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The Bundanoon Classic is Race.4. of the Gravity
Fitness Winter Series 2004. It is to be held on Saturday 14th August, starting
at 10.00am sharp. The race is a gruelling 6 stage running and cycling Individual
OR Team endurance event, in and around the beautiful Southern Highlands town of
Bundanoon.
(visit : http://www.highlandsnsw.com.au/towns/bundanoon.html,
for more information about Bundanoon)
The race starts and finishes, as do all the
stages, at the Park on the corner of Burgess St and Ellsmore Rd. Bundanoon
(100m from the Bundanoon Hotel). The race should conclude from 2.00pm onwards,
after which an afternoon and night of conviviality, camaraderie and light
entertainment will occur. The more serious athletes and supporters are booked
to stay in Bundanoon on the Saturday night, as the exciting conversation and
philosophical discussions promise to go long into the night.
Anyone interested in entering a team in the event, or just coming along to get
involved, contact Ian Hollins from Gravity Fitness ASAP.
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FITNESS
Race.4.
"The 5th
Bundanoon Classic"
Sat.
14th August 2004
Stage.1.
CYCLE 24km
Burgess
St/Ellesmore Rd/Blue Gum Rd to Roundabout and return (4 laps)
Stage.2.
RUN 6km
Burgess
St - over railway line/Church St/River View Rd/Track to Glow Worm Glen/William
St/Railway Ave/Burgess St (1 lap)
Stage.3.
CYCLE 18km
Burgess
St/Ellesmore Rd/Blue Gum Rd to Roundabout and return (3 laps)
Stage.4.
RUN 8km
Burgess St/Ellesmore Rd, left at T intersection, along dirt road to 4km turning point and return
Stage.5.
CYCLE 12km
Burgess
St/Ellesmore Rd/Blue Gum Rd to Roundabout and return (2 laps)
Stage.6.
RUN 6km
Burgess
St - over railway line/Church St/River View Rd/Track to Glow Worm Glen/William
St/Railway Ave/Burgess St (1 lap)
TOTAL
: 74km
Predicted
duration : 3 ½ to 4 ½ hours
START
- 10.00am / FINISH 1.30-2.30pm<
NOTE
: The course has been shortened from previous years. Distances are approximates
only
Start/Finish
Area : cnr. Burgess St / Ellesmore Rd. Bundanoon (100m
from Pub)
Registration
: 9.00am
Pre-race
briefing : 9.30am
Race
Start : 10.00am
Entry
Fees (includes drinks/snacks/lunch):
Individuals : $40
Teams
of 2 : $70
Teams
of 3 : $90
Teams
of 4 or more - $25 per person
Authentic
Gravity Fitness T-shirts (arguably the best training shirts ever designed) will
be on sale for $30.
1st
Jim Virgona / Angelo Virgona 4h49m
2nd
Carl Wilkin / Frank Boland 5h17m
3rd
Darren Wedge / Matt Trute 5h17m
RESULTS 2000
1st
Brett Davidson / Ian Hollins 5h13m
2nd
Dave Burrell / Neil Hollins / Dave Lawrence 5h36m
3rd
Trevor Nixon / Mick Hollins / Steve Williams 5h54m
STAGES :
Stage.1. - 8pts Stage.2. - 6pts Stage.3. - 6pts
Stage.4. - 8pts Stage.5. - 4pts Stage.6. - 6pts
POSITION:
1st - no. of pts. awarded
equals triple the no. of teams competing
2nd - above less 3
3rd - above less 6, and
so on
e.g. Miguel Gravitas is
in a team which comes 4th out of 8 teams. He receives 15pts for this, plus
10pts for completing Stages 2 and 5.
His total points allocation
is thus 25pts.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Stages 1 , 3 and 5. -
CYCLE - 6km (out and back)
Stage .1. - 4 laps (24km) / Stage .3. - 3 laps (18km) / Stage .5. - 2 laps (12km)
Riders
leave Burgess St and turn right into Ellesmore Rd. Riders follow Ellsmore Rd,
which undulates gently for 1.4km before turning right where the road forks into
Blue Gum Rd. Riders proceed along Blue Gum Rd (which is very narrow in places)
for 600m before turning left into a sealed road which takes them a further 800m
up a gentle slope before reaching a turning bay at the end of the road. Riders
then turn around and head back to Burgess St along the same route and around
the turning marker. Riders laps are recorded at the Burgess St turning marker.
Stage .2 and 6. - Run
6km (1 lap)
Runners leave Burgess
St. Transition Area and head S along Ellsmore Rd for 100m before crossing the
railway line at Bundanoon Station. Runners then proceed S along Church St.
There is a very steep down hill section and a steep hill before turning left after
a further 1.2km into River View Rd. Runners follow this undulating dirt road
for 1.6km before turning left where the road forks. A further 700m along this
road a walking track appears on the left just past a cattle grid. Runners take
this track for 900m before turning left into another walking track after going
down some steps and crossing a little creek (IMPORTANT : do not go to Glow
Worm Glen). This track rises sharply and takes them to William St which is
600m away. Runners then proceed W along William St for 600m before turning left
into Railway Ave. Runners proceed along Railway Ave. for 500m before crossing
the railway line again and proceeding to Burgess St. This is the completion of
1 lap.
Stage .4. - Run 8km (out
and back course)
Runners
leave the Burgess St. Transition Area and head N along Ellsmore Rd for 1km
before turning left at the T intersection with Blue Gum Road. Runners then
follow the undulating dirt road continuation of Ellsmore Rd. for a further 3km
to the turnaround point at the 4km mark. Runners then return the same way to
the Transition Area.
C0MPETITORS
NOTE :
* You must be aware of
your surroundings at all times. Look carefully for cars, bikes and pedestrians
and do not interfere with their movements. Cyclists especially need to slow
down and heed the course marshalls as they turn right into Ellsmore Rd. at the
beginning of each lap.
* All competitors must
familiarise themselves with the course either by studying maps, asking
questions or carrying a map when competing.
* There will be easily
distinguishable red and yellow marker arrows along the course at relevant
intersections.
* Iced water will be
available at the Burgess St. Start/Finish area.
* Competitors must
supply their own Race food and Gatorade/Powerade if so desired, although Lunch
and some light snacks, including 1 Gatorade will be part of the Entry Fee.
* There will be no drink
stations out on the Run courses, so competitors may wish to carry their own,
although in August the average temperature during the day in Bundanoon is
10-15degC, so the need for water on this route is minimal, especially as most
of the course is also in shade.
The
Bundanoon Classic is for Individuals or Teams of 2 to 3 people. Ideally, teams
should be formed well in advance of the race so that people have time to train
and prepare for the race, and so that there are no last minute problems within
the teams if someone pulls out - you should be able to organise a replacement
if teams are organised far enough in advance.
As
far as race organisation is concerned, I need to know the names and contact
address / phone numbers / email of the people in your team. One person should
nominate themselves as the team organiser and it is through this person that I
will predominantly communicate. Waiver forms will be completed and signed on
the morning of the race.
Accommodation
should also be booked as soon as possible if required. The Bundanoon Hotel
(phone 02 4883 6005) is the preferred option as the Saturday night will be
spent there.
This
event is open to the clients of Gravity Fitness and their friends and family.
If you know anyone else who may be interested please give them my contact
details, or vice versa.
Competitors
are advised that it will be quite cold in Bundanoon in August and that warm
clothing may be required while competing. Runners will possibly need to wear a
singlet and long sleeve skivvy top to protect the skin from the cold and the
wind chill, and cyclists will need similar if not more protection. Wet weather
gear should also be taken just in case. Preparation, both in training and in
organising yourself, is the key to an enjoyable and successful attempt at the
Bundanoon Classic. Each competitor is also responsible for their own food and fluid
needs, as endurance events such as this require that you eat and drink
constantly throughout the day. Carbohydrate replacement, in solid (Power bar /
Clif bar) and liquid (Gatorade / Powerade) form, is essential and not to be
underestimated.
For
this event to be enjoyable for all it is hoped that everyone adopts an attitude
of friendly competition. We are not cut-throat professionals but are
enthusiastic amateurs. This event has no place for a win-at-all-costs attitude.
Your fellow competitors are your friends and should be treated as such. If you
see anyone in a state of distress or injured, make sure that you offer your
assistance. The course is designed that at its furthest point you will never be
more than 3km from either the Start/Finish area or a Course
Marshall. If there is a problem, advise the person
to stay where they are, and head for assistance. Do not panic - help is on its
way.
The
awards for winning, and just competing, in this event are intrinsic : personal
pride and a sense of satisfaction. As a group we are in Bundanoon to compete to
the best of our ability, to enjoy some friendly competition and to revel in the
camaraderie created by shared experience. Above all, we are in Bundanoon to
live the "earn it" philosophy - it doesn't get any better than
that !
FOR MORE INFO RE BUNDANOON GO TO :
http://www.highlandsnsw.com.au/towns/bundanoon
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THE BUNDANOON CLASSIC 2004
ENTRY FORM INDIVIDUALS / TEAMS (Detach and return to Gravity
Fitness)
** Note : This form may be photocopied if required
each team member must complete and sign an entry form and include the names of
team-mates on the form where requested you should send your teams completed
entry forms along with payment in the one envelope
1st Name ____________________________
Surname ____________________________
Male Female (Circle)
Address (include Postcode)
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Phone Numbers
Home _____________________
Work _____________________
Mobile ____________________
Email Address ______________________________
Date of Birth ________________
Shirt Size S M
L XL XXL (Circle)
Any relevant Medical Information ?
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Race Category (Circle)
Ind. Male (IM) Ind. Female (IF)
Team Male (TM) Team
Female (TF) Team Mixed (TMX)
Team Name ________________________________
Other Team Members
1 ________________________________________
2 ________________________________________
3 ________________________________________
4 ________________________________________
5 ________________________________________
WAIVER
I hereby take action for myself, my executors,
administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns as follows :
a)
WAIVER, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE
from any and all liability for death, disability, personal injury, property
damage, property theft, and all other foreseeable risks or claims or actions of
any kind (including negligence) whatever and however occurring which I at any
time had or have as a result of or in connection with, directly or indirectly,
my participation in and traveling to and from this event the following persons
or entities : Gravity Fitness, NSW Govt. Departments, event sponsors, event
producers, volunteers, all cities, shires, districts in which the event may be
staged and their (its) respective officers, directors, employees, independent
contractors, agents and volunteers.
b)
INDEMNIFY AND HOLD
HARMLESS the persons or entities
mentioned in the above paragraph from any and all liabilities, claims or
actions (including negligence) whatever or however caused arising as a result of or in connection with,
directly or indirectly, my participation in and traveling to and from this
event.
SIGNED __________________________________
DATE _________________
ENCLOSED IS CHEQUE or MONEY ORDER (made payable to Gravity
Fitness) FOR
$ __________
being payment for
Individual (Name) ____________________________
Or Team (Name) ____________________________
Individual - $40
Team of 2 - $70 ($35 each)
Teams of 3 - $90 ($30 each)
Teams of 4 or more - $25 per person
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Ian
Hollins
10
Wagner Place, Seven Hills NSW 2147
02
9838 9585 / 0416 080 098