Multisport Mecca December 2

TREPIDATION and excitement isenveloping Tim Franklin.

The 32-year-old is about to embarkon the most challenging six months ofhis amateur endurance career.

On this race list is the gruelling Hell ofthe West triathlon (2km swim, 80kmbike, 20km run) at Goondiwindi,followed by Ironman New Zealand(3.8km, 180km, 42.2km) on March 4,Ultraman Australia over three daysduring May (10km, 421.1km, 84.3) andthen the six-day 250km Big Red Run inJune.

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“We were recently part of theEndeavour relay throughsouth-east Queensland wherethe mantra is ‘run for those thatcan’t’. I’m fortunate andprivileged enough to have theability to do it, so why not?” hesaid.

Nowadays, the JettsAustralia legal counsel is a farcry from where he was not longafter finishing university.

At his biggest, Tim weighed115kg, smoked and drankheavily. But he decided“enough was enough” and in2004 he a mate entered NoosaTri “as a bit of a laugh”.

That took him just underthree hours to complete (1.5kmswim 25:37, 40km bike1:24:59 and 10km run1:02:35). From there it was thespringboard to a new life.

During 2010 he did his firstIronman, and has completedfive since with the best resultbeing in Cairns during 2014when Tim stopped the clock in9hr 50min (58:02, 5:10:46,3:36:33).

But the endurancechallenges which lay ahead arenothing like he has experiencedbefore.

His interest in Ultramanpiqued last year, when he waspart of the support crew forfourth-place finisher CallanLloyd.

“I had already entered theBig Red Run this year soUltraman was a bit of lastminute thing,” he said.

“Last year it fuelled myinterest. It was awesome to bethere with TB (Tony Bryan),

Robbie (Andrews) and Gagey(Steve Gage), it was a coolthing to be a part of, so Ithought I would get closer tothe action.

“At the time I thought ‘this issomething I want to be a partof’. It was the wholeatmosphere…low key, andeveryone is in there to helpeach other.”

The most vital part ofpreparation for the monthsahead will be ensuring his bodycan take the punishment.

Tim has started his Ironmanpreparation under the guidanceof Tri Nation Triathlon Trainingcoach Mark Turner, which willencompass about 5-6km ofswimming each week, about300-400km on the bike andrunning 60-80km.

He plans a massive January,with some dawn to dusk rides,and overnight treks into the

hinterland where he will run inand camp before returning thefollowing day.

Tim’s social life will be“non-existent” for the next sixmonths, as he tries to fit in thetraining around a gruelling workschedule. The Jetts philosophyof a healthy working lifestyle willaid his preparations, able to getacross to the bay for lunch timeswims courtesy of the closeproximity of the MooloolabaJetts National Support Office,while also having access to trialfitness equipment is anotherboon.

“Race day is the fun part.The greatest challenge will bethe constant training andconstantly feeling fatigued,” hesaid. “Last year the (Ultraman)guys had each other to feed offwhereas I’m essentially goingsolo.”

Also on the Ultraman

Australia invitation list for nextyear are Coast athletes DavidNathan, Sean Riley and PaulMcDonald.

Primed for the ‘year of endurance’

Tim Franklin back in 2009 (left) , and then in 2011 at Ironman Australia when he finished in11:44:42. Photos: Contributed

BIG RED RUN

What: 250km, 6 day stageraceWhen: June 30, 2016.Day 1: Birdsville Marathon- 42.195kmDay 2: Adria DownsMarathon - 42.195kmDay 3: ArpilindikaMarathon - 42.195kmDay 4: Sprigg Sprint -31kmDay 5: Mohan Marathonand Roseberth Marathon -84.39kmDay 6: Birdsville or Bust -final 8km run to BirdsvillePub.

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Former Ironman worldchampion Pete Jacobs wasback in winning form onSunday winning the Bribie Tri(1km swim, 30km cycle, 8kmrun) in a time of 1:21:36 (10:30,44:50, 26:15).

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HERVEY Bay 100’s “Suffer inParadise” slogan could not becloser to the truth accordingKym Coogan.

Kym, from Sinnamon Park inBrisbane, held off a spiritedeffort from Buderim's KirraSeidel to win her thirdconsecutive Hervey Bay 100.

She finished the 2km swim,80km ride and 18km run inunder four hours for the firsttime, with her 3hr 59min 01sectime an improvement of justmore than a minute on lastyear’s winning time.

Kym was pushed to the endby Kirra, who, after spending4:03.22 in the hot Hervey Baysun tackling the 100km event,collapsed from exhaustion asshe passed the finish line.

The first man past the postwas Alderley's Sam Betten,who took 3:30.50 to finish.

He was joined on the podiumby Hervey Bay’s Tayte Dixon(3:45.42) and Kawana Island’sDavid Dellow (3:48.15).Sunshine Coast Hundy results:David Dellow (Kawana Island) 3:48:15third open men (23:32, 2:13:53,1:10:50).Kirra Seidel (Buderim) 4:03:22 secondopen women (25:57, 2:14:22,1:23:02).Michael Baker (Maroochydore) 4:09:34first 45-49 men (30:02, 2:11:43,1:27:48).Paul Foster (Golden Beach) 4:19:29third 40-44 men (32:58, 2:09:57,1:36:33).Steven Martin (Glasshouse Mountains)4:21:45 eighth 35-39 men (37:00,2:20:42, 1:24:02).Kierra Sansome (Aroona) 4:23:35 first17-24 women (30:35, 2:25:19,1:27:40).Dan Carpenter (Tewantin) 4:23:48 ninth30-34 men (35:06, 2:16:36, 1:32:05).Wade Scougall (Little Mountain)4:24:02 fourth 40-44 men (30:59,2:21:36, 1:31:26).Katie Kenny (Mooloolaba) 4:25:20second 40-44 women (30:10, 2:25:27,1:29:42).Paul Marshall (Buderim) 4:30:58seventh 40-44 men (33:09, 2:22:00,1:35:49).Michael Small (Peregian Springs)4:32:35 12th 35-39 men (32:28,2:17:25, 1:42:41).Chris Bray (Caloundra) 4:33:06 eighth45-49 men (31:06, 2:29:38, 1:32:21).Sean Lever (Caloundra) 4:33:21 fifth50-54 men (32:13, 2:19:37, 1:41:30).Rick Shambrook (Caloundra) 4:35:14ninth 45-49 men (33:13, 2:27:11,1:34:48).Destry Gourlay (Coolum Beach)

4:35:43 10th 45-49 men (31:38,2:25:29, 1:38:36).Kerri Renshaw (Sunshine Beach)4:36:33 fourth 40-44 women (29:18,2:29:17, 1:37:57).John Frame (Noosa Heads) 4:38:2011th 45-49 men (31:19, 2:22:40,1:44:19).David Ford (Maroochydore) 4:39:46seventh 50-54 men (32:29, 2:27:58,1:39:18).Andrew Holford (Peregian Springs)4:43:17 10th 25-29 men (33:25,2:29:44, 1:40:07).Anna Matthews (Maroochydore)4:43:38 second 35-39 women (36:01,2:27:08, 1:40:28).Justin Sims (Aroona) 4:52:55 15th45-49 men (36:28, 2:25:15, 1:51:10).Lawrence Clark (Golden Beach)4:54:00 23rd 40-44 men (32:51,2:20:12, 2:00:56).

Garry Weston (Caloundra) 4:54:09second 55-59 men (33:09, 2:27:10,1:53:49).Scott Webster (Buderim) 4:54:18 16th35-39 men (38:12, 2:31:04, 1:45:00).Lene Knudsen (Beerwah) 4:56:03seventh 35-39 women (29:37, 2:41:10,1:45:15).Colleen Penny (Golden Beach) 4:56:42eighth 45-49 women (30:48, 2:42:49,1:43:05).Cathy Milgate (Gympie) 4:57:19 ninth45-49 women (35:04, 2:28:59,1:53:14).Fiona Lim (Tewantin) 5:01:24 10th45-49 women (35:39, 2:40:36,1:45:08).Nick Love (Currimundi) 5:17:34 15th50-54 men (31:00, 2:26:44, 2:19:49).Steve Dunn (Nambour) 5:27:37 17th50-54 men (35:15, 2:43:25, 2:08:56).Fayleyne Preston (Buderim) 5:30:38

second 60-64 women (36:01, 2:46:15,2:08:22).Tess Bell (Gympie) 5:41:45 11th 30-34women (34:01, 3:13:38, 1:54:05).Shane Kensett (Battery Hill) 5:44:1335th 40-44 men (36:30, 2:52:50,2:14:52).Pam Hodgson (Pelican Waters)5:55:55 fourth 50-54 women (36:50,3:08:10, 2:10:55).Peter Thorpe (Glasshouse Mountians)6:00:01 24th 45-49 men (33:49,3:01:33, 2:24:39).Brad Campbell (Golden Beach)6:02:38 40th 40-44 men (40:42,2:55:39, 2:26:16).Soraya Shah (Glasshouse Mountains)6:03:03 15th 45-49 women (37:40,2:57:57, 2:27:25).Jo Fahey (Sunrise Beach) 6:40:22 fifth50-54 women (37:34, 3:08:45,2:54:02).

Heat was on at Hundy long course

Michael Baker was the quickest of the Sunshine Coast age groupers at the Hervey Bay 100last Sunday. Photos: Alistair Brightman

Rick Shambrook was ninth inhis age group. Colleen Penny went on to finish in 4:56:42.

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THESE lively gals have starteda tradition.

A contingent of women fromAtlas Multisports made theflight to Hamilton Island lastweek to take part in the annualsprint-distance triathlon (750mswim, 20km bike and 5km run).

It’s expected to become anannual pilgrimage for the clubwith athletes impressed by therace’s professionalism.

Hamilton Island provides atough, hilly course for the bikeand run legs, with competitorsalso able to ride on the airporttarmac as part of the cycle leg.

Ruth D’Hennin said everyathlete had their own name tagin transition, and at the end ofthe race all their gear had beencollated in a bag together witha complimentary kickboard andpull buoy.Results:Cassy Cason 1:32:21 was fourth40-49 (17:43, 47:23, 25:01).Natasha Crawford 1:40:26 was 10th40-49 (17:05, 50:16, 30:10).

Gaye Ottogalli 1:46:42 was 14th in40-49 (19:32, 53:57, 29:49).Brenda Bimrose 1:47:11 was fifth 50+(19:19, 51:14, 32:57).Linda Florence 1:49:22 was 18th in40-49 (17:37, 55:18, 32:54).Lisa Woodbury 1:51:31 was 20th in40-49 (18:17, 56:12, 33:45).

Sonia Ledwidge 1:58:58 was 26th40-49 (23:27, 58:04, 32:19).Tanya Bradshaw 2:00:22 was 28th in40-49 (22:17, 56:41, 37:42).Shannon Dodd 2:15:48 was 14th in50+ (22:32, 1:07:05, 40:18).Janeene Mansey 2:16:56 was 16th50+ (23:34, 1:04:42, 41:52).

Sue Denham 2:23:09 was 19th 50+(26:45, 1:09:17, 42:22).Ruth D'Hennin 2:41:22 was 20th in50+ (33:31, 1:11:04, 49:24).Tess McDermott (team)

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A contingent from Atlas Multisports enjoyed the Hamilton Is-land Triathlon, and rubbed shoulders with former Ironmanworld champ Craig Alexander (inset). Photos: Contributed


AS SPECTACULAR as the viewis from Hobart’s Tasman Bridgeoverlooking the Derwent, JamieMilne says next time he’ll goaround the Apple Isle in a car.

Lighter by at least sevenkilograms after completing theequivalent of 24 marathons in12 days to walk and run aroundTasmania raising money forRonald McDonald House, an

exhausted Jamie (pictured) wasgiven a hero’s welcome whenhe breasted the tape to begreeted by staff, volunteers andthe families of sick children.

On Wednesday, he and ChrisSales of Luxe Commercial,Maroochydore, whoaccompanied him over the final135km, were treated to dinnerby staff and parents of the

centre for which he raised morethan $10,000 after a flood ofmoney poured in late in the run.

Is this his last ultra marathonafter having done both NewZealand’s north and southisland top to bottom twice andfrom the English border to thetop of Scotland? “I’m alreadyplanning my challenge for nextyear,’’ he said.

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THERE is a plethora of differentliquid nutrition sources availableto the endurance athlete thesedays, with new companies andproducts popping up everytime you turn the page of thelatest magazine.

Most make the claim thatusing liquid nutrition for trainingand on race day is the way togo. It’s convenient, it can comein a variety of flavours and itcan be mixed to differentstrengths i.e. you can doublethe concentration or vice versa.Chuck it in a bottle, stick it onyour bike and you’re away,trouble free, racing. Or are you?

It’s convenient and easy touse. This is cool, it simplifiesthings and makes life a tadeasier on race day. Especiallywhen you’re out there foranywhere up to seven hours onthe bike. Hang on, seven hoursof nutrition? That sounds like awhole lot of liquid to me.

Maybe sometimes, when theconditions are just right andyou’ve taken in just the rightamount of nutrition and liquid

for hydration, you might getaway with it.

What this doesn’t give youhowever, is the ability to be ableto tightly control the fluidsgoing in. You really are betweena rock and hard place if you’reexperiencing bloating and needto back the intake off becauseyou’ve guzzled too much liquid.

If you do back it off, you’regoing to run out of energy andbonk. And that’s in hot weather.In cold weather, when fluids(when I say fluids, I’m referringto water and/or electrolytes)aren’t such a necessity,punching in too much fluid isalso a bad idea.

There’s only so much fluid analready overworked gut canhandle when the body is understress. It’s the ‘too much’ fluidI’m far more concerned aboutthan too little and with liquidnutrition, unfortunately, you’relimiting your ability for that reallytight control over both thecalories going in and the level

of hydration needed dependingon the conditions. You canalways put more fluid ornutrition in… but heading downthe ‘too much’ path is far morerisky.

How do we take control? Bygetting in the calories via otherforms like gels, Bloks, bars (ifyou can stomach them), fruit (ifyou can stomach it) orhome-made recipes, again, aslong as your stomach canhandle it. Are you seeing apattern here? How do we knowwhat our gut can handle? Bypractising (trial and error)and/or working with a qualifiednutritionist, that’s how.

There is certainly a place forliquid nutrition, but I wouldn’tsolely rely on it for your wholelong ride or endurance race.

My preference here would beto use something like gelsbecause you have the ability tocontrol your calorie intake andcontrol your fluid (hydration)needs separate to this.

This may all sound a bitcomplicated, but of the manyathletes I work with, fine tuningand taking control of theirenergy and fluid requirementson race day can really make thedifference between finishingwith a smile or finishing askingwhere you went wrong.

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Pros:● It’s convenient and easy to use. A couple of scoops ofpowder, mix with water and you’re ready to roll. It doesn’tget any easier.● There are no plastic wrappers to be disposing of whiletrying to concentrate on riding well.● It’s customisable. Most companies provide recommendedamounts, but it doesn’t take a physics major to work outwhether you need more or less calories per hour. However,so are gels.Cons:● You’re forced to drink your calories. Whether you want thefluids or not, you’re getting them in, or you’re not gettingyour nutrition in. This is, in my mind, a deal breaker. Whetherit’s super hot or freezing cold, you’re having to get yournutrition from the bottle and you lose your ability to finelycontrol your hydration.● Drop a bottle and you lose a whole lot of energy. I’d hateto be dropping an hour or twos worth of energy a kilometreafter I’ve ridden past the special needs station. Comparethis to gels, if you drop one or two it’s not such a big deal.Note: I used a comparative frame of mind (to an energy gel).Keep in mind I’m talking about events three hours or longersuch as an ultra trail race or an Ironman.

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PATRICE Lund called on thestrength of her late auntAmanda Semler to get herthrough the gruelling distanceof the Ramsay Health CareTriathlon Pink on Sunday.

The Springfield Lakesresident lost her beloved auntto cancer two years ago.

Patrice said completing atriathlon was on her fitness goallist and she had made anemotional request to hergrandparents to borrow thewhite Specialized road bikeAmanda had used to ride 18kmto and from work every day.

As she crossed the finish lineat the Sunshine CoastStadium, Patrice threw herarms in the air and let out avictorious whoop.

“I called on my aunt to giveme her strength in the bike leg,which was my weakest,” shesaid.

“The most training I haddone on a bike before this wasfive kilometres and today I hadto do 16.

“I felt like she was with metoday.”

People of all ages weredecked out in pink onNovember 29 for the NationalBreast Cancer Foundationfundraiser.

Children as young as fivetook part in the Fun Run Pinkevents throughout the morning

and men were allowed toparticipate in the 2.5km or 5kmfun runs.

But the spotlight well andtruly shone on the women, whobattled the heat to completetheir chosen distances.

The Event Crew marketingmanager Emily Sass said a lotof the women who participatedhad overcome huge obstaclesto undertake the event.

“There was one group whowere supporting a student fromCurrimundi Special School toundertake the ultra length,which was a 600m swim, 16kmride and 6km run,” she said.

“Many participants werefirst-timers and we made sure

they all knew each other at thestart line so they could supportone another.”

The series has already raised$65,000 this year and morethan $1.6 million has beenraised since the first event washeld in 2007.

First timers shine in PinkBy ROXANNEMCCARTHY-O’KANE

Patrice Lund crossed the finish line of the Ramsay HealthCare Triathlon Pink. She raced in honour of her late aunty.

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WITH Christmas approachingwe can all find ourselves on theover indulge side of the ledger!

The reality is most of us willover-eat across the Christmasperiod. That is okay, there is noneed to be too hard onourselves.

Rather I've put togethersome simple tips to help us getthe calorie intake balancedpost our festive season indulge.

To get you started on yourjourney towards your idealframe weight try some of thefollowing tips:

● Break your day intoquarters. For example, if youwake at 6 am and go to bed at10 pm, that is a 16-hour day. Inthis case, the quarters wouldbe 6-10 am, 10am-2 pm, 2-6pm, and 6-10 pm. Rather thanattempting to make wise foodchoices over the course ofentire day, break the day intosmaller segments (quarters).You will have more control andmotivation to make wisechoices during each quarterthan you will over the course ofthe entire day.

● Avoid eating when you aretired. Fatigue can be a realtrigger for over indulging.

● Cut out one coffee a day.● Drink mineral water as a

treat as opposed to drinkinghigh-calorie soft drinks.

● Substitute high-sugardrinks such as fruit juice forwater.

● Have more salads thancalorie-rich meals.

● Decrease the size of yourprotein ingestion. Try limitingprotein intake to portions thatare the size of the palm of yourhand.

● Be aware of visual cueswith your eating. For example,smaller plates will mean smallercalorie ingestion, and taller,skinnier glasses will ensure youdrink less.

● Place nutritious foods ateye level in your fridge andpantry. You will tend to eat themost of what you see first andthe most.

● Progressively reduce thesize of your meals and portionsizes. Replace your standarddinner plate size with a smallerplate size.

● Don’t fear hunger pains.They do not escalate until youare rolling on the ground

clutching your stomach. Ratherthey actually go away. Fewpeople ever push through thesensation of needing to eat todiscover this.

● Chew your food fullybefore swallowing. Not onlydoes this habit significantlyimprove digestion but it alsocreates a margin of time for the‘full reflex’ to be sent to yourbrain.

● Reduce or eliminate yourintake of bread. Bread is heavilypacked with calories.

Don’t make your effort toreturn to your ideal frameweight too stringent and rigid.Just pick two or three of thepreceding tips and monitoryour progress over time. Youwill be amazed at the resultsthat wise and small dailychoices can produce.

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FASHION, myth or fact? Thedebate around bike fitting ragesin cycling and triathlonfraternities.

With the growing popularityof cycling, there are untoldbenefits in doing your researchbefore buying.

But getting a narrow list oftwo or three bikes that suit yourbody type are pure fiction:that’s the opinion of Dan Evans.

The Cyclezone Mooloolabamechanic should know, he’sbeen in the industry for morethan two decades. Dan hasbeen fitting riders who havecompeted on the world stagelong before concepts such asRetül or Specialized’s BodyGeometry were created.

“For sure there are somebikes that are better thanothers. But over the past 10

years, doing 80 fits a year, Ihave seen two or three riderswho have been that unique thatthey need a different option,”Dan said.

“If the frame size is right, agood fitter can achieve theperfect position on any bike.”

Dan said there are certainlybenefits to systems such as theRetül, where riders are undersophisticated biomechanicalanalysis while on a test bike,but the most vital componentrests with the final fit.

“The frame size is critical,” hesaid. “Just because you ride asmall Specialized Shiv doesn’tmean you will ride a smallCervelo P5.

“You need someone tobreakdown the geometry.Some systems are designed forthe masses and if you fit thelaw of averages the fit will begood enough.

“But the samemeasurements are not going tosit in the same way on twodifferent bikes due to thedifference in bottom bracket,wheelbase, seat or head stem

angle.” Basic fits will get youriding, but a good fit will haveyou comfortable for longer daysin the saddle and ensure youare as efficient as you can be inthe process.

Busting the bike fitting myths

Dan Evans fits current Ironman and Ironman 70.3 worldchampion Jan Frodeno. Photo: Contributed

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IT’S the Mercedes-Benz modelthat simply had to happen.

The mid-size premium SUVmarket is hot property rightnow, and Merc has been anotable absentee while itscompetition has cheerilygobbled up sales.

The GLC, which arrives inAustralian showrooms thismonth, is here to change that.And on paper it should firstly bevery good (it’s based on thereally quite brilliant currentmodel C-Class) and secondlybring further sales success toMercedes, the German automaker going through one hell ofa purple patch in Australiathanks to its extensive modelrange which (for the most part)is both desirable and wellpriced.

The GLC arrives in threeguises: the 220d for $64,500,250 petrol at $67,900 andrange-topping (at launch) 250dfor $69,990.

The entry-level 220d featuresa 2.1-litre turbo-diesel good for125kW and 400Nm; the 250 isthe only petrol variant andoffers 155kW/350Nm from its2.0-litre turbo, while the 250ddelivers 150kW/500Nm from its2.1-litre turbo-diesel.

All come with 4MATICpermanent all-wheel drive anda nine-speed automaticgearbox.

Toys will also be offered inabundance, with standardequipment on the 220dincluding 19-inch alloys, satnav, electric seats, electrictailgate, LED lights, keylessstart, Collision PreventionAssist Plus autonomousbraking, blind spot monitoringand a 360-degree viewcamera. The 250 and 250dalso score 20-inch alloys,proper leather seats andadditional driver assistancegoodies.

Quoted economy figures add

to the appeal, with the 220dand 250d said to return5.0-litres/100km, and the 250petrol 6.5-litres/100km. The220d will sprint to 100kmh in8.3-seconds, the 250d7.6-seconds and the 250 petroljust 7.3 seconds. Towingcapacity is 2500kg for thediesels and 2400kg for thepetrol, while you get 580-litresof boot space with rear seatsup, or 1600-litres folded down.

The GLC doesn’t look halfbad either, and such is our loveaffair for the mid-size SUVsegment right now (up 20 percent in 2015 so far), you canalmost hear the wallets openingas the new Merc SUV arrives at

the showrooms.Seeking any negatives in a

sea of positives?Well, the GLC makes

Mercedes’ own C-Class Estatelook vulnerable andcomparatively expensive – aC200 wagon starts at $63,400,only $1200 less than theall-wheel drive GLC 220d SUV.As if sedans and wagons didn’tneed any more kicks whilethey’re down from theall-conquering SUVs...

The GLC looks asegment-shattering successstory in the making. Welcometo the mid-size SUV partyMercedes; come on in, thewater is very warm.

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PUT one of these on yourChristmas list.

This is the Honda CivicTourer Active Life Concept, thatwas e unveiled at this year’sFrankfurt Motor Show.

Honda produced the modelto illustrate the Tourer's vastcargo space and its versatility,not least by showing how twofully assembled road bikes canbe transported in the rear,

complete with moody blueneon lighting.

The Civic Tourer Active LifeConcept uses a centre fueltank layout, helping to offer animpressive 1668-litres of bootspace.

Inside is a smart loading rackfor those two bikes, along witha retractable arm which can beextended from the rack,

Tourerconcepta rider’sdream car

making maintenance andrepairs easier.

Other maintenanceaccessories include a built-inintegrated air pump, a largelight located on the tailgate, anextended shade area and aretractable bench.

Further accessories include atoolbox, bottle holder, watertank and a front wheel holder

which are all integrated withinthe boot side lining.

Other clever storagesolutions include a special aeroshape roof box designed toaccommodate cyclingaccessories such as shoes andhelmets. In fact, the whole carlooks out-the-box ideal for procycling teams and cashed-upenthusiasts alike.


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The latest and greatest...

Cyclezone Mooloolaba is stocking the exclusive AssosZegho range. A joint engineering venture between AssosCentro Studio and Carl Zeiss Vision Sunlens, they are handmade in Italy by dedicated eyewear specialists. Zeghosfeature hydrophobic self-clearing lens technology, as wellas an adaptive, ultraflex composite frame, mathematicallydesigned to calibrate the perfect ratio of material to shape.They have an RRP of $449.

Trilogy Cyclesat NoosaHeadsstocks anextensiverange ofVorgee goggles andaccessories. Among thelatest additions are the Vortech swim goggles. Available inboth junior and adult sizes, they feature the highest qualityItalian lenses with Injection Anti Fog. They are 20% lighterthan traditional fitness goggles, and have curved lenswhich offers greater clarity and wide angle vision up to 140degrees. The 3D gasket is designed to perfectly fit yourface reducing pressure around the eye and improvedwaterproof ability. RRP $29.99 for adults and $27.99 junior.

For demanding training and competition, GU RoctaneEnergy Gel stands out from original GU gels with moresodium, an electrolyte that aids in hydration, and evenmore branched-chain amino acids (leucine, valine, andisoleucine) that reduce mental fatigue and decreasemuscle damage than our original GU Energy Gel.Cyclezone Mooloolaba stocks a range of flavours, RRP$3.50.

Shotz Electrolyte Tablets is asports drink without thecalories, effectively separatinghydration from your fuel source.The advantage of this to theathlete, or anyone that sweats,is that you can customise yourfluid requirements based onyour own sweat rate and theconditions. Check out the rangeat Trilogy Cycles, at Noosa.

The Fizik Superlight Dual Touch bar tapehas 2mm of thickness, and offers a sticky

section for extra grip and bettercontrol, while the remainder issmooth and comfortable to touch.The tacky section is for a betterall-weather grip and a classicsection for the traditional grip. Ifyou wrap from the bottom up, the

tacky portion will be on the drops forbetter grip while sprinting. Cyclezone

Mooloolaba has it in stock, RRP $35.

Lezyne has just released this new range of GPS cyclingcomputers. Extremely simple to use, the Mini GPS is idealfor the cycling minimalist. The Power GPS is a will pair withBluetooth devices including power and heart rate. It canalso connect to the Lezyne Ally app on Bluetooth iOS andAndroid smartphones allowing for on-the-fly email, textand phone call notifications. The Super GPS cansimultaneously connect with ANT+ and Bluetoothaccessories, provide phone notifications, and recordessential training data which can be analysed on theGPS Root website. Check them out at CyclezoneMooloolaba, Mini RRP is $189, Power $229 and $269 forthe Super.

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Are you feeling Way Funky? The crew at Trilogy Cycles are... the Noosa shop is a Way Funky stockist, which includesthe Funky Trunks and Funkita Swimwear ranges. Currentlyin stock is the “Captivation Range”, along with a full rangefor men, women and children.

The latest Asics GT-2000 - 4 incorporates the newconvergence GEL technology to offer shock absorption,support, cushioning and superior fit for over-pronators.They are light weight with less seams and overlays for abetter fit. Allez SportMooloolaba has men andwomen’s models instore now. RRP$199.95.



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For those rainy days or controlled sessions where you cananalyse your power, the Wahoo Kickr Snap offers arealistic ride experience indoors and into a wheel-on smarttrainer. The flywheel features technology that creates thesame resistance experienced in outdoor climbs anddescents. Le CycloSportif at Noosa Junction has the Kickron special for $949.95.

The price has dropped from $2700 down to $2000 for thisMerida Reacto 4000 at Bicycle Centre Maroochydore.Available in a large frame, it features a Shimano 105drivetrain.

Bicycle Centre Maroochydore has the Merida Ride Disc200 available for RRP $1499. It’s an endurance focusedroad bike with disc brakes, with a Shimano Sora drivetrain.It features a longer wheelbase and shorter top tube. Thiscreates a more upright, relaxed riding position.

Le CycloSportif at NoosaJunction has in stockboth men’s andwomen’s ranges of the

new Tineli Zestjersey and bibshorts. The jersey

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The Helium FuelBelt is the lightest hydration belt everdesigned and in store at Allez Sport Mooloolaba now. In avariety of Hawaiian inspired colours with either two or fourbottles, they are both comfortable and equip with flare.Stay hydrated on your long summer runs. Prices start at$65.


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Upcoming Coast eventsDate Event Distance Location Website

December 6 12‐Hour MSSwimathon

Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre on the Sunshine Coast willhost its inaugural MS Swimathon event to raise vitalfunds to help people living with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Cotton Tree www.msswimathon.com.au

December 6 BendigoCaloundraCommunity BankJust Tri It Series

A triathlon perfect for everyone ‐ short course for kidsand beginners and a sprint distance for experiencedtriathletes. Short: 300m swim/10km ride /3km run. Long:600m swim/20km ride/6km run.

Golden Beach www.caloundratriclub.org.au

December 20 Buderim 9 Climb nine Buderim hills, covering 75km, within threehours in one of the Coast’s most challenging cyclingevents. Participants also raise money for the CerebralPalsy League.

Buderim www.buderim9.com.au

December 26‐30

Atlas MultisportsChristmasTraining Block

Kick‐start the year with an intensive triathlon trainingblock, with options for advanced (four days),intermediate (three days) and beginner (two days).Endurance training, swim and run skills and drills, pilates,nutrition and transition technique.

Sunshine Coast,rides fromMooloolaba

www.atlasmultisports.com.au

January 10 Hares andHounds Trail Run

The Hares and Hounds Trail Run is a 55km trail racewhich can be run solo (the hares) or in a relay team oftwo to four members (the hounds). The hounds start anhour after the hares and try to chase them down. Thereare also 10km and 5km events on trails close to the pool;the relay/ultra goes from Woodford to Beerburrum andreturn.

Woodford www.traq.org.au

January 16 Color RunSunshine Coast

Also known as the happiest 5km on the planet, is aunique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happinessand individuality.

Sunshine CoastStadium

www.thecolorrun.com.au.

January 26 AusTRAILia DayMarathon

The AusTRAILia Day Marathon will be based at MtBeerwah National Park Day Use Area, consisting of threeevents of 10km, half marathon and full marathon in theGlasshouse Mountains

GlasshouseMountains

www.runqueensland.com

January 30 Noosa SummerSwim – WorldSwim Series

Ocean swim events include marathon distance (3km),long course (2km), short course (1km) and junior (300m8‐16 years and 1km 10‐16 years).

Noosa Heads www.worldseriesswims.com.au

January 31 Sunshine CoastRun Series

Race one of the four‐race series at Noosa Springs Golfand Spa Resort. Distances options include 2km, 5km and10km.

Noosa www.atlasmultisports.com.au

February 6 Atlas MultisportsFreestyle Clinic

The first of four freestyle clinics with Duane Cannell ofMakin’ Waves Swim School.

Buderim www.atlasmultisports.com.au

February 7 Queensland TriSeries – round six

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

Saturday: Active Kids and Active First Timers: 100mswim/3km cycle/500m run; 200m swim/5km cycle/1kmrun, 250m swim/6km cycle/2km run. Ocean swim: 500mor 1.5km. Sunday: Short ‐ 300m swim/10km cycle/3kmrun or Long – 1km swim, 30km cycle, 8km run.

Bribie Island www.bribietri.com

February 14 Sunshine CoastTrail RunningSeries

Two distances, 15.5km and 8.9km at Mapleton NationalPark. The South East Queensland Trail Running Seriesincludes 10 events across the Gold Coast, Brisbane andSunshine Coast regions.

Mapleton www.seqtrailrunningseries.com.au

February 27‐28

Atlas MultisportsRainbow BeachTraining Camp

Ride 200km to Rainbow supported and then join thecamp will also give participants the skills and knowledgeof how to prepare and recover for endurance eventsthrough nutrition, use of pilates and massage.

Rainbow Beach www.atlasmultisports.com.au

February 28 Tri Enduro Tri Enduro is a new enduro‐format. The Tri Endurocourse features a 250m lagoon swim, 8km cycle and1.6km run, with competitors having the option to do theenduro and complete it three times, or do it once. Kidsrace features a 100m swim, 3km cycle and 500m run.

Twin WatersResort

www.trienduro.com

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Upcoming Coast eventsDate Event Distance Location Website

March 6 Mooloolaba Mile– World SwimSeries

Events include marathon distance (3km), long course(2km), short course (1km) and junior (300m 8‐16 yearsand 1km 10‐16 years).

Mooloolaba www.worldseriesswims.com.au

March 6 BendigoCaloundraCommunity BankJust Tri It Seriesrace two

A triathlon perfect for everyone ‐ short course for kidsand beginners and a sprint distance for experiencedtriathletes. Short: 300m swim/10km ride /3km run. Long:600m swim/20km ride/6km run.

Golden Beach www.caloundratriclub.org.au

March 10‐11 Australian YouthTriathlonChampionships

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 onefemale) 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 MooloolabaTwilight Run

Start the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival with a 5km runfrom the Esplanade and part‐way up Alex hill.

Mooloolaba www.ap.ironman.com

March 12 MooloolabaSuperkidz &Special Triathlon

For all children aged 7‐13 years. Distances include: 7‐10years 100m ‐ swim/1km cycle/500m run. 11‐13 years ‐200m swim/3km cycle /1km run. (Age as at event day)


March 12‐13 MooloolabaTriathlon Festival

Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival features the professionalITU sprint event on the Saturday, elite cycling criterium,with the centerpiece the Olympic distance (1.5km swim,40km ride, 10km run) triathlon on the Sunday.


March 13 Sunshine CoastRidiculousObstacle Course

ROC Race is the original game show‐inspired obstacle runfeaturing larger than life obstacles including the infamouswrecking Ball, the sweeper, jump balls, and the world’slargest inflatable water slide. The course is 5km in lengthat Sunshine Coast Stadium.

Bokarina www.rocrace.com.au

March 19 Paddy PallinAdventure Series

Designed for teams of two, the races are fun, fast andfurious with teams having to change between three coredisciplines several times during the event… mountainbiking, running / trekking, and kayaking. These non‐stopevents will take between two to six hours to complete.The courses consist of 15‐25km of mountain biking, 5‐10km of trail running/trekking and 2‐4km of kayaking.

Wild HorseMountain

www.paddypallinadventure.com.au

March 19‐20 Bribie Tri racefour

Saturday: Active Kids and Active First Timers: 100mswim/3km cycle/500m run; 200m swim/5km cycle/1kmrun, 250m swim/6km cycle/2km run. Ocean swim: 500mor 1.5km. Sunday: Short ‐ 300m swim/10km cycle/3kmrun or Long – 750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run.

Bribie Island www.bribietri.com

March 27 Wild HorseCriterium

The Wild Horse Criterium on Easter Sunday has 80km,55km, 33km, 22km and 11km running events in theGlasshouse Mountains, Beerburrum. This is a multi‐lapevent with laps of 11kms, utilising single track off thebeaten trail, to keep gravel sections to a minimum. Thereis a change of direction at the completion of each lap.

Beerburrum www.runqueensland.com

April 10 Sunshine CoastRun Series racetwo

Fun runs of 15km, 10km, 5km and 2km. The 15kmchallenge will include some off‐road and sandy sections.

Coolum www.atlasmultisports.com.au

April 16‐17 Qld X‐TriChampionshipsand MultisportWeekend

Saturday am: QLD Cross Tri Champs: 1500m swim/30kmbike/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 AdventureRun, 8km trail run, 4km fun run. Sunday am: 45km XCMTB, 22km XC MTB, Mud Rats Dirt Bike. Times from trichamps, 9km trail run and 5km MTB combine for DirtMaster and Dirt Mistress titles.

Landsborough www.tre‐x.com.au

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April 29‐30 18hr Dark SideChamps and12hr DawnAttack

Two adventure races for all skill levels. The 18hr DarkSide four‐person course includes: Up to 70km mountainbiking, up to 40km trail running/trekking, up to 15kmpaddling adventure legs, intermediate navigation. 12Hour Dawn Attack two‐person course will complete: upto 40km mountain biking, up to 20km trailrunning/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 toMooloolaba, 220km.

Toowoomba toMooloolaba

www.toomoo220.com

May 14‐16 UltramanAustralia

Ultraman Australia is a three‐day, 515km annualendurance triathlon. Day 1: Swim 10km and 140km cycleleg. Day 2: 281.1km cycle leg. Day 3: Run 84.3km

Noosa www.ultramanoz.com.au

May 15 Glasshouse TrailSeries ‐ Cook'sTour

The Glasshouse 50 Cook's Tour is an off‐road trail run inWoodford, Queensland with 6.5km, 12km, 31km and51km running events. The course covers forest trails anddirt roads with views of several volcanic mountain plugs.

Woodford www.glasshousetrailseries.com

May 29 Weet‐BixTRYathlon

Open to kids aged 7‐1, TRYathletes start the swim in theOlympic‐sized pool at Kawana Aquatic Centre beforecycling along Sportsmans Parade and running throughthe grounds of Sunshine Coast Stadium. Approximatedistances are swim 75m, cycle 3km, run 500m for ages 7‐10, and swim 150m, cycle 6km, run 1km for ages 11‐15.

Kawana Waters www.try.weetbix.com.au/events/sunshine‐coast

May 29 Sunshine CoastRun Series racethree

Fun runs of 10km, 5km and 2km, starting from La BalsaPark the 10km and 5km events take in Pt Cartwright andthe foreshore at Buddina.

Buddina www.atlasmultisports.com.au

July 9 Sunshine CoastRun Series racefour

Twilight run at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Runoptions include 2km, 5km or 10km. The flat, fast coursehas resulted in plenty of personal best results in previousyears and a chance for new runners to test themselves ina safe and unique environment. All events finish with a300m lap of the world class standard athletics track.

Sippy Downs www.atlasmultisports.com.au

July 24 Pomona King ofthe Mountain

The King of the Mountain Festival in Pomona,Queensland is an all‐day event for the whole family,climaxing with the Bendigo Bank International MountainChallenge where competitors run up the face of MountCooroora for the 4.2km round trip. Also 3km family funrun, 2.8km dash and kids 4x700m.

Pomona www.kingofthemountain.com.au

August 13‐14 Noosa StradeBianche

Take a weekend off‐road with the 33km Piccolo Fondofor those wanting an introduction to the ‘strade bianche’,or gravel roads. On Sunday there are two course options:the 133km gran fondo, or the 89km medio fondo.

Noosa www.noosa‐stradebianche.com.au

August 14 Maroochy RiverPaddle

A marathon paddling race on the Maroochy River startingupstream at the Dunethin Rock Scout Camp andtravelling downstream with the out‐going tide to finish17km later in Eudlo Creek at the Sunshine CoastPaddlesports Club. Open to racing kayaks, sea kayaks andfishing kayaks; dragon boats and outrigger canoes; surfspec skis and ocean racing skis; stand‐up paddle boards;Canadian canoe, plastic sit‐on‐top and anything else youmight wish to paddle.

Maroochy River www.maroochyriverpaddle.com.au

August 19 Cricky’s OnesieRun

Kick off the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon and CommunityRun Festival with a 1km run on the esplanade in a onesie.Numbers capped at 100.

Mooloolaba www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au

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August 21 Sunshine CoastMarathon andCommunityFestival

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

AlexandraHeadland

www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au

September CycleQueensland2016 AdventureTour

Bicycle QLD to return in 2016 with a Woodford to HerveyBay ride, including a rest day at Rainbow Beach. Datesand the final route will be revealed early next year whenentries open.

Woodford www.cycleqld.bq.org.au

September 4 Ironman 70.3WorldChampionship

The world’s best age group and professional triathleteswill converge on the Sunshine Coast for the Ironman 70.3World Championship. More than 3000 athletes willcompete over a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km runcourse.

Mooloolaba www.ironman.com

September10‐11

Glasshouse TrailSeries ‐Glasshouse 100

The Glasshouse 100 is a 100 mile, 100km, 50km, 34kmand 11.3km trail run in the Glasshouse Mountains,Beerburrum, Queensland.

Beerburrum www.glasshousetrailseries.com

October 1 Atlas MultisportsFreestyle Clinic

The third of four freestyle clinics with Duane Cannell ofMakin’ Waves Swim School. This is a freestyle clinic thatwill improve your technique and increase your swimspeed. Ideal for triathletes and open water swimmers.This clinic is structured for swimmers of all levels andabilities.


October 8‐9 Sunshine CoastCycleFest

Includes King and Queen of the Mountain at Palmwoodson the Saturday, followed by 100km and 25km rides onthe Sunday.

Sunshine Coast www.sccyclefest.com.au

October 22 Blackall 100 The 100km trail run traverses the Blackall Range, takingin the Sunshine Coast Great Walk. With a primary 100kmevent, supported by a 50km event, has generous cut‐offsof 25 and 28 hours apply for the 50km and 100kmrespectively.

Mapleton www.runqueensland.com

October 26 Endura RunSwim Run

In 2016 the Endura Noosa Run Swim Run will include theSchools Aquathlon Challenge. 8‐13 years‐ 500mrun/200m swim/ 500 run. 14 years and over ‐ 1.5kmrun/750m swim/1.5km run.

Noosa www.ap.ironman.com

October 28 Noosa BreakfastFun Run

Come dressed in pink and join some of Australia'spremier runner's to run 5km and raise awareness andfunds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.


October 28 Arena Noosa1000 OceanSwim

Get involved in one of Australia's premier ocean swimson one of Australia's best known beaches. All ages andabilities are encouraged to enter.


October 29 Noosa Triathlonand MultisportFestival

Noosa Parade comes alive for the ASICS Bolt, Australia'spremier 5km road race, as well as a criterium cyclingrace.


October 30 Noosa Triathlon Olympic distance triathlon (1500m swim, 40km ride,10km run).


November 26 Atlas MultisportsFreestyle Clinic

The last of four freestyle clinics with Duane Cannell ofMakin’ Waves Swim School.


December 28‐31

Atlas MultisportsChristmasTraining Block

Kick‐start the year with an intensive triathlon trainingblock, with options for advanced (four days),intermediate (three days) and beginner (two days).Endurance training, swim and run skills and drills, pilates,nutrition and transition technique.

Sunshine Coast www.atlasmultisports.com.au

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