The final event in the 2011/2012 DuO Adventure Series
will be held in the Belanglo State Forest on Sunday 22nd
April. The event headquarters and the start will be at
Belanglo House. Overnight accommodation and camping
will be available.
The main foot stages will be conducted in the area known
as The Piggery. This was part of the Paddy Pallin 6 hour
course last year.This is a challenging area to navigate in
with open creek and gully areas, rocky outcrops and cliff
lines with some slow forest in between.
The MTB area will include open and generally flat pine
plantation areas with forest trails and single tracks skirting
the area and a few gullies and climbs thrown in.
COURSE FORMAT
The event will be a line course for both foot and bike stages using the SportIdent (SI) system. There will be
three separate foot stages of around 1.5 to 3 km in length which you will navigate to by bike, then leave
your bike while you pick up the foot controls.While you are on the bike legs, there will also be several
controls located 50m to 150m from the tracks which you will visit on foot. Your bike will be left on the trail
for the short run to the control in the bush.
There will be plenty of variety in the course with the added route selection and planning of the numerous
short foot stages. If you want to tackle the course at a gentle pace there will be plenty of opportunity to
stretch your legs on the foot stages.
COURSE LENGTH
Long course - Approx 26km MTB and 4km on foot ( 2.5 to 4 hours duration )
Short course - Approx 16km MTB and 3km on foot (2 to 4 hours duration )
Entries will also be taken to compete in the MTBO Stage of the event only.
There will be a water drop just over mid way through the course. You will need to carry sufficient water
and food to get you around the course. Platform pedals on the bike are recommended due to the number
of transitions from bike to foot.
This event will be a great end to the inaugural DuO Adventure Series.
TIMING
Starts available between 9.00am and 10.30 am. Course closes 2.30 pm
Entries
Entries are for individuals or teams of two.