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Rapid Ascent

Locality: Torquay, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5261 5511

Address: Suite 2, 1-3 Gilbert Street 3228 Torquay, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.rapidascent.com.au

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25.01.2022 Entries are now open for the 2021 Otway Odyssey and Great Otway Gravel Grind Australia’s most respected off-road cycling weekend presented by Focus. With a reputation for solid riding through breathtaking terrain, the weekend includes 100km, 50km, 30km, 10km MTB races, and 97km and 49km Gravel Grinds... meaning that just about anyone can take up the challenge. AND OUR BIG NEWS... the 100km MTB course returns to the ‘original’ Odyssey course from Apollo Bay to Forrest fo...r a truly epic challenge show us what you’re made of! Lock in 20 21 February 2021 at Forrest in Victoria’s Otway Ranges and be part of this iconic event. Read the launch e-mail for all the news and entry incentives here: https://mailchi.mp//entries-open-for-the-otway-odyssey-and

24.01.2022 Join us on Wednesday night at 8:00pm for a live chat with experienced ultra runners Matt Crehan and Aaron Knight ep. 3 of our ‘Ultra Experience athlete interviews presented by CLIF’ discussions. We’ll discuss how Matt adapted his training during Melbourne’s 1hr-a-day exercise lockdown to still be in great shape for this year’s Surf Coast Century presented by MINI and how he’ll taper leading up to race day. Aaron will share some stories from his mountain running days and ...the latest footwear options from Century sponsors La Sportiva. Tune in to this live discussion on the Rapid Ascent Ultra Running Facebook page to learn from their experience so you can ask your own questions, or catch up with the recording afterwards. #surfcoastcentury @lasportivaaustralia @bogongequipment @steigensport @greatoceanroadresort @greatoceanroadholidays @tailwindnutrition #clifbaraus @miniaustralia

23.01.2022 YEW - its Friday. Where are your adventures going to take you this weekend? Get out there and make the most of where you can get to... www.RapidAscent.com.au

23.01.2022 This photo captures so much about racing your MTB through the desert at night - the star filled sky overhead, the blur of speed and the cheering spectators....but on the other hand it can't capture even 10% of the thrill of doing it in person. Join us for an experience you'll never forget at The Redback MTB Stage Race in Alice Springs 20 - 23 August, 2021. www.TheRedback.com.au ... Photo credit: Matt Hull Photography

23.01.2022 Join us for a simply spectacular race in WA... (borders will be open by then!!).

21.01.2022 Hi All, Re: Run Larapinta and The Redback 2020 We are aware of the unfolding situation with the NT border closing to Victorian residents indefinitely. We are currently reviewing possible options for the events and will communicate directly with entrants by the end of this week. Your patience is greatly appreciated during these challenging times with the situation continually changing. More from us soon!

21.01.2022 Morning riders! We're looking to get a rough indication of numbers for this weekend's FREE mountain bike and gravel riding skills clinic being hosted by team Roxsolt Liv SRAM riders - Peta Mullens and Courtney Sherwell SATURDAY 9TH JANUARY. Please let us know if you're attending the MTB session, gravel session or both below.... This is a FREE cycling clinic for all riders (men and women) where they will pass on some tips and advice on how to best manage your body and bike on the course for the Otway Odyssey and Great Otway Gravel Grind events. You’ll go for a ride and share ideas and advice with them and all other attendees. The day will be broken into two halves, each ride starting at the Forrest Brewery: > 10:00am 12:30pm MTB clinic > 1:30pm 4:00pm Gravel riding clinic

21.01.2022 We're not lost in the sand, we're powering on with conviction! Despite two event changes made within the past week, we are staying strong! Check out our latest Ultra Running EDM here: https://tinyurl.com/UltraRunningEDM

21.01.2022 We’re front page news!!! The Surf Coast Century 2020 is a happening thing and excitement is building. Pull a team together and be part of it (4 runners 25km each). Limited solo entries still available. ... 5-6 December. Anglesea www.SurfCoastCentury.com.au Thanks for the coverage @surfcoasttimesofficial #surfcoastcentury @surfcoastshire @lasportivaaustralia @tailwindnutrition @clifbar #clifbaraus @bogongequipment @greatoceanroadresort @greatoceanroadholidays @miniaustralia @steigensport @bendigobankofficial @squirrelsnutbutter_australasia @angleseaadventure #iamanglesea #greatoceanroad

20.01.2022 Relive the roller coaster that was in 2020 by checking out our Rapid Ascent HIGHLIGHTS ALBUM showing a small selection of images from the 6 physical and 2 vitural events that actually came to life this year! Don't forget to tag and share with your friends and family if you spot yourself!

20.01.2022 Eagle Bay Epic day 2 photos and fun. Well done to all...!

19.01.2022 Inspiring Competitor Profile! This week in our series of Margaret River Ultra Marathon competitor profiles, we're sharing a truly inspirational story from Shere...e. Sheree, thank you so much for sharing your story and congratulations on your amazing turn-around. Can't wait to see you cross that finish line at the Cheeky Monkey Brewery. Here's Sheree's story... . . . . 10 . , . , , ’ . . 5 . 36 . , . ( ) . - ! 5 23 24 . . 5 ! . .

18.01.2022 Here is our COVID policy for our Victorian events - being Surf Coast Century (currently planned for 5 December), Otway Odyssey (planned for 20-21 Feb) other events in 2021. All interstate events are proceeding as planned: Margaret River Ultra Marathon on 17 October, Eagle Bay Epic on 7-8 November and others in 2021. Train safely and follow the rules for your local jurisdiction.

16.01.2022 Reminder about the FREE mountain bike and gravel riding skills clinic being hosted by team Roxsolt Liv SRAM riders - Peta Mullens and Courtney Sherwell SATURDAY 9TH JANUARY. This is a FREE cycling clinic for all riders (men and women) where they will pass on some tips and advice on how to best manage your body and bike on the course for the Otway Odyssey and Great Otway Gravel Grind events. You’ll go for a ride and share ideas and advice with them and all other attendees. ...The day will be broken into two halves, each ride starting at the Forrest Brewery: > 10:00am 12:30pm MTB clinic > 1:30pm 4:00pm Gravel riding clinic Register your interest and stay in touch with further details via the Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/701374917185346

16.01.2022 Join the Margaret River Trail Running Club for some training this weekend!

15.01.2022 Thank you for helping us get through 2020! It has certainly been a rollercoaster year for us at Rapid Ascent but you know what we made it, WE ALL MADE IT and we’re proud of what we achieved despite the COVID-challenges. If we look back on 2020 there are plenty of things that make us smile the biggest of all being the sense of community within the outdoor sports fraternity and the way we’ve supported one another... Things like seeing trail runners exchange virtual high-5’...s through a phone screen, coaches making their training programs available for free and receiving e-mails that simple ask how we’re going. Although we have conducted far fewer events than ever before, we still feel fortunate to do what we do and carry a greater sense of purpose to run plenty more rewarding races around Australia in the future. We hope you’ve survived the year in good health, have a great Christmas with your family and that you’ll join us for a return to racing in 2021 NOTE: The Rapid Ascent office is now closed through until Monday 4th January. Stay active. The Rapid Ascent Team

13.01.2022 Ready, set, go X NO GO. Today was to be the start of our 2020 Redback MTB Stage Race on the sun-baked trails surrounding Alice Springs but damn Coronavirus has put a stop that and we cancelled the event back in June This event has become an annual migration for the Rapid Ascent team over the last 12 years where we, and all the competitors, enjoy soaking up some mid-summer sun and get super-excited about riding bikes along the region’s epic trails. The 2020 edition was t...o be the 13th year of the race and included some new trails, changed stages, new logo and a heap of new ideas BUT WE WILL BE BACK!!! We love the Red Centre and the camaraderie and dusty smiles this race delivers and we will for sure be back in 2021. THANK YOU to anyone who was / has joined us for this race in the past we’ve pulled together a bunch of old and new photos from years gone by to reminisce but and please do us a favour by sharing a memory or a photo from your Redback experience so we can all remember the good times and get excited about 2021. Take care out there and see you in Alice Springs between Thursday 20 August Sunday 23 August next year, because: Good things come to those who wait (and stay healthy).

13.01.2022 The Margaret River Ultra Marathon is ALL SYSTEMS GO for its rescheduled date of 17 October 2020. Lock it in as a solo runner or with your mates in a relay team and be part of the finish line celebrations at the Cheeky Monkey Brewery! Check out our latest newsletter for more... #margaretriverultra #margaretriver #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultrarun #ultrarunninglife

11.01.2022 Stepping off a plane at Alice Springs airport is like stepping into a slower pace of life Arrive. Relax. Then ride. These are the words of Mike Blewitt from AMB which sound just about perfect right now. Read more of what he has to say in this article... and hopefully we'll see you at The Redback MTB Stage Race on 20 - 23 August.

11.01.2022 During these times of isolation its important to embrace things that can still bring us together and that’s exactly with 450+ runners did with our virtual trail running races held in June and July. We held our second virtual event yesterday and we’re still buzzing with post race energy knowing that people were running ‘together’ all across Australia. Connecting runners through ZOOM, live tracking and facebook we created a sense of camaraderie and community that we’re all mi...ssing right now. So thank you to all the runners who took part, who pinned a number plate to their chest, who raced their own course then dialled in to share their experiences with each other. It was awesome! Thanks also to our sponsors especially our new favourite partners at MINI Australia who’ve loaned us one of their MINI Countryman vehicles for a few months, its equally awesome. #trailrunningseries #trailrun @rapidascent @miniaustralia @footpro.com.au @thehiitfactory_hq @32gi_australia @move_performance_underwear @glimmergearaus @greatoceanroadholidays @greatoceanroadrealestate @themelbournecoffeeground

11.01.2022 Photos from today's Eagle Bay Epic adventure race - short course event... EPIC!!! Visit WA Adventure for more photo and race accounts.

11.01.2022 Facebook LIVE Q&A with elite runners / coaches: David Eadie and Nikki Wynd. 8:00pm Thursday 20th. This is the second episode of our Facebook Live Q&A series cal...led 'Ultra Experience athlete interviews presented by CLIF'. We’ll chat to David and Nikki with the endeavour of learning from their considerable experience competing in events of all lengths across Australia and around the world. David Eadie, otherwise known as ‘The Running Man,’ is an ambassador for the Surf Coast Century and a major coaching partner for the event, but did you know he’s run a 3:54 mile, raced for Olympic Games selection, has finished multiple Western States 100 milers and was Australian Ultra Runner of the year? Meanwhile Nikki is a former winner of the Badwater Ultra (The toughest race in the world) and multiple 24hr track national champion and all-round running guru. So tune in to this live discussion on our Rapid Ascent Ultra Running Events Facebook page because there is no doubt that we can all learn a lot from these two! It’s a bit like a podcast but you can ASK YOUR OWN QUESTIONS in real time, see what’s happening and win some cool prizes from CLIF Bar! Tune in to the Rapid Ascent Ultra Running Facebook page at 8:00pm Thursday 20th August for all the stories.

10.01.2022 Rapid Ascent events have the objective of providing fun for the whole family so Saturday’s action at the Eagle Bay Epic didn’t just stop with a short course adventure race. Other activities included a fun Kids’ Adventure event where 500+ kids tackled a fun 3.5km running + obstacle course as well as the spectacular ‘WA Wife Carrying Championships’. Designed as a fun piggyback / couple carry event the event saw 8 pairs race each other around a 400m course that included a few h...urdles, limbos and other challenges before a sprint for the line. The winner receiving their weight in beer as a just reward for a spectacular event on the grounds of the Eagle Bay Brewery. Racing continues today with the premier Leeuwin Long course race that includes: 23km Mountain Bike, 2km Ocean Swim, 13.5km Paddle, 12.5km Brooks Trail Run and 300m Finish Sprint back to the line. Conditions continue to be picture perfect and we’re in for another great day of action in adventure paradise. Photo credit: @saltdiaries and Skyworks. These and many more photos will be for sale on www.photos4sale.co.nz in coming days.

10.01.2022 Gravel riding is going through a massive resurgence... You see people have been riding gravel for over a hundred years, its just that only recently has it become a 'thing' again. This great article on MTB Aus website explains plenty more about its origins, the bikes and how it all works. Well worth a read. And when you're all pysched to escape the bitumen and dive off-road then enter our Great Otway Gravel Grind with 97km and 49km courses on 21 February 2020.

09.01.2022 It is with great disappointment that Rapid Ascent announces the postponement of the 2020 Surf Coast Century presented by MINI which was to be held on 19 September at Anglesea, Victoria. The new date will be Saturday 5 December, 2020. CARE PACKAGE for entrants: We know this is a really frustrating change for anyone training for the event so to help you navigate to the new date, and as some level of compensation we have prepared a CARE PACKAGE for current entrants and those who... enter before 31st July 2020. The Care Package provides guidance on how to reset your mind, adjust your physical training, incorporate strength as well as exclusive sponsor offers valued at $150+. We held great hope for this event since the original onset of the COVID-19, however due to renewed outbreak in Victoria and restrictions set in place by the Victorian Government we have had to change plans. Rather than simply cast runners adrift or leave them lost on the trails with no assistance, it is hoped the care package helps educate and motivate runners across the intervening 11 weeks. We are incredibly deflated by this outcome but know it is the right decision for our community. We look forward to sharing your ultra trail running journey with you in December. All current 2020 entrants have been sent an e-mail outlining your entry options and link to the exclusive Care Package. Please contact Rapid Ascent [email protected] if you have any questions. Sam, John, Annie and Adele - your Rapid Ascent team #surfcoastcentury #firstultramarathon @surfcoastshire @miniaustralia @lasportivaaustralia @tailwindnutritionaust @clifbar @greatoceanroadresort @greatoceanroadholidays @steigensport @bogongequipment @angleseaadventure

08.01.2022 As we start to look back on the year of 2020 we have highlighted a few interesting stats and new industry buzz words that help define our year. Industry buzz words - postponement an inevitable word that would get used way too much in 2020 - cancellation bad word... - DHHS an invisible entity that dictated how our lives and business were to be conducted but who never actually contacted us directly about anything! - WA a seemingly tropical island paradise that was impossible to travel to yet promised so much freedom and hope! - Covid-Safe Plan something that took quite a long time to write but by the time one finished writing it, one had to return to the beginning and re-write it again and again and again! - Budget a supposed financial planning tool that means nothing and changes weekly and still means nothing - Jobkeeper A gift from God (or the PM anyway)! Stats: - Race Director John Jacoby did NOT travel interstate once in 2020! This is the first time this has happened for at least 25 years - 0 flights taken (65 flights caught in 2019) - 1 vehicle hired (38 cars in 2019) - 6 Physical event days RA staff attended (31 days in 2019) - 5,720 competitors in the 6 events we did conduct (12,695 competitors in 2019) - John’s Landcruiser nearly seized up, travelling less than 5,000km for the entire year! (20,000+km in 2019) - 1,000’s of ZOOM calls especially with Annie living in Alice Springs (0 zoom calls in 2019) - 2 virtual events conducted - zero people on the start line; zero people on the finish line! - 2 events conducted without us attending in person (thanks WA crew!)

08.01.2022 X-Adventure Dunsborough is BACK for 2021! After being cancelled in 2020 due to our viral nemesis COVID-19, it's time to step up to the challenge and embrace the... FUN of X-Adventure! Check out this 1min clip to get your pumped... don't fear the FOMO, enter today! ENTRIES ARE OPEN! 10-11 April, 2021. Solo or Relay Teams. Long, Short Courses; plus kids events. www.XAdventure.com.au

08.01.2022 YES!!!! We can race this Sunday at Yarra Bend! We are thrilled to confirm that the Trail Series race #1 will take place on Sunday 20th June with 5km, 10km and 15km races along the flowing trails beside the Yarra River. The confirmed easing of restrictions means we can proceed with the event whilst maintaining the safety of all participants and the broader community. ... Races will commence in a series of wave starts (so we don’t exceed the permitted group sizes) but be filled with enthusiasm and extra energy because WE’RE ALLOWED TO RACE!! Check the website for a full explanation of the format and get excited to be hitting the trails again! Entries remain open until Sunday morning.

08.01.2022 Another unfortunate change we've just announced as a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak here in Victoria. See you on 5th December!

07.01.2022 "How to Develop Mental Toughness" - this is a terrific article by The Growth Equation we read recently that we had to share. With some tips from the greatest, grittiest marathoner of all time Eliud Kipchoge there are some nuggets in here that can help us all. Check it out and tell us what resonates with you...

07.01.2022 Didn’t get any socks for Christmas? No worries!! We’re giving away a FREE PAIR of Steigen socks to the first 800 competitors to enter our X-Adventure Dunsborough off-road triathlon. Taking place over 10 11 April at the holiday destination of Dunsborough in WA, it’s Australia’s largest off-road triathlon with 1,500 competitors across the long, short, kids and groms events. Swim, Trail Run and MTB through paradise and score a free pair of socks in the process.... Entries now open www.X-Adventure.com.au

07.01.2022 Relive the fun, adventures and enthusiasm of the Eagle Bay Epic with this superb highlights reel shot over the weekend. We’re still riding a high after the epic... weekend ‘down south and this video makes it all seem so fresh once again. Lock it into your diary for 6-7 November 2021 and we’ll do it all again. Thanks for being part of it. Video credit: Skyworks WA.

06.01.2022 MINI goes exploring on the Surf Coast Century course!! WIN a $50 Glimmer Gear voucher if you can name the location and KM point on the 100km course where ANY of these photos were taken?!! Hmmm at what point is the lighthouse again? Or that beach section?! All photos were taken on the exact course where your feet will run this weekend! Make sure you go and check out the MINI Countryman Adventures Lounge at the event expo this weekend. Relax and recover with a kombucha on t...hem. You are going to deserve it! @miniaustralia @glimmergearaus @lasportivaaustralia @bogongequipment @greatoceanroadresort @greatoceanroadholidays @tailwindnutrition @surfcoastshire @steigensport @bendigobankofficial @clifbar #clifbaraus @torquaysmc @surfcoasttimesofficial @t8.run #surfcoastcentury #iamanglesea #ultramarathon

06.01.2022 Rapid Ascent regretfully advises that due to COVID-19 and recent announcements (https://ab.co/2Od9ZBK) made by the NT Chief Minister regarding borders, we have been forced to cancel The 2020 Redback MTB Stage Race which was to be held on 20-23 August in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Every endeavour was made to conduct the 2020 event and reach our 100-rider minimum, however with border restrictions preventing Victorians, Western Australians, international riders (and the ...Rapid Ascent team) from entering the NT, as well as the heightened risks of spreading of COVID-19 means an event in 2020 is no longer possible. All entrants have been sent an e-mail outlining your entry options. Please contact Rapid Ascent via [email protected] if you have any questions. We are very disappointed by this outcome but feel it is the only safe and sensible option. Thank you again for your understanding and support. Stay safe, stay active, ride the dream. Sam, John, Annie and Adele - your Rapid Ascent team.

06.01.2022 It was SO GOOD to return to racing trails at Yarra Bend today as we kicked off our Trail Running Series after an 18month hiatis. Check the smiles on these faces!

04.01.2022 We can race!!! We are super stoked to announce that the Surf Coast Century will go ahead on 5th 6th December YEW!! Premier Dan Andrews’s announcements earlier today confirming an easing of restrictions effective from 23rd November have basically given the event a big GREEN LIGHT TO GO AHEAD! (The only thing that could stop us is if a big outbreak occurs that postpones these changes but the way things are trending this is very very unlikely). We have approval (and massive... levels of excitement) from the Surf Coast Shire who have been very supportive of our efforts to conduct the event from the word go and we believe all other stakeholders will now confirm the ability to proceed. The event will be conducted with a revised format as outlined on the event website, with field limits and other restraints to ensure we minimise group gatherings to less than 50 people, but the ethos remains the same as always - to provide a rewarding run through a simply spectacular course surrounded only by wilderness, wildflowers and a handful of friendly volunteers. All current entrants are asked to follow the instruction e-mailed on 28th October to either confirm your entry or withdraw before 12:00pm Monday 9th Nov (tomorrow) so we know who’s in and can make space for the many that now want to race. Entries are still open for all races (100km solo, 50km solo and relay teams) but we are approaching the field limits in all races. Thank you for your continued belief in the race and the chance to achieve something great before 2020 is done. We are so excited!!! www.surfcoastcentury.com.au #surfcoastcentury @miniaustralia @surfcoastshire @lasportivaaustralia @steigensport @greatoceanroadresort @greatoceanroadholidays @clifbar @tailwindnutrition @bogongequipment

03.01.2022 We genuinely love what we do here at Rapid Ascent conducting races that put smiles (and grimaces) on people’s faces in some beautiful parts of the country. Su...re, we feel a little unlucky right now because one of our favorite events - the Surf Coast Century - would have been this weekend if it were not for everyone’s least favorite virus but we are currently working with the authorities on plans for the Surf Coast Century to proceed within the restrictions and with a limited field on the 5th and 6th of December. Our dream is to enable runners to do what they love before the year is out. We’ll keep working, so keep smiling, stay positive and stay tuned for more details once confirmed. www.SurfCoastCentury.com.au

03.01.2022 Eagle Bay Epic long course competitor briefing video. More details and images are on our WA Adventure Facebook page.

01.01.2022 Otway Odyssey course preview video 0km > 40km. This year's 100km course returns to its roots by starting at Apollo Bay and crossing the Otway Ranges to Forrest. The first 40km are steep, muddy and adventurous so this video we show you what’s involved before you get to the more familiar terrain around Forrest. A must watch for any 100km rider