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STEELY eyes say it all.Robbie Andrews is currently

building for the Ironman WorldChampionships, yet anotherchallenge on the horizon hashim buzzing with anticipation.

The Kawana triathlete isamong a small Coastcontingent who will tackle theinaugural Ultraman Australianext May. That’s a 10km swim,420km ride and 84km runstaged over three days.

Just mention the race andyou can see his eagerness.

“I’m excited to go and seewhat it all means,” Robbie said.

“It’s just up my alley.”Not only is it up his alley,

Ultraman seems to be right uphis street and suburb.

The 48-year-old has anenviable athletic resume whichincludes nine Ironmans, andtwo trips to the worldchampionships 10 years apart– where he was 30 minutesfaster despite a decadebetween trips. He has alsoundertaken eight years ofadventure racing, as well aslong distance running eventsincluding the North Face100km.

“My body seems to responda lot better to the longertraining days,” he said.

But it’s the Ultraman“journey” alongside close friendTony Bryan and coach SteveGage that most captures hisattention. For it was Tony wholured Robbie back intolong-course triathlon a coupleof years ago.

After enjoying success inIronman during his 30s, theformer Aussie rulescentre-half-back (oncenicknamed “Bone Crusher”when he was about 10kgheavier for his no-nonsensestyle) embraced adventureracing.

With a chance to have morefun with friends and steppingaway from a rigid trainingregime, adventure racing alsotaught him some importantlessons.

“That was where I got mysmarts and strength inendurance,” Robbie said.

“I was doing five and six day

events, that is where you gethard in the head. You could go48 hours without sleeping.

“One of my strengths is mymental aptitude.”

Tony enticed him back toIronman in the lead-up toCairns last year, where Robbiewent on to win his age groupand then compete at the worldchampionships.

“He (Tony) has beenawesome. To have someoneon the same page as youtraining wise…it’s like ajourney,” Robbie said.

“It makes you get out of bed,you know he is always going tobe there or I’m always going to

be there. We feed off that.”Both have started planning

for Ultraman. Swim coach GlenMahoney is working on theprogram, and early forecastsinclude up to four swimsessions a week (building to8km sets), along with somefour-hour rides before work,eight hour rides on Saturdaysand long runs in between.

But for now Robbie mustfocus on Kona.

“I want to run well, and rununder 3:30, that’s my maingoal,” Robbie said.

“Both times (in Kona) I’vebeen running okay and the heat

Eyeing the ultimate challenge

Kawana’s Robbie Andrews is preparing for the World Ironman Championships and UltramanAustralia.

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really knocked me around.“I need to be smarter and

work this heat out.“If you have a good run you

usually have a good race.”Robbie qualified for the world

championships after finishingthird in the 45-50 age group atPort Macquarie.

Posting a time of 9:41:39(56:16 swim, 5:13:59 ride, 3:26run), he produced the quickestswim of his career withassistance from the rolling startformat and then followed thatwith the fastest bike split in hisage group.

“That was a real honest,tough race,” he said.

“I was lucky enough to havea fantastic swim, I have nevergone under the hour in nineIronmans and I did a 56. I gotout on the bike and I was in thepointy end so essentially bymyself for the whole 180…so Iworked hard.

“The wind was challenging attimes on the bike but I thoughtit was harder on the run. Youturned around at the breakwalland bang, straight into it.”

Each time Robbie toes theline you can expect a qualityresult.

His years of experiencecome to the fore on everyoccasion, no matter whatdistance or discipline. Given hissteady approach to training, hisrace-day performance cansometimes surprise fellowathletes.

“It’s more mental. I knowhow hard to push. I have beendoing it long enough to not

redline,” Robbie said.“I’m a racer. People say

‘come and train and I’ll smashyou every time’. That’s fine, Iknow how to put myselftogether on race day.

“I do the training and Iunderstand what needs to bedone to be ready. I love thetraining, but I’m a real racer.”

He pays tribute to his wife,Janene, for her unyieldingsupport during his sportingendeavours, and is alsothankful to his understandingemployers at Shadforth CivilContractors for their backing.

Robbie will be in action atSunshine Coast 70.3 beforeheading for the Big Island inOctober.

Experience lays foundation

Robbie Andrews wants torun a 3:30 marathon in Kona,but must find a way to over-come the Hawaii heat.

FACT FILEWho: Robbie Andrews.Birthplace: Rushworth, Victoria.Occupation: Business development manager for Shadforth Civil.What did you want to be when you were a child: Policeman.Favourite food (training and off-season): Spag bol and sweetand sour meatballs.Favourite drink (training and off-season): Nuun for training andcoffee.Favourite movie: Rocky.Favourite training pals: Tony Bryan and the rest of the B-team.Best nickname you'd had: Bone Crusher, it’s from my footy days, Iuse to mess a few people’s bones up on the field!Dream partner: My wife Janene.Dream car: Audi SUV.Dream bike: 1974 Harley-Davidson Sportster.Best thing you've seen while racing: A guy trying to walk whileboth his calves were cramping, he then tried to stretch his calvesout and his quads cramped, was very funny!

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TRAINING “smarter” was thesimple recipe for Paul Davies’Challenge Roth success.

The 32-year-old finishedfourth in his age group and25th male overall with a time of9:05:04 (1:00:57 swim, 4:40:04bike, 3:19:11 run).

It was his fifth and fastestiron-distance event, easilytrumping his previous best ofnine hours 40min at Taupoback in 2009 – where hequalified for Kona but didn’tmake the journey for financialreasons.

Laying the foundation was amore focused approach onrace day, along with a trainingregime which for the first timeincluded double runs and ridesalong with several long rides ofmore than 200km.

“My swim is my swim…it’san hour on a good day, it’s anhour on a bad day,” Paul said.

“I’m confident enough I canride up the field. The run wasbetter and stronger.

“I don’t write a program. Idon’t have anyone write me aprogram, I have an idea of whatI need to do but if I miss asession it is not my life.”

Pivotal to his impressive biketime were indoor sessionsthroughout the training week.

Using a Cyclops virtualtrainer, he would ride for about1-1.5 hours three times a weekfocusing on wattage andoutput.

“I always just try to a do alittle bit more each time. If itwas really hard the last time Imight do the same again, andslowly try and get better,” hesaid.

“Because you can control itso much more. It’s just timeefficient, I couldn’t do thosesessions in an hour outside.

“It would take you 20minutes to roll around andwarm up, then you try and do asession and have to stop at

traffic lights or you free-wheelaround a roundabout.”

Paul now lives in Mooloolababut only arrived in Australia twoyears ago with partner JessSawkins, leaving Christchurch(where he was born and bred)following the earthquakedisasters which struck in 2011and 2012.

As a youngster he was apromising soccer player, andplayed semi-professional withthe Auckland Kingz whichultimately morphed into theWellington Phoenix that nowplays in the A-League.

“I got sick of team sport. Youtrain and you try and do yourextra bit (of training) and you’dturn up on a Saturday and halfthe crew is hungover becausethey had been out the nightbefore,” Paul said.

Only undertaking running foradditional soccer training,cycling also later grabbed hisattention.

Soccer’s loss was triathlon’sgain, and the powerful Kiwijumped directly into the sport’sdeep end. His first triathlon wasan Ironman.

But last month’s Roth effortwas his first attempt at along-distance event in hotweather, having ticked the boxpreviously at Taupo twice,Wanaka and Port Macquarie.

“I was scared of the heatbecause I sweat so much. Itdidn’t get me as much as Ithough it would,” he said.

“There was still a lot of space(without spectators) on the bikeand it was a lot moreundulating than I thought. It’sactually not a flat course by anystretch. People might get theimpression that it is pancakeflat the whole way, it’s not.

“There are quite a fewcorners, and it’s prettytechnical in places.”

Roth has become the“people’s event” on theiron-distance calendar. With220,000 spectators lining the

course, with the hills providingTour de France-like support onthe bike climbs.

“It gives you goose bumpsfirst time around,” Paulie said.

“The first one was prettyepic. You learn after the firstone you need to get in front ofyour group for the second onebecause you get in andeveryone kind of slows down,but it’s only for a few hundredmetres.

“The first hill I went up and Ilooked around and I thought ‘isthat it…that was sh*t’ cause Isorta knew whereabouts SolarHill was on the course and thenI came around this bend and Ilooked up and saw the crowd

and thought ‘that is epic’.“It was awesome. It’s not

super steep, you can big chainit up there, it’s a 400-500mclimb and it’s like a funnel ofpeople and every just parts.That was pretty cool.

“Every climb had heaps ofpeople on it.”

He said the run featured a lotof canal-side scenery, for about30km, with the one-loopcourse passing through villagesand people having parties andcreating an amazingatmosphere.

But does it live up toexpectations? Absolutely. “Youhave to do it if you are racing,”Paul said.

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THE birthday present lived upto all expectations for Wurtulla’sRob Symmons.

After more than 35 hoursover seven days in the saddle,he and friend Oliver Kalmesfinished the gruelling 600kmmountain bike trek across theEuropean alps.

They joined 1200 riders whoclimbed 18,000 metres overthe 600km journey as part of

the Craft Bike Transalp, whichstarted in the Bavarian village ofOberammergau, Germany, andtook them through to Riva delGarda at Lake Garda.

Rob said they managed tofinish with no crashes or majorincidents – better than many,including one competitor whohad to be winched to hospital.

“We went pretty hard the firstday, then we decided to ride to

our heart rate and do what wethought we could manage,”Rob said.

“That was a good move, byday five, six and seven we weredoing better comparatively.

“I never really knew if wewere going to be able to do it. Itwas what I expected and a bitmore.”

Rob said the event wasorganised with “German

precision”, and he’d highlyrecommend the trip to anyonekeen to tackle the alps off-road.

Rob said they had limitedmechanical issues, only a fewchain issues and Oliver suffereda broken spoke. He did gothrough two sets of brakepads…an indication of thehefty descents given one setusually last him about sixmonths riding on the Coast.

Birthday trip makes for a wild rideRob Symmons finished the gruelling Craft Bike Transalp, which included more than 600km across the European alps.



THE 2014 Island Charity Swimfrom Mudjimba to Mooloolabahas been postponed becauseof concern about weatherconditions.

The event, which has raisedmore than $1 million forNambour and Currimundispecial schools over the past13 years, will be held onSaturday, August 23.

Although the postponementwill cause considerabledisruption for the 88 swimmerswho are each supported bypaddlers and safety boats,

organisers decided to take acautious approach because ofexpected sea and windconditions.

Participants raise thresholdlevels of sponsorship to takepart in the event which is heldin open ocean conditions atdistances of up to twokilometres off shore.

“We have to be guided bythe advice we have receivedthat conditions may deteriorateand Saturday morning will notbe safe for either swimmers orsupport craft,’’ organiser Joy

Prowd said. “The contingencydate to hold the swim will beSaturday August 23, as statedon the permits, entry form andall other paperwork, relating tothe swim, (all times and briefinginformation will not change).

“This may mean that someteams and individual swimmerswill have to make changes totheir entry details. It isimperative that this is done inaccordance with the insurancerequirements.”

Any changes should beemailed by August 18 to

[email protected] founder Ashley

Robinson said the safety of allswimmers and their supportwas paramount.

He said while changes to theswim date had been rare overits history, organisers wouldprefer to be wrong on the sideof caution.

The long-range forecast forAugust 23 by Ken Ring, authorof Australia Weather Almanac isfor a “serene atmosphere”promising ideal swimconditions for that day.

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CROSS your arms, hold ontight and take the plunge downa vertical slide through a wall offire.

The newest obstacle ofTough Mudder, Fire in YourHole, will give seasonedparticipants the most hardcoreending ever to the 20kmcourse.

Ten thousand people areexpected to pull on the orangesweatband when they get dirtynext weekend for the gruellingchallenge laid out on theCaloundra South site.

Numbers are about half onlast year, when 24,000 peopletook on the inaugural event,enticed by the challenge andwhispers of some of thetoughest obstacles you couldever encounter.

But Tough MudderAustralasian general managerJeremy Kann said there wasstill time to get a team togetherto take on the course.

Four new obstacles will beadded including Fire in YourHole, which is reserved only forTough Mudder veterans.

Leap of Faith is another newone, a flying leap over a pit ofwater to a hanging cargo net.For the first time in Australia,participants can test theirupper body strength with thePole Dancer – a path of railsacross a pit of water.

That is on top of the 17 other

obstacles including favourites(or enemies?) The Everestgreased up quarter-pipe andElectroshock Therapy gauntletof 10,000-volt chargeddangling wire ropes.

“Over the last 12 months ourcourse designers have beenhard at work preparing newchallenges and surprises to testthe all-around strength,stamina, mental grit andteamwork of QueenslandMudders,” Mr Kann said.

“Whether it’s your first or10th event, Tough Mudder isalways a challenging andrewarding experience.

“We don’t quite have thenumbers we did last year, withlast year being the first one andthe biggest course in the world.

“There will be plenty ofsurprises along the way alongwith our new obstacles.

“So if you’ve done ToughMudder before, this course willbe completely different.

“The climate at the SunshineCoast is perfect this time of

year and it’s a fantastic largepiece of land for us to create areally great course.

“But what I love is the factthat everyone comes here forone day of pain and then sticksaround to enjoy the Coast,share stories over a beer or at

the beach and just relax.”The Tough Mudder team will

be building the course thisweek in time for the weekend’sfestivities.

Registrations for ToughMudder are still open atwww.toughmudder.com.au.

Mudder heatsup for 2014

Tough Mudder's new obstacle: Fire In Your Hole is sure tohave competitors fired up for success.

NEW TESTSLeap of Faith – a flying leapover a pit of water to a hangingcargo net.Pole Dancer – cross a pit ofwater on two rails, using onlyupper body strength.Hangin’ Tough – a series ofroman rings above a pit ofwater.Fire in My Hole – vertical slidethrough a fire wall into water.

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SHAVE hair, shave time.That has been the reasoning

for hairy types going under therazor years when it comes tocycling.

Improved looks andappealing to the opposite sexhave also been among thereasoning, but finally there hasbeen a test which sets therecord straight.

As part of Specialized’spopular “Win Tunnel” testing,cycling experts Chris Yu andMark Cote were staggered atthe results. They tested sixathletes, who varied on the“Tubacca scale” between fourand nine, and on average theyachieved a 70-secondadvantage over 40km.

“That difference is like goingfrom a traditional round-tubeframe all the way to somethinglike a Venge,” Chris said.

Each rider undertook 10separate tests, getting on andoff, with cameras set up atvarious angles to ensure hereturned in the same positioneach time.

“We have run about 1200hours worth of experimentsover the last year, so quite a bitof data, and no questionsasked this whole shaved legdata set has been the mostsurprising revelation,” Mark

said. Taking the “shaved” timeimprovement intoconsideration, and incombination with the clothingtests (where it was found aform-fitted style jerseycompared to a baggy top

equated to 83 seconds over a40km time trial), they havefound that by shaving andwearing tight clothing the gaincan be minutes – much morethan a set of race wheels worththousands.

Razor the legs and finishing time

Specialized Win Tunnel testing found shaved legs were on average 70 seconds faster thanunshaved legs over 40km.


THOUSANDS got down at dirtyat Woodford last weekend forThe Stampede.

Organisers said entries were“steady” on last year’s figures,with participants facingobstacle courses over 5km or10km.

The Stampede lived up to itsreputation as one of thecraziest events of the year.

The course saw participantsclimbing over cargo netcovered shipping containersand giant rounds of hay,wading through mud and icepits, launching down the giantslip and slide, leaping over carsand running through liveelectrical wires charged with10,000 volts before draggingtheir muddy feet across thefinish line and washing it alldown with a cold beer.

“We are so thrilled with theresponse to 2014 QueenslandStampede,” event director

Brigette Smith said.“Queenslanders have proven

that they’ve definitely got whatit takes to tackle on TheStampede, with so many takingthe challenge we filled two

days. We can’t wait to comeback next year and we’vealready begun planning for abigger, better and crazier eventin Queensland for 2015.”

The Stampede supports

Canteen, The Heart Foundationand Kokoda Youth Foundationas the official event charitypartners, with more than$139,000 raised for charitysince the race began.

Crazy day out for a good cause

Competitors finish the course. Photos: Warren LynamLincoln Dow,9, from Nanan-go takes on the mud pool.


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SWEEPING down a perfectmountain road, fragrant air fillingmy lungs and beautiful viewsacross Pyrenean peaks andvalleys illuminated by a dazzlingsummer sun.

My bike almost an extensionof my body as I tuck in behindmy cycling friends, our grouptravelling at intoxicating speedstowards a charming Frenchvillage below where we’llcelebrate with fine wine at acool, shady street cafe.

Too good to be true? Ofcourse.

When I signed up for the2014 Etape du Tour – arenowned cyclosportive eventwhere amateurs get to race thetoughest mountain stage of thatyear’s Tour de France – thesefantasies of cycling nirvanaplayed on my mind, convincingme such wonderfulness wouldtemper the lung-bustingchallenge of climbing thosehefty mountains by bike.

I’d competed in the sameevent two year previously,where the small matter of fourgiant mountain climbs (knownas the Circle of Death whencompleted in one hit), 200kilometres and filthy weatherconditions almost convincedme never to set bum on bikesaddle again.

Perhaps to make up for thesodden torture of that day, Irelished the opportunity tomake amends in the 2014edition which would take usfrom the historical city of Pau,through the Pyrenees and to afinish at the ski station atHautacam.

The 14.5km of pure uphill toHautacam is regarded as one ofthe region’s toughest climbswith ramps up to 16% andsome lengthy drawn outsections of up to 15%. Butbefore even beginning thischallenge, we would have tosuffer the climb given thenickname The Terrible Mountain– the Col du Tourmalet.

The Tourmalet has been used

an incredible 82 times in theTour de France over the years –more than any other. Thelegendary 2115m giant of thePyrenees is deemed horscategorie (beyondcategorisation), and startingfrom the town ofSainte-Marie-de-Campan,riders face 17.2km ofunrelenting climbing in anyrange of weather conditions.

Ah, yes. The weather.On the eve of the 2014 Etape

du Tour things were lookinggood. In south-west France themercury had tipped 40C, thesunshine had been beatingdown and fields were colouredwith giant sunflowers drinking inthe blissful light.

But a weather warning issuedby the event organisers the daybefore our grand depart didn’tbode well.

Storms they said. Lightning,thunder, strong winds, heavyrain. Dress appropriately; dresswarm.

All of a sudden my idyllicdaydream didn’t look toopromising. No sun-kissed fastmountain descents, no viewsfor miles, and certainly nochilled wine served by a prettyFrench girl in a summer dress atthe charming cafe.

Race day brought eight hoursof utter misery for me and the10,000 other mad participantsthat made it to the start line.

More than 1500 of thatnumber didn’t make it past thefinish post, with manysuccumbing to the torture of theeffort or the incredible cold ontop of the mountains that leftsome in the early stages ofhypothermia.

When you’re out on themountain, packing it all in to supendless warm coffees, sit by alog fire and wait for a heatedcoach to take you home is avery attractive dangling carrot.

The first 30km of the Etapewere a comparative treat, therain not yet arrived and thegathered crowd cheering us on.Most support was reserved foran impressively fit British riderwho was doing the event on amodified Raleigh Chopper forcharity. Brilliant, but uttermadness.

The rain began at this point,meaning I’d be enduringsodden lycra for the remaining120km of the slog unless thesun came out. Of course, itnever did.

Two category three climbs

Tackling the Tour’s toughest climb

Graphic of the route taken by the Etape du Tour 2014.

By IAIN CURRY

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Iain Curry survived it all at Etape du Tour this year.



followed in torrential rain, and bythe foot of the Tourmalet therewas already such little visibilitythe only reminder you were on agiant mountain was therelentless uphill that justwouldn’t stop.

My race timing breakdownshowed it took me a leg burningone hour and 45 minutes toclimb the Tourmalet, but theworst was just over the summit.

Descending mountains on aracing bike can be one of themost euphoric things you’ll everexperience. But not this day.

Standing water and tighthairpins meant I and mostothers were descending at ameasly 20kmh, permanentlyholding the brakes on toprevent a slippery fall intooblivion off the fog-coveredmountain.

And by God, the cold. Numbfingers that could hardly feel thebrakes, arms frozen in positionand my body already inuncontrollable shivers, I was inpained anger at the unfairnessof it all.

It was mid-summer andsupposed to be just like thepostcards: just like my sunnydaydream.

It took far too long todescend the Tourmalet, the rain

and cold refusing to relent foreven a minute. At the base Ibumped into one of my freezingfriends I’d started the eventwith, each of us desperatelytrying to swallow a mouthful ofthe warm coffee we’d snared.We soon followed the crowdsinto the local village hall wherethere were heaters and survivalblankets. Blessed warmth atlast.

After half an hour we decidedto push on. No need to quithere as body heat would returnthe moment we startedclimbing the next mountain.

Here was the only highlight ofthe 2014 Etape. At the base ofthe Hautacam climb, spectatorshad gathered on a corner justbefore the gradient ramped up.

Throngs of cheering fanspacked the road so tightly onlya small channel remained forriders to cycle through. In singlefile and with a kick of the pedals– feeling motivational pats onthe back and cheers of“Chapeau!” – it gave a magicfeeling of riding Le Tour for real.

Then a reminder of why Tourcyclists are superhuman,whether naturally boosted orotherwise. The rain teemingdown once more, theHautacam bared its teeth.

The climb is steeper in many

parts than the Tourmalet,forcing riders from their saddles:exactly what tired, aching andhalf-frozen bodies didn’t need.

Robbed of energy, nobodytalked during the tortuousclimb, the only sound in themisty still air were of rain hittingwaterproof jackets and theunrelenting groan of pedalsbeing turned over.

The summit was supposed tobring elation. For me it onlybrought relief and a welcomeend to the misery.

It really was hellish out there,

but as my friend group agreedover numerous warming coffeesthat night (no chilled wine,remember), over such apunishing course in suchtreacherous conditions thesense of achievement was thatmuch greater than had we beenblessed with glorious sunshine.

But if I ever do the Etapeagain you can stuff your senseof achievement.

I’m still holding out for thatfragrant air, views forever and aheavenly sunny descent to mywelcoming French cafe.

Rain and coldtests resolve

The terrible weather added an extra level of hardship for rid-ers in this year’s Etape du Tour.

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TRAINING is at the core ofpreparation for enduranceathletes.

While many make the time tohone skills and bodies forracing, nutrition away from raceday is often overlooked.

Kristin Lawrence (picturedright) knows all too well theimportance of nutrition. Thefourth year nutrition anddietetics undergraduate hasbeen able to apply her studiesfirst-hand.

A triathlete and long distancerunner, Kristin his hosting twoworkshops to help Coastathletes improve their fuel forperformance and well-being.

“Looking to help those I trainwith, I recently conducted amini needs assessment of theendurance athletes of theSunshine Coast anddetermined that athletes arequite interested in nutrition forhealth and performance andthey would like to learn throughworkshops and onlineresources,” she said.

“With the support from AtlasMultisports, we decided itwould be ideal to conductworkshops leading up to theSunshine Coast 70.3.”

The first session, ThePrinciples of Sports Nutrition,will provide attendees with anappreciation ofthe fuelsystemsinvolved inenduranceactivities andthe vital role ofnutrition tosupport thesesystems. It willalso cover thespecificnutritionalrequirementsfor theessential components in foodsand fluids (e.g. carbohydrates,vitamins etc.) and their idealsources to choose.

Kristin said at the end of thissession athletes will have theknowledge to design a mealplan to support the demands of

endurance activities.The second session,

Practical Nutrition for Trainingand Competition, she willdescribe the effects exercisehas on digestion and how thisapplies to what foods to eatbefore, during and afterperformance.

This session will also coverthe nutritional profile and usesof common supplements.Ultimately, this workshop willequip athletes with the

knowledge toprepare aneffective plan forfoods and fluidson the race daysuch as the SC70.3.

“Theseworkshops havebeen designed formultisportathletes in mind,especially thosetraining for anOlympic, half- or

full Ironman triathlon,” Kristinsaid.

“However, the content is veryrelevant to long distancerunners, cyclists and any othersport that requires continuousactivity for longer than twohours.”

Fuel performance and well-being

Kristin Lawrence is hosting two endurance sports nutritionworkshops at Mooloolaba this month.

VITAL STATISTICSWhat: Endurance SportsNutrition Workshops.When: August 14 and 21,5.45-7pm.Where: Hub105, 105Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba.Cost: $10 for Atlas members,$15 for non members.RSVP:[email protected]

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HYBRID cars may not betaking Australia by storm justyet but their sales are certainlygathering a noticeablemomentum.

Mitsubishi’s Plug-in HybridElectric Vehicle – or the PHEV–the first SUV of its kind in theworld, will no doubt addimpetus.

Based of course on theOutlander, Mitsubishi has founda way to combine remarkableeco-efficiency with practicaldaily comfort and drivingneeds.

Powered by two electricmotors with a petrol engine onstandby, it has a great range,cutting-edge driving systemsand is happy to be plugged into a wall socket at the end ofthe day to be recharged.

The PHEV may not start arevolution, or perhaps a slowone, but it will definitely makeyou sit up and take notice.

Inside, and the interior of thePHEV is distinctly Outlanderwith the only instantlynoticeable changes comingcourtesy of a joystick gear stickand an electric power meterinstead of a rev counter on thedisplay.

There is little else that revealsthe cutting-edge technologyconcealed underneath, otherthan I suppose, the energymonitor screen on theinfotainment system that alsoallows you to keep track of thevehicle’s energy flow andeconomy figures.

The dash is uncluttered andfairly modern with sliver brushmetal highlights doing well tojazz up a dark colour scheme.

The steering wheel feels niceto the touch with sensibleeasy-to-use buttons while theraised driving position doesmuch to aid visibility.

Seats are more flat thansupportive, which could be anissue on long trips, while theleather was obviously chosenwith durability in mind. Like theregular Outlander, space is

almost decadent with plenty ofleg and headroom andgenerous space in the boot.

The technical jargon mayseem complicated but in realitythe operation of the PHEV isquite simple to understand.

There are two 60kW electricmotors at each axle, a batterypack under the floor, an inverterand charger at the front and a2.0-litre 87kW petrol engine topick up the slack as needed.There is no gearbox in theconventional sense.

A full battery is good for50km at most, less in ourexperience if you are runningthe air-conditioner and radioand don’t drive economically.

The battery can berecharged with a 15Ahousehold plug, by using thepetrol engine as a generatorand to some extent throughregenerative braking whiledriving.

The petrol engine will drivethe front wheels at speeds inexcess of 60kmh. Underelectric power the PHEV isextremely quiet, almost eerilyso, and apart from the displaylighting up you would behard-pressed to realise youhave switched it on at all.

Those two electric motors dowell to propel a vehicle of thisweight, take-off is smooth, andthe PHEV is handy aroundtown negotiating narrow streetsand challenging roundabouts.

To get the most out of thePHEV you will have to makesome adjustment to yourdriving like using the

regenerative braking (offered upon paddle shifters) and keepingsudden bursts of speed to aminimum. On the open roadthere is more cause for thepetrol engine to join the partyand although the PHEV takessome time to get going it ismore than acceptable atspeed.

The petrol engine is noisywhen stretched though and itdoes sometimes feel like it istoo small to drag around 1.8tonnes. Sharp corners can betricky and there is not muchfeel from the steering, as youwould expect, but it is all in all,quite a cruisy drive.

The PHEV is a four-wheeldrive SUV and although we didnot really push it much off-roadwe did find it more thancompetent on a bush drive andon poor secondary roads – fuelconsumption did rise though.

We tested both trims – theentry-level PHEV and the PHEVAspire – and as in theconventional Outlanderinclusions are as generous asyou would expect.

Rain-sensing wipers,dusk-sensing headlights,leather trim, dual-zone climatecontrol, tilt and reachadjustable steering column,keyless entry with push-buttonstart, coming-home lights,Bluetooth connectivity and amulti-information infotainmentsystem with 17.7cmtouch-screen and sat-nav areall standard with the Aspireadding heated seats, poweradjustment for the driver,

electric sunroof and a powertailgate.

Five-star safety featuresinclude seven airbags, anti-lockbrakes and brake assist,stability and traction control, hillstart assist and reverse cameraand parking sensors with theAspire also boasting adaptivecruise control and a forwardcollision mitigation system.

This is not a vehicle just fordrivers that are environmentallyconscious, tree hugging, greensmoothie drinkers, it is a veryviable option for those thatwant to save at the bowserwhile going about theireveryday lives. If the bulk ofthat life consists of relativelyshort daily trips, thenMitsubishi’s innovative plug-inhybrid is worth considering.

Plugging into an exciting futureBy VANI NAIDOO

VITAL STATISTICSModel: Mitsubishi OutlanderPHEV.Details: Five-doorfour-wheel-drive plug-in hybridSUV.Engine: Two 60kW electricmotors with combinedmaximum torque of 332Nmand one Lithium-ion 12kWh300V battery. 2.0-litre,four-cylinder petrol enginegenerating maximum power of87kW @ 4000rpm and peaktorque of 186Nm @ 4500rpm.Consumption: 1.9litres/100km (combinedaverage).Charging: Five hours for fullcharge with 15A plug-in and30 minutes for a fast charge.Bottom line plus on-roads:$47,490, Aspire $52,490.

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Specialized has also released anew range of colours for the

S-Works Evade helmet,which is also available

with a magneticbuckle perfect forrapid hook-ups fortriathletes. The range

still starts from $299 atCyclezone Mooloolaba.

Specialized has just released the Shiv time trial bike in anew range of colours, the S-Works module starts from$6999. Build the bike to your specifications, speak withCyclezone Mooloolaba.

The new 2015 Specialized Venge range has arrived atCyclezone Mooloolaba, including the stunning S-Worksmodels, which retails for $8999.

The future looks bright for Zoggs Toggs, the Australian swimwear brand, which has added a range of pop-colouredchlorine-resistant women’s training and racing swimsuits for fashion-conscious swimmers. All styles in the new 2015range have thin straps, front lining and are made from durable Aqualast fabric designed not to fade no matter how muchyou swim. Available online from www.missmotivate.com.au RRP $54.95 - $79.95.

Giant is expanding its line of 27.5off-road bikes for 2015. Three new27.5 series were unveiled last

week, including the all-newGlory 27.5, enduro/trailbikes Reign Advanced 27.5

composite frame series andthe Reign 27.5 aluminumframe. See Giant Sunshine Coastfor more information.

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Feed your face with the natural goodness of Clif Bars onsale this month at Allez Sport. Pick up two of yourfavourite bars for $5 or a box of 12 for $25 but only whilestocks last. In store only. Allez Sport Mooloolaba.

Lapierre is an iconic Frenchbrand that has been makingbikes since 1946. It’s a bigname across Europe, andBicycle Centre Caloundra’sScott Penny says it willfollow suit in Australia. AtBicycle Centre Caloundrayou can view, test or buy anyof the Lapierre rangeintroduced into Australia.Race the striking TTAerostorm (pictured right,top) in the Sunshine Coast70.3. Build your owngroupset around this superfast frameset (all sizes available). Frame currently 25% offat $4499.Or if mountain biking or adventure Racing is your thing,check out this sub-10kg race machine – Pro Race 729 withSram 1x11 (pictured right, below). This bike is fast,comfortable and very cool. Its currently 25% off and is now$3899.For those who want a super fast, super value road bike, trythe FDJ Pro Team bike, the Xelius EFI 400 (pictured top)also 25% off. Complete Ultegra 11-speed groupset at$3749.

Cyclezone Mooloolaba has the Cervelo P2 Classic with aShimano 105 groupset for $2299.

The brand new range ofHoka One One runningshoes have arrived in storewith more colours andcushioning than you canpoke a stick at. TheBondi 3 ($229)combines highperformancecushioning, alower heel dropand a superstable ride. For thosewho need more cushioning and extra pitchtry the Stinson ($239) on for size. The topof the line Conquest ($259) has alsoarrived allowing the foot to sit in acradle providing the ultimatestability platform, economicalrunning performance andaccurate foot roll. Come inand take them for a test run atAllez Sport Moolooaba.

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DateDate EventEvent DistanDistancece LocationLocation WebsiteWebsite

AugustAugust 1616 Glasshouse Gallop

Cyclegaine

Three or six‐hour mountain bike navigation race. Glasshouse

Mountains

www.qldrogaine.asn.au

AugustAugust 1616‐‐1717 Tough Mudder Hardcore 18‐20 km obstacle courses designed by British

Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina,

mental grit and camaraderie.

Caloundra

South

www.toughmudder.com.au

AugustAugust 1616‐‐1717 Rainbow Beach Double

Triathlon

An Olympic distance event run over two days. Race 1:

750m/20km/5km, also Active Kids Triathlon (race run in

age groups), Active First Timers Triathlon. Race 2:

750m/20km/5km.

Rainbow Beach www.rainbowbeachtriathlon.com.au

AugustAugust 1717 Age Champs Road

Race

Sunshine Coast Cycling Club Age Champs Road Race. North Arm www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au

AugustAugust 2323 Terra Assault Qld

Adventure Race. 12/16

hours

Mountain biking, running/trekking, kayaking, navigation

using map and compass, surprise disciplines.

Sunshine Coast,

TBA

www.iadventure.com.au

AugustAugust 2424 Maroochy River Paddle 17km paddle from Dunethin Rock Scout Camp and

travelling downstream with the out‐going tide to finish in

Eudlo Creek at the Sunshine Coast Kayak Club.

Maroochy River www.maroochyriverpaddle.com.au

AugustAugust 2424 Sunshine Coast Junior

Cycling Carnival

Time trials, road races and criterium, all junior divisions. Girraween www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au

AugustAugust 3131 7 Sunshine Coast

Marathon and

Community Festival

2km, 5km, 10km, 21.1km and 42.2km runs. Alexandra

Headland

www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au

AugustAugust 3131 Mountain Bike

Orienteering – round

nine

Cross country cycling, combining riding and navigation.

Using specially produced maps, riders navigate their way

along roads, tracks and trails to checkpoints. Course

distances for all levels, from 5‐40km.

Beerburrum www.mtbo.com.au

September 6September 6 Wishlist Row For

Cancer

Kayaks, dragon boats, outriggers, skis, surfboats, stand‐up

paddles, junior ironmen and ironwomen, Corporate

Outrigger Challenge and 000 Emergency Services

bonanza.

Cotton Tree www.wishlist.org.au

September 6September 6‐‐

1414

Cycle Queensland

2014.

Agnes Water to Coolum Beach, ride distance is 540km

with an average of 68km a day. The shortest ride is 38km

and the longest is104km. Three and five day rides are on

offer from Agnes Water to Bargara (185km) or Bargara to

Coolum Beach (355km). Single day rides are also

available.

Anges Water to

Coolum

www.cycleqld.bq.org.au

September 7September 7 Glasshouse

"benchmark" time trial

Sunshine Coast Cycling Club Glasshouse "benchmark"

individual time trial.

Glasshouse

Mountains

www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au

SeptemberSeptember 1313 The Glasshouse 100 The Glasshouse 100 is a 100 mile, 100km, 50km, 30km

and 10km trail run in the Glasshouse Mountains. There is

a field limit of 350 across all events.

Beerburrum www.glasshousetrails.com.au

SeptemberSeptember 1414 Ironman 70.3 Sunshine

Coast

1.9km swim, 90km ride, 21.1km run. Mooloolaba www.ironman.com

SeptemberSeptember 1414 Weyba Road Race Sunshine Coast Cycling Club Weyba Road Race. Lake Weyba www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au

SeptemberSeptember 2020‐‐

2121

Hells Bells and Fairy

Bells

A 24hr adventure race involving mountain biking, trail

running, orienteering and kayaking. Fairy Bells is about

half the distance and is good for teams that want to try a

longer event but don't feel ready to go the 24hr course.

Sunshine Coast www.dareyouadventure.com.au

SeptemberSeptember 2828 Skippy Park Criterium

Club Champs

Sunshine Coast Cycling Club Skippy Park Criterium Club

Champs.

Landsborough www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au


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OctoberOctober 1212 Color Run Sunshine

Coast

Labelled the happiest 5km run on the planet. You can run,

walk, crawl, or cartwheel it if you wish! Runners dressed

in white pass through four colour zones on course: pink,

orange, blue and yellow.

Stockland Park,

Kawana

www.thecolorrun.com.au

OctoberOctober 1818‐‐1919 Bribie Island Series

race one

Saturday: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. OceanOcean swimswim: 500m

or 2km. SSunday:unday: Short ‐ 300m swim/10km cycle/3km run

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

Bribie Island www.bribietri.com.au

OctoberOctober 1919 Australia Zoo Run 5km run, 2km run/walk Beerwah www.wildlifeemergency.com.au

OctoberOctober 1919 Mountain Bike

Orienteering – round

11

Cross country cycling, combining riding and navigation.

Using specially produced maps, riders navigate their way

along roads, tracks and trails to checkpoints. Course

distances for all levels, from 5‐40km.

Woodford www.mtbo.com.au

OctoberOctober 3131‐‐

NoveNovember 2mber 2

Noosa Triathlon and

Multi Sport Festival

Olympic distance triathlon, as well as a 1km ocean swim,

and a run/swim/run event.

Noosa www.usmevents.com.au

NoveNovember 9mber 9 Queensland All Schools

Triathlon

Ages 7‐19: Senior 750m/20km/5km, Intermediate

600m/16km/4km, Junior 400m/12km/3km, Primary

Qualifier Aquathlon 1km/200m/1km, Kids Aquathlon

500m/100m/500m.

Lake Kawana www.triathlonqld.com.au

NoveNovember 9mber 9‐‐

1010

The Blackall 100 The inaugural Blackall 100 will be on trails traversing the

Blackall Range, taking in the Sunshine Coast Great Walk,

100km and 50km events for runners, walkers and hikers.

Blackall Range www.blackall100.com.au

NoveNovembermber 1414 ARA 18hr Dark Side

Championships

Starting at midnight on Friday and finishes at 6pm on

Saturday. Adrenalin pumping action in a true adventure

race format including navigation, mountain biking, trail

running, kayaking and adventure challenges covering up

to 120km cross country.

Sunshine Coast www.in2adventure.com.au

NoveNovembermber 1515 Mountain Designs ARA

12hr Dawn Attack

Designed for novices, newcomers and those who prefer

their adventure in the light to come along and take on an

event of up to 70km with up to 12 hours to finish the

distance.

Sunshine Coast www.in2adventure.com.au

NoveNovembermber 1515 Sunshine Coast Track

Cycling Carnival

All divisions at Caboolture velodrome. Caboolture www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au

NoveNovembermber 1515 Open water swim 500m "Enticer" option, 1500m competitive (three laps).

Wetsuits will be allowed.

Kawana www.qldtriseries.com.au

NoveNovembermber 1616 Queensland Tri Series

round two

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 www.qldtriseries.com.au

NoveNovembermber 1616 Rainbow Beach Trail

Runs

Run over 43km, 25km and 11km. All events finish at the

Sports Club.

Rainbow Beach www.traq.org.au

NoveNovembermber 2222‐‐

2323

Hervey Bay 100

triathlon

SaturdaySaturday events:events: Mini aquathlon 500m/50m/500m.

Junior aquathlon 1km/200m/1km. Junior triathlon –

400m/12km/3km. Intermediate triathlon –

600m/16km/4km. Senior triathlon – 600m/16km/4km.

Have a Crack Triathlon – 200m/8km/2km.

SundaySunday event:event: 2km swim, 80km ride, 18km run.

Hervey Bay www.hb100.com.au

NoveNovembermber 2828 A Glow Stick Run 8km, 6km and 4km run through winding flat even trails by

the glow of glow sticks at Novotel resort.

Twin Waters www.glowstickrun.com

NoveNovembermber 3030 Triathlon Pink –

women’s only event

Ultra:Ultra: 600m swim, 18km ride and 6km run (2x300m swim,

6 lap bike, 6 lap run). Long:Long: 300m swim, 8km ride, 3km

run (4 lap bike, 1 lap run). MediMedium:um: 200m swim, 6km ride,

2km run (3 lap bike, 1 lap run). ShShort:ort: 100m swim, 4km

ride, 1km run (2 lap bike, 1 lap run). KiKidsds triathlon:triathlon: 50m

swim, 1.5km ride, 500m run (1 lap bike, 1 lap run).

Kawana www.triathlonpink.com.au


Upcoming events




DecDecember 6ember 6‐‐77 Bribie Island Series

race two



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



Bribie Island www.bribietri.com

DecDecemberember 2121 Buderim9 cycling

challenge

Climb nine Buderim hills, covering more than 70km,

within three hours.

Buderim www.buderim9.com.au

DecDecemberember 2121 Xtreme OCR Christmas

Special

Obstacle course racing, there will be the 5km, 10km and

15km courses.

Even Maddock

Dam

www.xocr.com.au

JanuaryJanuary 3131 Noosa Summer Swim First event in the Queensland Milk & Co Queensland

Ocean Swim Series. The event includes a range of popular

ocean swimming distances, 2km & 1km, along with a

300m Nippers Surf Dash.

Noosa www.iconevents.com.au

JanuaryJanuary 31 –31 –

February 1February 1

Tre‐X Off Road

Triathlon Series

Long: 500m swim ‐ 15km MTB ‐ 6km trail run. Short:

350m swim ‐ 10km MTB ‐ 4km trail run. Teaser: 150m

swim ‐ 5km MTB ‐ 1km trail run.

Twin Waters www.tre‐x.com.au

JanuaryJanuary 3131‐‐

February 1February 1

Bribie Island Series

race three



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




February 8February 8 Queensland Tri Series

round five

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

FebruaryFebruary 2121 Mooloolaba Mile Round two in the Queensland Milk & Co Queensland

Ocean Swim Series. Includes the mile (1.6km) course,

along with half mile (800m) and 300m kids dash.

Mooloolaba www.iconevents.com.au

MaMarch 7rch 7‐‐88 Bribie Island Series

race four



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




MaMarch 8rch 8 Bendigo Bank Just Tri It Triathlon short: 300m swim/10km ride /3km run.

Triathlon long: 600m swim/20km ride/6km run.

Caloundra www.caloundratriclub.org.au

MaMarch 8rch 8 Kings of the Coast Your chance to conquer one of four open water distances

– 3.8km, 2km, 1km or a free 300m Kids Dash.

Kings Beach www.iconevents.com.au

MaMarchrch 1212‐‐1313 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

MaMarchrch 1414‐‐1515 Mooloolaba Triathlon

Festival

Friday night: 5km run. Saturday: Ocean swim, Superkiz

Triathlon and Mooloolaba Special Triathlon. Sunday:

Olympic‐distance triathlon.

Mooloolaba www.usmevents.com.au

MaMarchrch 2929 Bendigo Bank Just Tri It Triathlon short: 300m swim/10km ride /3km run.

Triathlon long: 600m swim/20km ride/6km run.

Caloundra www.caloundratriclub.org.au

May 2May 2‐‐33 The Queensland Cross‐

Triathlon

Championships

MultiSport Weekend

Long:Long: 1000m swim ‐ 28km mountain bike ‐ 10.5km run.

ShorShort:t: 350m swim ‐ 10km MTB ‐ 3.5km run. Teaser:Teaser: 150m

swim ‐ 4km MTB ‐ 1km trail run. DirtDirt KiKids:ds: 50m swim ‐

3km MTB ‐ 500m trail run. Also 8km trail run and 50km

MTB events.

Ewen Maddock

Dam

www.tre‐x.com.au

mailto:[email protected]




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