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The Bundanoon
Classic is Race.5. of the Gravity Fitness Winter Team Sport Series 2003. It is
to be held on Saturday 16th August, starting at 10.00am sharp. The race is a running
and cycling 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 is a 6 stage event with 3 cycling and 3 running
stages as follows :
Stage.1. – 30km Cycle (5 laps
of a 6km course)
Stage.2. – 12km Run (2 laps of
a 6km course)
Stage.3. – 24km Cycle (4 laps
of 6km course)
Stage.4. – 8km Run (Out and
back course)
Stage.5. – 18km Cycle (3 laps
of 6km course)
Stage.6. – 6km Run (1 lap of
6km course)
TOTAL : Run 26km / Cycle 72km
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 promises 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.
The
Bundanoon
A Running
and Cycling Team / Individual Endurance event
Saturday
16th August, 2003
Bundanoon
NSW
10.00am
Start
PROUDLY
SPONSORED BY :
Wedge
Insurance Brokers
Master
Coaching
gravity FITNESS
Race.5.
"The Bundanoon Classic"
Sat. 16th August 2003
Stage.1. CYCLE 30km
Burgess St/Ellesmore Rd/Blue Gum
Rd to Roundabout and return (5 laps)
Stage.2. RUN 12km
Burgess St - over railway
line/Church St/River View Rd/Track to Glow Worm Glen/William St/Railway
Ave/Burgess St (2 laps)
Stage.3. CYCLE 24km
Burgess St/Ellesmore Rd/Blue Gum
Rd to Roundabout and return (4 laps)
Stage.4. RUN 8km
Burgess St - over railway
line/Church St/Gullies Rd to Beauchamps Cliffs/Bonnie View Lookout and return
Stage.5. CYCLE 18km
Burgess St/Ellesmore Rd/Blue Gum Rd to Roundabout and return (3
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 : 98km
5 - 6 hours
START - 10.00am / FINISH -
3.00-4.00pm
NOTE : 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 Fee
: $60 (includes lunch/t-shirt)
2nd
– Ian Hollins / Matt Trute – 4h44m
3rd
– Dave Burrell / Patrick Buerger – 4h59m
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
POINTS ALLOCATION
Individuals :
Stage.1. -
10pts Stage.2.
- 12pts Stage.3. - 8pts Stage.4. - 8pts Stage.5.
- 6pts Stage.6. - 6pts
Teams
(each person within the team) :
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 18pts for completing Stages 2 and 5. His total points allocation
is thus 33pts.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Stages 1 , 3 and 5. - CYCLE - 6km (out and back)
Stage .1. - 5 laps (30km) / Stage .3. - 4 laps (24km) / Stage .5. - 3
laps (18km)
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. - Run 12km (2 laps)
Stage .6. - Run 6km (1 lap)
Runners leave Burgess
St. Start/Finish 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. Runners continuing for a 2nd lap must be stamped
before proceeding.
Stage .4. - Run 8km (out and back course)
Runners leave Burgess St. Start/Finish 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 reaching the entrance to Morton
National Park at the 2km mark. Runners then proceed along the main dirt road to
Echo Point parking area, around the Gravity Fitness sign and head back N along
the route they have just taken to Burgess St. This return run includes a very
steep rise up Constitution Hill at the 7.5km mark.
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.
* All competitors must familiarise themselves with the course either by
studying maps, asking questions or carrying a map when competing.
* There will be marker arrows along the course at relevant
intersections.
* Competitors in Run Stages 2 and 4 will have to get stamped at the
halfway point of the run from the relevant course marshall.
* Iced water will be available at the Burgess St. Start/Finish area.
* Competitors must supply their own Gatorade/Powerade if so desired.
* 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.
ORDER OF EVENTS
7.00pm
Dinner at Bundanoon Hotel
8.00pm
Quiet drinks at Bundanoon Hotel
(just a few - maybe coffee)
10.00pm
Lights out
7.30am
Breakfast
9.00am
Race Registration
9.30am
Pre-race Briefing
10.00am
RACE START
3.00-4.30pm
RACE FINISH
3.30-5.30pm
RACE post-mortem
5.30-6.30pm
Freshening-up Hour
6.30pm
Pre-dinner drinks and Presentations
7.30pm
DINNER
9.00pm till late
Conversation with adult themes and
some coarse language
9.00am
Breakfast and summary of previous evening's proceedings
12.00pm
Lunch - Sutton Forest Hotel
GRAVITY
FITNESS
Ian Hollins
138 Bulli Rd. Wentworthville NSW 2145
0416 080 098
gravfit@ihug.com.au
The Bundanoon Classic
is for teams of 2 to 6 people, however, individuals may attempt the race if
they wish. 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. Entry and 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 :
www.highlandsnsw.com.au/towns/bundanoon
1st – VIRGONA (Jim Virgona / Angelo
Virgona) – 4h49m (New Course Record)
2nd – UNDERDOGS (Carl Wilkin / Frank
Boland) – 5h17m
3rd – BUNDY BEARS (Darren Wedge /
Matt Trute) – 5h17m
4th – FUGLIES (Dave Burrell / Peter
Hollins / Phil Raby) – 5h40m
5th – YOUNG AND OLD (Ben Nixon / Dave
Lawrence / Trevor Nixon) – 5h41m
6th – SKUNKS (Bob Brandon / Tony
Hollins / Steve Williams) – 5h49m
7th – P.I. BOYS (Paul Roveto / Ian
Hollins) – 5h 50m
8th – BOBS (Janelle Jenkins / Noni
Collins / Caitlin Hannan / Debra Hollins) – 6h49m