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RIDE OPTIONS

Welcome to the Holden High Country Cycle Challenge. Select from one of four exciting and challenging ride options.

OPTION A -  THE HOLDEN HIGH COUNTRY CYCLE CHALLENGE

Three exciting stages of cycling over two days with an overnight stopover on
Mt Buller.
Stage One 9.00am Saturday 1 March 2008 - 58km
A series of two loops around and through Mansfield. Fast, flat group riding designed to get the legs ready for the afternoon assault on Mt Buller.

Stage Two 12.30pm Saturday 1 March 2008 - 50km
Mansfield to Mt Buller Alpine Village. Race for prizes or go at your own pace. It's the ultimate buzz! Look for the Holden arch at the finish.

Stage Three 7.00am - 9.00am Sunday 2 March 2008 - 123km
Mt Buller to Mansfield via Jamieson. The Mt Buller Tourist Road between the village and the resort gate will be closed to cars between 7am and 9am for your safe descent. Exhilarating!

OPTION B -  THE TORQ BAR MT BULLER CHALLENGE

Three exciting stages of cycling over two days, designed for those who would like to take in the fabulous views and experience the freedom and challenges of cycling in the High Country at a more leisurely pace.

Stage One 9.00am Saturday 1 March 2008 - 36km
Warm up with a leisurely ride north of Mansfield designed to warm up the legs and prepare you for the challenges of the afternoon. Enjoy a long lunch!

Stage Two 12.30pm Saturday 1 March 2008 - 50km
Mansfield to Mt Buller Alpine Village. Better start training now! We will have several sag wagons to collect those that find the climb too tough. This challenge is achievable with the right training and preparation. Good Luck!

Stage Three 7.00am - 9.00am Sunday 2 March 2008 - 50km
Mt Buller Tourist Road will be closed to cars between 7am and 9am. So enjoy the freedom of the mountain descent and ride back to Mansfield for great coffee and a well-earned morning tea. Exhilarating!

OPTION C -  CYCLECOVER INSURANCE ULTIMATE MOUNTAIN CLASSIC

9.00am Sunday 2 March 2008 - 173km
Mansfield - Mt Buller - (lunch) - Jamieson - Mansfield. A brilliant but demanding day of cycling that includes fast group riding, a challenging mountain climb, fast descending and a scenic tour through Victoria's High Country. The ultimate challenge!

OPTION D -  PORTFOLIO PARTNERS BULLER & BACK IN A DAY

9.00am Sunday 2 March 2008 - 100km
An exciting and challenging ride from Mansfield to the Mt. Buller village and return. If you have been Around the Bay then make this your next challenge. We will help you with a training schedule and tips on bike set up. It’s only half as far as Around the Bay but just as much fun!

HOW TO ENTER

Entering is simple. Follow these four simple steps for your ticket to High Country cycling heaven.

After you've read all of these, there's a link at the base of the page to take you to the online entry form.

Step 1. Carefully read these Conditions of Entry.

entry fee
Entry to Option A - The Holden High Country Cycle Challenge costs $158 including GST ($123 including GST if you are 17 years of age or under) per person.

Entry to Option B - The TORQ Bar Mt Buller Challenge costs $148 including GST ($113 including GST if you are 17 years of age or under) per person.

Entry to Option C - The CycleCover Insurance Ultimate Mountain Classic costs $118 including GST ($98 including GST if you are 17 years of age or under) per person.

Entry to Option D - Portfolio Partners Buller and Back in a Day costs $108 including GST ($88 including GST if you are 17 years of age or under) per person

Entry to any of the Ride Options includes a souvenir jersey worth $95, a Brekky Bag for Sunday and a $3 donation to either The Cancer Council Victoria or the Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.. Event entry does not include accommodation.

ACCOMMODATION

If you enter one of the two day Ride Options you need accommodation on Mt Buller on Saturday night. You may also want to stay in Mansfield on Friday night before the Cycle Challenge begins.
 

Accommodation bookings can be made through Mansfield-Mt Buller The High Country Reservations on 1800 039 049.

Age limit requirements
Persons under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by a responsible guardian.
Entrants under the age of 18 will only be admitted to licensed premises on Mt Buller on Saturday night at the discretion of the licensee and accompanied by a responsible guardian.
PROMOTIONAL JERSEY

Your free Holden High Country Cycle Challenge jersey will be available for collection between 6pm and 9pm on Friday 29 February at the Mansfield Visitor Information Centre and between 7am and 9am at the Mansfield Racecourse on Saturday 1 March for Ride Options A and B and between 7am and 9am at the Mansfield Racecourse on Sunday 2 March for Ride Options C and D.

We'd prefer you to wear your souvenir jersey during the Holden High Country Cycle Challenge as proof of entry to the event, unless you are riding in a Corporate Cup team with your own jersey.

COMMON SENSE

You must ride in a safe and responsible manner during the Cycle Challenge weekend and use common sense at all times. You should exercise caution on all public roads and operate defensively and courteously.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

We welcome people with disabilities on the Cycle Challenge and ask that other riders show the same consideration and support they would expect to receive from other riders. Bikevents Australia will use all reasonable efforts to cater for your particular disability where able.

SPECIAL DIETS

Bikevents Australia will provide a Brekky Bag for all Option A and Option B entrants on Saturday afternoon for your Sunday morning breakfast on Mt Buller and a Lunch Bag on Sunday for Option C and Option D entrants.

The Brekky Bag will consist of cereal and grain products, fresh and dried fruit, fruit drinks and dairy products. The Lunch Bag will consist of a salad roll, fresh and dried fruit and fruit drinks.

If you have any special dietary requirements, the Mt Buller Supermarket will be open during your arrival on Mt Buller and will be able supply anything you feel you need to supplement the food from Bikevents Australia.

CANCELLATIONS

Bikevents Australia is under no obligation to refund monies due to program changes, non use, cancellation or dissatisfaction by participants.



If you wish to cancel your entry into the Cycle Challenge, you must notify Bikevents Australia in writing of your intention. You must also provide Bikevents Australia full details of your name and address and your reason for cancelling your participation prior to the Cycle Challenge.



Rain checks are available. If you enter any of the Ride Options but are unable to attend, we are happy to give you a Raincheck.
For a $10 processing and handling fee, we will transfer your 2008 entry to the 2009 event. Where we receive written cancellations before 28 February 2008 which are accompanied by a valid medical certificate we will refund 70% of the entry fee but you will not receive the souvenir event jersey.


Accommodation enquiries can be made to Mansfield-Mt Buller The High Country Reservations and any accommodation cancellations are subject to their own booking conditions.
SAG WAGON

A trailing support vehicle for riders is provided by Bikevents Australia. The Sag Wagon travels behind the last riders on the ride and usually arrives late to the Stage finish.

EVENT & COURSE VARIATION

Bikevents Australia reserves the right to vary the venue, course or other services on the Cycle Challenge without notice. All or any part of the course may be closed at any time by Bikevents Australia for any reason.Course closure means that riders on the closed course will be given an opportunity in the Sag Wagon to be transported to an appropriate location from which they may safely reach the Stage Finish.


Any rider who chooses to decline this opportunity will not be supported by Bikevents Australia and will have to make their own way to the Stage finish.

PRIVATE SUPPORT VEHICLES

Private support vehicles are NOT PERMITTED on the Cycle Challenge. Bikevents Australia provides support along the course. Additional vehicles on the course increase the risk to all road users.


Any private support vehicles identified on the Cycle Challenge will be brought to the attention of the Police.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Participants understand and agree that they may be photographed or filmed on the Cycle Challenge and that Bikevents Australia may use this footage for future promotional needs by coming on the Cycle Challenge and agreeing to these Conditions of Entry.


Entrants agree to the creation and use of such footage for future Bikevents Australia promotions and publicity.

PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY

Bikevents Australia collects, uses, discloses and otherwise handles your personal information with respect and discretion. All information remains the property of Bikevents Australia.

Rider details from participants of the Holden High Country Cycle Challenge may be shared with The Cancer Council Victoria and Mansfield District Hospital for fundraising purposes, or with sponsors for marketing purposes.

Details are not used for any other purpose

WAIVER AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISKS INVOLVED

I understand that the ride involves cycling on public roads which are open to general traffic and I am aware of the hazards associated with this and also the inherent risks associated with cycling.


In my assessment I have sufficient riding competence and experience and have undertaken adequate training to participate in this event. I recognise that the bike used must be in sound mechanical condition and I will wear a correctly fitted Standards approved cycling helmet.


I agree to comply with Victorian road rules and to directions given by the Victorian Police, VicRoads and Bikevents Australia marshals in the interests of safety.


I hereby release, exempt and indemnify Bikevents Australia, Mansfield District Hospital, The Cancer Council Victoria, Mansfield Shire Council, Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort Management Board, sponsors and all other persons involved in the event from and against any claims, liability, costs and expenses whether in negligence or otherwise which may arise in connection with this event.


Where I have a known medical condition that may affect not only my safety but that of others whilst involved with this event I will inform Bikevents Australia in writing prior to the commencement of the ride.
Bikevents Australia reserves the right to alter the route and venues provided on this event without notice and reserves the right to refuse admission to any person, irrespective of successful registration.
Bikevents Australia are under no obligation to refund monies due to non attendance, programme changes or dissatisfaction.

WARDY'S TRAINING TIPS

Hi and welcome to the first in the series of articles to help you prepare for the Holden High Country Cycle Challenge events. For those of you who are new to the event it truly is a great weekend. With appropriate preparation the week following should see you enjoying the “buzz” associated with you accomplishment.

My name is Steve Ward, and like for many of you July is a tough month in terms of sleep patterns. While it is still fresh in our minds the Tour can be a great inspiration to get out and get in some training.

The efforts of Simon Gerrans prove to one and all how powerful the mind can be. Beginning the world's toughest bike race with a respiratory infection is beyond the comprehension of most of us “mere mortals” and the idea of being in a position to attack is just incomprehensible to me.

Thankfully, the ride you are preparing for will be much more pleasant.

At this stage of your training you need to be working on a solid base.


Base training involves relatively low intensity training, low intensity in this instance means being able to chat comfortably to your training partners. The “tool” you use could be cycling, running, swimming (a bit tricky to chat, I know), or a group exercise class such as a circuit.

Low intensity training increases the ability of the body to deliver oxygen to the working muscles, and can be undertaken for a period of 6 weeks. It is important to recognise this is low intensity and not SLOW!

For those choosing to cycle for their base training, it is an ideal opportunity to improve your pedalling technique. You should be using a low gear (small chainring) and aiming at a cadence of 90 to 130 RPM. Cadence refers to the number of times the pedal rotates per minute. An easy way to do this is to count the number of times one knee rises in 20 seconds then multiply this number by 3. In the 20 seconds you should be aiming for a count of at least 30.

The following is a start for those interested in having a solid preparation for the HHCCC.


DAY    Beginner
Intermediate    Advanced   
Monday    REST DAY    REST DAY    REST DAY   
Tuesday    30MINS SPIN 90+RPM    40MINS SPIN 100+RPM    60MINS SPIN 110+ RPM   
Wednesday    CORE WORK
+FLEXIBILITY 15 MINS    CORE WORK
+FLEXIBILITY15 MINS    CORE WORK
+FLEXIBILITY 15MINS   
Thursday    35MINS SPIN 90+RPM    45MINS SPIN 100+RPM    65MINS SPIN 110+RPM   
Friday    CORE/FLEXIBILITY    CORE/FLEXIBILITY    CORE/FLEXIBILITY   
Saturday    45MINS SPIN 90+RPM    50MINS SPIN 100+RPM    75MINS SPIN 110+RPM   
Sunday    60MINS OF ACTIVITY    THE FAMILY. WALK/RUN    GAMES/SKI?/SWIM   

For those wanting an individual program contact Steve at Adrenalin Sports to discuss your needs, email wardsj@bigpond.net.au.


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