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This week, the Sunshine

male and one female willlearn to become a triathlete,and compete at November’sHervey Bay 100.

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We’re chasing those newto the sport or those with adesire but no idea where tostart. With the guidance ofthe best in the business, one

Coast Daily and MultisportMecca begin the search tofind, train, hone and developan athlete over five monthsinto a long course triathlete.

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LOOKING to reinvigorate yoursporting prowess? Do you want tobecome a triathlete but don’tknow where to start?

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Mecca and the Sunshine CoastDaily has launched its Build anAthlete competition, where anovice triathlete will be trained,honed, dressed and prepared forone of Queensland’s most popularlong course races – the HerveyBay 100.

One male and one female overthe age of 18 will be selected toreceive the package valued atmore than $5800.

The winners simply need to liveon the Sunshine Coast, have anambition to take on long coursetriathlon and own a bike (or bewilling to buy one).

Successful candidates willreceive coaching sessions and aprogram from Atlas Multisports, aprofessional bike fit by Cycle Zoneusing the state-of-the-art RetülMuve SL Dynamic platform,chiropractic support from HendreyChiropractic, race kit from AllezSport and entry to November’s

Hervey Bay 100.“This is a remarkably exciting

opportunity for two people to gettheir start in triathlon,” MultisportMecca editor Grant Edwards said.

“Getting involved in triathlon canbe daunting for many. For thosewho see Mooloolaba, Noosa oreven Caloundra triathlons for thefirst time, they can feel intimidatedamong those who are moreexperienced.

“We want to break down thebarriers and help two lucky peopleachieve their goal, and share theirstory with readers along the way.”

Whether swimming, running orriding, getting involved in any ofthese disciplines has many healthand well-being benefits.

Combining all three helpsdevelop lean muscles, buildstrength and tone your entire body

Upper body strength is gainedthrough swimming, while cyclingand running does the same foryour lower body.

The Hervey Bay 100 is anachievable distance for even newathletes, featuring a 2km swim,80km ride and an 18km run.

While it sounds daunting, the

longer distance events enableathletes to pace themselvesthroughout, rather than thehigh-threshold pressure of sprintor Olympic-distance events.

“Through assembling this groupof experts we’ll be able to guideour competition winners toconquer this challenge,” Grantsaid.

“There are so many greatpeople involved in triathlon, and

it’s amazing how you meet peoplefrom all walks of life.”

Full terms and conditions areavailable on the Sunshine CoastDaily website.

Entrants must simply send anemail or video detailing their name,age, residential address, and whythey should be the chosen athleteto [email protected].

Competition entries close at5pm on June 15.

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BUILD AN ATHLETE

What: Search for a novice athlete keen to tackle long coursetriathlon.How to enter: Send an email or video detailing your name, age,residential address, a picture of yourself and reasons why you shouldbe the chosen athlete to [email protected] criteria: Entrants must live on the Sunshine Coast, have a bikeor be willing to buy one, must commit to at least six hours of traininga week, pay for their own accommodation/transport to race at theHervey Bay 100 (2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run) on November 19,and be aged 18 or older. The judging panel will take intoconsideration personality, aptitude, physical history, expectationsand knowledge.Submissions to close: June 15, 5pm.Winners to be announced: June 21 edition of Multisport Mecca andin the Sunshine Coast Daily on June 23. Training to start at thebeginning of July.

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COAST RESULTS1st. Richard Thompson (KielMountain): Day one - 10km swim2:30:36, 145km bike 4:02:58 =6:33:34. Day two - 273km bike7:42:42 = 14:16:16 (bike total 11:45:40).Day three - 84km run 7:04:58. Total21:21:14.9th. Keith Maricich (Noosa): Day one- 10km swim 2:44:33, 145km bike4:48:19 = 7:32:52. Day two - 273kmbike 8:41:24 = 16:14:16 (bike total13:29:43). Day three - 84km run8:37:04. Total 24:51:20.10th. Samuel Cooke (Maroochydore):Day one - 10km swim 3:32:46, 145kmbike 4:53:28 = 8:26:14. Day two -273km bike 8:38:46 = 17:05:00 (biketotal 13:32:14). Day three - 84km run8:12:36. Total 25:17:36.16th. Andrew Hartnett (Noosa): Dayone - 10km swim 3:28:32, 145km bike5:10:40 = 8:39:12. Day two 273kmbike 8:54:27 = 17:33:39 (bike total14:05:07). Day three - 84km run9:45:31. Total 27:19:10.28th. Sean Riley (Palmwoods): Dayone - 10km swim 2:55:08, 145km bike6:01:30 = 8:56:38. Day two 273kmbike 10:27:37 = 19:24:15 (bike total16:29:07). Day three - 84km run9:47:13. Total 29:11:28.31st. Ben Johnson (Gympie): Day one- 10km swim 3:30:02, 145km bike5:30:30 = 9:00:32. Day two 273kmbike 9:47:08 = 18:47:40 (bike total)15:17:38. Day three - 84km run10:42:32. Total 29:30:12.DNF - Carmen Atkinson (Kawana):Day one - 10km swom 3:29:23, crash90km into the bike meant she wasunable to continue.

KIEL Mountain’s RichardThompson claimed a remarkableworld record-breaking victory inUltraman Australia at NoosaHeads last Monday.

Competing in front of homefans, the 32-year-old clocked21hrs21min14sec to shatter theold mark by 17 minutes.

“That’s certainly something Ididn’t expect going into the event,that’s for sure,” he said.

“(But) the last three days havejust been clinical.”

The gruelling format included a10km swim and 141km ride,followed by a 264km ride on daytwo before finishing with an 84kmrun on day three.

Richard was the first to thefinish line each day. The only timehe wasn’t leading was just out ofthe swim, when Michael Harveyclocked the fastest time of2:28:35. Richard was just twominutes behind and quickly turnedthe screws when on the bike totake a commanding lead.

“There’s a sense of relief and ahuge amount of gratitude to my(support) team,” he said.

“They’re friends I’ve had foryears and they’ve all doneIronman events and over the lastthree months they have given theirown time to have meetings or trainwith me.

“And it was three days ofabsolute perfection from themcrewing for me.”

Richard only got into the50-strong field in Februaryfollowing another athlete’swithdrawal.

The race provided him with anopportunity to exorcise somedemons which had plagued himsince last year’s Ironman WorldChampionship.

A former age group winner atthe famous Hawaii event in 2008,he was left dejected by his secondouting in Kona, a ninth placing inhis division.

“I rode far too hard tooearly...and for me it was such adisappointment,” he said.

“It’s really grinded the teeth, thefact I wasn’t able to do what I wascapable of so to have this result...”

Before Ultraman Australia, hepicked the brains of formercompetitors, including a “four hourcoffee” with inaugural winnerDavid Kalinowski.

As a result, he adopted arun-walk strategy during the daythree double marathon and itproved crucial, especially becauseRichard had been troubled byknee complaints in recent months.

The leg injury had hampered hispreparation to the point he wasforced to do light water runningwhen he was scheduled to do hislong runs.

He “flipped the mileage” andactually ran a marathon just aweek before he took to the startline.

Richard said ‘home ground’

advantage was also “integral”.“For the past three months I

haven’t trained anywhere but onthe course, except in the pool,” hesaid.

He lives just 10km from the bikeroute.

“So I knew every corner andevery bump, which was a hugeadvantage.”

A qualified lawyer who practicedon the Coast for six years, Richarddecided to focus wholly on T:ZeroMultisport coaching from last year,with Scott Farrell.

He hopes his dogged effortduring the three days inspiresothers to attempt UltramanAustralia next year, when he islikely to be part of a support crew.

Richard won’t race for a while,with a return to Hawaii on theagenda at some stage in the nextfew years. But for now he’s keento support his wife Lisa, who ispreparing for Ultra-TrailMont-Blanc, a 120km run in theAlps in August.

Among the other Coastcompetitors, Ultraman rookiesKeith Maricich and Sam Cookefinished in the top 10. Noosa’s

Andrew Hartnett was 16th.Sean Riley beat the mark he set

last year by nearly three hours,while Ben Johnston was ecstaticwith his inaugural finish.

It was sad news for CarmenAtkinson, who after a strong swimhad pushed into third on the bikebefore a nasty crash at the 90kmmark. She has no recollection ofthe accident which left her inGympie Hospital, but she isalready eyeing an Ultraman return.

See full pictorial coverage onpages 16-18.

Rich’s clinical Ultraman victory

Richard Thompson celebrates victory at Ultraman Australia with histeam. PHOTO: BARRY ALSOP

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STEPPING onto the Mooloolabasand at the culmination of thisyear’s Island Charity Swimprovided an unmatchedatmosphere.

The sense of community whichsurrounds this iconic swim issomething to behold.

Starting on Mudjimba beach,going around Old Woman Islandand then setting course forMooloolaba attracts experiencedswimmers and rookies alike.

For the first time since theinaugural journey by Bill Hoffmanand Ashley Robinson in 2001, acontingency course was usedwhere swimmers undertook fourlaps inside the protectedMooloolaba bay due to strongwinds and predicted swell.

Yet that did little to dampen theenthusiasm – not even some lightrain. Despite the change, 35individuals and 19 teams addedup to 111 swimmers hitting thewater.

Money is still coming in, butexpect between $60,000 and70,000 raised for Nambour andCurrimundi Special Schools.

Seeing the kids deliveringmedals to participants andperforming at the eveningpresentation ceremony is areminder of the worthy cause.

Without doubt, there are a lot ofgreat fundraising initiativesnowadays. Yet you feel humbledthrough being involved with thisevent.

Bill and Ashley are notinterested in any hero-worshippingfor starting this event. In fact theyboth gladly hide from anyadulation while helping in thebackground. They do take pride inthe fact this is become embraced

by the community.Parents of the children who

attend the schools are neverseeking handouts or sympathy,but they are truly grateful for thesupport they receive each year.

For those who haven’t beeninvolved, it’s one for thebucket list. Over recent months I

have trained with some amazingpeople, including Ultraman finisherTony Bryan and triathlete JarrodCovey who both undertook theirfirst Island Swims. There were alsosessions with David Ogg, long-distance veteran Sara Whitelaw,Robbie Andrews, Scotty Farrell,Wade Scougall and 10-time Island

Swim legend David Hendrey.Experienced swimmers,

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It’s not about times or places.The reward comes from making

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Teachers from Nambour Special School’s Wahoo 2 finish the swim. PHOTO: TESSA MAPSTONE

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PODIUM one day, surgery thenext.

Part-time Noosa resident NickKastelein was under the knifeyesterday after breaking hiscollarbone in a bike crash whileracing Ironman 70.3 Barcelona.

But not only did Nick finish therace, he also managed to claw hisway into second to finish behindtraining partner and worldchampion Jan Frodeno.

Jan led out of the swim withNick, Ivan Rana and BertrandBillard in the lead group. Bertrandwas fastest on the bike, and withNick looking to bridge the gap hecrashed in wet conditions withabout 2km to transition two.

Getting back on despite injury,Nick ran himself into second spotwith a half marathon of 1:13:13 –just 1min 15sec slower than Jan.

This courageous performancetakes us back to 2013, when PaulCosta fell off his bike duringIronman Australia and popped hisshoulder out of its socket. Hemanaged to ride the remaining100km and finish the marathondespite excruciating pain.

After that event four years ago,

Paul said, “Everyone feels soreand tired doing an Ironman but itwas nauseatingly sick. That kindof pain which hits you right in theguts”.

“I knew something was prettywrong when every step you think‘I’m going to throw up here’,” hesaid.

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Jan Frodeno (centre) spraystraining partner Nick Kastelein(left) with the spoils of victory atIronman 70.3 Barcelona.INSET: Our coverage of PaulCosta in 2013. PHOTO: IRONMAN

Stowy’s fine formFORMER Sunshine Coasttriathlete and cyclist Sam Stowhas found fine running form whileworking in the United States. Heset a new record in winningCalifornia's Surfer’s PathMarathon in a time of 2:47:03,more than three minutes ahead ofsecond place.Tough goingMORE than 8000 competitorstoughed out a gruelling obstaclecourse at the weekend as ToughMudder returned to the SunshineCoast. Held at Woodfordia, theevent tested the physical strength,stamina and mental grit ofthousands of “Mudders”. Thisyear’s Tough Mudder officialcharity partner was beyondblue.Entries openAFTER this year’s success,Ironman is again offeringdiscounted entry to theMooloolaba Triathlon. Individualscan enter for $169 until June 8, asaving of more than $60 off theregular entry fee. Once again it willbe the Australian StandardDistance Triathlon Championship,which should prove popular asathletes look to qualify for TeamAustralia and race at the ITUWorld Triathlon Grand Final on theGold Coast in September 2018.

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BRISBANE professional JoshAmberger won the 22nd annualByron Bay Triathlon on May 13.

The race had its share of dramawith one 31-year-old competitorrequiring CPR after collapsing dueto a medical episode.

He was treated at the scenebefore being conveyed to ByronBay Hospital for treatment withpolice confirming they will not beinvestigating the incident.

Twenty-eight-year-old Joshfinished in a time of 1 hour 54minutes 28 seconds, ahead ofSuffolk Park athlete Matt Slee andthird-placed Nick Hull.

He started the year with asecond place finish at Ironman70.3 in Dubai, before competing inSouth Africa last month and willnow shift his focus to the IronmanCairns Asia-Pacific Championshipin June.

It was a big effort from Matt,who comes from a cyclingbackground and has only recentlystarted competing in triathlon.

He finished in 1hr57m40s whileHull crossed the finish line in1hr59m08s.

Meanwhile, Redcliffe

professional Holly Grice won theopen women’s division in2hrs12m04s. She finished morethan five minutes clear of Grafton’sCelia Sullohern andBrisbane-based Flick Abram.

There were about 1000competitors in all, with a kids’triathlon for the first time.

Leading Sunshine Coastperformances were fromBeerwah’s Ash Hunter who wonthe 25-29 women’s division, whileJenna Bugeja of Mountain Creekwas first in female 20-24.

It was around 3.30pm, as mostrace events were coming to anend, that the competitor collapsedon the ground in parklandbetween the finish line and ByronBay Surf Club.

Onlookers rushed to assist theman, starting CPR, beforeparamedics and surf life saverstook over performing CPR formore than 20 minutes.Coast results:Pete Jacobs 2:01:30 (Noosa) fifth openmale (18:57, 1:04:23, 38:08).Damien Collins 2:05:53 (Beerwah) eighthopen male (21:58, 1:05:11, 38:43).Justin Hunter (Pacific Paradise) 2:17:08seventh 40-44 male (24:24, 1:13:10,

39:33).Adam Dinnage (Tewantin) 2:18:53 ninth40-44 male (22:53, 1:09:59, 46:00).Jake Hynes (Bokarina) 2:19:31 12th openmale (18:51, 1:16:14, 44:25).Ashleigh Hunter (Beerwah) 2:26:40 first25-29 female (25:46, 1:12:04, 48:50).Jenna Bugeja (Mountain Creek) 2:31:59first 20-24 female (24:55, 1:20:23, 46:40).David McMahon (Peregian Springs)2:38:31 19th 40-44 male (26:22, 1:28:48,43:19).Mark Clayton (Moffat Beach) 2:44:45 29th35-39 male (28:10, 1:26:57, 49:37).

Ian Spence (Coolum Beach) 2:48:45 29th30-34 (28:10, 1:24:17, 56:16).Scott Clark (Mooloolaba) 2:52:15 sixth60-64 male (29:31, 1:28:22, 54:21).John Duffy (Mooloolaba) 2:54:47 22nd45-49 male (30:08, 1:26:34, 58:05).Sian Hillard (Cooran) 3:00:20 ninth 25-29female (30:32, 1:28:33, 1:01:15).Robert Boeke (Buderim) 3:05:15 38th40-44 (30:56, 1:28:30, 1:05:48).Rene Grenfell (Buderim) 5:17 12th 40-44female (28:57, 1:33:51, 1:02:28).Ian King (Parrearra) 3:50:50 second 70-74male (38:21, 1:46:12, 1:26:17)

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CHASING an adventure and notjust a race led Jez Peterson toNew Zealand.

The Venture Cycles ownerjoined the prestigious five-dayTrans NZ Enduro last month wherehe finished fourth in the masters40+ men with a time of 2:05:28.

Just getting a spot can bechallenging, with prospectivecompetitors asked to lodge anexpression of interest, including abrief riding history and motivationto join the capped 120-rider field.

Each day featured vastlydifferent trails in the south island ofNew Zealand, starting atCraigieburn in the Canterburyregion and finishing inQueenstown.

Timed downhill sections wereincluded in each day’s three to fivehours of riding.

Competitors covered more than1500m of climbing each day andmore than 2000m of descending –totalling in excess of 12,000m ofdescending for the five days.

“I had done all the endurosaround these parts, and I waskeen to go riding places I hadnever been to before with people Ihad not met,” Jez said.

“I knew a handful of people, butmost of the other competitorswere from all different parts of theworld.

“Trying to hit trails as hard asyou dare when you have neverseen them before...you are hittingeverything blind so that was prettyexhilarating.”

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As an added bonus, it’s anall-inclusive journey.

Riders are picked up at theairport, taken to backpacker-style

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“It’s all very cool,” Jez said.“In Australia I don’t think there is

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LAST-minute decisions have paiddividends for Courtney Home.

The Sunshine Coast24-year-old secured her spot atthe Hawaii world championshipthis month with an age groupvictory at Ironman Australia.

Her entry into the race came atthe 11th hour. Courtney onlyclaimed her start line spot on theTuesday before racing Sundayfollowing a discussion with coachRichard Thompson.

That meant she raced with littleexpectation, nerves oranxiousness surrounding herperformance – similar to herexperiences at Tweed andKingscliff where she won her agegroup.

“Originally I was going to doCairns and we were going to seehow I was going at the end of mybuild,” she said.

“All the races I have droppedinto with two or three days notice.I was feeling confident, but I didn’twant to go in with the mentality tosay ‘I’m, here to win’.

“I just wanted to go in with noexpectations and see how I went. Itried to keep it low key to avoid thepressure and the hype. I wantedto race for myself and not thinkother people were watching myresults.”

Courtney got off to a steadystart, completing the 3.8km swimin 1:04:20, before taking the leadduring the 180km bike leg with aneffort of 6:10:52. She then ran amarathon in 4:09:08 to easily winthe 18–24 category.

Ecstatic with the performance,she has endured some toughtimes away from triathlon. Aftermoving to the Coast last year, shehad personal difficulties and wasstruggling with her job.

Formerly from Chicago, andwith her parents still living in SanFrancisco, Courtney battled beingaway from family. But a new job,coach and boyfriend has seenCourtney quickly find her feet andtriathlon enthusiasm.

“I have a wonderful job now, myboss is delightful, I’m coached byRich Thompson and he has beenphenomenal with support inregards to everything in my life,”she said.

“It’s all coming together reallynicely.”

After a couple of weeks of rest,Courtney will now start herrecovery before looking to race70.3 Sunshine Coast in herpreparation for Kona.

“I want to go to Hawaii and dowhat has to be done. The goal isto win the age group,” she said.

“Ultimately I would love to raceprofessionally. It’s going to take alot to get there.

“When I raced Port I was racingat 75% of my potential. I know Istill have a lot in the bag.”

Also booking a spot on the BigIsland was Paul Davies and BarryOelofsen. They finished one-two inthe men’s 35–39 age group, Barryecstatic with the result given hehad two flat tyres during the bikeleg.

Barry, a South African-bornelectrician, is a relative newcomerto the Coast, and his fianceeKatey Gibb secured her firstprofessional win at 70.3 Busseltonon the same weekend as IronmanAustralia. He previously competedat the world championship in 2014and 2015,

Unfortunately for KierraSansome there was only oneKona slot in the women’s 25–29age group, and she finishedsecond, but she will instead focuson a strong performance at the70.3 World Championship atChattanooga, Tennessee, onSeptember 9.Coast results:Ironman AustraliaDavid Dellow 8:15:35 (Tewantin) first maleproPaul Davies 9:10:46 (Peregian Springs) firstmale 35-39Barry Oelofsen 9:11:44 (Mountain Creek)

second male 35-39Adam Dubberley 10:10:29 (MountainCreek) 13th male 30-34David Ogg 10:23:11 (Mooloolaba) 16thmale 40-44Luke Radonich 10:26:53 (Buderim) sixthmale 25-29Kierra Sansome 10:27:55 (Aroona) secondfemale 25-29Glen Dean 11:27:09 (Noosaville) 56 male35-39Michael Small 11:28:44 (Peregian Springs)60th male 40-44Courtney Home 11:29:43 (Sunshine Coast)first female 18-24Cameron Herbert 11:41:56 (WurtullaBeach) 58th male 45-49Isaac Lambert 11:42:09 (Mount Coolum)70th male 40-44Nigel Gaffney 12:04:25 (Coolum Beach)87th male 40-44David Jouy 12:05:30 (Sunrise Beach) 83rdMale 35-39Nathan Glarvey 12:13:22 (Cooroy) 88thmale 35-39Sarah Ellis 12:13:32 (Maroochydore) 10female 30-34Bernie Massingham 12:35:07 (SippyDowns) 100 male 45-49Kye Maroney 13:24:18 (Sippy Downs) 10thmale 18-24Anna Matthews 13:35:56 (Maroochydore)15th female 35-39Andrew Roberts 14:06:54 (SunshineCoast) 163rd male 45-49Greg McDougall 14:12:56 (Aroona) 91stmale 50-54Peter-Andrew Bath 15:02:32 (NoosaHeads) 178th male 45-49Rebecca Davies 15:22:52 (Noosaville) 25thfemale 30-34Andrew Trout 15:47:08 (Noosaville) 107thmale 50-54Koppo Kopcikas 15:57:39 (Golden Beach)179th male 40-4470.3Jason Crowther 4:33:48 (Buderim) sixthmale 35-39Scott Koltermann 4:37:53 (Kuluin) fourthmale 25-29

Dyson Findlay 4:49:16 (Noosa Heads)seventh male 45-49Greg Rehbock 5:15:08 (Birtinya) 30th male30-34Alice Latham 5:07:34 (Sunshine Coast)sixth female 30-34John Ferguson 5:10:04 (Peregian Beach)26th male 40-44Scott Shults 5:17:17 (Maroochydore) 36thmale 40-44Sean Lever 5:18:24 (Moffat Beach) eighthmale 50-54Gavin Bell 5:23:19 (Currimundi) 32nd male45-49Chris Maroney 5:27:41 (Ilkley) 37th male45-49Cassy Cason 05:34:39 (Mooloolaba) 10thfemale 40-44Scott Newman 5:37:03 (Moffat Beach)50th male 35-39Trent Myles 5:39:18 (Maroochydore) 55thmale 35-39Inna Atkinson 5:40:48 (AlexandraHeadland) 10th female 45-49Virginia Sargeant 5:40:53 (Buddina) 11thfemale 40-44Emma Cook 5:41:07 (Currimundi) 12thfemale 40-44Kevin Hammond 5:46:13 (Burnside) 60thmale 35-39Chad Carey 5:47:19 (Mountain Creek) 67thmale 40-44Nick Caple 5:56:32 (Sunshine Beach) 67thmale 45-49Justin Sims 5:59:05 (Caloundra) 68th male45-49Sandii Rixon 6:04:41 (Dicky Beach) 20thfemale 30-34Jen Shults 6:04:59 (Maroochydore) 25thfemale 40-44Erin Reid 06:13:18 (Birtinya) 30th female40-44Robyn Lever 6:37:17 (Moffat Beach) 19thfemale 50-54Stuart Masters 6:58:57 (Mooloolaba) 113thmale 35-39John Simpson 7:00:56 (Aroona) 47th male50-54Danielle Wieriks 7:25:50 (Mooloolah) 23rdfemale 25-29

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EVERY time you get on your bikeyou want to be safe and get whereyou’re going in one piece.

You want to believe your fellowroad users will do the right thingand protect you from harm.

Sadly, already this year we haveseen a bicycle rider die onQueensland roads – this is onefatality too many.

If we are to see a reduction incycling deaths and injuries,motorists and bicycle riders mustboth take responsibility by beingaware of other cyclists on theroads and knowing which roadlaws exist to protect thisvulnerable road user.Know the rules – know yourrightsAs a keen bicycle rider, what canyou do to ensure your safety onour roads? Knowing theQueensland Government’s ‘staywider of the rider’ laws andeducating those around you is agreat place to start.

For motorists this includes, butis not limited to the following:■ Vehicles must stay wider of therider by giving at least one metrewhen passing bicycle riders in a60kmh or less speed zone; and1.5 metres where the speed limit ismore than 60kmh.■ Where cyclists are riding twoabreast, the minimum passingdistance must be kept from thecyclist furthest to the right.■ Drivers can cross the centrelines, including double unbrokencentre lines, straddle lane-lines ordrive on painted islands to passbicycle riders, provided themotorist has a clear view of anyapproaching traffic and it is safe todo so.■ If the minimum distance cannotbe abided in passing a cyclist,then the vehicle needs to slowdown and wait until it is safe topass, at the minimum distance.

But did you know the law onlyapplies to vehicles passingcyclists, not cyclists passingvehicles? The penalty for a driverpassing too close is three demeritpoints and a $353 fine. If thematter goes to court, a maximumfine of $4712 can apply.It’s a two way street – top fiveroad rules for cyclistsWe’ve all heard motoristsnegatively stereotyping cyclists asa result of the unsafe or unlawfulaction of one or two individuals.

While you can’t control theundesirable attitudes of motorists,

you can make sure you’re not thecyclist whose behaviour justifiesthis by following these simplerules:1. Signal when turning right:You must signal your intention todo so with your right arm outhorizontally; your hand open, withyour palm facing forward.2. Keep your distance: Allow atleast 2m distance between youand the back of the car in front ofyou (when following for more than200m).3. Keep to the left: Stay as closeto the left as possible on a roadthat is not a multi-lane road (on amulti-lane road, you can take upany position within the lane). Don’tovertake another vehicle on theleft if it is not safe to do so or thatvehicle is turning left andindicating they will turn left.4. Maintain an appropriatedistance between riders: Avoidriding with more than two ridersside by side unless you areovertaking. Otherwise ride within1.5m of the other rider if you aretravelling side by side withsomeone.5. Use bicycle lights whenriding at night or in conditionswith reduced visibility: White(front) and red (rear) bike lightsneed to be mounted so they canbe clearly seen at least 200maway. Cyclists also need a redreflector that can be clearly seenat least 50m from behind thebicycle.Did you know?Sometimes it’s the lesser-knownroad rules that we may not beaware of that can cause the

biggest confusion and angstamongst road users, such as:■ Bicycle lanes are notcompulsory. Where one isavailable, you are not required bylaw to use it.■ You can ride on the roadshoulder, across a continuouswhite edge line on a bicycle.However, you must give way tovehicles on the road when movingback onto the road across thecontinuous white edge line.■ You’re allowed to ride yourbicycle in special purpose lanes,including: bicycle lanes, bus lanes,tram lanes (you cannot ride on atramway, i.e as exists on the GoldCoast) and transit lanes.■ You can ride across a zebracrossing or children’s crossing aslong as you come to a completestop first, and then:1. Proceed slowly and safely2. Give way to any pedestrian onthe crossing3. Keep to the left of anyoncoming bicycle riders.The path aheadThanks to significant campaigningin Queensland we’re seeingimproved road safety rules infavour of cyclists. But the lawsthemselves are not enough.

Increased awareness andrespects for the rights of cyclistson the roads is needed to promoteincreased respect for theirappearance on our roads.

Whether you’ve just startedriding or you’re an experiencedcyclist, educating yourself onQueensland’s cycling laws is keyto creating safe bikeways. But didyou know that failing to adhere to

these road rules could also impactyour bank balance?

Fines for flouting road laws varyand range from a minimum of $48for failing to keep left of oncomingvehicles to a whopping $1137 forexceeding the speed limit by morethan 40kmh.

Keep other cyclists safe andyour hip pocket happy bychecking out 10 of Queensland’scommonly broken road rules andwhat it will cost you to ignorethem:■ Failing to wear a bicycle helmet– $121 fine■ Riding a bicycle without brakesand a bell, horn or similar warningdevice – $121 fine■ Neglecting to keep left of thecentre of a road – $97 fine■ Overtaking in an unsafe manner– $170 fine■ Drinking alcohol while riding -$365 fine■ Ignoring a ‘Stop’ sign at a levelcrossing or intersection – $365fine■ Ignoring a ‘No U-turn’ sign atan intersection without traffic lights– $97■ Not giving way to a vehiclewhen entering a roundabout –$365 fine■ Failure to move out of the wayof a police or emergency vehiclewith its flashing lights or alarm –$284 fine■ Failing to give way to apedestrian in a shared zone –$365 fine

Remember, ignorance of thelaw is not a defence. Make sureyou’re informed by checking outQueensland Cycling Laws.

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PUT away the putter and ironsand suit up in your lycra,networking for business ishappening on the saddle ratherthan the golf course.

Real estate agent AndrewHedley of McGrath Noosa hascreated Business on a Bike, amonthly cycle ride wherebusinesspeople can pedal along ina group, keeping fit, makingcontacts and sharing work ideasand challenges.

Similar to the Business Cyclesrides undertaken from GiantSunshine Coast every Wednesdayfrom Mooloolaba, this new ride isa free, non-competitive andconducted at a leisurely averagepace of 25-28kmh. Leaving fromTrilogy Cycles bike shop at NoosaJunction on a weekday beforework, the ride lasts an hour and isfollowed by a half-hour groupcoffee to finish.

“It’s not meant to be peopleforcefully trying to network, butmore a natural process of meetingpeople,” Andrew said.

“If people are looking for a socialoutlet this is a healthy andinclusive environment, and notonly can participants potentiallyget more business, but also shareideas and challenges in a forumthat’s non-judgmental.”

The Sunrise Beach resident saidthe first three Business on a Bikerides had already broughtsuccess.

“We started with four riders onour first event, and last time wehad 10 riders ranging from a retailshop owner, electrician, businessconsultant and hotel resortmanager,” Andrew said.

“The electrician had seen adownturn in large contract work inthe mining sector of late, and saidnot only has he got back intocycling now, but has quicklypicked up some business with alocal retail owner.”

Andrew has a master’s degree

in Exercise Science, and thiscombined with his career in salesand marketing, and now a decadein real estate, helped inspire thisnew initiative, with cycling beingthe obvious choice for the keenrider.

“People are getting more andmore time-poor, sobusinesspeople are steeringtowards things more time efficientthan golf or a social networkinggroup outside work hours,especially if they have a family,” hesaid.

“There’s a huge correlationbetween cycling andbusinesspeople, and Business ona Bike means this socialnetworking can easily fit in withtheir early morning cycling routine,so they’re not missing out on workor family time.”

Andrew said novice cyclists arewelcome to participate.

“It’s non-competitive and moreabout enjoying the scenery at asteady pace,” he said. “Havingsaid that, it encourages people toget into cycling, it’s very inclusiveand we’re hoping to get morewomen along.”

Cyclists typically ride twoabreast (where safe to do so) andchat away at their leisure, as you’dfind in any cycling group ride.Andrew says knowledge of bunchriding is not essential to comealong, and the basics are obtainedquickly.

“When people are riding theytend to be a bit more open; it’s aninformal setting and everyone’s a

bit more relaxed,” Andrew said.“Business on a Bike is anopportunity to allow people thefreedom to talk shop in anorganised ride.”

The next Business on a Bikeride takes place on June 14,leaving Trilogy Cycles at NoosaJunction at 5.30am.

For more information, like

‘Business on a Bike’ onFacebook, or contact AndrewHedley on 0410 551 554 [email protected].

The Business Cycles ride leavesGiant Sunshine Coast, 122Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba, at 6amevery Wednesday. Visitwww.businesscycles.com.au formore information.

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Andrew Hedley organises Business on a Bike at Noosa.PHOTO: IAIN CURRY

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■ The Coast hosts two regularbusiness cycling events.■ Mooloolaba’s BusinessCycles ride leaves GiantSunshine Coast at 6am everyWednesday■ The new Business on a Bikeis staged at Noosa, with thenext ride on June 14

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THE Ironman juggernautcontinues its stranglehold onAustralia’s biggest enduranceevents, last week announcingWest Australia’s Cape to Capeand Newcastle’s Port to Port arenew additions to its growing eventstable.

Both events were bought fromZubini Marketing & Management.

They join Ironman’s mountainbike portfolio which alreadyincludes races in New Zealand,

The Motatapu and the multiplestage The Pioneer, the RRRMountain Bike Challenge inCairns, and the Absa Cape Epic inthe Western Cape of South Africa.

Wanda Group bought Ironmanin August 2015 for US$650 million.

It was back in 2012 thatIronman bought USM Events,which used to run the multisportfestivals at Noosa, Cairns,Mooloolaba and Geelong.

Noosa-based Ironman Oceania

managing director Dave Beechesaid there were plans to build onthe legacy created by both events.

“Cape to Cape and Port to Portembodies the very essence offreedom and satisfaction that isassociated with mountain biking,”he said.

“There is nothing better thanexperiencing a few days away,riding through beautifulcountryside and enjoying valuabletime with friends and family.

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Stoddart Ryan 37 M 4:07:17 5:50:10 9:57:27 10:36:44 20:34:11 16:26:54 10:28:30 31:02:41

Tremayne Margaret 53 F 4:41:40 6:19:31 11:01:11 10:43:35 21:44:46 17:03:06 10:46:05 32:30:51

Carroll David 46 M 4:29:20 6:12:44 10:42:04 11:31:51 22:13:55 17:44:35 10:44:57 32:58:52

Patil Anand 54 M 5:03:12 6:35:02 11:38:14 11:46:30 23:24:44 18:21:32 10:17:32 33:42:16

Spectacular third installment

Sean Riley of Palmwoods during Ultraman Australia 2017.PHOTO: BARRY ALSOP, EYES WIDE OPEN IMAGES Mary Knott has a post-ride ice bath at Ultraman. PHOTO: IAIN CURRY

Ultraman Australia 2017 Official Results

DDaayy 11Last Name First Name Age Gender Swim

10 km !!Bike145 km !!

TotalDay 1 !!

Bike273.6 km !!

OverallTotal Day 2 !!

Total BikeDay 1 & 2

Run84.3 km !!

OverallEventTotal

!!OverallPlace

Thompson Richard 32 M 2:30:36 4:02:58 !! 6:33:34 !! 7:42:42 !! 14:16:16 !! 11:45:40 7:04:58 21:21:14 !! 1

Vicary Andrew 41 M 2:39:19 4:34:33 7:13:52 8:04:00 15:17:52 12:38:33 7:20:48 22:38:40 2

Hill Stuart 45 M 3:06:58 4:26:46 7:33:44 8:05:20 15:39:04 12:32:06 7:22:02 23:01:06 3

Dalrymple Brad 38 M 2:55:56 4:48:54 7:44:50 8:36:06 16:20:56 13:25:00 7:12:36 23:33:32 4

Kelly Gary 46 M 2:52:52 4:47:18 7:40:10 8:15:45 15:55:55 13:03:03 7:51:09 23:47:04 5

Wayth Trout 46 M 3:03:46 4:29:09 7:32:55 8:37:23 16:10:18 13:06:32 8:00:10 24:10:28 6

Harvey Michael 30 M 2:28:35 !! 4:50:32 7:19:07 8:39:38 15:58:45 13:30:10 8:11:57 24:10:42 7

O'Brien Dean 39 M 3:03:34 4:49:54 7:53:28 8:35:00 16:28:28 13:24:54 7:56:46 24:25:14 8

Maricich Keith 39 M 2:44:33 4:48:19 7:32:52 8:41:24 16:14:16 13:29:43 8:37:04 24:51:20 9

Cooke Samuel 48 M 3:32:46 4:53:28 8:26:14 8:38:46 17:05:00 13:32:14 8:12:36 25:17:36 10

Fuller Deanna 36 F 3:04:47 5:14:08 8:18:55 9:02:20 17:21:15 14:16:28 8:14:13 25:35:28 11/1F

Vaid Mayank 40 M 3:43:52 5:01:33 8:45:25 9:05:51 17:51:16 14:07:24 8:12:55 26:04:11

Dennis Andy 40 M 3:30:10 5:07:36 8:37:46 9:20:12 17:57:58 14:27:48 8:22:50 26:20:48

Knott Mary 40 F 2:42:46 5:27:05 8:09:51 9:01:53 17:11:44 14:28:58 9:41:28 26:53:12

Grummitt Rob 37 M 3:05:40 5:06:13 8:11:53 9:06:36 17:18:29 14:12:49 9:47:50 27:06:19

Hartnett Andrew 44 M 3:28:32 5:10:40 8:39:12 8:54:27 17:33:39 14:05:07 9:45:31 27:19:10

Neto Joao Carlos Bernardes 33 M 3:18:47 5:00:33 8:19:20 10:06:51 18:26:11 15:07:24 9:03:55 27:30:06

Sattler Trent 30 M 2:54:25 5:23:53 8:18:18 10:01:22 18:19:40 15:25:15 9:21:52 27:41:32

Mendes Livia 35 F 3:23:43 5:14:45 8:38:28 9:47:49 18:26:17 15:02:34 9:15:36 27:41:53

Lee Craig 47 M 3:38:45 5:25:50 9:04:35 9:44:59 18:49:34 15:10:49 8:52:25 27:41:59

Muir Steve 51 M 2:42:09 5:23:45 8:05:54 9:33:02 17:38:56 14:56:47 10:04:23 27:43:19

Blanch Aaron 41 M 3:20:22 5:15:59 8:36:21 9:29:50 18:06:11 14:45:49 9:59:25 28:05:36

Monaghan Glenn 41 M 3:32:49 5:30:28 9:03:17 "" 9:33:03 18:36:20 15:03:31 9:36:37 28:12:57

Wheatley Peter 60 M 4:09:24 5:38:39 9:48:03 9:54:23 19:42:26 15:33:02 8:58:37 28:41:03

Weightman Phillip 51 M 3:15:45 5:37:22 8:53:07 9:43:15 18:36:22 15:20:37 10:05:16 28:41:38

Clark Jason 40 M 3:42:05 5:28:15 9:10:20 9:37:38 18:47:58 15:05:53 10:05:51 28:53:49

Page Krista 46 F 3:39:34 5:35:08 9:14:42 10:17:55 19:32:37 15:53:03 9:31:44 29:04:21

Riley Sean 47 M 2:55:08 6:01:30 8:56:38 10:27:37 19:24:15 16:29:07 9:47:13 29:11:28

DDaayy 22 DDaayy 33

Sam Cooke (left) running at MtCoolum. PHOTO: IAIN CURRY

ABOVE: Andrew Hartnett isembraced by his family at the endof the bike leg, day two.

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Fastest female, Deanna Fuller (centre) at the finish line of UltramanAustralia. PHOTO: IAIN CURRY

First female finisher, DeannaFuller, embraces co-competitorCarmen Atkinson (who crashedan had to retire on day one) at therace finish. PHOTO: IAIN CURRY

LEFT: David Ogg (left) joins BenJohnston during the doublemarathon.

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Ultraman 2017

Ben Johnston prepares for the challenge of Ultraman with crewcaptain Joanne Taylor, pace runner Dave Ford and supporter LindaFlorence. PHOTO: BARRY ALSOP, EYES WIDE OPEN IMAGES Keith Maricich at the finish line of Ultraman. PHOTO: IAIN CURRY

Ultraman Australia champion Richard Thompson on the final runstretch at Noosa Main Beach, to achieve a world best Ultraman time.

Carmen Atkinson reveals the scars of a bad bike fall on day one ofUltraman Australia. PHOTO: IAIN CURRY

Richard Thompson at the end ofthe 10km swim (above) and thenat the double marathon finish.

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Brad Dalrymple, second place on the day three run, celebrates at thefinish of Ultraman Australia. PHOTO: IAIN CURRY

Sam Cooke in the last 200m of his double marathon.PHOTO: IAIN CURRY


Ultraman 2017

Brad Dalrymple in second place on the day three run. PHOTO: IAIN CURRYAT the end of the 10km swim on Noosa Main Beach.

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Sam Cooke gets a post-cycle massage on day two. PHOTO: IAIN CURRYSam Cooke and crew at the finish line of Ultraman Australia on NoosaMain Beach. PHOTO: IAIN CURRY

Keith Maricich (left) andNoosa's Andrew Hartnett.

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Deanna Fuller (left) and Mary Knott at the finish of the day two bikeleg. PHOTO: IAIN CURRY

Keith Maricich on the home stretch of day two. PHOTO: IAIN CURRY

Sean Riley prepares for the bike leg onday one.

PHOTO: BARRY ALSOP,EYES WIDE OPEN IMAGES

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Date Event Distance Location Website

May 26 Giraween Crit Sunshine Coast Cycling Club criterium racing, 6‐8pm at Girraween Sports Complex.

Noosa Heads www.scccracing.wixsite.com

May 27‐28 Noosa UltimateSports Festival

Starting with an ocean swim off Main Beach, with3.8km, 2km, 1km and 500m options on theSaturday. Then on the Sunday, Cycle Noosa with160km and 85km events. There is also Run Noosa,with 21.1km, 10km or 5km races.

Noosa www.ap.ironman.com

May 28 Mountain BikeOrienteers StateSeries

Round three of the State Series. Using speciallyproduced maps, riders navigate their way alongroads, tracks and trails to checkpoints. Courselengths vary from 5km to over 40km, in terrainfrom flat coastal pine plantations to undulatingnative bush forests. Courses to suit riders of allabilities, from social to competitive.

Beerburrum www.mtbo.com.au

May 28 Bushrangers MTBClub Beerburrum toWoodford ride

Meeting at the Matthew Flinders Rest Area, CnrGlass House Mountains Rd and Steve Irwin Way,Beerburrum, 7.15am meet for 7.30am ride off.Grade four, about 60km. Bring appropriate level ofwater for length of time. Stop in Woodford forsomething to eat and drink (bring money).

Beerburrum www.bushrangers.org

June 4 Allez Sport CrossCountry Series

Fifth of the six‐race series which caters forrunners, joggers, walkers of all ages and abilities.Distances include 10km, 6km, 5km, 3km, 2km,1km and 500m. Race staged at Sunshine CoastUniversity.

Sippy Downs www.sccrosscountry.com.au

June 4 Brightwater Bash First race of the three‐race series. Expect topaddle 1‐2 km (on stable sit‐on kayaks;lakes/canals and rivers). Ride 20‐25 km (on mostlyflat bike paths, with off‐road options). Run 8‐10km (flat running, with trail options). How far youpaddle, ride or run will depend on how you plan toattack the checkpoints. Registration 7am, race at8am.

Brightwater www.xciteadventureracing.com.au

June 4 Wide Bay MountainBike Series

Four‐round cross‐country mountain bike series.Race three features three‐four laps of crosscountry riding.

Bundaberg www.facebook.com/WideBayMTB

June 4 Bushrangers MTBClub MapletonCommunity Ride

Starting at Delicia Road, Mapleton, oppositeLilleyponds at 7.45am for 8am ride off. Gradethree, children welcome, but under 16 must beaccompanied by an adult on the ride. Monthlycommunity ride that welcomes and introducesnew riders to the club. All riders must haveinsurance coverage. You can sign up to the MTBAfree 8‐week trial membership.

Mapleton www.bushrangers.org

June 4 Skippy Park Crit Sunshine Coast Cycling Club criterium racing, 6‐8pm at Skippy Park. Registration from 7am, starttimes: C/D grade ‐ 7.30am, B grade ‐ 8.10am, Agrade ‐ 8.55am. Distances: A grade ‐ 45mins + 2laps, B grade ‐ 40mins + 2 laps, C grade ‐ 35mins +2 laps, D grade ‐ 30mins + 2 laps.

Landsborough www.scccracing.wixsite.com

June 10‐11 Moreton Bay MTBSeries – Back 2 Back

Competitors take part in three 20km races hostedacross two days at Murrenbong Scout Camp andwinners are determined by the best cumulativetime across all three races. Races will take placeon Saturday morning, noon Saturday and Sundaymorning with each race being run in a differentdirection on the course. Race one clockwise, racetwo anti‐clockwise and race three clockwise.

Petrie www.in2adventure.com.au.

June 11 Allez Sport CrossCountry Series

Final event of the six‐race series which caters forrunners, joggers, walkers of all ages and abilities.Distances include 10km, 6km, 5km, 3km, 2km,1km and 500m. Race staged at Elizabeth DanielsPark.

Buderim www.sccrosscountry.com.au

June 11 Hervey BayDuathlon

Event at River Heads Sports Reserve, with juniors:under‐10 500m run/2k ride/500m run; under‐12500m run/4k ride/500m run; under‐14 1k run/6kbike/1k run. Seniors and under‐16: intermediate2k run/10k ride/2k run; open 2k run/10k ride/2krun/10k ride/2k run.

Hervey Bay www.herveybaytriclub.org.au

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August 12 Adventure racingskills clinic

Get the lowdown on navigation and gear,paddling, mountain biking and trail running. BYOall your adventure gear (including mini first aidkit), mountain bike equipment, compass (map‐board would be beneficial if you have one), back‐pack sufficient to carry shoes for foot nav andfood/drink during sessions, hydration/nutrition forall sessions. Paddle craft and paddling equipmentwill be provided. Bookings essential,[email protected].

Noosa www.triadventure.com.au

June 17 Wild Horse @ Night The trail runs start from 6pm at the Wild HorseMountain car park with 10km, 16.5km and 25kmdistances. Course marking will consist of flaggingtape, painted arrows on the ground, arrows ontrees, signage where necessary and red, flashingLED lights mounted on posts at key points.

Wild HorseMountain

www.runqueensland.com

June 18 Sunshine CoastMemory Walk & Jog

Inaugural event at Kawana Surf Club to help raisevital funds and awareness for dementia. Courseincludes stunning ocean views as you make yourway towards Point Cartwright Lighthouse andback, either 2.5km or 5km.

Buddina www.memorywalk.com.au

June 18 CaloundraForeshore Fun Run

The 10km run hugs the Pumicestone Passage fromGolden to Bulcock beaches. Runners travelthrough Kings and Shelly beaches before climbingover Moffat Headland to the finish. There is also a3km option. All money raised supports Our Lady ofthe Rosary primary school.

Caloundra www.caloundrafunrun.com

June 24 Sunshine CoastCycling Crit Champs

Sunshine Coast Cycling Club CriteriumChampionships, 7‐10am, at Skippy Park.Registration from 7am, start times: C/D grade ‐7.30am, B grade ‐ 8.10am, A grade ‐ 8.55am.Distances: A grade ‐ 45mins + 2 laps, B grade ‐40mins + 2 laps, C grade ‐ 35mins + 2 laps, D grade‐ 30mins + 2 laps.

Landsborough www.scccracing.wixsite.com

July 14‐16 Velothon SunshineCoast

The inaugural event will offer a three day or oneday road cycling event and include: 3‐day Veloride from Friday to Sunday with each day beingbetween 90km and 155km. 1 Day Velo ride on theSunday with two distance options from 95km and155km. Participants can also enter as a team offour, in the three day ride, with the three besttimes combining for their stage finish time. VeloClubhouse event hub on the Mooloolabawaterfront providing highlights of the Tour. Acycling sports expo will be staged at Mooloolaba.

Mooloolaba www.velothonsunshinecoast.com

July 21‐23 Caboolture 48 HourRace

The race at the Caboolture Historical Village inCaboolture, Queensland has 48 hour, 24 hour, 12hour, 6, 3 and 1.5 hour races. See how far you canrun or walk in the given timeframe on an officiallymeasured 500 metre decomposed granite loop.

Caboolture www.geoffsruns.com

July 22‐23 Wide Bay MTBSeries – Back StageTriple

Tackle three diverse: Stage one 4.5km time trial(Saturday AM) will start and finish at race HQ.Stage two (Saturday PM) sees riders tackling an allnew course across a 7.5km lap. Starting incategory wave starts, riders have threeopportunities in three separate races to recordthe fastest lap time with the two best timescounting towards riders overall time for this stage.The final stage is an action‐packed 30km race withriders completing three laps of the 10km course.

Petrie www.in2adventure.com.au

July 23 Pomona King of theMountain

The King of the Mountain Festival in Pomonafeatures a run up the face of Mount Cooroora forthe 4.2km round trip. Also 3km family fun run,2.8km dash and kids 4x700m.

Pomona www.kingofthemountain.com.au

July 28 Sunshine Coastrek Trek 30km or 60km from Twin Waters orCaloundra to Noosa. Teams of four, with at least50% women, you have between 9 to 18 hourshours to complete the challenge while raisingmoney for the Fred Hollows Foundation.

Sunshine Coast www.sunshine.coastrek.com.au

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July 29 Queensland CrossCountryChampionships

All runners aged six and up, of all abilities, areencouraged to compete at the championships.There are no qualifying standards and everyone iswelcome. Gold, silver and bronze medals will beawarded to the first three individual place‐gettersin each age group. Age groups: Under‐8, under‐10,under‐12, under‐14, under‐16, under‐18, under‐20, open, masters. Masters will compete in 10‐year age groups based on the athlete’s age on theday: 35‐44/45‐54/55‐64/65+. Junior age iscalculated at December 31, 2016.

Maleny www.sccrosscountry.com.au

July 30 Glasshouse TrailSeries‐ Flinders Tour

The Flinders Tour is a 12.5km, 26km and 52kmtrail run at Beerburrum. Flinder's Tour is based atBeerburrum State School, and pays tribute toMatthew Flinders who was the first European toclimb one of the Glasshouse Mountains(Beerburrum) on this date in 1798.

Beerburrum www.glasshousetrailseries.com

July 30 Rainbow BeachMarathon Festival

Trail runs through Rainbow Beach/CooloolaNational Park, distances of 11km, half marathonand full marathon.

Rainbow Beach www.runqueensland.com

August 4‐6 Hells Bells and FairyBells

Teams of two will navigate their way through acourse of about 120km with disciplines includingkayaking, trekking and mountain biking that isonly revealed to them hours before race start.Fairy Bells about half the distance.

Sunshine Coast www.dareyouadventure.com.au

August 12 Adventure racingskills clinic



August 12‐13 Noosa StradeBianche

The Noosa Strade Bianche pays homage to the‘golden age’ of cycling. In the vein of the famedL’EROICA in Italy, Noosa Strade Bianche is strictlyfor steel framed cycles with downtube shifters (orbar‐end shifters). As a celebration of the steelframed cycle, there is no restriction on age of theframe set. The Saturday includes a 33km PiccoloFondo and a swap meet, while on the Sundaythere are 162km Imperial Century with about2400m of climbing, 137km Gran Fondo and 82kmMedio Fondo options.

Noosa www.noosa‐stradebianche.com.au

August 13 Wide Bay MountainBike Series

Four‐round cross‐country mountain bike series.Race three features three‐hour race of crosscountry riding.

Fraser Coast www.facebook.com/WideBayMTB

August 13 Twin Waters UrbanAdventure

Second race of the three‐race series, whichincludes two urban adventure races, and oneurban/street rogaine. Expect to paddle 1‐2 km (onstable sit‐on kayaks; lakes/canals and rivers). Ride20‐25 km (on mostly flat bike paths, with off‐roadoptions). Run 8‐10 km (flat running, with trailoptions). How far you paddle, ride or run willdepend on how you plan to attack thecheckpoints. Registration 7am, race from 8am.

Twin Waters www.xciteadventureracing.com.au

August 18 Cricks Onesie FunRun

Held on the Friday evening before the 7 SunshineCoast Marathon and Community Run Festival andtakes "competitors" through the event precinctand expo at dusk for two laps of mayhem and fun.

Mooloolaba www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au

August 20 7 Sunshine CoastMarathon andCommunity RunningFestival

Annual running festival, including 2km, 5km,10km, 21.1km and 42.2km runs through AlexandraHeadland, Mooloolaba and Maroochydore.

AlexandraHeadland

www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au

August 20 Rainbow Beach TrailRun

Trail runs through Rainbow Beach/CooloolaNational Park with distances of 11km, 21.1km and42.2km starting at Phil Rodgers Park.

Rainbow Beach www.runqueensland.com

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September 2‐3 Rainbow BeachDouble Triathlon

Two triathlons in two days. On the Saturday isactive kids from 2pm, and then the active firsttimers at 2.30pm. Race one (750m swim/20kmbike/5km run) starts 3.30pm. On the Sunday, therace starts at 7.30am (750m swim/20km bike/5kmrun). The two events are combined to give an‘olympic’ distance time. Competitors can do oneor both races.

Rainbow Beach www.rainbowbeachtriathlon.com.au

September 2 Adventure racingskills clinic



September 9‐10

Glasshouse TrailSeries – Glasshouse100

Options include 100 mile, 100km, 50km, 30km and11km trail run in the Glasshouse Mountains. Theterrain varies from easy gravel road to rough,steep singletrack.

Beerburrum www.glasshousetrailseries.com

September 10 Ironman 70.3Sunshine Coast

Half‐Ironman distance triathlon, featuring a 1.9kmswim off Mooloolaba Main Beach, two‐lap 90kmbike route along the Motorway and also somehinterland aspects, and two‐lap 21.1km runcourse fromMooloolaba to Maroochydore.

Mooloolaba www.ironman.com

September 17 Mt CoorooraEnduranceChallenge

The Mt Cooroora Endurance Challenge is a 4 houror 8 hour run on a 1.2km lap at Mt Cooroora runsolo or in relay team pairs or triples.

Pomona www.mtcoorooraendurancechallenge.com

September 24 Mountain BikeOrienteers StateSeries

Round nine of the State Series. Using speciallyproduced maps, riders navigate their way alongroads, tracks and trails to control markers(checkpoints). Course lengths vary from 5km toover 40km.

Beerburrum www.mtbo.com.au

September 24 Coolum Triathlon New triathlon event at Coolum’s industrial estate.Sprint Distance Triathlon: 750m swim, rectanglecourse. 20km bike course 4x5km laps on bike leg.5km run; 2.5km out and back course on run.Enticer distance: 400m swim. Rectangle course.One lap. 15km bike course; 3x5km laps. 2.5kmrun, one lap. Kids: 200m swim, rectangle course,one lap. 5km bike course, one lap. 500m run.

Coolum www.triathlon.org.au

October 7‐15 Sunshine Coast BikeWeek

Celebration of riding, with a range of events forparticipants of all ages and abilities staged bySunshine Coast Council.

Sunshine Coast www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

October 7‐8 Sunshine CoastCycleFest

Includes King and Queen of the Mountain atPalmwoods on the Saturday morning, then in theafternoon a street criterium at Cotton Tree withsix events. On the Sunday, there is the 110kmGran Fondo, new 55kmMid Fondo and a 25kmFamily Fondo from Port Arkwright to Cotton Tree.

Cotton Tree www.sccyclefest.com.au

October 8 Metrogaine Queensland Rogaine Association hosts Metrogaineat Caloundra. Instead of getting checkpoints,answer questions about the area’s key landmarks.

Caloundra www.qldrogaine.asn.au

October 15 Mountain ViewChallenge

Lions Club of Maleny stage this event to raisefunds for medical research and to provide keenrunners the opportunity to compete on achallenging but scenic circuit. Events include21.1km, 10km, 5km and 3km runs.

Maleny www.malenyblackallrange.qld.lions.org.au/projectsmvc

October 15 Wild WomenAdventure Race

All you really need is a basic level of fitness, afemale friend and a willingness to try something alittle different. Competitors can expect between20 to 30 km of mountain biking, 8 to 15 km trailrunning/trekking and 1‐3 km ofkayaking/swimming/paddling (water discipline).There may be multiple legs of each discipline.

Sunshine Coast www.triadventure.com.au

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October 15 12‐Hour MSSwimathon

Nambour Aquatic Centre will host its MSSwimathon fundraiser.

Nambour www.msswimathon.com.au

October 18 Ride2Work Day Ride2Work Day is an annual national event thatpromotes cycling to and from work.

Sunshine Coast www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

October 21‐22 Blackall 100 Two trail runs, featuring 100km and 50km events.The 100km starts at 6am with the 50km startingan hour later at 7am. Cut‐off for the 100km is10am Sunday morning (28 hours) and 9am for the50 km (25 hours).

Mapleton www.blackall100.com

October 29 Shimano MTBEnduro Serieschampionship

There are a number of categories available to suitall levels of experience. Riders will have anoncompetitive liaison stage between each of thetimed sections. Results will be based on the totalcumulative time across the stages. The lowesttime in each category will be the winner. Practiceavailable on the Saturday, February 25.

Garapine www.emsaustralia.net.au

November 1‐5 Noosa TriathlonFestival

Australia’s biggest triathlon, including a 1500mswim, 40km ride, 10km run on the Sunday,November 5. The festival includes a swim/run, funrun, 1000m swim, along with elite 5km Bolt andcriterium racing.

Noosa www.ap.ironman.com

November 11 Caloundra UrbanStreet Rogaine

Third race of the series, involvestrekking/running/walking to checkpoints whichwill comprise a series of multiple choice questionsrelating to landmarks, street signs, and otherparticular points of interest. You will have tonavigate yourself around the coastline hills ofMooloolaba and Maroochydore within the three‐hour race duration. This race will be held in theevening commencing at 6pm, so you will have tobring a torch.

MooloolabaandMaroochydore

www.xciteadventureracing.com.au

November 19 Sunshine CoastSpring Swim

The Sunshine Coast Spring Swim offers distancesfor every ability (5km, 2.5km, 1.25km, and juniors300m and 1.25km), a simple course layout for kidsand beginners and longer events for competitiveswimmers and triathletes in training.

Mooloolaba www.worldseriesswims.com.au

November 19 Hervey Bay 100 Main event is a 2km swim, 80km ride and 18kmrun. Saturday includes a mini aquathlon, juniortriathlon and Have a Crack tri.

Hervey Bay www.hb100.herveybaytriclub.org.au

December 17 Buderim 9 Rated as one of the toughest rides on theSunshine Coast, cover the nine hills of Buderimwithin three hours, covering nearly 75km andraising money for the Cerebral Palsy League.

Buderim www.buderim9.com.au

February 3‐4,2018

Noosa SummerSwim

The Noosa Summer Swim, presented by Milk &Co, is a bucket list event for any keen oceanswimmer. The event is over a full weekendprogram offering a range of distances for everyability, from junior events to a new 5.0kmmarathon distance where seasoned swimmers canpush their limits. Distances include 300m, 1km,2km, 3km on the Saturday, and then a 5km and1.5km option on the Sunday.

Noosa Heads www.worldseriesswims.com.au

March 9‐10,2018

MooloolabaTriathlon Festival

Mooloolaba Twilight 5km run, 1km Ocean Swim,Superkidz Triathlon and the Special Tri. The eventalso features the Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon WorldCup.

Mooloolaba www.ap.ironman

March 11,2018

MooloolabaTriathlon

The Olympic‐distance triathlon featuring a 1.5kmswim in the Mooloolaba bay, one‐lap 40km bikecourse on the Sunshine Motorway, and two‐lap10km run course from through Alex Headland.

Mooloolaba www.ap.ironman.com

April 28‐29,2018

TreX Cross TriathlonChampionships

Seven‐race off‐road triathlon series culminates atEwen Maddock Dam. Events include standardcourse: 1500m swim, 30km bike, 10.5km run.Sprint course: 400m swim, 10km bike, 3.5km run.Junior and teaser: 150m swim, 4km bike, 1km run.Dirt Kids 50m swim, 1.5bike, 500m run. Aquabike(swim and bike): Standard and sprint distance.

Landsborough www.trextriathlon.com.au


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