Freycinet Challenge

2017 Information Booklet

4adventure Crew Mark , Louise, Row & Ben

Welcome 2017 will see a changing of the guard as Tim Saul passes over the reins of the Freycinet Challenge after 16 years. Tim created and developed the Freycinet Challenge to become the most iconic Multisport event in Tasmania and arguably Australia. We wish to thank Tim for nurturing this wonderfully unique event. We all have many memories of the Challenge from the days when we needed a full support crew as the road rider endured a lonely cycle to Dolphin Sands (Swansea) to tag the kayaker to paddle back across the lagoon to Coles Bay, a time when the support crew and vehicles were as important and necessary as the team. To the funny mishaps of hearing the gun start Day 2 as competitors are getting out of their car, then remembering daylight savings began last night...... To the regular social teams and workplaces that field a few teams each year as employees and mates battle it out for bragging rights. Many people are regulars to tackle the challenge and we forward to hearing people recall and share these stories throughout the weekend over a Brew. For those that are just ‘learning the ropes’ in Multisport events, take a moment and listen to these stories or mistakes so it is not you in 2017! We wish you fresh legs and solid arms as you power your way through the challenges you and your team will be faced with over the weekend. Please take a moment to read through our comprehensive Race Booklet to ensure you are not the entrant who sleeps in or is still warming up while your team mate is waiting to tag you! Challenge Yourself, Challenge Your Mates, YOU have accepted the Challenge. See you the start line...... 4adventure Crew – Mark, Lou, Ben & Row

Thanks to our naming Sponsor

EVENT SCHEDULE Friday October 13th Location Time Number collection Iluka Tavern 6.00-7.30pm Race Briefing Iluka Tavern 7.30pm

Saturday 14th October Number collection Info Tent at Race 6.30-7.15am Transition (NOT AT RACE START) START Wineglass Bay Car 8.00am- Pack Individuals 8.05am - Team Competitors First runner due back Race Transition 9.10am (approx.) First mountainbiker Race Transition 11.45 (approx.) back

Sunday 15th October 1 day - Number Info Tent at Race 6.30-6.50am collection Transition Short Race Briefing Race Transition 7.00am START Muirs Beach 7.30am- Individuals 7.35am – Team Competitors Presentations Race Transition 2.00pm

DAY 1 - Saturday, 14th October 2017 Briefing time: 7:45 AM Race Start: 8.00 AM Individual Competitors, 8.05 AM Team Competitors Stage 1 - Run - 16 kilometres The Hazards circuit run starting at Wineglass Car park and finishing at the Coles Bay Village Green

Presented By The Running Edge

Stage 2 - Kayak - 10 kilometres (NEW) Muirs Beach Circuit. The bad weather alternative is a circuit along the shoreline.

Presented by EPIC Kayaks

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Stage 3 - Road Bike - 40 kilometres (NEW) Coles Bay Village Green to the 20km turn point on Coles Bay Road then return to Coles Bay Village Green. The ride starts and finishes at the village green. The road is NOT closed, Road rules apply, please give way when appropriate.

Presented by Bike Ride

Stage 4 - Mountain Bike - 20 kilometres (with additional single track subject to approval) From Coles Bay Village Green via Freshwater Lagoon to Coles Bay Village Green.

Presented by AvantiPlus Launceston

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Sunday, 15th October 2017

Competitor Registration - One day competitors only: 6:30am - 6.50am at the Start (no late entries will be accepted), or one day competitors can register Friday night at the Iluka Tavern.

Briefing time: All at 7:00 AM Race Start: 7.30 AM Individual Competitors, 7.35 AM Team Competitors Stage 5 - Kayak - 10 kilometres (NEW) A foreshore looped route around Coles Bay starting and finishing at Muirs Beach

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

Stage 6 - Road Bike - 40 kilometres (NEW) An out and back course along the Coles Bay Rd, turning around at the 20km point on Coles Bay Road. The ride starts and finishes at the village green. The road is NOT closed, Road rules apply, please give way when appropriate.

Presented by Bike Ride

Stage 7 - Mountain Bike - 20 kilometres (with additional single track subject to approval) The Freshwater Lagoon/Friendly Beaches Loop Mountain Bike ride - the other direction, starting at the village green, and finishing at The Esplanade recreation space opposite the Coles Bay Bakery.

Presented by Avantiplus Launceston

Catering for every rider......

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Stage 8 - Run – 9.5 kilometres (NEW) The final run will see competitors to the Coles bay main jetty to a turnaround point just before the Wineglass Bay Cruises Car Park. They will then head back to the village green along Muirs Beach around the coastal headland and up to the end of the Telstra Beach Track to a turnaround point. From here they will return on the same track back to the Village Green

Presented by The Running Edge

RACE INFORMATION

CHANGEOVER Competitors must physically tag their team mate in the transition zone. All cyclists must dismount before entering transition.

FEED ZONES

Competitors need to be fully self-sufficient with their water and food needs. Please have your fuelling needs organised. There will be some nutrition and hydration available at transition area courtesy of the Coles Bay Convenience (Garnet Ave)

MEDICAL

Medical assistance will be available from Hamish and his crew at Safetas as well as our invaluable SES Volunteers on Course. Please ask for medical help if you have even the slightest issue you may need it. Please note - if you are transported by ambulance you could be required to meet costs involved unless you are covered by an appropriate fund. Any aid given by race medical personnel is permissible and will not lead to disqualification.

OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE

Outside assistance may be given by your support crew within transition and throughout this endurance event providing it does not give the competitor an unfair advantage which is discretionary of the Race Director and 4adventure crew.

RUBBISH

Keep Freycinet beautiful and ensure that all rubbish is taken with you. If competitors are caught littering you will be disqualified. Bins will be provided at race transition.

TIMING

The Freycinet Challenge will be timed by a manual timing system based around your individual race number. Your responsibilities as a competitor include:

When you register you will be issued with a race number, this will be displayed on your race bib and or front of MTB.

You must wear the race bib and it be visible at all times while racing. You must leave the race bib on until you finish the entire race course. It is a means of recording your finish times.

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

It is imperative that you advise race officials in the event you withdraw from the race at any time. It is essential for us to know where you are on the course at all times for your safety and our ability to post accurate official results post-race.

RACE RESULTS

Full race results will be available at www.freycinetchallenge.com.au as soon as possible after presentations. Results will be displayed live on https://www.webscorer.com Freycinet Challenge 2017.

NUMBER COLLECTION

Number collection can occur before the Pre Race Briefing from 6-7.30pm at the Iluka Tavern or Saturday morning between 6.30-7.15am in the Transition Area at the Information Tent.

For teams, all members must sign the disclaimer before numbers will be handed out. Please print a copy of the disclaimer attached to this race information booklet and ensure all team members have it all signed prior to number collection.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT

All kayakers must wear a certified PFD, road cyclists and mountain bikers an approved helmet and we suggest running shoes for runners.

PARKING

We encourage people not to drive to Wineglass Bay carpark, rather to carpool and set up base at race transition. Competitors and supporters are asked NOT to park outside the Iluka service station, Bakery and Tavern.

KIDS RACE

A kids race is scheduled for Saturday early afternoon. Register at the Info Tent

PRESENTATIONS

Presentations and Spot Prize giveaways will be held at 2pm. We encourage everyone to relax, chat and enjoy your free Sunday Lunch (voucher in the entry bag) prior to presentations. Competitors MUST be present to claim prizes (Unless previously arranged). Competitors MUST be present to claim spot prizes.

SATURDAY LUNCH

Food and coffee will be available for purchase courtesy of the Blue Edge Bakery Van and a BBQ will be available from the Coles Bay Men’s Shed.

SUNDAY LUNCH

You will find a Lunch voucher in your entry bag that can be redeemed at the Iluka tavern Sunday post race. Enjoy!

TRANSITION AREA

The transition area will be clearly marked out and is open to competitors ONLY. Racks are not numbered, chose your position.

TOILETS

4 portaloos are provided at Race Transition. There are also public toilets at Muirs Beach carpark and public toilets at Town Hall – up Harold St (400m away).

CLEAN EQUIPMENT

Ensure all your gear is clean prior to arriving at Coles Bay especially your mountain bike and running shoes. Following Day 1 a wash down station will be available in the transition area. We ask that you clean your gear prior to the start of Day 2 and again afterwards to prevent spreading of nasty seeds and pests. For more information visit: http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/indeX.aspX?base=31311

WEATHER

Come prepared for all seasons, as they truly can be experienced in one day. The Freycinet Peninsula is known to have its own ‘micro climate’ and in Spring, can range from freezing cold to mild to hot and windy, so come prepared.

A very special THANK YOU to our Volunteers and SES, without you this event could not take place.

Thank you to our event SPONSORS please show your appreciation by supporting these businesses.

2017

In consideration of and as a condition of acceptance of my entry in the abovementioned race for myself, my respective heirs, executors and administrators, I (we) hereby waive all and any claim, right or cause of action for which I (we), my respective heirs, executors and administrators might otherwise have for or arising out of: (i) Loss of life or injury, damage or loss of any description whatsoever caused including negligence of any person, corporation or body including but not limited to those referred to below, suffered or sustained in the course of, consequent upon, or accidental to my entry or participation in the said event and, (ii) Any publication, or in the use and form of media whatsoever, of my name, photograph, images or activities in, or incidental to, my entry participation in the said event and whether for advertising or otherwise. The above release and discharge shall be and operate separately in favour of all persons, corporations and bodies involved, or otherwise engaged in promoting or staging the said event and the servants, agents, representatives, and officers of all and any of them and includes but is not limited to, the Race Organizer and their members, the Police, city/town officials and marshals, Life Saving officials/guards, medical and paramedical practitioners, and shall operate whether or not the loss, injury or damage is attributable to the act of neglect of any one or more of them. I (we) have read, and am familiar with, the safety and medical aspects of multisport events and will abide by these requirements.

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