Jan 28 2008
Macedon Du-O RUN-RIDE-RUN
What is it?
The Macedon Du-O is a sprint distance adventure race involving running and mountain biking legs in beautiful native and pine forests around Macedon, 1 hour’s drive NW of Melbourne.
You can take the race at whatever pace you like – as hard or as easy as you want. We want everyone to be able to have a go, challenge themselves, but above all, have fun!
We’re not charging a fortune to enter to cover the cost of expensive prizes that only a handful of competitors get to take home (there will be some prizes though). That’s because we’re all volunteers doing it for the love of racing and not for profit. When was the last time you did an adventure race for under $30?
The event is for all ages and abilities, Male and Female, solo competitors and teams of two.
Courses
Long: Run 5km, Ride 18km, Run 2km
Short: Run 3km, Ride 9km, Run 2km
The estimated winning times for the race will be approx. 2 hours for the long course and 1 hour for the short. The race will require you to find checkpoints using a map to navigate (if you’re not sure how to navigate there’ll be someone on hand on the morning of the race to give you a ‘crash course’ – be there early!).
The first run leg will be a ‘scatter’ course. This means you collect a specified number of controls in any order. The bike leg and the second run leg will be ‘line’ courses. This means you must visit the controls in number order.
Detailed colour maps will be used for the race with checkpoints pre-marked. You will receive your first map as you start so you’re going to be planning your route as you go! There is a separate map for each leg that you will receive at the transition area. Detailed final instructions will be issued on race day at registration and there will be a race briefing at 8.45am to answer any final queries.
Directions
The assembly are and start/finish will be at Tony Clarke Reserve, Macedon. From the main street in Macedon (Smith Street) head north on Carrington Street. After 1km turn left into Waterfalls Road and proceed to Tony Clarke Reserve. Melways 609 G10.
Race Day
7.30am: Registration opens
8.30am : Registration closes
8.45am: Race briefing
9.00am: Race start
12 noon: Presentations & end of race BBQ
Entry
Cost: $25 per person (solo or team) ($20 for Juniors under 18)
Categories: Solo- Male/Female. Teams of two- Male/ Female/ Mixed
To ensure that you receive a pre-marked colour map on race day please pre-enter via email before Monday 21st January.
To: dkeech@williamsboag.com.au
Please include the following details:
Name, age, gender
Solo or team
Long or short course
Pre-orders for compasses/ map boards (see ‘Gear’ below)
Please pay the entry fee on the day at registration. A small number of maps will be available on the day for those who do not pre-enter (these might be B&W). The event will be cancelled if a total fire ban is declared for the relevant district on the day.
Gear
Compass. Don’t have one? See if you can borrow one or let me know with your pre-entry and you can purchase one on the day for $30
Whistle. Remember – 3 long blasts if you’re in real trouble
Water. Bottle on bike, camel back for the run legs. There won’t be any water on the course. Make sure you leave a bottle or two at your bike in the transition for a drink at changeovers. It’s the end of January so it could be hot!
Basic first aid kit
Mountain bike and helmet. Some people use flat pedals to avoid changing into SPD’s – your choice.
Map board. These fit onto your handlebars and make navigating while riding a whole heap easier. You don’t have to race with one but if you’d like to pre-order one let me know with your pre-entry and you’ll be able to purchase one on the day for $90
Entry Fee( AUD ) 25/50See All Event Posts
The Macedon Du-O is a sprint distance adventure race involving running and mountain biking legs in beautiful native and pine forests around Macedon, 1 hour’s drive NW of Melbourne.
You can take the race at whatever pace you like – as hard or as easy as you want. We want everyone to be able to have a go, challenge themselves, but above all, have fun!
We’re not charging a fortune to enter to cover the cost of expensive prizes that only a handful of competitors get to take home (there will be some prizes though). That’s because we’re all volunteers doing it for the love of racing and not for profit. When was the last time you did an adventure race for under $30?
The event is for all ages and abilities, Male and Female, solo competitors and teams of two.
Courses
Long: Run 5km, Ride 18km, Run 2km
Short: Run 3km, Ride 9km, Run 2km
The estimated winning times for the race will be approx. 2 hours for the long course and 1 hour for the short. The race will require you to find checkpoints using a map to navigate (if you’re not sure how to navigate there’ll be someone on hand on the morning of the race to give you a ‘crash course’ – be there early!).
The first run leg will be a ‘scatter’ course. This means you collect a specified number of controls in any order. The bike leg and the second run leg will be ‘line’ courses. This means you must visit the controls in number order.
Detailed colour maps will be used for the race with checkpoints pre-marked. You will receive your first map as you start so you’re going to be planning your route as you go! There is a separate map for each leg that you will receive at the transition area. Detailed final instructions will be issued on race day at registration and there will be a race briefing at 8.45am to answer any final queries.
Directions
The assembly are and start/finish will be at Tony Clarke Reserve, Macedon. From the main street in Macedon (Smith Street) head north on Carrington Street. After 1km turn left into Waterfalls Road and proceed to Tony Clarke Reserve. Melways 609 G10.
Race Day
7.30am: Registration opens
8.30am : Registration closes
8.45am: Race briefing
9.00am: Race start
12 noon: Presentations & end of race BBQ
Entry
Cost: $25 per person (solo or team) ($20 for Juniors under 18)
Categories: Solo- Male/Female. Teams of two- Male/ Female/ Mixed
To ensure that you receive a pre-marked colour map on race day please pre-enter via email before Monday 21st January.
To: dkeech@williamsboag.com.au
Please include the following details:
Name, age, gender
Solo or team
Long or short course
Pre-orders for compasses/ map boards (see ‘Gear’ below)
Please pay the entry fee on the day at registration. A small number of maps will be available on the day for those who do not pre-enter (these might be B&W). The event will be cancelled if a total fire ban is declared for the relevant district on the day.
Gear
Compass. Don’t have one? See if you can borrow one or let me know with your pre-entry and you can purchase one on the day for $30
Whistle. Remember – 3 long blasts if you’re in real trouble
Water. Bottle on bike, camel back for the run legs. There won’t be any water on the course. Make sure you leave a bottle or two at your bike in the transition for a drink at changeovers. It’s the end of January so it could be hot!
Basic first aid kit
Mountain bike and helmet. Some people use flat pedals to avoid changing into SPD’s – your choice.
Map board. These fit onto your handlebars and make navigating while riding a whole heap easier. You don’t have to race with one but if you’d like to pre-order one let me know with your pre-entry and you’ll be able to purchase one on the day for $90
Entry Fee( AUD ) 25/50See All Event Posts
