Event Guide rd - 25th November

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1 Event Guide rd - 25th November

2 Welcome to the 12 Apostles Mountain Bike Classic 2012 The 12 Apostles Mountain Bike Classic is a three day staged mountain bike race, set against the backdrop of one of the world s most iconic tourist destinations the 12 Apostles. The 12 Apostles Mountain Bike Classic will be held from Friday 23rd November to Sunday 25th November. The event will take place on a unique course, designed across a variety of roads, tracks and trails, winding through Port Campbell, the 12 Apostles, Timboon and through the magnificent Shipwreck Coast.

3 Categories Open- Male and Female This category is open to anyone who is 15 to 39 years of age as of November 23 rd, Masters- Male and Female This category is open to anyone who is 40 years or older as of November 23 rd, Please note the Masters will be divided into three sub categories. Masters 1 (40-50) Masters 2 (50-60) Masters 3 (60+)

4 Elite Riders PETA MULLINS JENNI KING NIKI FISHER ADRIAN JACKSON PETER KUTCHERA ANDREW BELL

5 JARROD MORONI MELINDA JACKSON MELISSA ANSETT STEVEN CUSWORTH BEC HENDERSON Click to like us on Facebook Click to follow us on Twitter

6 MARK FENNER TASMAN NANKERVIS JACK HAIG BILLY SEWELL JASON LOWNDES JARRYD JONES TRISTAN WARD

7 LIAM JEFFRIES KATHERINE OSHEA SARAH HOLMES EMILY PARKS

8 Course Description Stage 1 Friday 23 rd November Childers Cove to Peterborough Start Time: 12.00pm 25km racing + a 12km transport ride to Port Campbell via the Great Ocean Road The coastal trail from Childers Cove to Peterborough provides for an undulating ride amongst the salt bush scrub whilst taking in some of the most amazing views from the cliff tops of the Shipwreck Coast.

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10 Stage 2 - Port Campbell Town Sprint - Day One 500m elimination race Start Time: 5.00pm This will see all riders compete in an elimination race on a short 500m course around the town. Expect high excitement as 4-6 riders at time go head to head building to a spectacular final.

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12 Stage 3-Port Campbell- Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles - Day Two 20km racing + 7km transport ride to Princetown Start Time: 8.00am (Port Campbell) It s a heart starter first up as you sprint for the 12 Apostles in the events shortest stage. Don t forget to get your photo at the 12 Apostles finish line though.

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14 Stage 4 - Princetown to Port Campbell - Day Two 57km race stage finishing in Port Campbell This is the events longest stage which takes in the single track of Kangaroobie, Old Ocean road, Sandy tracks of Old Coach road before your final push back to a spectacular Port Campbell finish right on the foreshore.

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16 Stage 5- Timboon to Timboon - Day Three 47km race stage passing through Timboon twice before the finish at the Distillery Start Time: 10.00am Day 3 takes you to an inland adventure of the bush surrounds of Timboon. It s a great day of mountain bike riding around this timeless area including the historic section of rail trail. The finish area is at the Timboon Distillery and the course passes through this area 3 times including the finish where a local market and food stalls will be there to let you enjoy relax with your friends and family as the final event presentations are conducted.

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18 Registration All riders must collect their rider plates before the start of their first day of racing at the registration tent. Friday 23 rd November (Day 1) Time: 10.00am 11:45pm (Race start at 12.00pm) Venue: Childers Cove Road Saturday 24 th November (Day 2) Time: 7:00am 7.45am (Race starts at 8.00am) Venue: Cairns Road, Port Campbell. Sunday 25 th November (Day 3) Time: 8:45am 9.45am (Race starts at 10.00pm) (presentations b/w 2.00pm-2.30pm) Venue: Timboon Distillery Bailey Street, Timboon. Riders will be allowed to purchase registrations at each start line. Stage Check In All riders must check in prior to the start of each stage. All competitors must give way to ensure the safety of all participants and final number of riders each day. If you decide to withdrawal from any stage after check-in you must inform an event staff member. Riders who start a stage without completing check in receive a time penalty. TORQ Nutrition Recovery Tent The recovery area is sponsored by TORQ Nutrition. Free recovery drinks will be available for all riders and a TORQ representative will be on hand to provide expert advice on nutrition to participants. Other TORQ Nutrition products will be available throughout the event.

19 Course Markings The course will be very clearly marked using the below signs. Event Staff will also use white lime lines and arrows on the ground to direct riders and to make obstacles clear. There will be constant reminders that you are on course. If you have not seen any course markings for a considerable time you may have taken a wrong turn. Please back track to the last course marking and check its direction. Many roads are very steep and quite dangerous so please show caution at all times. Distance Directions- Indicates course distances intersections - SLOW DOWN AND TAKE NOTICE Course arrows - Directional only. Follow the Arrows and if you see an X then this means don't go this way! Three arrows down- Indicates a dangerous section and caution must be taken Caution Keep Left - Shows areas where traffic could be coming from the other direction. Roads are not closed Water Bar - Take these signs seriously! Please ride safely on the descents with water bars as they are dangerous. They are not designed for jumping and will give you unpredictable air travel if you go too fast. Again, please ride carefully on these sections. Left Turn Ahead- Of course this mean left turn ahead, and if you see one that

20 Permit Conditions While on course please remember that the course is on public land which we want to keep clean for people to continue using and enjoying. Please do not litter. Parking Please observe all parking restrictions and directions throughout the event. This is to ensure the safety of riders, spectators, staff and the local residents. Required and Recommended Riding Kit Helmet Riding Gear normal cycling jerseys Thermal top if weather is cold Rain Jacket Retro Reflective Gear Tyre pump and spare tubes Multi Tool Repair kit including Allen keys, small sockets and screwdrivers High energy snack foods Water Bottles and Camel Back Sun Protection Gloves

21 Presentations Presentations will take place at the finish line at Timboon. Presentations will begin once we have the top 3 for each category across the line. The presentations will start at approximately 2.00pm-2.30pm. Event Logistics 12 Apostles MTB stage race logistics made easy. Right now get your accommodation booked for a minimum of Friday Night and Saturday night in or near Port Campbell. This is the race hub. Arrive Friday mid morning and drop off your bags at your Accommodation (I am sure if you let them know your coming for the event they will be more than accommodating). Then drive to Childers Cove start of Stage 1 (approx 30min drive). Be there with your bike, your bike gear for stage 1 and whatever else you need for stage 1. You can leave your car there. At the end of stage 1 in Port Campbell we then have a bus service to take you back to your car. One bus will go before the Stage 2 Town sprint and another Bus after this. We will look after your bike when you re on the bus if you need so all you need to do is to get on the Bus. Day 2 you start Stage 3 in Port Campbell and Finish Stage 4 in Port Campbell. Just leave you car at the motel and have a great day of riding past and around the 12 Apostles. Day 3 the final day we have given you a sleep in with a 10am start at Timboon. Timboon is a 20min drive from Port Campbell and we start and finish the race there plus final presentations. So pack up your accommodation in the morning, check out and make your way to Timboon for another great day or riding. Once the presentations are done you then drive your super happy smiley face back home.

22 Bike Wash down A bike wash down service will be available at the finish on day 1 and day 2. Registration and Information Tent All riders must register at the Registration/Information Tent to collect their rider plates before the start of each race day. The Registration and Information Tent is a one-stopshop for all information on the event. People with queries during the event should visit the Information Point to be assisted further. Event Evenings (Dinners) Friday 23 rd November 12 Rocks Cafe and Beach Bar will be open for dinner for all riders, spectators and support teams. Enjoy a satisfying meal after a big day of racing. Where: 19 Lord Street, Port Campbell (Start/Finish Line) Saturday 24 th November Come down to the local pub and enjoy a big meal and a drink. With a wide range of food to choose from, the Port Campbell Hotel is the place to be after a 77km of riding. Where: 40 Lord Street, Port Campbell

23 How to Get to Childers Cove from Port Campbell (Day 1 Start Line) Childers Cove Road Next Page

24 START LINE- DAY 1

25 12 Apostles Mountain Bike Classic Waste Wise Event Program The 12 Apostles Mountain Bike Team encourages all riders and spectators to look after their waste at the start/finish areas and along the course. The 12 Apostles region is a unique and beautiful area so please take the environment into consideration. Please follow these three simple steps; 1) Dispose your waste properly We strongly recommend all riders and spectators to place their rubbish in the allocated bins or back in their bags, and please be aware of what they leave behind. Bins and rubbish disposal facilities are available at each start/finish line. 2) Pack it in, pack it out The event encourages riders to pack their own energy bars and hydration drinks during the ride. Therefore please ensure you have a small zip-lock bag or a stuff sack to carry all of your wrappers and rubbish in. 3) Leave what you find The leave what you find initiative is all about the importance of leaving rocks, fallen branches, plants and other natural objects as you find them since they provide homes for animals and insects. Encore Event Evaluation Kit To help organisers improve the event and the sustainability of the region, we encourage all riders to fill out a simply survey. This will be sent via after the event.

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