The 8th B u n d a n o o n C l a s s i c 2007
The Bundanoon Classic will be held on Saturday
17th November 2007, starting at 10.00am sharp. The race is a
gruelling 5-stage Running (Bush and Road) and Road 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 Ellesmore Rd. Bundanoon (100m
from the Bundanoon Hotel). The race should conclude from 2.00pm onwards, after
which an afternoon and night of camaraderie and philosophical discussions will
occur.
Anyone interested in entering a team in the event, or just coming along to get involved,
contact Ian Hollins from Gravity Fitness ASAP.
gravity FITNESS
presents
"The 8th Bundanoon Classic"
Sat. 17th
November, 2007
Stage.1.
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.2.
CYCLE 30km
Burgess
St/Ellesmore Rd/right into Blue Gum Rd/left into Birchwood Dr. to Roundabout
and return (5 laps)
Stage.3.
RUN 7.5km
Burgess
St/Ellesmore Rd/left at T intersection onto dirt road to turn around sign and
return (out + back)
Stage.4.
CYCLE 18km
Burgess St/Ellesmore Rd/right
into Blue Gum Rd/left into Birchwood Dr. to Roundabout and return (3 laps)
Stage.5.
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)
(Scroll down for more detailed Course
Description)
Predicted
duration : 3 ½ to 4 ½ hours
START
- 10.00am / FINISH 1.30-2.30pm<
NOTE
: Distances are close approximates
Start/Finish Area
: cnr. Burgess St / Ellesmore Rd. Bundanoon (100m from Pub)
Registration
: From 9.00am
Pre-race briefing
: 9.30am
Race Start
: 10.00am
Entry Fees (includes drinks/snacks/lunch):
Individuals : $50
Teams : $40 per person
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
COURSE DESCRIPTION 2006
Stages .1. and .5. - RUN
6km (1 lap)
Runners leave Burgess
St. Transition Area and head S along Ellesmore 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 runners 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 the Burgess St.
Transition Area.
Stage .2. and .4. -
CYCLE - 30km (5 x 6km out and back laps) and 18km (3 x 6km laps)
Riders
leave Burgess St and turn right into Ellesmore Rd. Riders follow Ellesmore 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 .3. - RUN 7.5km
(out and back course)
Runners
leave the Burgess St. Transition Area and head N along Ellesmore Rd for 1km
before turning left at the T intersection with Blue Gum Road. Runners then
follow the undulating dirt road continuation of Ellesmore 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 Ellesmore 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 November the average temperature during the day in Bundanoon is
15-20degC, 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 6 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.
*
Competitors are advised that it can be quite cold in Bundanoon even in November
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 largely 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
Ian
Hollins
10
Wagner Place, Seven Hills NSW 2147
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