RACE INFORMATION

Overview

Held on the second Sunday of September each year, the Gloucester Mountain Man TriChallenge is unique. The first leg is a 24km mountain bike starting in town then quickly heading on to mountain and 4WD roads, creek beds, cattle tracks, rainforest, country roads and open country. The second leg is a 11km paddle down the crystal clear waters of the Barrington River, with twists and turns, rapids and past fields. The final leg is a 9km trail run leg through paddocks and along the edge of farms to finish back in Gloucester District Park.

The race starts at the southern end of Boundary Road, where cyclists proceed in a northern direction entering Thunderbolts Way then turning left onto Buckett’s Road until reaching private property. The bike leg then proceeds across country through the property looping back and returning to Buckett’s Road continuing on in a southerly direction across the ford onto Stanton’s Lane and then turning right onto Faulkland Road. Taking a left turn off this road the track is now cross country through beef grazing land returning to the Faulkland Road across two more fords before turning right across another ford climbing the hill before cruising down to Rocky Crossing where the kayak leg begins.

The paddle leg commences at Rocky Crossing and terminates at the Barrington Bridge where the trail run leg starts.

The trail run climbs tracks past Barrington and returns to Gloucester Park.

Transitions

Transition Areas or TA’s are where an entrant or team changes disciplines and/or completes a challenge. These are sites where first aid is available and support crews set up to assist in moving through the course. They are staffed with event crew, local volunteers such as scouts and medical. The event has a communication connection with each TA and SAR teams use them as hubs to move around the course.

The Gloucester Mountain Man Tri Challenge has 2 TA’s.

TA1 @ Rocky Crossing Picnic Area – Barrington West Rd, Barrington

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TA2 @ Edge of Barrington River, South of Bridge, Thunderbolts Way, Barrington

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Registration

The Registration Centre is located at the Recreation Centre in Gloucester District Park.

Registration will take place between 11am and 5pm on the Saturday prior to race day.

Competitors will need to have their name marked off the registration list and collect race bag and contents.

Support Crews & Volunteers

Support crews will be responsible for ensuring that their competitor is fully aware of organisational requirements. They will need to move your gear and help in transition. The Tri Challenge is heavily supported by some 200 volunteers who will be available to give advice and assist in any way possible.

Kayaks

Choose your water craft carefully as the river has variable depth and some rapids to navigate. Kayaks to be delivered to Rocky Crossing by 4 pm Saturday. Security system will be in place to ensure safekeeping.

Race Briefing

All support crew, competitors and volunteers are required to attend the Briefing session which will take place at the Recreation Centre at 5.30pm on Saturday. Please do not assume that because you have competed in previous years that it is not necessary to attend the Briefing session. This is a compulsory requirement.

Carbo Dinner

The Carbo dinner is a special feature of the TriChallenge and will take place after the Race Briefing at approximately 6pm. All racers have ticket to the carbo dinner included in their entry. Extra tickets can be purchased for family members if required. Adults $25 and children over 5yrs $15. This is a great chance to chat with other racers and meet the locals

Numbering on Race Day

Competitors are required to attend Recreation Centre from 6.30am on race day for the purpose of numbering and all must sign a register.

Drink Stations

There will be aid stations along the course. This event is, however, cup free - you will need to bring your own cup or drink bottle. Food and drink will be available at the finishing line prior to presentation of prizes at 2pm.

Who is Fully Rad Adventures?

We are an outdoor adventure company that is creating a new outdoor events and a whole new reason to get outside. Founded in 2012 our events span adventure racing and exploration, a kid’s obstacle course, trail running and urban adventures all delivering an outdoor experience that is fun, rewarding and memorable. We’re suckers for the ‘let’s give it a crack’ excitement that comes with the unknown, and feel there is an element of magic in gong on an adventure.

Our values are simple ..

- We believe adventure is a way of life.

- We believe adventure is for everyone – no matter who you are, where you are from, what your circumstances are.

- We believe happiness is connected to experiencing your whole life as a series of adventures.

- We believe adventure is participation with the world and is everywhere.

Our goals are all centered on experiencing the outdoors ..

- Present safe, well organised world class events for competitors, spectators and stakeholders

- Increase awareness and appreciation of the outdoors

- Protect and promote the natural environment through a ‘leave no trace’ philosophy

- Create fun, theatrical and ‘out of the box’ events and experiences

- Promote a fit, healthy and active lifestyle

- Develop strong partnerships and strengthen communities through events and adventure

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