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From Page 1 While Kona may be the Holy Grail for the world championships, Roth is the people’s race. More than 220,000 spectators will line the course for the iron-distance event. The foursome featured on our cover are among a small Sunshine Coast contingent lucky to get a start in the prestigious race. They are all friends who socialise and train together when schedules permit. And while they have all raced iron-distance events before, this will be the first time they have competed together. “The fact we are all taking our partners I think that is very special… for the eight of us to be all over there at the same time,” Monty said. “To be able to share a race like Roth together for me More than 220,000 spectators line the route. Photo: Challenge Roth personally is a big bucket list item. Add to that we also 8:18:13 hours. team slots CHALLENGE ROTH manage to get to Paris to see Among the highlights are the disappeared in When: July 20. the final stage of the Tour de three climbs on the bike 50 seconds, Participants: About 3500 .” course, with the most popular and slots individuals and 650 relay It all begins with a 3.8 spectator spot Solar Hill. allocated for teams. kilometre swim in the Competitors are cheered as if German Nations: Starters from 62 Main-Donau-Canal, followed by in the Tour de France with the athletes were nations. a 180 kilometre bike and a final hill packed 10-deep for more gone in just Duration: Maximum finish marathon of 42 kilometres. The than a kilometre. over two time is 15 hours for individuals, race winner is expected to Then there is Beer Mile, minutes. Paul Davies. 13.45 hours for relay teams. Time limits are swim 2:15, cross the finish-line in less than which athletes pass on the bike International athletes swim and bike 10:30. eight hours. and run course, featuring tables secured all remaining positions The current world record was and chairs lining both sides of within three minutes. (Mooloolaba), Jaimielle Jacobs set in Roth – 7:41:33, run by the street. Sunshine Coast competitors (Noosa), Brad Benson (Moffat Andreas Raelert in 2011. But getting to the Roth start will include: Paul Davies Beach) along with professional British athlete Chrissie line can be a case of good luck (Mooloolaba), Bernhard Ziegler athletes (Noosa), Wellington set the women’s and management. (Buderim), Troy Spann (part-time fastest world mark in Roth Online entries sold out within (Palmwoods), Timothy Francis Noosa) and during 2011, with a time of four minutes. The coveted relay (Noosa), Monty Van Dyk (part-time Kawana).

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THE training partnership between Casey Monro and Caroline Steffen has a winning aura. The professional athletes are currently in Germany as Caroline prepares for Challenge Roth, but both are still smiling after success at the Century Tuna 5150 in the Philippines. Casey, who lives in Mooloolaba and is a coach with Atlas Multisports, secured victory with a time of 2:07:22 (18:55 swim, 1:06:45 bike, 39:30 run). He turned the screws on the bike to trump Michael Murphy and Simon Agoston for the title. “It was a really tough bike course, hilly, wet and technical. I got away from the others on a tricky decent with about 15km to go and once I saw the gap I put the foot down and tried to get as big a gap as possible The Swiss Miss Caroline before the run,” he said. Steffen celebrates her win. Casey has been racing longer distances recently, The former cyclist said his including Ironman Melbourne, work with Atlas Multisports and but said the Philippines race fit Jason Crowther had played a into his calendar. positive part in his own racing. “I really like going back to the “When I am writing up shorter races just because programs I am putting Sunshine Coast professional athlete and Atlas Multisports there is no stress about everything in for a reason and coach Casey Monro claims victory in the Philippines. nutrition or pacing like the hoping that the athletes are Photos: Anthony Yu longer races,” Casey said. doing it all, so when I am doing Next on his agenda is a half my own training I am making doing with the squad, it makes Caroline also tasted success Ironman in Poland on July 27, sure I’m not cutting any corners it a real pleasure and a breeze at the 5150, posting 2:15:32 then Ironman 70.3 Cebu in the because it is all in there for a to do coaching for them. (20:52 swim, 1:13:11 bike, Philippines the week after. reason as well,” Casey said. “Everybody in the squad are 38:55 run) to finish ahead of When returning to Australia he’ll “Jason and Lisa are such really nice and super motivated fellow Sunshine Coast athlete toe the line for Sunshine Coast amazing people and so which makes it good fun going Belinda Granger and Monica 70.3 and then Noosa tri. switched on with what they are to each session.” Torres.

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THREE mates are facing a other mates doing it was also challenge like no other. of appeal – means all the long Stephen Gage, Tony Bryan training days get done through and Robbie Andrews are nice weather in good company. among the initial invitation list to If you’re going to train for any tackle the inaugural Ultraman race you may as well enjoy it.” Australia at Noosa next year. The Ausmar Homes director This takes long distance has finished three to a whole new level. events, two in Cairns and one Encompassing a 10km swim, this year in Port Macquarie, but 420.2km ride and 84.3km run Ultraman will be an extreme over three days, it’s the ultimate physical and mental challenge. endurance test. “I’m expecting three long, Race director Tony Horton hard and lonely days,” he said. was inundated with prospective “I’m hoping to replicate that competitors who wanted a Ironman 3pm ‘auto pilot’ part. Stephen Gage pictured back in 2006 preparing for the Hawaii spot in the 40-person field. This is where the body is past Ironman. Given the event attracts hurting and your brain fully international interest, we were takes over and pushes you to ULTRAMAN INVITEES lucky to have a strong the finish line no matter what. Daryl Allen, Peter Hudson, Ailie Coulter, Clair Soutar-Dawson, Mark Sunshine Coast contingent. I’m also expecting some great Heaysman, Dane Heaysman, Tony Bryan, Penelope Holland, Tim All three are ecstatic after competitor comradeship – it’s a Ballantine, Debi Hazelden, Ryan Stoddart, Des Wiese, Lauren being selected. fully individual race but there’s Hargreaves, Ahmad Junaidi, Juan Craveri, Callan Lloyd, Rod Smith, Tony said the first time it was also that ‘mateship’ between Guy Constant, Kellie Ridges, Greg Murrell, Mark Rutter, Ricky Jeffs, advertised he thought “yeah competitors that makes it David Kalinowski, Steven Brydon, David Carroll, Adam Fox, John that sounds fun”. impossible to stop. Do or die to Domandl, Wayne Llewellyn, Charlie Llewellyn, Giorgio Alessi, David “It’s in our backyard and I the finish line.” Oakden, Steven White, Robbie Andrews, Leon Colbert, Stephen Gage, Michael Hull, Mickey Campbell, Travis Wayth, Kristian really wanted to be involved in Training will be the next Manietta, Suzannah Harvey-Jamieson, Peter Wheatley, Krista Page, the inaugural event. There’s not challenge for the group. Jules Devlin, Ben Madden, Peter Vaughan. many ‘first offs’ we can do in Robbie will compete at the life anymore,” Tony said. world championships in Kona “I love the training, it’s the during October before starting because our coach Stephen through the next nine months of best part of racing. the Ultraman build. Gage from T Zero Multisport is training. “Ironman training is great but “I’m no spring chicken also racing the event – “Watch and learn is my always feels like so many hours anymore and would like to hopefully he’s the one thinking secret recipe.” go into one day of racing – this really work on my strength. This about the program already! Ultraman Australia will be event will at least give us three will be crucial given the crazy There’s no doubt that both him held in Noosa from May 9-11, days to test the body, a longer distances that we will be and Robbie will be at the pointy 2015. reward for the hours spent. covering,” Tony said. end of the race – so I couldn’t For more information, visit Being in May and having two “We are also super lucky ask for better guys to copy www.ultramanoz.com. Page 4Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, July 16, 2014 24 ; 9 % # 30 ) 6& 4/(& = 8 6 : # ' ; ; ;* ; (* (& 29 ! 0330"%+)

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Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, July 16, 2014 Page 5 Email us: [email protected] News Tour makes triumphant return ONCE regarded as the highlight VITAL STATISTICS of Queensland’s road racing calendar – the Sunshine Coast What: Sunshine Coast Tour. Tour is back. When: July 19-20. Events: Tour incorporates Mothballed after 2008 due to road races, a time trial and a route and organisational criterium. difficulties, Sunshine Coast Enter: Online entries are open Cycling Club has resurrected until July 18. All riders require a the event which was cycling race licence and can traditionally held on the buy a three-ride licence for an Queen’s Birthday long additional $44 (on the day) or a weekend. half year licence online at This year’s event will be Cycling Australia. Log onto www.scccracing.com.au staged on the same weekend that the Tour de France The Coast’s own Shara Gillow in yellow during 2008. culminates from July 19-20. The second stage is a 10km Photo: Kevin Coppalotti, www.maxhr.zenfolio.com Sunshine Coast Tour time trial in the Caloundra features three stages over two industrial area on Sunday peak there were 370 riders. Shara Gillow who has gone on days, testing riders to find the morning, which will be followed “The club is not expecting to race the world’s best and best all-rounder. immediately by a fast flowing those numbers this year but is wear the leader’s jersey in front Stage one is a challenging criterium. keen continue growing the of them as well. road race on Saturday Previously, the tour ran for event and exceed that in years “The race is attracting the afternoon on the quiet roads three years from 2006. to come,” he said. elite as well as the masters behind Eumundi with some Sunshine Coast Cycling “Past winners to proudly athletes that still like to stay testing pinches. Club’s Craig King said at its wear the leaders jersey are active and competitive.”

Page 6Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, July 16, 2014 News Email us: [email protected] Pedal and horsepower combine

HAILED as the “new golf”, cycling is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide. While on the road there is still a divide between some drivers and riders, car manufactures are forming allegiances with bike builders. Jaguar and Italian frame maker Pinarello are one of the latest to pool resources. The car maker, renowned for some of the world’s finest luxury saloons and sports cars, used its aerodynamic knowledge and facilities to help in the creation of the new Pinarello Dogma F8, which is currently being used by Team Sky in the Tour de France. Using the same “computational fluid dynamics” and wind tunnel analysis as As part of Team Sky’s partnership with Jaguar, a short film titled “Team Sky – Cycling used on Jaguars and Land Under The Sea” has been released which documents the Team Sky leader riding from the Rovers, the new Dogma F8 Eurotunnel Terminal on England’s south-east coast, to Calais in France. Froome rode is 26.1% more aerodynamic through the 50.45km tunnel at “training-pace”, completing the world first ride in a time of (complete bike) than the about 55 minutes and reached speeds of up to 65kmh. CLICK HERE TO SEE IT. outgoing Dogma 65.1. Last week, we also saw the Only 250 S-Works McLaren latest collaboration between Tarmacs (pictured right) are Specialized and McLaren. slated for production worldwide With a price tag of $24,000, and each highly-limited bike the Specialized S-Works comes equipped with a pair of McLaren Tarmac utilises custom made S-Works road McLaren’s carbon fibre shoes and an S-Works Prevail expertise that has resulted in a helmet, both painted to match 10% weight saving over the the frame. standard S-Works Tarmac. Every S-Works McLaren Rounding out the package is Tarmac will be built to the a custom colour-way, individual specifications of the co-developed with McLaren rider. and painted in their exclusive Meanwhile, Subaru has this McLaren Special Operations week finalised its sponsorship manager Andrew Caie said the the nation, so when the Centre in the UK – the same of Australia’s biggest cycling alliance is a natural fit for the opportunity came along to be location where the $1.2 million race, the Santos Tour Down brand. involved in the country’s McLaren P1 supercar is Under in Adelaide. “We already play a major role premier professional event we painted. Subaru’s marketing general in supporting cycling around took it,” Mr Caie said.

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Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, July 16, 2014 Page 7 Email us: [email protected] News Fitness turns to thrill-seeking By PETER SLATTERY

WHILE a definitive history of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) is not easily authenticated, for a movement that’s literally sweeping the globe. It appears OCR’s beginnings are as humble as providing a functional, non-commercial training activity for soldiers, footy players and business people. OCR kept this functional, non-commercial nature until 1987, when a former British Grenadier Guard, Billy Wilson, started Tough Guy – regarded as the first mass-participation obstacle course race. The Beach Bash arrives at Coolum this weekend. Photo: Lyndon Maher/Beach Bash But it wasn’t until the new millennium that OCR gained a time, we are becoming tourism bodies see the There’s no doubting the foothold. increasingly health conscious. economic and social dividends future of OCR looks splendid. Although in its infancy in How do we reconcile these in hosting events and The formation of the OCRA Australia, “there has been competing forces? event-tourism, just about every has been a step in the right significant growth in OCR over We search for unscheduled region, town or city street has a direction. Ray Armstrong sees recent years” according to and flexible health and fitness marathon, fun run, cycling race, the peak industry body “giving Obstacle Course Racing opportunities. triathlon, or, over the past few OCR some credibility, and Association of Australia Reg Roberts, a 40-year-old years, an OCR. assisting in driving industry chairman Michael Sparg. There white-collar worker from One factor in the rise of the growth”. are now an abundance of Brisbane, said: “I’m working all mass-participation event is that “The future for OCRA is to OCRs to choose from, such as week, mostly indoors, in front “experiences” have become grow the sport in two facets: Tough Mudder, The Stampede, of a computer. OCR provides important to how we recreate. firstly, for elites, to make it a True Grit, Beach Bash and The me with the motivation and In fact, Will Dean, creator of the legitimate sport represented in Spartan, just to name a few. flexibility to do my own fitness Tough Mudder OCR series the Commonwealth and And look at these global thing, within my busy family believes that “experiences, Olympic Games. And secondly, numbers: 5000-plus events, 10 and work life.” shared ones, are the new to give those who may be million participants in more than Moreover, as we are living luxury goods”. interested in challenging 30 countries, semi-pro our lives in what has come to But that’s not all. themselves in a social athletes, growing government, be termed “a shell of physical The growth of OCR needed environment a robust set of business and media support, caution”, an increasing number entrepreneurs, such as Ray race opportunities, too,” massive online communities of people seek something Armstrong and Will Deans, who Michael Sparg said. and the development of peak different; an outlet for their realised that it’s commodity that From its humble beginnings, OCR bodies. unfulfilled adventure and can be developed, marketed, OCR has morphed into an So, the numbers are thrill-seeking desires. and bought and sold just like industry with impressive impressive. Now to the $64K It’s the “breakout potential” any other good or service, built growth. question: Why? that OCR offers, explains Ray on solid consumer demand. While I’m not as confident as It’s no secret that we are Armstrong, owner and founder The final piece of the OCR Will Dean’s prediction that increasingly a time-poor of the Beach Bash series. puzzle lies with social media. “more people will do OCRs society. We are also working “Gen Y’s haven’t had the Not only is social media an than traditional marathons and more in sedentary, outdoor experiences that older effective and efficient way for halves in the near future”, service-based careers, and generations have had, and it’s a OCRs to hit their target entrepreneurs have recognised spending more time online for breakout from their more audiences with their messages, and tapped into changing work and pleasure. sedentary, protected, and it’s also a productive medium trends in society to create an Furthermore, an Australian cautious childhoods,” he said. for our humble bragging. adventure product and industry Government Sport Report (The It’s also no secret there’s Telling your (life) story to that ticks many boxes for Future of Australian Sport, massive growth in the friends and followers sounds a today’s time-poor, sedentary, 2013), found we are less popularity of mass-participation bit more “lived”, or Bear desk-and-computer-bound inclined to commit time to a events. Grylls-ish, when peppered with aspiring outdoor adventure thrill season of team training and You simply can’t hide from a bit of muddied ’n’ sandied seekers – and let’s not forget, competition, yet, at the same them. As governments and (and even bloodied) bragging. aspiring Olympians! Page 8Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, July 16, 2014 !-.#% ,#-$ $-%%'%) "(#+" *#$ &+""

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GETTING excited watching the Tour de France? Thinking maybe sometime in the future you should be in Europe catching the atmosphere, riding the mountains, sampling the culture, watching the stages either live or at least in the afternoon and not the wee small hours of the morning? Then consider a cycle trip with a difference. Getbiking has been running cycle tours through regions of Italy, France and for 10 years. Catering to a wide spectrum of cycling abilities, Getbiking is an adventure holiday specialist, with a social and cultural emphasis. From the opening days in the spectacular Lauterbrunnen

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Page 10 Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, July 16, 2014 News Email us: [email protected] Savour the moments and enjoy From Page 10 valley of Switzerland, to the iconic Tour de France cols of the French Alps, to the northern Italian lakes district and culminating with “ the jewel in the crown”, the beautiful walled city of Lucca in Northern Tuscany. The group begins with a 12-day Swiss/French Alps tour, taking in the world famous Montreux Jazz Festival on the shores of Lake Geneva. You can see two or three stages of the Tour de France, usually from your doorstep in Europe’s highest town of Briancon (1326m), in the French Alps. “We don’t follow the tour every day,” Gebiking’s Scott Penny said. “There are companies who do this well, but its not always a Getbiking hosts a range of tours suited to all cycling abilities. ‘holiday’. We catch a glimpse, pedal some of the iconic TESTIMONIAL mountains and then kick back and relax away from the Brett Newsham crowds, holiday style. After 10 days of great rides, food and sights in Switzerland “If you continue with us on and Italy we are now on the our ‘grand tour’, we cross the homeward stretch. Leaving border and head for the Lake the very wonderful cycling Maggiorre of Italy, just below mecca of Lucca today for the Swiss border and one hour Rome. The tour has been from Milan.” absolutely fantastic, ticking so Riders can savour the many boxes. Iconic scenery, famous Piedmont wines and food, wine, exercise and food for a few days before making new friends with a bit of adventure thrown in has heading deeper into Italy. made for my best ever holiday. A nine-day Tuscany tour Without the passionate, expert follows. No need to pack bags and extremely generous each day or spend hours on a advice from tour leader and bus. Getbiking use the cycling organiser Scott it would have mecca of Lucca as the base for been half the experience. the entire tour. “There is so much to see and climbs at pace. You can be a do just in the walled city itself, weekend warrior keen to pedal with amazing restaurants and by the sights at a more leisurely cafes, incredible shopping if speed. Or you can head along you must, and the amazing with your cycling partner and three-week summer music take part in some of the train festival,” Scott said. journeys, evening dinners and “During the day we discover other activities, while shopping why so many of the world’s top and exploring on your own at cyclists use this region as a other times. base, as we head out through Scott said the aim was to the local hills on some truly provide options for all on a spectacular rides. 20min by train and the world And this is just the beginning. Getbiking Europe cycle “We take in Pisa, just 25km heritage Cinque Terre is a You can be a keen cyclist adventure. away. Florence is only 1hr rewarding 100km ride away.” willing to challenge the big Visit www.getbiking.net. Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, July 16, 2014 Page 11 Email us: [email protected] Advice What goes around makes you faster

WHEN it comes to bike performance, three key factors need to be considered. Weight, rigidity and comfort. This evaluation trio is pivotal to your enjoyment and crucial to improvement in the saddle. Bicycle weight is at the forefront of issues for many when it comes to buying, or improving performance of your existing ride. Cyclezone Mooloolaba’s John Carey said many people are obsessed with reducing nam bicycle mass in the wrong Ly

areas, when often it is rren “rotational weight” (pretty much Wa anything on your bike that moves) which should be considered. Photo: “Decreasing rotating mass Cyclezone Mooloolaba’s John Carey says rotational weight is vital for cyclists. will add more to acceleration and manoeuvrability than chassis and non-moving parts VITAL STATISTICS decreasing steady state mass,” translate into an advantage of John said. about 30 seconds for every Professional Road Pedals ...... Weight “Obviously Dura Ace pedals hour of climb. Whereas every Shimano Dura Ace PD-7900 Carbon Pedal ...... 318g Look KEO Blade Carbon Ti Pedal...... 258g on a cast iron frame won't be 100 grams saved on rotational Campagnolo Record Ti Pro Fit Plus Pedals...... 336g quick, but it will theoretically be weight correspond to an Speedplay X/1 Titanium Road Pedal...... 234g quicker than heavier pedals, average gain of 20 seconds per TIME RXS Titanium Carbon Pedals ...... 256g cranks and wheels.” hour of climb. While there have been a Many will debate long and selection. This is vital to ensure the forefront of thinking. There range of studies and hard about the value between all the power being pumped is no point getting on the bike mathematical equations Shimano 105, Ultegra or Dura into the pedals gets to the with the best graphics, fastest undertaken to evaluate benefits Ace, or Sram Force versus ground. wheelset or lightest drivetrain if of reducing rotation mass, the Red…but it’s often better to Most frames nowadays are the set-up is uncomfortable. common belief is that any loss concentrate on gains with carbon fibre or aluminium, but A range of factors can of weight from pedals, wheels pedal, cleat, shoe and crankset much still depends on dictate whether your bike will or crankset is worth about 1.5 advantages. Check out the engineering of materials, be comfortable over a long times that of static load. table (right). thickness and diameter of the ride, including the saddle Research has shown 500g Rigidity is equally important tubing. choice, bike fit and even the saved on the weight of the when it comes to bike Comfort should also stay at tyre and wheel choice. Eye on world title MOMENTUM is building for Jan from Frodeno, especially Frodeno’s long course triathlon considering he punctured three career. times on the bike. After a successful transition won the to 70.3 racing, he now has his event, while reigning world eyes on the World champion Championships in Kona after was second. finishing third in his Ironman Frodeno looked good early debut at Frankfurt. after leading out of the swim The German 2008 Olympic with Van Lierde but his time in champion now spends half of the lead was short lived dialling in position at Cyclezone Mooloolaba. his year in Noosa, and is the following the trio of flats. partner of retired Australian Kienle took the lead after the climb. He finished the bike 17 several stages Frodeno still ran legend Emma Snowsill. first lap, taking the number one minutes up on Frodeno. a 2:43 marathon (six minutes It was an impressive outing position after the heartbreak hill Despite suffering cramps at faster than Kienle). Page 12 Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, July 16, 2014 '=M'C< <:*,=: <+MAP '('B#P =:@ ?:; <,B# M< @?+ ?@J MA>=#&, FJ.M M!4:/+-K;6+ (F+6 +((K:K+4:C M,/+=66C (F4 :=/ H3 -/KE+ @?+ !=?A 9FFP00. %=M-#,+,(K !?=#<;#= FJ.M M*6F+H33HO DKHO =F-K3 .H/+=5K4" M#/+=H "/3F4- :6+=/=4:+ <3((M/3=- =;K6KHC @?+ !=?A 9F0P00. %=M-#,+,(K <,-# ?-#= 9GP6..7 )- FJ.M M%=4H=.HK: -/KE+/ :35(3/H M>4;+6K+E=;6+ (F+6 :34.F52HK34 ,A,&M@Q #?!( <,-M@Q< ,'=?<< ;O# )- =,@Q#7

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MEET the new pair spearheading the modern Mercedes-Benz assault. This dynamic all-wheel duo is forecast to lead the popularity contests of the CLA compact saloon and the GLA small SUV ranges. While powered by the same turbocharged four-cylinder engine, they possess distinctly different personalities wearing opposing clothing. The GLA starts from just shy of $58,000, while an extra seven grand will get you behind the wheel of the CLA. Choosing between the CLA and GLA would be dictated by lifestyle needs. Mercedes calls the CLA a four-door coupe (the Both cabins have a premium Detecting rear-wheel VITAL STATISTICS traditionalists will argue coupes edge with leather trim, cool intervention is difficult and can only be two-door), which is dash inserts and the could only be felt on some Models: Mercedes-Benz CLA a fair indicator of the internal jet-fighter-engine-looking vents, really testing New Zealand 250 Sport 4Matic and GLA 250 4Matic. space. Rear-seat but the CLA is more athletic switchbacks. Details: All-wheel-drive, accommodation has limited leg with a range of sporting The CLA has a much rortier four-door compact sedan and and head room. upgrades. exhaust soundtrack (the centre five-door compact SUV. The taller proportions of the Punchy, strong and linear, silencer is removed) and due to Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged GLA make it the smarter choice the 2.0-litre turbocharged being co-engineered by four-cylinder generating for those with active lifestyles or four-cylinder is a rewarding performance specialist AMG, it maximum power of 155kW @ kids, or for the less nimble who powerplant. We loved it in the delivers a much firmer ride than 5500rpm and peak torque of appreciate the greater ride A250 Sport and this is no the GLA. 350Nm @ 1200-4000rpm height. different. Lowered suspension and a (CLA has 10 extra kilowatts on overboost above 4000rpm for Both variants feature The key is a flat torque curve, thicker anti-roll bar inspires 30 seconds). functional and well-laid-out with the 350Nm of torque confidence and the CLA hangs Transmission: Seven-speed cabins that have helped the seemingly always at the ready. onto the bitumen with a automatic.. A-Class become so popular. For anyone seeking sporty vice-like grip. Consumption: 7.0 The driver has clear performance, the CLA is the Riding higher in the GLA litres/100km. instruments, with the option of obvious choice. makes it more compliant over Performance: CLA 0-100kmh toggling through to a digital Mercedes-Benz Australia was bumps and lumps, yet it still in 6.6 seconds; GLA 7.1 speedometer for quick initially getting only the manages to stay flat in the seconds. reference. front-wheel drive version, but bends. We even took the GLA Bottom line: CLA 4Matic $64,900; GLA 4Matic Accessing the various went with the all-paw derivative off-road. It was terrain probably $57,900. operations such as sat nav, as it could get faster delivery. rarely considered by buyers in radio and phone can be done Despite gaining 50kg due to this realm, but the four-wheel via shortcut keys, and then by the all-wheel drivetrain, it’s drive system handles some audio streaming. use of the console dial. actually slightly quicker than the muddy and rocky trails without The GLA 250 also comes The colour screen is front-wheeler in the 0-100kmh missing a beat. with an off-road pack that has embedded on the dash and sprint at 6.6 seconds. Both come with your hill ascent and descent control there have been some In truth the front-wheel drive standard luxury kit including functions. criticisms of it looking like an system is so competent that it dual-zone air-con, cruise Being the sporty variant, the afterthought. While it would takes plenty of work for the rear control, a 14.7cm colour CLA 250 comes with nicer look cleaner if it had electronic wheel power to be required. display, leather trim, panoramic red-cut leather (rather than the fold-away functionality, rarely Loss of traction leads to sunroof, sat nav, bi-xenon man-made stuff), flat-bottom are you not using something on all-wheel drive occurring in headlights and daytime running steering wheel, racier the screen and it features milliseconds, with up to 50% of lamps, along with a CD stereo aluminium dash finishes, red improved rigidity in its current torque able to be directed that has USB/auxiliary ports as seat belts (you can option black format. down back. well as Bluetooth phone and for no cost) and sports pedals. Page 14 Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, July 16, 2014 All the gear Email us: [email protected] The latest and greatest...

One of the hottest versions of Nike Free 5.0 has been released for women in a black/hot pink combo. It’s still the same great running shoe; highly flexible with a low-profile outsole that responds to natural movement with Cyclezone Mooloolaba has just received the Lulumelon cushioning and traction. It just got better looking. Now Team Cycling kit for 2015. It’s currently 30% off available at Allez Sport Mooloolaba RRP $160. recommended retail, pay just $257 for the kit.

Shop the latest medium and high impact support sports bras in this season’s colours from Champion at MissMotivate. The new season range includes seamless cami bras, compression-style workout bras (pictured in blue) and The limited edition colour of the new Brooks Glycerin 12 the Marathon Bra (pictured combines looks and technology. Combining a super in raspberry) is the world’s comfortable upper with the new DNA mid-sole it provides best-selling running bra 25% more cushioning than previous models, becoming offering the ultimate in more or less firm depending on an individual’s weight, support and comfort. Prices pace, biomechanics and running environment. Allez Sport start from $30 online at www.missmotivate.com.au. Mooloolaba RRP $259.

Allez Sport this week welcomed the new Nike LunarGlide 6. Not only does it look the goods but it's also deceptively technical. The seamless upper hugs your foot, blending lightweight mesh and a foam-based cage. It's also threaded with Nike's Dynamic flywire for a super comfortable fit. Drop in and check them out, they retail for $199.95.

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July 19 Wild Women’s 4‐6hrwomen only adventure race,teamsoftwo will Sunshine Coast www.dareyouadventure.com.au Adventure Race navigate,trek, mountain bike and kayakthrough acourse in thebeautiful trails of the Sunshine Coast.

July 19‐20 Sunshine Coast Cycling Sunshine Coast Cycling Club tour.Day 1 ‐ Eumundi Road Sunshine Coast www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au Tour Race. Day 2 ‐ Caloundra Criterium +10kmITT.

July 19‐20 Beach BashUpto12obstacles over4‐5kmofsand. Junior BeachBash Coolum www.beachbash.com.au has 5‐8obstacles over1‐2km of sand. Early bird entries close June 15.

July 19 XtremeOCR raceday Obstacle courseracing, Elite and EliteMasters (+40) Landsborough www.xocr.com.au three laps of the course; 15km,upto90obstacles. Open and Open Masters twolaps of the course; 10km, up to 60 obstacles. Funsters and Parent NChild (under 13)one lap of the course;5km, up to 30 obstacles. July20 #women’s 100 Enjoyabeautiful scenic 100km ride they join 8000other LeaveGiant http://buff.ly/1gf8Gha Sunshine Coast womenaround the world as part of the #womens100. Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba

July 25‐26 Caboolture 48,24, 12, 48 hour,24hour, 12 hour,6,3and 1.5 hour races.See Caboolture www.geoffsruns.com 6, 3, 1.5hourraces how far youcan runorwalkinthe given timeframe on an officially measured 500metre decomposedgranite loop. This event is theAURA 48 hour championships,IAU bronze road label, andaqualifying race for the IAU 24 hour WorldChallenge. It can also be runasarelay team. July27 Pomona King of the Themainrace(theBendigo BankInternationalMountain Pomona www.kingofthemountain.com.au MountainFestival Challenge) is asteep, almost vertical climbupthe mountain.The festival program includes afamily fun run and the Zinc 96.1FM MountainDash. July 27 FlindersTour A10km,25kmand 50Ktrail run in theGlasshouse Glasshouse www.glasshousetrails.com.au Mountains. This is the second event in theGlasshouse Mountains Trails Series. The start and finish at BeerburrumState School. The ultra runners will run up Mt Beerburrum.

July 27 Take AHike 40km trek which can be donesolo or in ateam of four to Sunshine Coast www.aeiou.org.au/take‐a‐hike‐ help raisefunds to close the fundinggap AEIOU sunshine‐details Foundation.

July 27 Coolum Road Race Sunshine Coast Cycling Club Coolum Road Race. Coolum www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au

July 27 MountainBike Cross country cycling, combiningriding andnavigation. Beerburrum www.mtbo.com.au Orienteering –round Using speciallyproduced maps, riders navigate their way eight alongroads, tracksand trails to checkpoints. Course distances for all levels, from 5‐40km.

July 27 MountainDesigns ARA Three courses including the EXPLOREand RAWcoursefor Sunshine Coast www.adventureraceaustralia.com.au Queensland Series new comers and aHARDCORE course for experienced hinterland Sprint racers and the option to competeasanindividual, team of two or three. Coursesinclude mountain biking, trail running, trekking andachoice of adventurelegs which can include anything from kayaking,swimming, canoeing, rockclimbing,canyoning, tubing, abseilingorarchery. August 2 Train Race In spire Run Kids, 2.5km, 5kmand 10km runsfromCoolum Coolum Email [email protected] foraCause Residencesshowroom, David Low Way.

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August 2‐3 The StampedeRun wild through an epic5km or 10km obstacle course. Woodfordwww.thestampede.com.au It'schallenging, rewarding and bloodygood fun forall fitness levels. Junior Stampeders, aged 5‐11 years,take on an awesome 2km Stampedewith 10 specially designed kid‐friendly obstacles.

August 3 Lions Mountain View Half marathon, a10kmrun and 3kmschools challenge Maleny www.malenyblackallrange.qld.lions.or Challenge andfamily fun run.The MalenyBlackall Range Lions g.au stagethis event in winter each year in ordertoraise funds for theLions Medical Research Foundation (LMRF). August 9 Island Charity Swim Swim from MudjimbaBeach, outaround Old Woman Mudjimba www.islandcharityswim.com.au Island and allthe waytoMooloolaba, about11km,to raise moneyfor Sunshine Coast special schools. August 9 Wild Horse At Night Trail running, 27km,16.5kmand 10kmoptions, covering Near www.runqueensland.com some of the Glasshouse 100course. Beerburrum

August 9‐10 The Noosa Strade NSB is fashioned afterthe famous Italian L'Eroica vintage Noosa Marina, www.noosa‐stradebianche.com.au Bianche bicycle festival. Accordinglythe NSBislimitedtosteel Tewantin framed bikesand down tube shifters.Threecourses of varyingdifficulty (128km, 85km and 33km).

August 10 Skippy Park Criterium Sunshine Coast Cycling Club Skippy Park Criterium. Landsborough www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au

August 16 Glasshouse Gallop Three or six‐hour mountain bike navigationrace. Glasshouse www.qldrogaine.asn.au Cyclegaine Mountains

August 16‐17 Tough Mudder Hardcore 18‐20 km obstacle coursesdesigned by British Caloundra www.toughmudder.com.au Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, South mental grit and camaraderie. August 16‐17 Rainbow Beach An Olympicdistanceevent run overtwo days.Race1: Rainbow Beachwww.rainbowbeachtriathlon.com.au Double Triathlon 750m/20km/5km, also Active Kids Triathlon (race run in age groups), ActiveFirst Timers Triathlon. Race 2: 750m/20km/5km. August 17 AgeChamps Road Sunshine Coast Cycling Club AgeChamps Road Race. North Arm www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au Race August 23 Terra Assault Qld Mountainbiking,running/trekking,kayaking, navigation SunshineCoast, www.iadventure.com.au Adventure Race. using map and compass, surprise disciplines. TBA 12/16hours August 24 MaroochyRiver 17km paddle from Dunethin RockScout Camp and Maroochy River www.maroochyriverpaddle.com.au Paddle travelling downstream with the out‐going tide to finishin Eudlo Creek at the Sunshine Coast Kayak Club. August 24 Sunshine Coast Junior Time trials,road races and criterium,all junior divisions. Girraweenwww.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au Cycling Carnival

August 31 7Sunshine Coast 2km, 5km, 10km,21.1kmand 42.2km runs. Alexandra www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au Marathon and Headland Community Festival

August 31 MountainBike Cross country cycling, combiningriding andnavigation. Beerburrum www.mtbo.com.au Orienteering –round Using speciallyproduced maps, riders navigate their way nine alongroads, tracksand trails to checkpoints. Course distances for all levels, from 5‐40km. September6 Wishlist Row For Kayaks, dragon boats,outriggers,skis, surfboats, stand‐ Cotton Tree www.wishlist.org.au Cancer up paddles,junior ironmen and ironwomen,Corporate Outrigger Challenge and000 Emergency Services bonanza.

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September 6‐ Cycle Queensland Agnes WatertoCoolum Beach ,ridedistance is 540km Anges Waterto www.cycleqld.bq.org.au 14 2014. with an averageof68kmaday. Theshortest ride is 38km Coolum and the longest is104km. Threeand five day rides are on offer from Agnes WatertoBargara (185km)or Bargara to Coolum Beach (355km). Single day rides are also available.

September7 Glasshouse "bench Sunshine Coast Cycling Club Glasshouse"benchmark" Glasshouse www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au mark"timetrial individualtimetrial. Mountains

September 13 The Glasshouse 100 The Glasshouse 100 is a100 mile, 100km, 50km,30km Beerburrum www.glasshousetrails.com.au and 10km trail run in theGlasshouse Mountains. There is afield limitof350 across all events. September 14 Ironman 70.3 1.9kmswim, 90km ride, 21.1km run. Mooloolaba www.ironman.com Sunshine Coast

September14 Weyba Road Race Sunshine CoastCycling Club Weyba Road Race.Lake Weyba www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au

September Hells Bells and Fairy A24hradventure race involving mountain biking, trail Sunshine Coast www.dareyouadventure.com.au 20‐21 Bells running, orienteering andkayaking. FairyBells is about half the distanceand is good for teamsthat want to trya longerevent but don't feel ready to go the24hrcourse.

September28 Skippy Park Criterium SunshineCoast Cycling Club Skippy Park Criterium Club Landsborough www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au Club Champs Champs.

October 12 Color RunSunshine Labelledthe happiest 5kmrun on the planet.You can Stockland Park, www.thecolorrun.com.au Coast run, walk, crawl, or cartwheel it if you wish!Runners Kawana dressed in white pass through four colour zones on course: pink, orange, blue and yellow. October 18‐19 Bribie IslandSeries Saturday: Active Kids and Active First Timers: 100m Bribie Islandwww.bribietri.com.au raceone swim/3km cycle/500m run;200mswim/5km cycle/1km run,250mswim/6km cycle/2kmrun. Ocean swim:500m or 2km. Sunday: Short ‐ 300m swim/10km cycle/3km runorLong –750mswim, 20km cycle, 5kmrun. October 19 Australia Zoo Run 5kmrun,2km run/walk Beerwah www.wildlifeemergency.com.au

October 19 MountainBike Cross country cycling, combiningriding andnavigation. Woodford www.mtbo.com.au Orienteering –round Using speciallyproduced maps, riders navigate their way 11 alongroads, tracksand trails to checkpoints. Course distances for all levels, from 5‐40km. October 31‐ Noosa Triathlon and Olympic distance triathlon,aswell as a1km oceanswim, Noosa www.usmevents.com.au November2 Multi Sport Festival and arun/swim/runevent.

November 9 Queensland All Ages 7‐19: Senior 750m/20km/5km, Intermediate Lake Kawanawww.triathlonqld.com.au Schools Triathlon 600m/16km/4km, Junior 400m/12km/3km, Primary Qualifier Aquathlon 1km/200m/1km,Kids Aquathlon 500m/100m/500m. November9‐ The Blackall100 The inaugural Blackall100 will be on trails traversing the BlackallRange www.blackall100.com.au 10 BlackallRange, taking in the Sunshine Coast Great Walk, 100kmand 50km events for runners,walkers and hikers. November 14 ARA 18hr Dark Side Starting at midnight on Friday andfinishesat6pm on Sunshine Coastwww.in2adventure.com.au Championships Saturday.Adrenalinpumping action in atrueadventure race formatincluding navigation, mountain biking,trail running, kayaking and adventure challenges covering up to 120kmcrosscountry. November 15 MountainDesigns ARA Designedfor novices, newcomers andthose whoprefer SunshineCoast www.in2adventure.com.au 12hrDawn Attack their adventure in thelight to come alongand takeonan event of up to 70km with up to 12 hourstofinish the distance. Continued next page

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November 15 Sunshine Coast Track All divisions at Caboolture velodrome.Caboolture www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au Cycling Carnival November15 Open waterswim 500m "Enticer"option, 1500mcompetitive (three laps). Kawana www.qldtriseries.com.au Wetsuits will be allowed. November16 QueenslandTri Series Three triathlon races.QTS ‐ 400m swim, 15kmcycle, 4km Kawana www.qldtriseries.com.au round two run.Enticer ‐ 200m swim, 7.5km cycle, 2kmrun. Kool Kids ‐ 100m swim, 2kmcycle, 400m run. November 16 Rainbow BeachTrail Runover43km, 25km and 11km.All events finish at the Rainbow Beach www.traq.org.au Runs SportsClub. November22‐ HerveyBay 100 Saturdayevents: Mini aquathlon 500m/50m/500m. HerveyBay www.hb100.com.au 23 triathlon Junior aquathlon 1km/200m/1km. Junior triathlon – 400m/12km/3km. Intermediate triathlon– 600m/16km/4km. SeniortTriathlon –600m/16km/4km. Have aCrackTriathlon –200m/8km/2km. Sunday event: 2km swim, 80km ride, 18kmrun. November28 AGlow StickRun 8km, 6kmand 4kmrun through windingflateven trails Twin Waters www.glowstickrun.com by the glow of glowsticks at Novotel resort.

November 30 Triathlon Pink – ULTRA: 600m swim, 18kmrideand 6kmrun (2x300m Kawanawww.triathlonpink.com.au women’s only event swim, 6lap bike,6lap run). Long: 300m swim,8km ride, 3kmrun (4 lap bike, 1lap run). Medium: 200m swim, 6kmride, 2kmrun (3 lap bike,1lap run). Short: 100m swim, 4kmride, 1km run (2 lap bike,1lap run). Kids triathlon: 50m swim, 1.5kmride, 500m run (1 lap bike,1 lap run). December6‐7 Bribie IslandSeries Saturday: ActiveKids andActive First Timers: 100m Bribie Island www.bribietri.com.au racetwo swim/3km cycle/500m run;200mswim/5km cycle/1km run,250mswim/6km cycle/2kmrun. Ocean swim:500m or 2km. Sunday: Short ‐ 300m swim/10km cycle/3km runorLong –1000m swim, 29km cycle, 8kmrun. December21 Buderim9 cycling Climb nine Buderim hills, covering more than 70km, Buderimwww.buderim9.com.au challenge withinthree hours. December21 XtremeOCR Christmas Obstacle courseracing, therewill be the 5km, 10km and Even Maddock www.xocr.com.au Special 15km courses. Dam January 31 Noosa SummerSwim First event in theQueensland Milk &CoQueensland Noosa www.iconevents.com.au OceanSwimSeries.The eventincludes arangeof popular ocean swimming distances, 2km&1km,along with a300mNippersSurfDash. January 31 – Tre‐XOff Road Long: 500m swim ‐ 15km MTB ‐ 6kmtrail run.Short: Twin Waters www.tre‐x.com.au February 1 Triathlon Series 350m swim ‐ 10km MTB ‐ 4kmtrail run.Teaser: 150m swim ‐ 5kmMTB ‐ 1kmtrail run. January 31‐ Bribie IslandSeries Saturday: ActiveKids andActive First Timers: 100m Bribie Islandwww.bribietri.com February 1 racethree swim/3km cycle/500m run;200mswim/5km cycle/1km run,250mswim/6km cycle/2kmrun. Ocean swim:500m or 2km. Sunday: Short ‐ 300m swim/10km cycle/3km runorLong –1000m swim, 29km cycle, 8kmrun. February 8 QueenslandTri Series Three triathlon races.QTS ‐ 400m swim, 15kmcycle, 4km Caloundra www.qldtriseries.com.au round five run.Enticer ‐ 200m swim, 7.5km cycle, 2kmrun. Kool Kids ‐ 100m swim, 2kmcycle, 400m run. February 21 Mooloolaba Mile Round two in theQueensland Milk &CoQueensland Mooloolaba www.iconevents.com.au OceanSwimSeries.Includes the mile (1.6km) course, along with half mile (800m) and 300m kids dash.

March7‐8 Bribie IslandSeries Saturday: Active Kids and Active First Timers: 100m Bribie Island www.bribietri.com racefour swim/3km cycle/500m run;200mswim/5km cycle/1km run,250mswim/6km cycle/2kmrun. Ocean swim:500m or 2km. Sunday: Short ‐ 300m swim/10km cycle/3km runorLong –750mswim, 20km cycle, 5kmrun.

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