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FIND YOUR PERFECT NEXT CHALLENGE Queensland s balmy weather and spectacular outdoor courses have made it a mainstay of the international endurance event circuit. Whether you re a seasoned pro, budding amateur or just starting out, Queensland s 2018 program is packed with opportunities to achieve a personal best. Find your perfect next challenge and start planning a mini-break around it, where life s beautiful one day and perfect the next. TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND Reef to Reef 9 12 Aug SUNSHINE COAST IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast 26 Aug BRISBANE Brisbane Marathon Festival 5 Aug TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND Townsville Triathlon Festival 17 19 Aug GOLD COAST ITU World Triathlon Grand Final and World Championships 12 16 Sep #thisisqueensland QUEENSLAND.COM/ENDURANCE
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THURSDAY, JULY 19 July Time Event Place 2:00pm - Velo Clubhouse Open 7:00pm 2:00pm - Velo Expo Open 7:00pm 2:00pm - Velothon 3 Day Check In 6:45pm 2:00pm - Velo Information Open 7:30pm 4:00pm - Velo Happy Hour 7:30pm 7:00pm - Compulsory Rider Briefing 7:30pm FRIDAY, JULY 20 July Time Event Place 6:30am 3 Day - Stage 1 Start Buderim Wanderers Football Club, Buderim 12:30pm 3 Day - Stage 1 Finish Line Buderim Village Park, Closed Church Street, Buderim 2:00pm - Velo Clubhouse Open 6:00pm 4:00pm - Velo Happy Hour 6:00pm 2:00pm - Velo Expo Open 6:00pm 2:00pm - Velo Information Open 6:00pm 4:00pm - 4:45pm Velo Jersey Presentation and Stage Winner Awards 4:45pm - Rider Stage Brief - 3 Day 5:00pm Daily Tour de France Highlights SATURDAY, JULY 21 July Time Event Place 6:45am 3 Day - Stage 2 Start Seaview Tce, Moffat Beach, Caloundra 11:06am 3 Day - Stage 2 Finish Line Pine Grove Rd, Closed Woombye 2:00pm - Velo Clubhouse Open 6:00pm 2:00pm - Velo Happy Hour 6:00pm 2:00pm - Velo Expo Open 6:00pm 2:00pm - Velothon 1 Day Check In Open 6:00pm 2:00pm - Velo Information Open 6:00pm 4:00pm - 4:45pm Velo Jersey Presentation and Stage Winner Awards 4:45pm - Rider Stage Brief - 1 and 3 Day 5:00pm Daily Tour de France Highlights SUNDAY, JULY 22 July Time Event Place 6:30am 8:45am - 6:00pm 8:45am - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 6:00pm 12:00pm - 6:00pm 2:00pm - 6:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm Daily 3 Day - Stage 3 Start and 1 Day - Start Velo Clubhouse Open Velo Recovery Hour Velo Information Open Velo Happy Hour - Bar open, big screen, activations Velo Expo Open Velo Jersey Presentation and Stage Winner Awards - 1 Day - 90km 3 Day - Stage 3 Finish Line Closed Velo Jersey Presentation and Stage Winner Awards - 1 Day - 152km Velo Jersey Presentation and Stage Winner Awards - 3 Day Tour de France Highlights Twin Waters Resort, Twin Waters Velo Clubhouse, Beach Tce, Mooloolaba Velo Clubhouse, Beach Tce, Mooloolaba Velo Clubhouse, Beach Tce, Mooloolaba Velo Clubhouse, Beach Tce, Mooloolaba Velo Clubhouse, Beach Tce, Mooloolaba Velo Clubhouse, Beach Tce, Mooloolaba Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba Velo Clubhouse, Beach Tce, Mooloolaba Velo Clubhouse, Beach Tce, Mooloolaba Velo Clubhouse, Beach Tce, Mooloolaba 5
Discover QUEENSLAND S SUNSHINE COAST The stunning Sunshine Coast is the perfect destination for Velothon racing and training. From the moment you arrive and feel the sunshine on your skin; whether it is digging your toes into the golden sand for a pre-race swim or breathing the clean hinterland air as you cycle, you ll begin to feel refreshed, revitalised and relaxed. Maroochydore #visitsunshinecoast visitsunshinecoast.com
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