43, Minogue 4:09:35, Damien Collins 4:09:22, said. coming down to the last couple Andrew Saw 5:37:03, Catherine Milgate Paul Davies 4:15:35, Katey Gibb 4:29:02, 5:37:30, Kellee Offley 5:38:01, Scott “We dropped Belly on just the hundred metres than I was last Annelise Jefferies 4:36:55, Kate Schultz Newman 5:39:15, Paul Booker 5:39:40, last bit of the Motorway. time around so I couldn’t be 4:42:58, Grant Edwards 4:43:13, Kirralee Kate Coles 5:41:22, Michael O'Gorman “I wanted that gap to start the happier.” Seidel 4:47:11, Graham Svensen 4:47:18, 5:41:29, Grant Croghan 5:42:36, Jaclyn Cameron Cole 4:47:32, Alise Selsmark run. I know how much it sucks It was a tough day out for Munge 5:43:36, Nick Coull 5:43:38, Mark 4:48:03, Melissa Charlton 4:50:38, Jacqui Delaney 5:44:57, Scott Farquhar 5:45:17, having to catch 15 seconds on Beerwah’s Damien Collins in his Swindale 4:51:05, Michael Baker 4:52:13, Danielle Jackson 5:45:35, Nathan Glarvey someone. first major professional race. As David Wassman 4:52:46, Andrew Hunt 5:45:56, Anthony James 5:46:44, Sarah “In the run, I had a clear plan. I expected he came out of the 4:52:58, David Ford 4:53:43, Sean Ryan Ryan 5:47:02, Isaac Lambert 5:47:12, 4:53:56, Damien May 4:54:42, Elias Evans just forgot Wilson was even there. water behind the main groups, Dean Saunders 5:47:40, Luke Jensen 4:55:25, Adam Dubberley 4:56:40, Chris 5:48:05, Letty James 5:49:58, Dean Not even for a metre did I go with and after a good bike he struggled Pye 4:57:12,Gavin Bell 4:59:45, Jamie Nankivell 5:50:12, Leanne McClure him. on the run with cramping after Ison 5:02:16, Dan Carpenter 5:02:42, 5:56:51, Melissa Fox 5:58:57, Warren “I had a plan to cruise the first 2km. Andre Mai 5:04:20, Scott Webster Venaglia 6:03:55, Charlotte Carver 5:04:45, Aaron Belsham 5:04:51, Samuel couple (of kilometres). If I was Josh Minogue was on song in 6:08:35, Brad Thompson 6:08:43, Scott Bull 5:05:00, Dylan Lunn 5:05:17, Damon Clark 6:08:46, Jak Nash 6:09:58, Robert good then I would go for it in the the men’s 30-34 division, blitzing Faint 5:06:11, Sarah Ellis 5:06:21, Katie Luxford 6:11:31, Jessica Lee 6:12:38, Troy last 5km, but I blew with about the field with an outstanding 22:32 Kenny 5:06:31, Greg Rehbock 5:08:29, Spink 6:13:15, Jayne Dean 6:20:02, Bob 5km to go.” swim (which was the same time as Peter Howden 5:09:46, Dessie Gourlay Vander-wal 6:20:53, Cameron Pleydell 5:11:45, Dallas Foster 5:12:13, Jason Tim van Berkel caught him overall winner Dan Wilson) before 6:21:34, Kate Taylor 6:22:01, Rachael Parsons 5:13:29, Olivia Latimer 5:14:33, Eames 6:22:34, Tanya Brown 6:22:53, going past Maroochydore Surf delivering a strong 2:21:43 on the Paul Marshall 5:15:05, Scott Shults Anni Conn 6:24:27, Jan Burdekin 6:26:55, Club on the final lap home, while bike and finishing with a 1:21:13 5:15:37, Geoff McKeachie 5:16:22, Jenna Andy Dean 6:27:11, Rob Cross 6:29:45, Bugeja 5:17:06, Kevin Hammond 5:17:21, Brittany Cook 6:29:46, Tina Reynolds Sam Betten moved into third run to claim first about four Robert Tredger 5:17:57, Hannah Blanchett through Alexandra Headland. minutes ahead of Matthew Rundle 6:32:25, Stuart Masters 6:41:11, Pieter 5:18:11, David Fowler 5:18:51, Jarred Hefer 6:44:56, Jenni Anderson 6:49:47, “Then the hill...I knew Crowie in second place. Hoffmann 5:19:43, Ben Murnane 5:23:13, Rebecca Davies 6:57:11, Nathan Waller wouldn’t be far off,” Casey said. After enjoying off-road triathlon Stephen Potter 5:24:03, Emma Cook 6:59:09, Ian King 7:13:27.

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IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast winner Katey Gibb doesn’t like cycling near traffic and there’s a good reason why. The 30-year-old lost her partner in 2014, when he was hit by a drunk driver while riding home from work in Perth. Brynt McSwain’s death re-ignited debate about road safety for cyclists, particularly in Western Australia, and Katey battles demons every time she gets on her bike for a training ride. “I have (thought about giving it up) and I still get very nervous riding on the roads so I only ride once a week on the road and the rest I do on an indoor bike,” she said. “I never ride by myself, I’m always riding with someone else just because I’m not confident. Buderim’s Katey Gibb on her way to winning Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast. PHOTOS: IAIN CURRY Riding on a race day is different because the roads are closed, (but) it’s always in the back of my mind.” Katey moved to Buderim in December, with fiance Barry Oelofsen. “I didn’t want to be in Perth any more ... moving here was to restart my life a little bit,” she said. She said the Sunshine Coast provided a safer environment for her. “I’m not overly confident riding in traffic because of my past history with cyclists and cars so Peter Andrews cools off. moving here (enables me) to be able to train where there’s not much traffic and it’s laid-back, which is pretty good,” she said. “Queensland’s got that 1m rule which they don’t have in WA and it makes a difference. You get cases where people cut it a bit close but compared to WA, because there is a law in place, it makes it a little bit Damien Collins on the run. better.” In April, the State Government always got to be happy,” she said. enforced a law requiring at least “When you haven’t raced in a 1m between vehicles and cyclists. while you feel a bit rusty and Showing new-found confidence although I’ve been doing it a long on Sunday, the talented time you get a bit nervous that you endurance athlete was closely might mess up, but it all worked Kirra Seidel had a tough day out Jamie Ison completes the ride followed by Michelle Gailey out.” among the pro women. PHOTO: KELLY EDWARDS through the swim leg of the race, Katey was pleased to break but Katey’s pure pedal power left from the chasers during the 90km the bike to give me that advantage “Training was going really well competitors in her wake. bike leg, but was surprised with on the run and it works out really and I think when you’re training After a solid run, Katey crossed the gap she had managed to well. really well that expectation to the finish first at Mooloolaba in a achieve. “I love it (here). You guys don’t execute it on race day when it time of 4hrs29mins03secs, more “Biking used to be my really have a winter or the winter is counts mounts. than three minutes ahead of weakness and now it’s turned into dry which is perfect for training “She was feeling that second-placed Hannah Wells from my strength,” she said, and I can do consistent training for expectation for sure leading into New Zealand. “When I’m out front like that I the last 16 weeks without being this race but she delivered tenfold Katey hadn’t raced since May start to self doubt a little bit and interrupted by the weather.” and she took control of this race and achieved the milestone after when I got to the turnaround and Katey’s coach Cameron Watt really early on the bike and didn’t recovering from a knee injury. no one was there I thought I’d was ecstatic to see her cross the look back.” “I wasn’t too confident going in done something wrong. line with the win. Michelle Gailey crossed third because I haven’t raced in a while “But I’ve started to learn to just “She was quite nervous coming with fellow Buderim athlete but coming out with a win you’ve focus on myself and really push on into this,” he said. Annelise Jefferies finishing fourth.

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SAMSUNG has made a big splash in Berlin, revealing a new partnership with an iconic Aussie swimwear maker and a trio of wearables. The new products launched at IFA 2017 include Gear Sport, a fitness-focused smartwatch (yes, you can swim with it); Gear Fit2 Pro, an upgraded GPS sports band with smart features; and Gear IconX, the next generation of the company’s cord free earbuds. Both the $549 Gear Sport and the $329 Gear Fit2 Pro have upgraded heart-rate tracking on previous models, with Samsung claiming they would be top of the line. The $329 The Gear Fit2 Pro will be out in Gear Fit2 Australia from September 15, and Pro (left) the Gear Sport in November, with and the pre-orders available before then. $549 Gear Samsung also announced a Sport partnership with Speedo to help (below swimmers track activity with a new left). platform, Speedo On. Samsung’s collaboration deal with leading music streaming GEAR FIT2 PRO service Spotify is also big news; it allows music tracks to be played What does it have? on the devices, on or offline, even ■ New swim and heart rate without a smartphone. monitoring capabilities The new Gear devices assist ■ Advanced built-in GPS with a range of activities – from tracking to capture your run or robust fitness tracking to nutrition ride with accurate activity and sleep monitoring, as well as tracking motivational coaching as a lifestyle ■ Super AMOLED curved companion. 1.5-inch display Samsung says that by ■ High-res colour touchscreen introducing new smart capabilities, making things easier to read easy-to-use features and by ■ A new secure, light weight partnering with leading names in ergonomic band tech and fitness, consumers will ■ Available in black and red be able to go beyond fitness and accomplish big things. The updated design comes in As Garry McGregor, the director black, grey and pink and is even for IT and Mobile, Samsung more ergonomic and lightweight Electronics Australia, explained: than its predecessor. “In 2017, fitness means more than easy to view information – headset Fitness heavyweights will be just burning calories in the gym”. including on-the-go. ■ Pay for stuff with a flick of keen to know the Gear IconX “Thanks to features like water With Gear Sport, users can your wrist via Samsung Pay (NFC automatically tracks your running and caffeine intake recording and work to achieve health and Only). routines, and also features auto sleep tracking, our new range wellness goals, and receive From swimming laps to standalone Running Coach which of wearables are designed to help nutrition management alerts and splashing about in the pool, these can be activated by simply Australians bring balance to their activity recommendations, even devices are 5 ATM certified for tapping the earbud to provide lives,” Mr McGregor said. when you are offline. water resistance. And with the in-ear audio exercise status “Through exciting collaborations It’s got almost military new swim training app, Speedo updates – in real-time and without with iconic fitness brands like level-durability, meaning it can On, using the Gear Sport and your phone. Speedo and Under Armour, the handle a wide-range of Gear Fit2 Pro you can track key Samsung says that with a Gear Fit2 Pro and Gear Sport set environments. swim metrics including lap count, fast-charging and improved a new benchmark for what Gear Sport comes in blue and lap time and stroke type. battery life of up to five hours of Australians can expect from their black and also includes Gear GEAR ICONX streaming and seven hours of wearables.” foundational functions: IconX are comfortable fit, cord-free standalone music playing, and up GEAR SPORT ■ Control of Samsung earbuds. And they are the newest to 4GB of internal storage, you Samsung says Gear Sport is IoT-enabled devices through connection to Bixby so with a tap can enjoy a seamless and fully stylish, yet practical with a Samsung Connect and hold of the earbud you can standalone music listening minimalistic, circular bezel, Super ■ Act as a remote control, use your voice to control your experience. AMOLED 1.2-inch display and whether for a PowerPoint music or phone – without even The writer travelled to Berlin improved user interface, making it presentation or Samsung Gear VR having it in your hand. as a guest of Samsung

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Zoggs Predator Flex Polarized Ultra swimming goggles feature polarised lenses to not only reduce glare but also cut out blue light making them ideal for high level light conditions and direct sunshine. By repelling blue light these goggles also amplify light in Power meets plush in the new Altra Escalante that have just darker overcast conditions, therefore providing enhanced visual arrived at Allez Sport. With a sock-like fit and flexible construction sharpness and improved depth perception. The Predator Flex frame of the engineered knit upper, they feature "zero drop" technology boasts fantastic 4 Flexpoint Technology for enhanced frame which is design to place your heel and forefoot the same distance flexibility, combined with a durable split-yoke silicone strap to from the ground to encourage natural, low-impact running form. reduce pressure around the eyes. Available in green, orange and RRP $199.95. pink from Allez Sport at Mooloolaba, RRP $47.95.

Cycle Zone Mooloolaba has taken delivery of a wide selection of colours and styles from Swiftwick. A firm compression sock with contoured support for running, cycling and other endurance sports. Thin and lightweight the they provide a responsive feel in Allez Sport has a wide selection of Aqua Sphere goggles available. today's high-tech footwear. Available in seven, five Made in Italy, the range includes many styles to suit all faces, and four inch lengths, RRP $34.95. along with easy-adjust side buckles for the perfect fit. Prices from $25-$35.

The Coros Frontier features some amazing technology. Not only does it protect your head, it's also an audio platform. It uses integrated bone conduction technology to channel music, calls, navigation prompts, pace alerts and more without compromising Excitement is building around the 2018 Giant Propel’s arrival. Every safety. Listen to music, radio and podcasts at the same time while model in the 2018 Propel Advanced aero bike line features riding. Pause, skip or select the next song or audio file through a hydraulic Shimano disc brakes, while Giant is also laying claim to smart remote mounted on your handlebar. Not only that, a sensor having a higher stiffness-to-weight ratio than the top competitors’ embeded in the helmet can detect any collisions and crashes. An aero bikes. Prices start from $4999, up to $11,999 for the Disc emergency alert SMS with GPS location will be generated and sent Advanced SL Disc 0. Contact Giant Noosa or Giant Sunshine Coast to the nominated emergency contact. Test it for yourself at Cycle for more information. Zone Mooloolaba. RRP $249.99.

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September16 SunshineCoast Tri Social get‐togetherfor SunshineCoast Tri Club, Buderim www.sunshinecoasttriclub.com.au Club swimrun featuring amini: 50mswim/250m run, junior: 100mswim/500m run,junior/senior400m swim/2km run or senior 400m swim/2km run/400m swim/2km run. September16 Bushrangers MTB Learnthe basicsofbike maintenance, including Maroochydore www.bushrangers.org bike maintenance pre and postridechecks, bike cleaningand bike workshop fitting, 1‐2pmat4First Ave, Maroochydore. September17 Mt Cooroora TheMtCooroora Endurance Challengeisa4hour Pomona www.mtcoorooraendurancechallenge. Endurance or 8hour runona1.2km lap at Mt Cooroora run com Challenge solo orinrelay teampairsortriples. September17 Time trial SunshineCoast CyclingClubtime trial NorthArm www.scccracing.wixsite.com/sccc championships championships September19 Children’s Cycling Progression fromtraining wheelstointermediate Sippy Downswww.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Course skills,10‐11.30am. It will teach bikehandling skills and roadawareness to helpthem ride safely in lowtraffic environments and on pathways. Staged at ChancellorState SecondaryCollege. September21 Children’s Cycling Progressionfrom training wheelstointermediate Aura www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Course skills,10‐11.30am.Itwill teach bikehandling skills and road awareness to helpthem ride safelyin lowtraffic environments and on pathways. Staged at PedalPark, Aura. September24 Mountain Bike Round nineofthe State Series. Using specially Caloundra www.mtbo.com.au OrienteersState produced maps, riders navigatetheir way along Series roads, tracks and trailstocontrol markers (checkpoints). Course lengths varyfrom5km to over 40km. September26 Children’s Cycling Progressionfrom training wheelstointermediate Peregian www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Course skills,10‐11.30am.Itwill teach bikehandling skills Springs and road awareness to helpthem ride safelyin lowtraffic environments and on pathways. Staged at Peregian SpringsState School. October 7 Bike Week Learnthe basicsofoff‐road mountainbike riding Caloundra www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au introductory MTB with the Caloundra OffRoad CyclingAssociation. ride Meet at BenBennett car park, 8‐10am. October 7‐8 SunshineCoast Includes King and Queenofthe Mountain at Cotton Tree www.sccyclefest.com.au CycleFest Palmwoodsonthe Saturday morning,then in the afternoon astreet criterium at CottonTreewith sixevents.Onthe Sunday, there is the 110km Gran Fondo, new55km Mid Fondoand a25km Family Fondo from Port ArkwrighttoCotton Tree. October 8 Sunny Coast Queensland Rogaine Association hosts Metrogaine Caloundra www.qldrogaine.asn.au Scramble at Caloundra.Instead of getting checkpoints, answer questionsabout thearea’s key landmarks. October 8 Bike Week Learnthe basicsofoff‐road mountain bikeriding BliBli www.bushrangers.org Bushrangers MTB with theBushrangers. Meet at radar Hill car park, Club ride 7.15‐9.15am. October 10 Bike Week Test Ride Electric assist bikes are allthe rage…check them Kawana Email: [email protected] an Electric Bike outat99Bikes from 10‐11.30am. October 10 Bike Week Bike Learnthe basicsofmaintaining your bike with the Caloundra Email: Maintenance team from Bicycle CentreCaloundra. [email protected] Workshop October 11 Bike Week Giant No matter what bikeyou ride, allare welcome at Mooloolaba www.giantsunshinecoast.com.au. SunshineCoast theweeklyGiant Sunshine Coast shop ride. Easy Shop Ride spin from 6‐7am. October 11 Bike Week Movie Catch All forOne,amovie dedicatedtothe first Nambour www.majesticcinemas.com.au Night fiveyears of the GreenEdge cycling team at MajesticCinemas and EventCentre. October 12 Thursday Night Sunshine CoastCyclingClubcriterium racing at Caloundra www.scccracing.wixsite.com/sccc Criterium Caloundra. October 13 Bike Week New to ridingonthe road? BicycleCentre Caloundra Email: Beginners Road Caloundra is hostingagroup ridejustfrom you, [email protected] Ride from 6‐7am. October 14 Bike Week Ladies Louise Vant is hostingthe regular women’s only Mooloolaba www.giantsunshinecoast.com.au OnlySocial Road road ride from GiantSunshine Coast at Ride Mooloolaba, from 6‐8am. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Page 20. Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca Planner

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October 15 Mountain View Lions ClubofMalenystagethis event to raise Maleny www.malenyblackallrange.qld.lions.org. Challenge fundsfor medical researchand to provide keen au/projectsmvc runners the opportunity to compete on a challenging but scenic circuit. Events include 21.1km,10km,5km and3km runs. October 15 Wild Women All you really need is abasic level of fitness, a SunshineCoast www.triadventure.com.au AdventureRace femalefriendand awillingness to trysomething a little different. Competitors canexpectbetween 20 to 30km of mountain biking, 8to15km trail running/trekking and 1‐3km of kayaking/swimming/paddling (water discipline). There may be multiple legs of each discipline. October 15 12‐Hour MS Nambour Aquatic Centre will host itsMS Nambourwww.msswimathon.com.au Swimathon Swimathon fundraiser. Teams of at least six peopleare sponsored by friends, familyand work colleaguestoswim in a12‐hour relay. October 18 Ride2Work Day Ride2Work Day is an annual national event that SunshineCoast www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au promotes cyclingtoand from work.Four community breakfasts, Nambour, CottonTree, Caloundra, Birtinya. Go in the drawfor $1000bike shop voucher. October 19 Thursday Night SunshineCoast Cycling Club criterium racing at Caloundra www.scccracing.wixsite.com/sccc Enduro Criterium Caloundra, enduro race one. October 21‐22 BribieTri Series race Active Kids (7 ‐ 9years: 100m swim/3km BribieIsland www.bribietri.com one cycle/500m run, 10 ‐ 11 years:200/6/1km,12‐13 years: 250/6/2km, 14 years+: 250/6/2km) and FirstTimers(250m swim, 6km bike, 2kmrun) compete on the Saturday, there is alsoa1.5km and500m openwater swim. Sunday arethe triathlons. Long course –750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run.Shortcourse ‐ 300mswim, 10km cycle, 3km run. October 21 Color Run It’s called arun, but morelike adance, walk Kawana www.thecolorrun.com.au shuffle. Hosted at Sunshine CoastStadium,it claims to be the original happiest5konthe planet. Enteracloud of colour,swimthrough an ocean of dreamy foamand party the day awaywith giant unicorns and more music than everbefore. October 21‐22 Blackall100 Two trailruns, featuring 100kmand 50km events. Mapleton www.blackall100.com The100km startsat6am with the 50km starting an hour later at 7am. Cut‐off for the 100km is 10am Sunday morning(28 hours) and 9am for the 50 km (25 hours). October 22 Caloundra Amountainbike expo held in Octobertocelebrate Caloundrawww.corca.com.au Mountain Bike Expo 50 years of cycling on theSunshine Coast. Caloundra OffRoad Cycling Association Inc will showcasemountain bikingwith arange of stalls, displays, activities, guided rides, skills instruction andother aspects designed to attract newriders into the sport. Staged at Caloundra RugbyUnion Grounds and Club, 9am‐3pm. October 22 KundaCup SunshineCoast Cycling Club criterium racing at Landsborough www.scccracing.wixsite.com/sccc Criterium Skippy Park. October 29 ShimanoMTB Results willbebasedonthe total cumulative time Garapinewww.emsaustralia.net.au Enduro Series across the stages. The lowest time in each championship category will be the winner. October 29 All SchoolsTriathlon All SchoolsTriathlonisaselection race for the Bokarina www.triathlon.org.au Queensland School StateTriathlon Championships. All racesare selection races except the Kids Aquathlon(7‐9years). Kids Aquathlonfor ages 7‐9(DOB 2010‐2008): 500m run,100m swim, 500mrun.Primary Aquathlon for ages 10‐11 (DOB 2007‐2006): 1kmrun, 200m swim, 1km run. JuniorTriathlon for ages 12‐13 (DOB 2004‐2005): 400m swim,12km cycle,3km run.Intermediate Triathlon for ages 14‐15 (DOB 2003‐2002): 600m swim, 16km cycle,4km run. Senior Triathlon for ages 16‐18 (DOB 2001‐1999): 750m swim ‐ 20km cycle ‐ 5km run. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca Page 21 Planner

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November 1 NoosaRun Swim Run along NoosaMain Beach and swim in Laguna Noosa Headswww.noosatri.com.au Run aquathlon BayatNoosa Main Beach. 8‐13 years‐ 500m run/ 200m swim/ 500mrun. 14 years andover 1.5km run/750m swim/1.5kmrun. November 3 NoosaBreakfast Raisingmoney for breast cancerresearch,the run NoosaHeads www.noosatri.com.au FunRun features a5km one lapcourse starting from Noosa Woods. Therun takesyou up HastingsStreet to Park Road and then back downMain beach to NoosaSpit whereyou will then returntoNoosa Woods. November 3 NoosaCriterium Sunshine CoastCyclingClubcriterium racing at Giraween www.scccracing.wixsite.com/sccc Giraween. November 3 Noosa1000ocean 1kmM‐shaped oceanswim offNoosa Main Beach. NoosaHeads www.noosatri.com.au swim Minimumage 10. Age as at event day. November 4 NoosaTri Superkids Thekids onlyversion of thefamousNoosa NoosaHeads www.noosatri.com.au Triathlon and Triathlon. Short achievabledistances for kids aged TingiranaNoosa 7‐13years based on participation andfun. 1‐13 Special Triathlon years ‐ 200m swim/5km cycle/900m run. 7‐10 years ‐ 100m swim/3km cycle/500m run.The TingiranaNoosaSpecial Triathlon is the only triathlon specifically held for peoplewithspecial needs, 100m swim/3km cycle/500m run. November 4 Australian Women’s open cycling criterium, andthen the Noosa Heads www.noosatri.com.au criterium, AsicsBolt legends of allsports undertake arelaytriathlon at and legends NoosaParadeinabattle to findthe best team. triathlon Followed by the 5kmAsicsBolt run.Afternoon finisheswith openmen’s cycling criterium. November 5 NoosaTriathlon Australia’s biggest triathlon, including a1500m NoosaHeads www.ap.ironman.com swim, 40kmride, 10kmrun. November 9 Thursday Night SunshineCoast Cycling Clubcriteriumracing at Caloundra www.scccracing.wixsite.com/sccc Enduro Criterium Caloundra, enduro race two. November 11 MooMar Urban Third race of the series, involves Mooloolaba www.xciteadventureracing.com.au Race trekking/running/walkingtocheckpoints which and will comprise aseries of multiple choice questions Maroochydore relating to landmarks, street signs, and other particular points of interest.You will have to navigateyourself around the coastline hills of Mooloolaba and Maroochydore withinthe three‐ hourraceduration. This race will be held in the evening at 6pm, so you will havetobring atorch. November 18 SunshineCoast TheSunshineCoast Spring Swimoffersdistances Mooloolaba www.worldseriesswims.com.au Spring Swim for every ability(5km, 2.5km, 1.25km, andjuniors 300m and1.25km),asimple course layout forkids and beginners and longer events for competitive swimmers andtriathletes in training. November 18 KawanaAquathlon Ahead of theQueensland TriSeries is the Kawana www.qldtriseries.com.au and Open Water aquathlon,aTriathlon QueenslandState Swim Championship sanctioned event. Theevents includefull distance –2.5kmrun/1km swim/2.5km run, enticer–300m swim/2km run, koolkids (10‐ 11 years)200m swim/1km runand koolkids (7‐9 years) 100m swim/500m run.The openwater swimdistances include 500m, 1000m and 1500m. November 18 Barge2Beach Theinaugural Kingfisher Bay Resort Barge2Beach HerveyBay www.hb100.herveybaytriclub.org.au openwater swim. Up to 200swimmers will take a barge 2kmoff shore from the race precinct located nearEnzo's AtThe Beach. Thedrop of a drawbridgewill signifythe start of therace. November 18‐ Hog’s HerveyBay Mainevent is a2km swim, 80km rideand 18km HerveyBay www.hb100.herveybaytriclub.org.au 19 100 run. Saturday includesamini aquathlon,junior triathlonand HaveaCracktri (200m swim,8km bike,2km run). November 19 QueenslandTri Round threeofthe Queensland Tri Series at Kawana www.qldtriseries.com.au Series roundthree Kawana. Events include sprint (15 years+) ‐ 750m swim/20km bike/5km run, enticer (12 years+) ‐ 200m swim/5km bike/2kmrun,kool kids (7‐14 years) –100mswim/2kmbike/500m run. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Page 22. Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca Planner

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November 25‐ Bribie TriSeriesrace Active Kids (7 ‐ 9years: 100m swim/3km Bribie Island www.bribietri.com 26 three cycle/500m run,10‐ 11 years: 200/6/1km, 12 ‐13 years: 250/6/2km, 14 years+: 250/6/2km) and FirstTimers (250m swim, 6km bike,2km run) compete on the Saturday, there is alsoa1.5km and500mopen water swim. Sunday arethe triathlons. Long course –1km swim, 30km cycle, 8km run.Shortcourse ‐ 300m swim,10km cycle, 3km run. November 30 Thursday Night SunshineCoast Cycling Club criterium racing at Caloundra www.scccracing.wixsite.com/sccc Criterium Caloundra. December 3 Sunday Morning Sunshine Coast Cycling Club criterium racing at Caloundra www.scccracing.wixsite.com/sccc Criterium Caloundra. December 14 Enduro Criterium SunshineCoast Cycling Club criterium racing at Caloundra www.scccracing.wixsite.com/sccc Caloundra, enduro race three. December 16 Daybreak RunIt’sback! TheMtBeerwahDaybreak Run is a Mt Beerwahwww.runqueensland.com.au 10km, 21km and42kmraces in the Glasshouse Mountains. Marathon starts at 4am. Half at 6am. December 17 Buderim 9 Rated as oneofthe toughest ridesonthe Buderim www.buderim9.com.au SunshineCoast, cover the ninehills of Buderim withinthree hours, covering nearly75kmand raisingmoneyfor the Cerebral Palsy League. December 31 New Year’sEve Sunshine Coast Cycling Club criterium racing at Giraween www.scccracing.wixsite.com/sccc Criterium Giraween. January 27, AusTRAILia Day AusTRAILia Daymarathonof42km, or 21km and Beerwah www.runqueensland.com.au 2018 Marathon 10km options. Formerly known as Beerwah @ Night) was first held in 2015 as an introduction for those wantingtohaveanopportunity to run at night in asafe, wellmanaged event.2016 saw the event changename to the AusTRAILia Day marathon. The event is staged at Mt Beerwahon the Saturday night closest to Australia Day. AusTRAILia Daymarathonisthe first event in the Run Queensland Day/Night series. February 3‐4, NoosaSummer TheNoosa Summer Swim, presentedbyMilk & Noosa Headswww.worldseriesswims.com.au 2018 Swim Co, is overafull weekend program offering a range of distances for every ability,fromjunior events to anew 5.0kmmarathon distance where seasoned swimmers canpushtheir limits. Distances include 300m,1km, 2km,3km on the Saturday, and then a5km and1.5km option on the Sunday. February 10, Caloundra Open Staged aheadofthe QueenslandTri Series,the Caloundra www.qldtriseries.com.au 2018 Water Swim swim options are 500m, 1000m and 1500m. February 11, Queensland Tri Round sixofthe Queensland TriSeriesat Caloundra www.qldtriseries.com.au 2018 Series roundsix Caloundra. Events includesprint (15 years+) ‐ 750m swim/20km bike/5km run, enticer (12 years+) ‐ 200m swim/5km bike/2km run,kool kids (7‐14 years) –100mswim/2km bike/500m run. February 17‐ Mooloolaba Beach In 2018, celebration of sand, surf andbeach Mooloolaba www.worldseriesswims.com.au 18, 2018 Festival culture on the Sunshine Coast. Saturday to feature beachyoga sessions, 2.5km Alex Headland to Mooloolaba Ocean Swim, 5km Mooloolaba Grand Prix Ocean Swim, 5km Paddle Race (paddle board and SUP). Sunday to include beach yoga sessions, 300m and800mJuniorOcean Swim, 800m Mooloolaba Half Mile and the headline 1.6km Mooloolaba Mile event. February 24‐ Bribie TriSeriesrace Active Kids (7 ‐ 9years: 100m swim/3km Bribie Island www.bribietri.com 25, 2018 three cycle/500m run,10‐ 11 years: 200/6/1km, 12 ‐13 years: 250/6/2km, 14 years+: 250/6/2km) and FirstTimers (250m swim, 6km bike,2km run) compete on the Saturday, there is alsoa1.5km and500mopen water swim. Sunday arethe triathlons. Long course –1km swim, 30km cycle, 8km run.Shortcourse ‐ 300m swim,10km cycle, 3km run. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca Page 23 Planner

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March4,2018 Bendigo Bank Just Atwo‐race triathlonseriesfor all levels.The event Golden Beach www.caloundratriathlonclub.com.au TriitSeries Race has twodistance options,short ‐ 300m swim/10k, One bike/3km runand long ‐ 600m swim/20km bike/6km run. Thereare alsotwo kids racesfor children aged7to 12.Kids 7‐9race 100m swim/2.5km bike/500m run, and ages 10‐12200m swim/5km bike/1km run. March 9‐10, Mooloolaba MooloolabaTwilight5km run on the Fridaynight, Mooloolaba www.ap.ironman 2018 Triathlon Festival then on the Saturdaya1kmOcean Swim, Superkidz Triathlon and theSpecial Tri. Also features the Mooloolaba ITUTriathlon World Cup. March 11, Mooloolaba TheOlympic‐distancetriathlonfeaturing a1.5km Mooloolaba www.ap.ironman.com 2018 Triathlon swim in the Mooloolaba bay,one‐lap 40km bike course on the Sunshine Motorway, and two‐lap 10km run course from throughAlexHeadland. March 24‐25, Bribie TriSeriesrace Active Kids (7 ‐ 9years: 100m swim/3km Bribie Island www.bribietri.com 2018 four cycle/500mrun,10‐ 11 years:200/6/1km,12‐13 years: 250/6/2km,14years+: 250/6/2km) and First Timers(250m swim, 6km bike, 2kmrun) compete on the Saturday, there is alsoa1.5km and 500m open water swim.Sunday are the triathlons. Long course –750m swim, 20km cycle, 5kmrun.Shortcourse ‐ 300mswim, 10km cycle, 3kmrun. April 1,2018 Wild Horse Trail running event is staged at night, beginning Wild Horse www.runqueensland.com.au Criterium from 6pm, andincludes distances of 25km, Mountain 16.5km and 10km. April 22,2018 Bendigo Bank Just Second raceofthe series forall levels. Theevent Golden Beach www.caloundratriathlonclub.com.au TriitSeries Race has twodistance options, short ‐ 300m swim/10k, Two bike/3km run and long ‐ 600mswim/20km bike/6km run. Thereare also two kids racesfor children aged7to 12.Kids7‐9race 100m swim/2.5km bike/500m run, and ages 10‐12200m swim/5km bike/1km run. April 28‐29, TreX Cross Triathlon Seven‐race off‐road triathlon series culminatesat Landsboroughwww.trextriathlon.com.au 2018 Championships Ewen Maddock Dam.Eventsinclude standard course:1500mswim, 30km bike, 10.5kmrun. Sprint course:400m swim, 10kmbike, 3.5kmrun. Junior and teaser: 150m swim, 4km bike, 1km run. Dirt Kids 50mswim, 1.5bike, 500m run.Aquabike (swim and bike): Standardand sprint distance.

April 29,2018 Triathlon Pink Triathlon open and available to children aged 7‐14 Sippy Downs www.triathlonpink.com.au and ladies of all ages. Short –100m swim, 4km cycle, 1kmrun.Medium –200m, 6km, 2km. Long –300m,8km, 3km. Ultra –600m,16km, 6km. Runs: kids –1km, 7+ 3km, 12+ 6km. May12, 2018 IslandCharitySwimFundraising swimof11km from Mudjimba Beach Mudjimba to www.islandcharityswim.com.au around Mudjimba Island (OldWoman Island) to Mooloolaba MooloolabaBeach. May12‐14, Ultraman Australia Athree‐day,515 km annualendurance divided NoosaHeads www.ultramanoz.com.au 2018 intothree stages over three days. Dayone –10km swim and 140kmbike. Day two –281.1kmbike. Day three –84.3km run. July 13‐15, VelothonSunshine Theultimatewinter cyclingescapetothe sun, Cotton Treewww.velothonsunshinecoast.com 2018 Coast bringing together astunning riding location, dream raceset‐up andaworld class rider experience on and off the bike.Choose from a three‐dayride of 361km and 5340mofclimbing, or aone‐dayride with 155kmor95kmoptions. August 11‐12, Hells Bellsand Fairy Teamsoftwo (four‐person for A1 registered Sunshine Coast www.wldnco.com 2018 Bells teams) willnavigate their way through acourse of about 120kmwith disciplinesincludingkayaking, trekking and mountain biking that is only revealed to themhours before racestart.Teamcategories for all male, female andmixed. Fairy Bells about half the distance. Each year anew and exciting courseisdeveloped.

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