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The 50km Duo Classic is a joint initiative of Bec Henderson and Canberra Off Road Cyclists. The 50 kilometer mountain bike pairs race will be held at East Kowen Forest, just outside of Canberra. The race will be held on the 14th of January 2012.
Riders enter in teams of 2 but this is not a relay style event like the common endurance events. It’s about you and your teammate working together and having a good time while riding some of the best single tracks that Canberra has to offer.
Each pair must start and finish the race together. The course will be one 12.5km loop of single track and fire road in which each pair will have to complete four times. This will ensure riders have the chance to discover, learn and rail the course while having the opportunity to pass through the start/finish area to pick up water and nutrition supplies for the next lap. The finishing time of the pair will be recorded as the second rider crosses the finish line.
For riders who are not confident in completing the 50km race there will also be a Novice and Under 17 category. These pairs will do two laps of the 12.5km loop.
The race is a fundraising event for Bec Henderson – 2011 Under 23 Australian Champion and 2011 Cycling Australia Elite Female Mountain Biker of the Year who is striving to gain selection for the 2012 London Olympics.
The James Williamson Enduro Fund is supporting this event, with six complimentary entries for the 2012 Willo Race, going to the six U17 category winners. (www.jameswilliamson.com/enduro)
Full Information at www.duoclassic.com |
