MR Cycles and Repairs Trail Duathlon
Sat May 23th 2015 1pm
Wharncliffe Mill - Margaret River
Wrap-up 2014 on this page
It's on. Possibly WA's only off road Duathlon, held at a location seemingly made for one. Organised for your pleasure by ourselves and MRORCA.
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- Stay at Wharncliffe Mill.
- Long - around 7km/20km/2km
- Short - around 3km/10km/2km
- Bike ride to be not too technical, with lots of fun single track and dirt trail.
- Run/Ride through Karri and Jarrah/Mari and Ride through Pine plantations*.
- Teams welcome - 2 person in the long only
- Children welcome. U12 event.
- Food, coffee and undercover spectator areas at transition!
- Online registration available.
- After event entertainment
Long and Long Team
7km trail run, followed by 20km ride on a combination of downhill track and forest trail, and then a quick 2km run. Transition area is undercover, course is well marked this year. This is a reasonably tough event, with medium cycling skills necessary. You can do it as a team, with one competitor riding the other running.
Short
Tasty 3km run, followed by a 10km ride, and then a nice scenic 2km run. Some bike skills are necessary; you should have least ridden some trail before. No teams for this one.
Long and Short
Online registration is available, start time is 2pm, 2.30pm for the short, arrival time is 1.30pm cost is unbelievable $30 for long and $25 for short, which includes MTBA insurance. Club members and those with this insurance get a $5 discount. Teams pay $50 per team with those discounts available to qualified competitors.
Childrens
Approx 750m run, followed by about a 1.5km ride, and then a 500 meter run to finish. We may, depending on numbers have a split start with older children going first. Plenty of prizes. Cost is $10 which includes compulsory insurance. Bikes should be capable of off road riding - BMX bikes are fine. No technical sections. You need to check in at 12.30pm at the latest for a 1pm start.
Rules
Not many but they are important
- Helmets must be worn on the bike - no exceptions!
- No riding or spectators in the transition zone.
- Obey marshals, and help fallen competitors.
- Allow runners and riders past if the call out (so no ear pieces). Do not ride or run abreast.
- Have fun!
Useful links
- Map on how to get there
- Heydon Estate - sponsor - makers of aged premium Margaret River Wine
- Printable Poster
- MRORCA - website.Find out more about the trails.
* Pines are due to be logged, and course might change to reflect that. Bike trails will be remade during 2015 to 2016 with a grant and fund raising.
Questions, expressions of interest, or sponsorship enquiries are welcome. Please email the , or make an enquiry by phoning Rod on 0417 971 471
Margaret River Cycles and Repairs is the major sponsor. Get your bike checked out there or buy a new one for the event.
Event is also sponsored by Wharncliffe Bush Retreat and Eco Tours. Stay for the weekend.
2014 maps below - run leg will be different in 2015. Ride and run in a clockwise direction.