Life’s cycle

SPEED and consistency.Married couple KentCarpenter and Sue Dingaswill embrace this weekend’sinaugural Giant SunshineCoast CycleFest withdifferent goals.

The pair typifiesCycleFest’s appeal – anevent which celebrates ridersof all levels traversing someof the Coast’s most pristineroutes.

For Sue and Kent(pictured) cycling is a sportthey can enjoy together, andit was a love for being activewhich brought themtogether 23 years ago.

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Cricks Skoda King & Queen of the Mountain ChallengeSaturday October 10, 2015

Sue and Kent met when theyboth started working their firstday at Thredbo.

While in the snow they didsome mountain biking, but itwasn’t until they reached theCoast that their passion for twowheels was truly ignited.

“I rode a BMX as a kid, did afew triathlons, but it wasn’t untilabout five years ago when weboth got into road riding,” Kentsaid, who now works at GiantSunshine Coast.

“I think any sport that anyonedoes where they can do it withtheir partner gives them notonly a shared interest but it alsomeans they understand thetraining and those times whenyou need a new bike or in Sue’scase several new kits.”

Kent’s completing his firstyear as a member of thedomestic cycling teamTineli-Krazy Lemon, competingin A-grade road races, time

trials and criteriums sinceJanuary.

For Sue, cycling is slightlymore serene.

While she recently tested therace circuit herself at theSunshine Coast Cycling Club’sroad race championships atGlasshouse Mountains lastmonth, winning D-grade, Suedoesn’t consider herself an“athlete”.

She has competed as part ofa team at Noosa Tri and hascompleted the cycling legs atNoosa Ultimate Festivalbecause “it pushes me outsidemy comfort zone” and for theatmospheric fun.

“I just like being outdoors,”she said.

“I really like the socialelement of riding in a bunch.The bonus is you get fit whileyou are doing it.

“Being 40-something wehave all done a bunch of sportsand your body doesn’t cope

with running anymore.“It’s (cycling) so gentle

compared to pounding thepavement.”

Kent and Sue ride two tothree times a week together,including with the regularWednesday business cyclesgroup, and head out separatelywith their respective friends andtraining groups another coupleof sessions a week.

Between them they coveralmost 800km a week.

Sue, Sunshine Plaza’s retailmanager for Lend Lease, alsosometimes rides to work fromNoosaville.

Both will take part inSaturday’s Skoda King andQueen of the Mountain, an 8kmclimb from Palmwoods toMonvtille, and then the WINNews 100km Gran Fondo onSunday.

Sue only tackled the climbfor the first time last week asshe departed from her usual

sanctuary of the flats.“It was bloody awful to be

honest,” she laughed.“It’s beautiful once you get

up there. I’m not expecting anyrecords…I’m a much betterdescender.”

Riders face mountain battleVITAL STATISTICS

What: Sunshine CoastCycleFest.When: Saturday, October10 – Sunday, October 11.Events: October 10, Kingand Queen of the MountainChallenge. October 11,100km Gran Fondo. 25kmPiccolo Fondo.More information:www.sccyclefest.com.au.Late entries: On the day atPalmwoods on Saturday($45), and Cotton Tree onSunday (Piccolo Fondo$66 and Gran Fondo $95).

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THE benefits of two wheels willtake the spotlight next week aspart of Sunshine Coast BikeWeek.

Organised by council, theweek’s marquee event isRide2Work Day on October 14where a participant will win abike shop voucher worth$1000. Council will also giveaway complimentary breakfastburgers and coffee to everyonewho pedals past one of its fourcelebratory breakfast locations.

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Caloundra● Lake Side Park, Birtinya

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● Sunshine Coast Councilcourtyard, off Currie StreetNambour.

Riders can undertake their

own route to work or insteadcouncil will be working withpolice to provide three guidedrides across the region.

These rides will lead directlyto some of the breakfastlocations with the option tojump in along the way. All rideswill depart at 6.15am sharp. Bethere 10 minutes early toprepare.

Sunshine Coast Council saysthis event has proven to be acatalyst for change andencourages people getting intothe habit of riding to work.

All day parking is available atall guided ride meetinglocations:

● Route 1 – Sunshine CoastStadium to Cotton Tree Park,Cotton Tree Esplanade

● Route 2 – Sunshine CoastStadium to Felicity Park,Bulcock St Caloundra

● Route 3 – Power Memorial

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● Route 4 – UniversitySunshine Coast (free car parkarea) to Birtinya (Lakeside Parkarea opposite intersection ofCapital Place & InnovationParkway).

To register and be in therunning for the $1000 voucher,visit council’s website atwww.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

There is also the chance towin $500 vouchers at otherevents. See more Bike Weekevents from page 17.

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LIFE is too short. Palliative caredoctor Arron Veltre knows thatbetter than most.

New challenges inspire the38-year-old both during andafter work.

Which is part of theinspiration behind his latestphysical battle, called“Everesting”. Together withclose friends Con Xenos andRobert Ham, Arron will attemptto ride the height of Everest bycontinually scaling one hill untilreaching the collective total of8848 vertical metres.

The Nambour-based doctorwill start at about 10am onSaturday from Palmwoods andtraverse to Montville about 36times within 24 hours to get thejob done.

“Montville is appealing,because it’s difficult finding thatbalance that has got enoughvertical gain and is not soarduous,” he said.

“I just like riding my bike. I’mnot that great at it, but ridingwith a group of guys who I likespending time with is alwaysinteresting.”

If Arron succeeds he won’tbe the first to complete the taskon the Sunshine Coast.

Simon Oliver used thePalmwoods-Montville road tonotch 10,964m within 16:25hours on June 28 this year.

Sam Dowthwaite has alsomade the Everesting hall of

fame for his 38-hour epic upGyndier Drive at Tewantin,where he achieved 10,053m.

But Arron will be fundraisingin the process, to support theKatie Rose Hospice.

He is confident of achievingthe goal, after first tackling thearduous Everesting climb inJune on Melbourne’s 1 in 20.But he suffered from theextreme cold and pulled out asCon and Lewis Greenhalghfinished in the job in 29 hours.

The ride forms part of Arron’spreparation for his seventhIronman, and he will travel toLangkawi for the November 14event. “I just like doing them(Ironmans). It’s my thing to

keep me sane when work getsto me,” Arron said.

Arron was born in Melbourneand went on to study inSydney. He has lived innorthern NSW during recentyears, travelling and worked asa general practitioner.

Having been based atNambour for the past six

months in palliative care, hehas also been working as ageneral practitioner at jails inNSW.

“I like the mix of interestingsocial issues. Really complexmedical stuff,” Arron said.

“I like stuff that keeps meinterested and occupied. I likediversity.”

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COAST riders tore it up at theAustralian Masters RoadNational Championships twoweeks ago in the road race andcriterium events.

The nationals held on theTweed Coast in New SouthWales brought solidcompetitors all over the countrycompeting in masters classone through to 10.

Competitor Craig Price saidthe competition was strong andaggressive in both the roadrace and criterium events.

“You had to be pretty toughin the weather conditions andof course the hilly terrain,” hesaid.

He was joined by MickPatton, Duncan Crosby, Lukevan Maanenberg and JasonFord, who all placed on thepodium in their respective

classes. But Craig was thestandout performer in Mastersseven, winning both the roadrace and criterium.

He said other riders weren’tfar behind him with only fourbike lengths separating firstfrom second in the 54km roadrace which took 1h 37:33.

“Four of us got away on thelast climb and we sprinted tothe line and I out sprinted thelast three,” he said.

Craig, who is 60-years-old,moved to Mooloolaba eightyears ago from Tasmania andbrought his cycling prowesswith him, including havng animpressive 47 years of ridingunder his belt.

He has no intention ofslowing down with training upto 800km per week and sayshis “will to win” keeps himgoing strong.

“My will to always be

successful in what I put myhand to is the driving powerbehind me even at 60 years ofage,” Craig said.

Mick Patton placed first incriterium for Masters class 8-10with places first to seventhbeing separated by less than aminute. He also finishedstrongly in second place for theroad race, two seconds behindthe winner in 1h44:11.

The Sunshine Coast crewwere pulling in wins left, rightand centre with Jason Fordalso winning his criterium.

Duncan Crosby also puthimself in third place in Mastersfour road race (he was fifth inthe criterium) and Luke VanMaanenberg in third forMasters one criterium.

The nationals gatheredcycling powerhouses all overthe country and showcasedsome great races.

Price claims doubleBy DYLAN DE JONG

Craig Price claims victory at the Australian Masters. Photo: Contributed



HOT conditions and hilly terraintested Sunshine Coast riders atthe Queensland Elite, Under-19and Masters RoadChampionships on Saturday.

Thomas Donald was third inthe 90km Masters one race,finishing 3:09 behind thewinner.

In Masters two, Ben Brodrickfinished second while MarkHomewood rounded out thepodium.

Ashley Pitman was unluckynot to be on the dais in thehotly contested Masters four,coming fourth in a sprint finish.

Jason Ford secured theSunshine Coast victory inMasters five, proving too strongfor his competitors with a timeof 2h36:03. That was morethan two minutes ahead ofsecond place.

The under-19 race over120km was tight, with KadenGroves edging out Tim Goughfor second with both just fourseconds behind winner DeclanGamack. The Coast’s PatrickKennedy finished 35 secondsbehind that pair.

Michelle Singer impressed inher first state cycling event,coming second in Masters two.

In Masters four women,Mandy Newsman claimedvictory over 60km in 2h05:49.

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Understand thecause of injury

RARELY is the onset of arunning-related injury causedby a single factor.

Of course, the notion of therebeing a single contributing orcausative factor is highlypalatable to most injuredrunners – if just one causativefactor exists, just this solefactor needs to be addressedin order to “fix” the injury. Sadly,as convenient as a solecontributory factor would be,the notion tends to be wishfulthinking on the behalf of mostinjured runners.

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A skilled practitioner is ableto thoroughly assess the injuredrunner and identify the unique

combination of contributingfactors that led to thedevelopment of the injury forthat given individual.

If all contributory factors havebeen addressed the therapistwill have helped the injuredrunner safeguard themselvesagainst ongoing problems orinjury recurrence – in effect, therunner has taken out “injuryinsurance”.

I show a diagram to myclients to help themunderstand the conceptof a combination ofcontributory factors thatled to their injurydevelopment (seeattached from diagram).

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● core stability● foot type● footwear (for example,

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example, exercise)● previous injury● tight muscles surrounding

the hip● training errors● traumaEach of the different factors

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WEARING a surgical maskaboard his flight to Hawaii onSunday, Nathan Fitzakerleytook no chances.

Getting to the start line fitand healthy is the number onepriority for the 40-year-old whois confident it will be third timelucky at the Ironman WorldChampionship.

Nathan’s two previousattempts have been cruelled bysickness. On both occasionshe completed the 3.8km swim,before being unable to continueon the 180km bike or 42.2kmrun.

Just being able to pull on theswimming cap on the morningof October 10 with a clean billof health will be reward for thetalented athlete from Parrearra.From there he is confident therace will look after itself.

“I just know this time it will bedifferent,” he said.

“I’m not worried aboutgetting over-awed by theoccasion, and we all know it’sgoing to be hot and windy.

“I’ve said my prayers forMadame Pele (Hawaiiangoddess) to be kind to me.

“It’s a special race, and it willmean a little bit more for me. Itwill be good to get it done.”

Nathan qualified for Konaafter an impressive showing atIronman Melbourne duringMarch.

Down south he posted a

time of 9:00:39 after a 50:23swim, 4:43:40 ride and a3:22:58 marathon. That wasgood enough for fourth spot inthe hotly contested 40-45 agegroup.

“It scared me a little bit withhow tough the race was,”Nathan said.

“When you were really tryingto push the pace, it was quick.The guys that came one-twothey were the fastest agegroupers of the day.

“I knew it was going to behard. But I remember getting tothe halfway point of the run itwas just survival. I rememberthinking ‘I’m taking this Konaslot because I’m not doing thisagain’.

“It was particularlymemorable…40 seconds offbreaking nine hours. But Ididn’t have anything left. It’salways good to come off thefield knowing you have left it allout there.”

Nathan started his Konabuild earlier this time around,beginning training in June andwith the support of trainingbuddies such as JasonCheshire, Sean Fraser, BradleyConder and David Chick hehas posted strong mileage.

His solid build-up wasvindicated with an outstandingshowing at Ironman SunshineCoast, where he qualified nextyear’s world championship bycoming third in his age group ina time of 4:11:25 (25:39 swim,

2:16:41 ride, 1:26:00 run).“I’m really happy with how it’s

all come together. I have beenpatient with the taper, and Inever went gung-ho like I mighthave in the past. So far sogood,” Nathan said.

The business banker hastrained for up to 24 hours aweek, which has included acouple of 10-hour rides, whilealso balancing family dutieswith two children and his wifeNatasha.

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DEDICATION, determinationand hard work are fuellingDamien Collins’ bid to becomethe World Ironman age groupchampion this weekend inHawaii.

The 25-year-old has loggedon average between 30-35hours of training each week aspart of his preparations, butthen did a massive 42 hours inCairns the week aftercompleting Ironman 70.3Sunshine Coast in a time justunder four hours.

Under the guidance ofcoaches from T:ZeroMultisport, Damien would dobetween 10-25km in the pool,500-800km on the bike and80-140km running.

“It’s no fluke that I suddenlygot good at this sport, I’ve justconsistently put in a lot of hardwork,” Damien said.

“I’m feeling fantastic though,

I can happily say I've nailed theprevious six months of training.My coach Richard Thompsonand I have worked really welltogether, we've both bouncedthe training off each other topush the boundaries to where Iam now. The heatacclimatisation’s going wellover here, its time to show offthe hard work.”

There is no doubtingDamien’s confidence. But hecan put his money where hismouth is.

Putting aside his plumbingcareer to chase life as aprofessional triathlete, heknows this Sunday will requirea perfectly executed race tofulfil his goal.

“There’s more then a dozenguys who can pull this off onany day. I know I've done thetraining to achieve this and I’min the right mental and physical

condition, on Sunday someonewill take this spot. I want thatperson to be me,” he said.

“But honestly, if I go outthere, throw down a really goodrace and simply get beaten bybetter people on the day, that’sokay. I can’t control that, and ifthat’s the case they deserve it. Inever like to lose, that’s whatdrives me in training, and like-wise racing.

Last year Damien finishedfourth in his age category, butthis year his training has beentough and specific.

“It also helps having done thecourse before, just knowingwhat you’re in for really helpsthe head,” he said.

“I want to make a career outof this sport, regardless theresult my goal’s to turn pro inabout 12-14 months’ time. I'mstill pretty green to triathlon,two-and-a-half years ago was

my first race so that extra yearwill just help me mature a bitmore as an athlete.”

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NOW that I've got yourattention with the headline andmore than likely pissed you off,let me ask you to pleaseredirect your anger to those inthe “sports drink” industry whoare lying through their teeth andripping off you, thehard-working enduranceathlete.

Let’s start by defining exactlywhat “sports drinks” are, or atleast, what I’m referring towhen I talk about sports drinks.

Without taking aim at anyproduct, I’m going to direct youto the corner store fridge, theservice station fridge or therainbow coloured beverageaisle in your local supermarket.

This product is isotonic, thatproduct has got extramagnesium to stop musclecramps (scientifically proven bya great aunt), this one's zerocalorie, that one’s high inelectrolytes but has zerosugar... blah blah, the list goeson.

You know the ones I’mtalking about. Welcome to thebillion dollar industry and cleverworld of sports drinks.

Do you think themanufacturers spend millionsjust to aid you in yourperformance? Or do you thinkmaybe they’re carefully andstrategically designing theseproducts to make you drinkmore and leave you thirsty? Ifyou answered yes to thesecond question, then you’reon the right track.

Let’s not dive too deep intothe “scientific research” theirown companies are fundingand carrying out either, I’m surewe wouldn’t find any bias

there... like everything in ourworld, the sports drink is highlyconsumer driven.

If it’s visually appealing,tastes bloody awesome andhas a tremendous mouth feeli.e. it feels smooth and almostorgasmic, then we’ll drink it.

And in a world wheremarketing and profit, not whatis nutritionally and performancebenefiting are the key drivers,then the fat-cats had bettermake darn sure you're comingback for more and that you“need” their product tosucceed.

So, the real question is: Isthere a place in the enduranceathlete’s performance tool kitfor the humble, out of the servofridge, sports drink?

Well, just to confuse you, I'mgoing to be slightlycontradictory and say yes andno.

Yes, because whenexercising for longer than 90minutes there are definitebenefits to consuming a sportsdrink with high carbohydrate(>13g carbs) during theexercise session, (which onlysome brands do have, alwaysread the label).

For those of you training for afull Ironman for example, you’llneed to be consumingcarbohydrate in order to keepyour energy stores tickingalong all day. Anything lessthan 90 minutes and you canstick to water and a piece offruit.

And no. There are better

options available to you in orderto enhance your performanceand aid in recovery.

A high strength electrolytedrink like hydralyte or gastrolyte(yes the stuff they give to you inthe pharmacy when you’ve gota tummy bug) or salt tablets aregoing to give you a far higherconcentration of electrolyteswith less need for bulk fluidintake.

It’s far better to regulate yourfluid intake based on yourbody’s thirst cues and theweather conditions, than relyon a prescribed amount and beloading up your gut becauseyou want to stay hydrated.

Carbohydrates, used by thebody for energy duringendurance events, can comefrom whatever source you like,as long as you’re getting theenergy in and you know itworks for you i.e. you’vepractised it many times before.

Some examples ofcarbohydrates sources include:gels, jubes, bloks, bars,high-carb custom drinks,lollies, fruit, homemade

drinks/gels, or even, dare I say,Vegemite sandwiches. For postexercise sessions of greaterthan 90 minutes or sessions ofreally high intensity, good oldmilk is scientifically proven tohave better results thancommon sports drinks inregards to rehydration andrecovery.

There are a lot of variableswhen it comes to eating anddrinking well for performanceand hydration needs duringexercise. My advice is toconsult with a sportsnutritionist/dietician and comeup with a plan of attack that isgoing to work for you.

Or put another way, wouldyou rather spend yourhard-earned dollars on a blueisotonic, thirst-inducing sportsdrink created by an overpaidmarketing genius who hasnever donned a pair of knicks inhis/her life? Or are you going touse your common sense andspend your hard earned cashon something far moreproductive and beneficial in thelong term?

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LET’S put aside VW’smisdemeanours and theramifications for now and focuson a positive. A rather sublimepositive actually, as the Golf RWagon has landed in Australia,making its case as the ultimateperformance family car stillwithin the realms of affordability.

The R Wagon is basically along-tailed version of thebrilliant Golf R hatch, meaning206kW and 380Nm ofturbocharged delight,all-wheel-drive, a 0-100kmhtime at a whisker over 5seconds and a mighty605-litres of boot space(25-litres more than VW’s giantTouareg SUV).

It costs just $2000 over theequivalent spec Golf R hatch,and knowing we Aussies lovelimited edition performancecars, our market’s version iscalled the Wolfsburg Edition –not available anywhere else –bringing exclusive kit and highspecification for your $59k.

And it’s a belter. Brilliant,useable performance; achassis that is unflappable innearly every condition;purposeful yet classy stylingand space for the whole family.

Exclusive to these WolfsburgEditions (we’ll call them Wolfies)are sports seats with Nappaleather and cool carbon fibreeffect inserts. Seats arehugging, firm and comfyenough, and kept bums inplace during a track flingaround Wakefield Park.

Despite the Wolfie’shigh-spec nature front seatsare only manually adjustable,but are heated. It’s stillreassuringly Golf inside – welllaid out and soft touchthroughout – but aluminiumpedals, flat-bottomed steeringwheel, R badging and blueambient lighting add sportingfeel.

The Golf R hatch has beenwinning car comparison testswith monotonous regularity;such is the love of its

prodigious talents from journosand public alike. The wagonloses nothing with its big bum.

Superbly planted through theturns, brilliantly responsivesteering feedback and with itsHaldex all-wheel driveunderpinnings, so easy tomake its driver look good with avery forgiving nature. Carryingfrightening speed through theturns at Wakefield, the RWagon rarely broke traction,even when hammering it intothe tighter corners. It’s the sortof car that seems to get better– revealing more of its talents –the harder it’s pushed.

And while power deliveryisn’t split-second instant, oncethe six-speed DSG helps the2.0-litre turbo find the sweetspot acceleration is mighty, butnever crudely pin-to-the-seatstuff.

The R Wagon makes it alllook so easy, meaning the extrainvolvement of stirring a manualgearbox would have beenperfect, but sadly, three pedalsis an option only for the Golf Rhatchback.

Our track test was with Racemode selected, but withComfort or Normal on the dial,everyday road driving was

never a chore. Throttleresponse, damping rates andsteering control are allsoftened, and while ride is a tadcrashier than your standardGolf, it is never uncomfortablyso.

The Wolfie edition’sdistinguishing features includeblack 19-inch “Pretoria” alloys,gloss black mirror covers androof rails, adaptive cruise, frontassist with city emergencybrake and blind spot monitor.

This is on top of 20mmlowered sport suspension,keyless access and entry,parking sensors, rear camera,dual zone climate andnavigation. And like all new VWpassenger cars, it featuresApp-Connect interface withApple CarPlay, Android Audioand MirrorLink through a6.5-inch touch screen, which issuperbly user-friendly.

The R Wagon Wolfie shamesmany mid-size SUVs with605-litres in the boot and1620-litres with the 40/60 split

rear bench folded. Being ableto partition the boot space (bysimply folding the floor) is anexcellent way to stop luggagebashing around when puntingalong.

Rear space is ample for olderkids or adults – headroom issuperb in the wagon – while alldoor bins are large andversatile.

Costlier stuff? The R badgebrings higher insurancepremiums, foot down fun isirresistible so fuel economysuffers, and it only drinkspremium unleaded.

VW may be firmly planted onthe naughty step for now, butgood grief it knows how tomake a performance car thatcan be used every day.

Pre-orders for the R WagonWolfie have been very strongso availability may be scarce.It’s easy to see why. All theshattering performance abilitiesof the Golf R with wagonpracticality, and arguably betterlooks to boot.

This’ll carry your bike...and fast

Volkswagen has released the Golf R Wagon Wolfsburg Edition. Photo: Mark Bramley

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ONE thing will be playing on themind of Wayne Metcalfethroughout the Ironman WorldChampionship in Hawaii onSunday: finish.

He has qualified for thesport’s holy grail event afterachieving a slot through theIronman LegacyProgram.

While most athletesare gunning for timesand personal bests,the Pomona policeofficer will be keepinghis focus simple.

“My expectationsare just to thoroughlyimmerse myself in thewhole Konaexperience, getthrough each leg, finish therace and collect that finishersmedal,” he said.

“Preparations for the racehave gone relatively according

to plan. I have been working toa plan laid out by JasonCrowther of Atlas Multisportsthat is quite simply beenformulated to get me to thefinish.

“I have been focussing moreon the bike and run rather than

the swim. About four tofive sessions per weekon the bike, about threerun sessions and two tothree swim sessions.

“In total my weeklyvolumes have been11-15 hours per weekstructured around twofull-time jobs.” This is

Wayne’s first trip toKona, and he hasabout 10 athletes who

will be wearing “17 Hours” kits– a multisport apparel businessWayne started.

Also on the start line will beCoolum’s David Chick who

featured on the cover of lastweek’s Multisport Mecca (clickhere to see his story), whileformer Sunshine Coast bornand bred athlete Kate Gazzardis also competing.

Kate now lives in Canberra,

where she is the Brumbiesrugby union team doctor. Shequalified for Kona at IronmanCairns after finishing second inthe women’s 35-39 age groupwith a total time of 10:50:59(01:00:58, 5:55:50, 3:48:27).

Finish beckons on world stage

Pomona police officer Wayne Metcalfe. Photo: Contributed

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Upcoming Coast eventsDate Event Distance Location Website

October 10 Bike Week

Introductory

Mountain Bike Ride

Caloundra Mountain Bike Club is running a two‐hour

introductory session as part of Bike Week at Ben Bennett

car park. Contact Wally 0410 571 270 or Steve 0403 878

555.

Caloundra www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

October 10 Bike Week Beginner

Mountain Bike Ride

Bike On is hosting a beginners ride at Parklands Forest

(car park entrance at Radar Hill Road). Phone Tracey

Wyatt 5474 3322 or email [email protected].

Parklands www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

October 10 Sunshine Coast Cycle

Fest 2015 King and

Queen of the

Mountain

New annual cycling event to feature king and queen of

the mountain in a timed event from Palmwoods to

Montville ‐ a scenic 8km 400m climb. That night followed

by a Flouro Fun Ride in Movie Night.

Palmwoods,

Montville and

Cotton Tree

www.sccyclefest.com.au

October 11 Sunshine Coast Cycle

Fest 2015 Gran Fondo

Elli's Ride for a Reason' Fondo events, including a 100km

Gran Fondo (6am start Cotton Tree Park Cycle Village)

and a 25km Piccolo Fondo (8.15am start Andrew Street

Park, Point Arkwright).

Cotton Tree

and Port

Arkwright

www.sccyclefest.com.au

October 11 Maleny Lions

Mountain View

Challenge

The event includes a half marathon, a 10km run and a

3km fun run and walk. The Maleny Blackall Range Lions

stage this event each year in order to raise funds for the

Lions Medical Research Foundation.

Maleny www.malenyblackallrange.qld.lions.or

g.au/projectsmvc


Intermediate

Mountain Bike Ride

Bushrangers MTB Club hosting the ride at Parklands

Forest (carpark entrance at Radar Hill Road). Contact

John Searston 0419 795 586.

Parklands www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au


Introductory to Cycling

and Hill Riding

Train Race Inspire’s three‐hour event includes 30min

recovery stretch by Kahuna Personal Fitness, sports

massage by Vitality Options Massage. Contact Rob

Dunne 5446 1421.

Coolum www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

October 13 Bike Week Group

Road Ride – Hills

Caloundra Triathlon Club hosted event starting from

Bicycle Centre, Caloundra, at 5.30am. Phone Scott Penny

0412 963 263.


October 13 Bike Week Fix a Flat Find out how to deal with flat tyres at Revolution Cycling,

Nicklin Way, Warana. Contact Russell Parkin 5493 5266.

Warana www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

October 14 Bike Week Ride2Work

Day

Sunshine Coast Council staging four fully guided rides,

including celebratory breakfasts at Cotton Tree

Esplanade, Felicity Park (Caloundra), Capital Place

(Birtinya) and Nambour.

Cotton Tree,

Caloundra,

Birtinya and

Nambour

www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

October 14 Bike Week Night

Mountain Bike Rides

Two novice‐intermediate rides, one starting from Bicycle

Centre Caloundra (contact Scott Penny 0412 963 263)

and the other at Ferry Forest, Steve Irwin Way (contact

Ben Johns 0414 250 990).

Caloundra and

Ferry Forest

www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

October 16 Bike Week Beginners

Group Road Ride

Caloundra Triathlon Club road ride starting from Bicycle

Centre, Caloundra at 5.30am. Contact Colleen Penny

0402 116 767.


October 17 Bike Week Ladies Only

Ride

Social Road Ride leaving Giant Sunshine Coast,

Mooloolaba, at 6.30am. Contact Louise Vant (5444

3811).

Mooloolaba www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au


Introductory

Mountain Bike Ride

Caloundra Mountain Bike Club is running a two‐hour

introductory session as part of Bike Week at Ben Bennett

car park. Contact Wally 0410 571 270 or Steve 0403 878

555.


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October 18 Bike Week Family

Cycle Skills

Sunshine Coast Council hosting a session for families at

Elizabeth Daniels Complex, Syd Lyngard Drive, Buderim.

Buderim www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

October 17‐18 Bribie Tri race one Saturday: Active Kids and Active First Timers: 100m

swim/3km cycle/500m run; 200m swim/5km cycle/1km

run, 250m swim/6km cycle/2km run. Ocean swim: 500m

or 1.5km. Sunday: Short ‐ 300m swim/10km cycle/3km

run or Long – 750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run.

Bribie Island www.bribietri.com.au

October 24 The Blackall 100 The 100km trail run traverses the Blackall Range, taking

in the Sunshine Coast Great Walk. With a primary 100km

event, supported by a 50km event, has generous cut‐offs

of 25 and 28 hours apply for the 50km and 100km

respectively.

Mapleton www.runqueensland.com

October 24 Swim Queensland –

World Swim Series

Swim Queensland is a new event and will launch the

World Series Swims. Every year, the event will travel to a

different Queensland beach. Events include marathon

distance (3.8km), long course (2km), short course (1km)

and junior (300m 8‐16 years and 1km 10‐16 years).

Mooloolaba www.worldseriesswims.com.au

October 30 Noosa Breakfast Fun

Run

Get firing into the Noosa Triathlon and Multisport

Festival with a 5km fun run.

Noosa www.ap.ironman.com

November 1 Noosa Triathlon and

Multisport Festival

Olympic distance triathlon (1500m swim, 40km ride,

10km run), as well as a 1km ocean swim, and a

run/swim/run event.

Noosa www.ap.ironman.com

November 8 Triathlon Queensland

All Schools

Championships

Queensland School Sport selection races. Senior

Triathlon ‐ 750m/20km/5km (birth years 1997‐1999).

Intermediate Triathlon ‐ 600m/16km/4km (birth years

2000‐2001). Junior Triathlon ‐ 400m/12km/3km (birth

years) 2002‐2003. Primary Qualifier Aquathlon ‐

1km/200m/1km (birth years 2004‐2005). Kids Aquathlon

‐ 500m/100m/500m (birth years 2006‐2008).

Lake Kawana www.triathlonqld.com.au

November 8 Beach Bash Beach Bash is the craziest and sandiest obstacle

challenge in Australia. The course is about 4km with up

to 26 exciting obstacles designed to challenge you. The

kids’ event is for 5‐10 years and the course ranges from

1‐2km.

Maroochydore www.beachbash.com.au

November 14 Kawana Aquathon Incorporating the Triathlon Queensland State Aquathlon

Championships and Triathlon Australia National Selection

Event. Full distance ‐ 2.5km run/1000m swim/2.5km run.

Enticer ‐ 300m/2km. Junior (10‐11 years) ‐ 200m/1km.

Mini aquathon ‐ 100m/500m.

Lake Kawana www.qldtriseries.com.au

November 15 Queensland Tri Series

– round three

Three triathlon races. QTS ‐ 400m swim, 15km cycle, 4km

run. Enticer ‐ 200m swim, 7.5km cycle, 2km run. Kool

Kids ‐ 100m swim, 2km cycle, 400m run.

Kawana Waters www.qldtriseries.com.au

November 21‐

22

Hundy ‐ Hervey Bay

100

Saturday features aquathlon events for kids born 2004 to

2008. Mini Aquathlon – 500m/50m/500m (2006 to

2008). Junior Aquathlon – 1km/200m/1km (2004/2005).

Triathlon events for kids born 1997 to 2003: Junior

Triathlon – 400m/12km/3km (2002/2003).

Intermediate Triathlon – 600m/16km/4km (2000/2001)

Senior Triathlon – 600m/16km/4km (1997 to 1999). Have

a Crack Triathlon – 200m/8km/2km (15 years and above).

Main event is the Sunday triathlon featuring a 2km swim,

80km cycle and 18km run.

Hervey Bay www.hb100.herveybaytriclub.org.au

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November 28‐

29

Bribie Tri race two Saturday: Active Kids and Active First Timers: 100m



or 2km. Sunday: Short ‐ 300m swim/10km cycle/3km


Bribie Island www.bribietri.com

November 29 Sunshine Coast Trail

Running Series

There will be 14.7km and 8.3km options at Ewen

Maddock Dam (Mooloolah Connection Rd). The South

East Queensland Trail Running Series has evolved from

four events on the Gold Coast, to now include 10 events

across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast.

Glenview www.seqtrailrunningseries.com.au

November 29 Triathlon Pink and

Brooks Fun Run Pink

An all‐female triathlon with varying distances: Short ‐

100m/4km/1km.Medium ‐ 200m/6km/2km. Long ‐

300m/8km/3km. Ultra ‐ 600m/16km/6km. Kids 7‐9 ‐

50m/2km/500m. Kids 10‐13 ‐ 100m/4km/1km. And a

5km and 2.5km fun run and walk for adults and kids 1km

run.

Sunshine Coast

Stadium

www.triathlonpink.com.au

December 6 12‐Hour MS

Swimathon

Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre on the Sunshine Coast will

host its inaugural MS Swimathon event to raise vital

funds to help people living with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Cotton Tree www.msswimathon.com.au

December 20 Buderim9 Climb nine Buderim hills, covering 75km, within three

hours in one of the Coast’s most challenging cycling

events. Participants also raise money for the Cerebral

Palsy League.

Buderim www.buderim9.com.au

January 10 Hares and Hounds

Trail Run

The Hares and Hounds Trail Run is a 55km trail race

which can be run solo (the hares) or in a relay team of

two to four members (the hounds). The hounds start an

hour after the hares and try to chase them down. There

are also 10km and 5km events on trails close to the pool;

the relay/ultra goes from Woodford to Beerburrum and

return.

Woodford www.traq.org.au

January 16 Color Run Sunshine

Coast

Also known as the happiest 5km on the planet, is a

unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness

and individuality.

Sunshine Coast

Stadium

www.thecolorrun.com.au.

February 6 Noosa Summer Swim

– World Swim Series

Ocean swim events include marathon distance (3km),

long course (2km), short course (1km) and junior (300m

8‐16 years and 1km 10‐16 years).

Noosa Heads www.worldseriesswims.com.au

February 7 Queensland Tri Series

– round six

Three triathlon races. QTS ‐ 400m swim, 15km cycle, 4km

run. Enticer ‐ 200m swim, 7.5km cycle, 2km run. Kool

Kids ‐ 100m swim, 2km cycle, 400m run.

Caloundra www.qldtriseries.com.au

February 13‐

14

Bribie Tri race four Saturday: Active Kids and Active First Timers: 100m




run or Long – 1km swim, 30km cycle, 8km run.


February 14 Sunshine Coast Trail

Running Series

Two distances, 15.5km and 8.9km at Mapleton National

Park. The South East Queensland Trail Running Series

includes 10 events across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and

Sunshine Coast regions.

Mapleton www.seqtrailrunningseries.com.au

March 6 Mooloolaba Mile –

World Swim Series

Events include marathon distance (3km), long course

(2km), short course (1km) and junior (300m 8‐16 years

and 1km 10‐16 years).

Mooloolaba www.worldseriesswims.com.au


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Date Event Distance Location Website

March 10‐11 Australian Youth

Triathlon

Championships

Ages 13‐18. 13‐14yrs male and female 400m/12km/3km.

15 ‐16yrs 600m/16km/4km. 17‐ 18yrs 750m/20km/5km.

Mixed teams relay three athletes (two males and one

female) per team 13‐15yrs 3 x 200m/4km/1.2km. 16‐

18yrs 3 x 200m/4km/1.2km.

Twin Waters www.triathlon.org.au

March 11 Mooloolaba Twilight

Run

Start the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival with a 5km run

from the Esplanade and part‐way up Alex hill.

Mooloolaba www.ap.ironman.com

March 12 Mooloolaba Superkidz

& Special Triathlon

For all children aged 7‐13 years. Distances include: 7‐10

years 100m ‐ swim/1km cycle/500m run. 11‐13 years ‐

200m swim/3km cycle /1km run. (Age as at event day)


March 12‐13 Mooloolaba Triathlon

Festival

Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival features the professional

ITU sprint event on the Saturday, elite cycling criterum,

with the centerpiece the Olympic distance (1.5km swim,

40km ride, 10km run) triathlon on the Sunday.


March 19‐20 Bribie Tri race four Saturday: Active Kids and Active First Timers: 100m






April 16‐17 Qld X‐Tri

Championships and

Multisport Weekend

Saturday am: QLD Cross Tri Champs: 1500m swim/30km

bike/10km run. Sprint Cross Triathlon:

400m/7.5km/3.3km. Junior Cross Triathlon:

150m/5.5km/1km. Dirt Kids Cross Triathlon:

50m/2km/500m. Saturday pm:Mud Rats Kids Adventure

Run, 8km trail run, 4km fun run. Sunday am: 45km XC

MTB, 22km XC MTB, Mud Rats Dirt Bike. Times from tri

champs, 9km trail run and 5km MTB combine for Dirt

Master and Dirt Mistress titles.

Landsborough www.tre‐x.com.au

April 29‐30 18hr Dark Side

Champs and 12hr

Dawn Attack

Two adventure races for all skill levels. The 18hr Dark

Side four‐person course includes: Up to 70km mountain

biking, up to 40km trail running/trekking, up to 15km

paddling adventure legs, intermediate navigation. 12

Hour Dawn Attack two‐person course will complete: up

to 40km mountain biking, up to 20km trail

running/trekking, up to 10km paddling, adventure legs,

basic navigation.

Sunshine Coast www.adventureraceaustralia.com.au

April 30 TooMoo 220 One‐day supported ride from Toowoomba to

Mooloolaba, 220km.

Toowoomba to

Mooloolaba

www.toomoo220.com

August 19 Cricky’s Onesie Run Kick off the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon and Community

Run Festival with a 1km run on the esplanade in a onesie.

Numbers capped at 100.

Mooloolaba www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au

August 21 Sunshine Coast

Marathon and

Community Festival

Annual running festival, including 2km, 5km, 10km,

21.1km and 42.2km runs through Alexandra Headland,

Mooloolaba and Maroochydore.

Alexandra

Headland

www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au

September 4 Ironman 70.3 World

Championship

The world’s best age group and professional triathletes

will converge on the Sunshine Coast for the Ironman 70.3

World Championship. More than 3000 athletes will

compete over a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run

course.

Mooloolaba www.ironman.com


THE Triathlon QueenslandNissan State Series is in fullswing and after three racesleaders in all age categories arestarting to make their intentionsclear.

Showing the SunshineCoast’s future is in good hands,there are three youngstersimpressing in the series,including Harry Ladd who issixth in the 12/13yrs agedivision (Noosa Tri Club), JakeHynes first 16/17 yrs (SCTA)and Macy Roberts second12/13 yrs (SCTA).

The next race sees the seriesmoving to the Sunshine Coastfor the first time with the BribieTriathlon Series race numberone on October 17-18 out ofBellara.

For those who are unaware,Noel Wust began thesuccessful three-race series atBribie in 1983 and the rest ishistory.

Now, organised by PhilHungerford and consisting of afour-race series, the Bribiecourse with its tide assistedswim, flat and fast cycle andshaded and scenic run hasbecome a favourite amongtriathletes.

Every season has broughtsomething new and different tothe series.

Big name professionals withathletes such as Miles Stewart,Craig Walton, Courtney

Atkinson, Chris Hill, JackieGallagher, Kate Major, LorettaHarrop and Leanda Cave haveall been Bribie Triathloncompetitors.

With many internationaltriathletes historically usingBribie Tri as a hit out beforeNoosa each year here is youropportunity to rub shoulderswith the some stars.

The Bribie race will contain

the following races (please notethe below lists the state seriesassociated categories);

Active Kids, 7-9 years:100m/3km/500m.

10 – 11 years:200m/6km/1km.

Short course, 12- 13 years:300m/10km/3km.

Long course: 14 + years:750m/20km/5km.

The Bribie Triathlon series is

also a great opportunity forthose new comers looking tocompete for the first time withmany clubs using it at theculmination of beginnerprograms.

For more information on theBribie Triathlon Series, pleaseclick here.

For more information on theTQ Nissan State Series, pleaseclick here.

Youngsters show series formBy TRIATHLONQUEENSLAND

Macy Roberts in action at the Queensland Duathlon Cham-pionships where she got second in her category. Macy is cur-rently also second in the Triathlon Queensland Nissan StateSeries. Photo: Contributed

Jake Hynes is leading theNissan State Series in the 16-17 years division.


A SMALL contingent ofSunshine Coast athletes havecome away smiling from theworld triathlon age groupchampionships in Chicago.

Last month’s event featuredthe world dualthon, sprint andOlympic distance events forage groupers.

Results were:Tania Gover-Carmody (Moffat

Beach): Sprint – 1:14:42(13:42, 32:13, 22:54)14th inwomen 35-39. Standard –2:25:09 (25:37, 1:03:44, 49:39)

59th in women 35-39.Penny Hearn (Tewantin):

Aquathlon – 16:27, 25:25 fifthin women 60-64. Sprint –1:27:38 (16:23, 36:11, 26:22)12th in women 60-64.Standard – 2:49:31 (29:17,1:11:44, 59:25) eighth inwomen 60-64.

Wayne Baatjes (Birtinya):Sprint – 1:18:17 (15:23, 29:45,24:18) 82nd in men 35-39.

Barry Meek (Weyba Downs):Sprint – 1:29:00 (18:39, 32:09,28:08) seventh in men 70-74.Tewantin’s Penny Hearn. Photo: Geoff Potter

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