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Suckling and Beckinsale triumph as Beven and Leech revel in tough conditions in Anaconda Adventure Race
(Posted 5/09/2010)
Notorious for being the toughest of the Anaconda Adventure Race races, the Gold Coast stood true to form today and then doubled the challenge as rain fell half way through the race. This didn’t detract from the action and in many respects heightened it as competitors took the extra hardship in their stride conceding that this is why these are adventure races. Race favourites, Kim Beckinsale from Noosa, QLD and Grant Suckling from Geelong, Victoria, proved too strong to win the individual cro Click here for full story ...
The future of adventure racing shines bright as the Anaconda Junior Survivor attracts huge field
(Posted 4/09/2010)
The Anaconda Junior Survivor continued its surge of popularity on the Gold Coast as a record number of kids participated in the 4km fun obstacle course at Palm Beach Parklands today. Over 600 children aged between 4 and 13 years old started in waves from oldest to youngest with huge smiles as they ran, jumped, crawled, waded and climbed their way around the scenic course.
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Anaconda Adventure Race - Gold Coast This Weekend
(Posted 2/09/2010)
Get ready for some action and exploration this weekend on the Gold Coast as the Anaconda Adventure Race National Series rolls into town. Click here for full story ...Run Geelong 2010
(Posted 20/08/2010)
Rapid Ascent are proud to be partnering with the Cotton On Foundation to present Run Geelong 2010 held on Sunday 21st November 2010. Click here for full story ...One young athlete count downs to the start of the Anaconda Adventure Race National Series
(Posted 19/08/2010)
The Anaconda Adventure Race National Series kicks off again in two weeks with round 1 on the Gold Coast on September 5th so if you have not entered yet then you better get in soon! This is the 5th year of the Anaconda Adventure Race at the Gold Coast and also the popular kids event called the Anaconda Junior Survivor – and for the first time the 2010 event will see an athlete who started in the kids race step up to do the adult’s race as an individual… Click here for full story ...
New entry limit to the Anaconda Adventure Race at Augusta
(Posted 18/08/2010)
You folks are good at your game! In fact, we’d have to say that Western Australians are the best of all at this adventure racing game, and that’s why your support and enthusiasm has created the world’s biggest adventure race with the Anaconda Adventure Race in WA being the world’s most popular for 3 years in a row. Congratulations!
Click here for full story ...Anaconda Adventure Race Augusta sells out with record number of individual competitors
(Posted 5/08/2010)
The Anaconda Adventure Race to be held in Augusta, WA on November 7th has again filled to capacity selling out yesterday with 1304 competitors signing up for the 65km multisport challenge. This event which has been the biggest adventure race in the world for the last 3 years running continues to set records with this year selling out earlier than ever before and attracting more individuals tackling the course on their own. Click here for full story ...
Tanita Australia Series Sponsor of the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race
(Posted 22/07/2010)
Visit the Tanita Australia marquee at the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race series events in Gold Coast, WA and Lorne. Click here for full story ...Marysville to Melbourne attracts its first entrant – all the way from Botswana!
(Posted 16/07/2010)
The Marysville to Melbourne Multisport Challenge (M2M) is quickly building sky-high awareness amongst all athletes and we are stoked to announce our very first entrant into our newest event – Kelby Murray from Botswana! Click here for full story ...2010 Racing the Planet - the Kimberleys, an account by Robbie Adams
(Posted 16/07/2010)
A quick update as I’m in my fourth week of “recommended" rest after the body has had a bit of a melt down, the theory is that I have managed to deplete my glycogen stores to almost nil and have found any sort of exercise over the hour mark almost impossible without massive bouts of cramping and lethargy. Click here for full story ...Mix up your events with an interstate Anaconda – now even easier for Victorians to get to
(Posted 16/07/2010)
Why wait until December for your next adventure race hit when it's so easy to get to Race #1 at the Gold Coast in September,and Race #2 at Augusta WA in November with our boat transportation services. Click here for full story ...Anaconda Course Familiarisation Sessions - Gold Coast, Augusta and Lorne
(Posted 1/07/2010)
We've busily been preparing the Anaconda Adventure Race National Series and we have confirmed all three dates for the course familiarisation sessions. Click here for full story ...The Great Amazing Race
(Posted 23/06/2010)
From the team that brought you the Melbourne Amazing Race and Great Melbourne Pursuit, Uplift Events is proud to present Melbourne with the ultimate urban adventure race for 2010, the Great Amazing Race. Click here for full story ...Anaconda Adventure Race - Gold Coast Training Day
(Posted 18/06/2010)
Tri Adventure PresentsThe Unofficial Anaconda Adventure Race Training Day Saturday 3rd July 2010 Click here for full story ...Marysville to Melbourne course map revealed
(Posted 16/06/2010)
The word is out – in fact the word is very much out there that the new Marysville to Melbourne Multisport Challenge (M2M) on April 10th, 2011 is THE EVENT to target next year – and this was before we’d even revealed where it goes! Click here for full story ...
New promo video for the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race National Series
(Posted 12/06/2010)
If you want to get pumped about the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race National Series – or if you just want to see what all the hype is about then check out our new promo video for the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race National Series here: GO THE DISTANCE! Click here for full story ...
Tomato, Salami & White Bean Soup
(Posted 10/06/2010)
Heat 1tbl oil in a saucepan over high heat. Add 1 sliced red onion, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 100g chopped salami (as hot as you dare), 1 tsp sweet paprika and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add 1 can of tinned diced roma tomatoes and 1 litre of chicken stock and cook for 5-10 minutes. Add 1 can of drained and rinsed white beans and cook for 2 minutes. Top with basil and serve - serves 4.
Click here for full story ...Welcome to the Anaconda Adventure Race National Series for 2010.
(Posted 10/06/2010)
Rapid Ascent is happy to confirm that three exceptional events will constitute the award winning Anaconda Adventure Race National Series for 2010 and looks forward to seeing you on the start line. Click here for full story ...
Race Director John Jacoby heads north for winter
(Posted 9/06/2010)
Rapid Ascent’s race director, John Jacoby is setting off next week on an exciting and challenging physical undertaking to the north of Australia and beyond. Jacoby is forever searching for new and challenging adventure racing locations and he may just find the ultimate adventure race course over the next 2 weeks! Click here for full story ...2010 Denmark Adventure Race – Explore the Great Southern
(Posted 8/06/2010)
Rapid Ascent is proud to launch the 2010 Denmark Adventure Race - Explore the Great Southern -and invites you to step up to the challenge in the simply stunning localities of Denmark and Walpole in the Great Southern Region of Western Australia. Click here for full story ...
Rapid Ascent - Recipe of the month
(Posted 8/06/2010)
Bridget Leddin, the newest member of Rapid Ascent has many talents, one of which is cooking. She is constantly treating us to homemade soup, chocolate and banana bread and of course our productivity has increased. Click here for full story ...Augusta Anaconda Adventure race Familiarisation Day
(Posted 8/06/2010)
We are proud to announce that we have finally set a date for the one and only official familiarization day for the Anaconda Adventure Race to be held in Augusta on Nov 7th. Click here for full story ...Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association - Official Accommodation and Tour Sponsor
(Posted 8/06/2010)
It is with great pleasure that we announce the partnership with Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association as the Official Tour and Accommodation Sponsor of the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race in Augusta. Click here for full story ...Grant Suckling’s Waihi and Forster Race Reports – a riveting read
(Posted 6/06/2010)
If you want to know what goes through the mind of one of the of Australia’s best Adventure Racers whilst going hell-for-leather to win, then Grant Suckling’s race reports from Anaconda Waihi and Forster here will have you riveted. Click here for full story ...
CONSISTENCY PAYS FOR ENGLISH AND WILLETT TO WIN INGKERREKE COMMERCIAL MTB ENDURO
(Posted 14/05/2010)
The Ingkerreke Commercial MTB Enduro- Red Centre finished today with a very exciting end to the 5-day, 7-stage race around Alice Springs. Jason English fought back from mechanical issues to win in the men and Jodie Willett continued her extremely consistent performance to reign supreme in the women. 230 other competitors crossed the finish line with a huge sense of satisfaction after completing over 250km of mountain biking through spectacular surroundings in perfect conditions around the MacD Click here for full story ...Superb riding conditions as competition heats up half way through the Ingkerreke Commercial MTB Enduro
(Posted 11/05/2010)
We’re just over half way through the Ingkerreke Commercial MTB Enduro- Red Centre with 4 stages and 3 days completed, including the toughest 95km marathon stage done today – and ladies and gentlemen, we have a great race on our hands. The men’s race has swapped winners in each stage with Adrian Jackson holding a slim overall lead over Jason English, Ben Randall and Andrew Fellows. In the women USA star Rebecca Rusch is making a comeback to challenge Jodie Willett. With 2 days and 3 stages to g Click here for full story ...Exciting countdown to racing as MTB Enduro signs up new sponsor Ingkerreke Commercial
(Posted 6/05/2010)
It is with great pleasure that the MTB Enduro – Red Centre announces its partnership with Ingkerreke Commercial to become the Ingkerreke Commercial MTB Enduro - Red Centre. Formalised just in time for the start of this iconic 5-day mountain bike race next Monday as hundreds of riders descend on Alice Springs for a week of great riding, racing and socialising. Race organisers are thrilled to have Ingkerreke on board and look forward to helping promote such a worthy organisation and the good wor Click here for full story ...BONDI RESCUE MOBBED AT ANACONDA ADVENTURE RACE
(Posted 5/05/2010)
We’ve all either ogled them or been jealous of their buff bodies and do good acts on TV. Last weekend a group of the Bondi Rescue lads were made aware of their popularity by being mobbed while competing in the Anaconda Adventure Race in Forster. Click here for full story ...ANACONDA ADVENTURE RACE DRAWS AUSSIE ICON ATHLETES AND TV STARS TO EXCITING SERIES FINALE
(Posted 2/05/2010)
This weekend saw the grand finale of the 5 race Anaconda Adventure Race Series in Forster, NSW. 500 competitors including the Bondi Rescue boys and Aussie sporting legends Guy Leech and Brad Beven circumnavigated over 60km of the beautiful Great Lakes district via kayak, swimming, trail running and mountain biking. And they did it not just on Saturday but again on Sunday demonstrating their endurance and versatility in what was an extremely exciting and competitive weekend of racing. Click here for full story ...Forster Anaconda Adventure Race half way update
(Posted 1/05/2010)
The grand finale for the 2009/10 Anaconda Adventure Race Series is underway in Forster, NSW with the 2-day event circumnavigating the beautiful Great Lakes district via kayak, swimming, trail running and mountain biking. Today participants completed the course that they will repeat again tomorrow with additional team competitors joining. In all, almost 500 people are giving the spectacular off-road course a go.
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Australians Dominate at Anaconda Adventure Race – Waihi
(Posted 26/04/2010)
In ideal conditions and over a stunning course, Australians dominated proceedings with a 1-2 in the men’s race and first in the women’s race at the inaugural Anaconda Adventure Race in Waihi, New Zealand. Click here for full story ...
Anaconda Adventure Race – International Series Points Score Update
(Posted 23/04/2010)
The 2009 – 2010 International Adventure Race Series is nearing completion with two events remaining, Waihi, NZ this weekend and the finale in Forster, NSW on 1st-2nd May. For the second time, Rapid Ascent – with thanks to Anaconda – are putting up a $2000 cash bonus to both the male and female series winners. Click here for full story ...2010 Anaconda Adventure Race Series - Officially open for entries
(Posted 23/04/2010)
It is with great enthusiasm that Rapid Ascent launches and opens entries for the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race Series. We welcome you to come and be part of these ground-breaking events for 2010. It cannot be denied that the Anaconda Adventure Race Series has revolutionised adventure racing in Australia and brought about a rebirth of off-road, multi discipline races in the country. Click here for full story ...2010 Anaconda Adventure Race Series - Officially open for entries
(Posted 23/04/2010)
It is with great enthusiasm that Rapid Ascent launches and opens entries for the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race Series. We welcome you to come and be part of these ground-breaking events for 2010. It cannot be denied that the Anaconda Adventure Race Series has revolutionised adventure racing in Australia and brought about a rebirth of off-road, multi discipline races in the country. Click here for full story ...Welcome to the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race Series – ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN
(Posted 19/04/2010)
It is with great enthusiasm that Rapid Ascent launches and opens entries for the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race Series. We welcome you to come and be part of these ground-breaking events for 2010.
Click here for full story ...Anzac Rivalry at Anaconda Adventure Race - New Zealand
(Posted 12/04/2010)
On ANZAC weekend the Anaconda Adventure Race International Series finds its way across the Tasman to the iconic township of Waihi. Elite multisport athletes from both sides of the Tasman will be battling it out for country honours on Saturday 24th April. Click here for full story ...Bass Straight, Everest of the Sea
(Posted 1/04/2010)
Eight surf ski paddlers to cross Bass Straight in world first. Click here for full story ...It's Celebrity Central at Forster for the Anaconda Adventure Race on May 1st and 2nd
(Posted 25/03/2010)
The list of high profile athletes and personalities gathering for the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race at Forster just gets longer and longer with some very popular community figures confirming their entries to contest this demanding event. The guys from Bondi Rescue were the first to submit their entry with a team of 4 from the popular TV show now in training to contest the two day event. Click here for full story ...Special offer to Rapid Ascent supporters
(Posted 25/03/2010)
Cyclecover is proud to be the official insurance partner of Rapid Ascent events. Along with offering event insurance, Cyclecover also offers a comprehensive insurance package for your bicycle and other adventure related equipment. Cyclecover Gold is the ultimate solution for your bicycle insurance requirements. Your bicycles are covered anywhere in Australia and New Zealand anytime of the year and up to 90 days worldwide. Click here for full story ...M2M – a new event on the Rapid Ascent calendar
(Posted 25/03/2010)
We are very excited to publicly announce a new multisport event on the Rapid Ascent calendar called The Marysville to Melbourne Multisport Challenge (M2M) that is set to take place on Sunday 10th April 2011. Involving trail running, road riding and flat water paddling this will be the most exciting sports event to hit Melbourne since Fun Runs in the ‘80’s and has plenty of potential to be huge. Click here for full story ...RIP James Williamson, 23-3-2010
(Posted 24/03/2010)
It is with the sincerest of regrets that Rapid Ascents reports the new of James Williamson’s death on Tuesday morning whilst in South Africa for the Argus Cape Epic. Click here for full story ...
Jackson and Arndt find form to win coveted Otway Odyssey ahead of accomplished rivals
(Posted 20/02/2010)
The Otway Odyssey Mountain Bike Marathon lived up to expectations with the closest finish of its history in an exciting race that attracted one of the best line-ups in an Australian event. The sell-out field of star studded World Champs, Olympians and Aussie Title holders accompanied by excited weekend warriors grouped at Apollo Bay on the scenic Great Ocean Road as the sun rose to great fanfare provided by a 10 piece brass band. Click here for full story ...
Filmed for TV - the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race in Augusta is going to be broadcast.
(Posted 1/02/2010)
Rapid Ascent is very excited to announce that the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race at Augusta will be filmed for TV with a 30 minute television program being produced about this iconic adventure sports event on Sunday November 7th, 2010. Click here for full story ...
Epic Adventures in an epic editon of Outer Edge
(Posted 28/01/2010)
All adventures are good. Epic adventures are better. They imply drama. Heartache. Even pain. But ultimately triumph. And we’re all chasing one, be it in our dreams or, for the ballsy few, in reality.
One big, fat, heroic, challenging, life-changing experience that becomes the well-honed story rehashed at backyard barbeques forever more. Stories just like those you'll find in the latest edition of Outer Edge, on shelves now. Click here for full story ...
Anaconda Man takes on the One Man Epic
(Posted 28/01/2010)
Rapid Ascent’s charity partner, the Burnet Institute, is teaming up with the former race director of the Western Australian Anaconda Adventure Race, Tom Smitheringale, for his ‘One Man Epic’ expedition to the North Pole. Click here for full story ...The 2010 SILVA DuO Adventure Race series
(Posted 19/01/2010)
Get off road this summer, challenge yourself and have some fun at a SILVA DuO Adventure race!
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Special offer to Rapid Ascent supporters - 10% off Cyclecover Gold premiums!
(Posted 19/01/2010)
Cyclecover are proud to be the official insurance partner of Rapid Ascent events. In recognition of this support, Cyclecover would like to offer all Rapid Ascent participants and supporters a special discount offer of 10% off our standard Cyclecover Gold premiums for the first 12 months cover. Click here for full story ...2010 Australian Rogaining Championships
(Posted 6/01/2010)
The 2010 Australian Rogaining Championships will be held in the magnificent Snowy Mountains and hosted by the ACT Rogaining Association. The course will be set by national rogaining champions, David Baldwin and Julie Quinn, and will provide excellent navigational challenges in a beautiful environment.
Click here for full story ...Christie Sym - what a ripper of a day!
(Posted 27/12/2009)
A lot of Anaconda Adventure Race competitors might have noticed the absence of our 2008 women’s series champion - Christie Sym - from this year’s events. Well Christie has turned her very skilled hand towards triathlon and on the same weekend as we held the Lorne Anaconda Adventure Race, Christie tackled her first Ironman with incredible style – here is her race report. Click here for full story ...
Attention all adventurers - The world’s biggest adventure race returns to Augusta for another year
(Posted 18/12/2009)
We are delighted to announce that the Western Australian leg of the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race International Series will again be held at Augusta after the enthusiasm the new race venue received from competitors and the community from the 2009 event. Click here for full story ...
Anaconda - Sister Act is on form
(Posted 4/12/2009)
Deanna Blegg appears to be a typical Aussie mum of two, except she has an unstoppable passion for adventure racing, and she is HIV positive. Click here for full story ...
Adventure race favorite overcame a broken back
(Posted 3/12/2009)
LORNE Anaconda Adventure Race women's favorite Kim Beckinsale has a history of winning two races in a row and then missing out on the hat-trick - but she has an iron will that shouldn't be underestimated. Click here for full story ...
Recognise this bloke – we do!
(Posted 2/12/2009)
Yes, this is new leader of the opposition - Mr Tony Abbott and yes, he has done the Anaconda Adventure Race! Click here for full story ...
‘The Doctor’ Surf Ski World Cup held on 16th -17th Jan, 2010 in Perth, WA
(Posted 2/12/2009)
The Doctor is Australia’s greatest ocean paddling event, held every year in Perth incorporating the Surf Ski World Cup part of the World Surf Ski Series. There are 2 exciting races over the weekend. Race 1 ‘the Doctor’ Surf Ski World Cup is a 28km downwind race from Rottnest Island to Hillarys Marina. Competitors make their way over to Rottnest Island by ferry then paddle back across the open water as the “Fremantle Doctor" blows.. Click here for full story ...
Chad's not meek about wanting success
(Posted 1/12/2009)
MANSFIELD'S former world champion kayaker Chad Meek is quietly determined to beat his seventh placing at the Gold Coast Anaconda Adventure Race when he lines up for the series' Lorne event on December 6. Click here for full story ...
Gentlemen prepare for a gutsy encounter
(Posted 30/11/2009)
WHEN speaking about their arch rivals Perth's Sean O'Neill and Geelong's Grant Suckling are perfect gentlemen, but deep down they must want to make each other eat dust in Sunday's Anaconda Adventure Race at Lorne. Click here for full story ...
Champion triathlete to race the Anaconda – Luke Bell
(Posted 27/11/2009)
HAVING just claimed seventh place in the Ironman 70.3 Series World Championships in the US, Melbourne's Luke Bell is now supposed to be on holidays, but with his first adventure race looming the 30-year-old is working on his paddling skills. Click here for full story ...
Anaconda Adventure Race at Lorne – get your entries in to avoid the late fee
(Posted 16/11/2009)
We hope you’re getting ready for another action weekend at Lorne with the Anaconda Adventure Race gearing up for another showdown on Sunday December 6th, 2009. Click here for full story ...
Sean O'Neil wins the world's biggest adventure race - the Anaconda Adventure Race in Augusta WA
(Posted 9/11/2009)
WA triathlon star Sean O'Neill claimed the Augusta Anaconda Adventure Race with a margin of three minutes on Sunday after a 13.5km coastal run, 1.9km ocean swim, and a 13km inlet/ocean kayak, before dodging a metre-long snake during a 32km mountain bike, and finally a 2.5km Margaret River run. Click here for full story ...
Kim Beckinsale continues her winning streak at Augusta
(Posted 9/11/2009)
NOOSA'S Kim Beckinsale overcame severe cramps to thrash the field of veteran and open women in the Augusta Anaconda Adventure Race on Sunday (November 8) in Western Australia, beating her nearest competitor home by more than 16 minutes. Click here for full story ...
Eldest competitor is ready to race ‘The Anaconda’
(Posted 5/11/2009)
PERTH'S Jim Bramley, 65, will be the oldest competitor to take the starting line at this weekend's Anaconda Adventure Race in Augusta and he's determined he won't be the last to finish in the veterans 55 and over category. Click here for full story ...
Wetsuit or no wetsuit – that is the question…
(Posted 2/11/2009)
DECIDING whether to waste valuable seconds trying to wriggle his sweaty body into a wet suit is the biggest conundrum for WA triathlon star Sean O'Neill who is favourite to win the open section of this weekend's Anaconda Adventure Race at Augusta. Click here for full story ...
The Anaconda Adventure Race at Augusta has SOLD OUT!!
(Posted 21/10/2009)
The 2009 Anaconda Adventure Race at Augusta sold out this afternoon with a field limit of 600 entries in yet another coup for adventure racing in Western Australia. The event that created the Worlds Biggest Adventure Race in 2008 has done it again and will again turn on a mammoth show at Augusta on November 8th, 2009 Click here for full story ...
Anaconda Adventure Race aced by The Australian Open in the Australian Event Awards – Best Sporting Event.
(Posted 16/10/2009)
After being nominated as a finalist in the exclusive Australian Event Awards – Best Sporting Event category, Rapid Ascent’s Anaconda Adventure Race has been aced by The Australian Open Tennis when winners were announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday night in Sydney. Click here for full story ...
Mountain Designs Great Southern Adventure Race has been run and won with some tough conditions on day 2.
(Posted 12/10/2009)
Three Perth athletes and their Sydney team-mate ran, rode, paddled, abseiled, and navigated along an unmarked bush, river & beach course for more than 12 hours to claim line honours at the weekend's 2009 Mountain Designs Great Southern Adventure Race at Denmark. Click here for full story ...
Anaconda Demo Day set to hit Melbourne on 24th and 25th October
(Posted 6/10/2009)
Imagine waking up to a crisp, sunny morning and feeling the tinge of excitement in the air. The treacherous waters of the Channel Islands, the dizzying heights of Whistler, nothing is out of your reach.
This doesn’t have to be a dream – your adventure starts here! Click here for full story ...Outer Edge goes to extremes
(Posted 6/10/2009)
You’re an adventure racer. Back of pack? Middle of pack? Or pushing up on the pointy end? Even then, you’re wondering – what the hell is it that separates you from those on the podium? Training? You’re putting in as many kays as Jarad Kohlar. Must be the mindset, then. Is Jarad super-steel willed or just super-insane, able to push through the pain barrier without a thought? Click here for full story ...Margaret River.com – the region’s leading tourism website
(Posted 6/10/2009)
Congratulations to Chris Kiddle of Diamond Creek in Victoria, who won the $250 accommodation voucher from Margaret River.com. There’s perhaps no better destination in Australia to kick back and unwind surrounded by nature, beautiful vineyards and glorious coastline, including some of WA's best surf and beaches. Click here for full story ...Catch me if you can! Pin Affleck tops the Rainforest Ride fundraiser leader board!
(Posted 6/10/2009)
Raising “three" for The ‘Big Three’ is the catchy mantra that’s driving Pin Affleck’s whirlwind ride up the Rainforest Ride fundraiser leader board. The 30-year-old Relationship Manager at the Burnet Institute has taken over top spot from Adelaide father, Dave Schultz after raising $1368 in just a few weeks Click here for full story ...Get your ‘Ride Calendars’ and support Wings for Life and Brain Foundation
(Posted 24/09/2009)
The Ride Calendar is a terrific collection of 12 illustrations of 12 high profile riders from around the world who have been injured in cycling related accidents that is being sold in support of charity to help people with head and neck injuries. Each of the illustrations are striking and are made all the more compelling by the riders’ insightful stories. Click here for full story ...
Sean O'Neil - Winner of the Anaconda Adventure Race at the Gold Coast
(Posted 21/09/2009)
WEST Australian triathlon star Sean O'Neill was dehydrated and elated as he claimed his first Anaconda Adventure Race on the Gold Coast on Sunday, (September 20), comfortably crossing the finishing line ahead of a field of 450 competitors from Australia and New Zealand. Click here for full story ...Rapid Ascent listed as finalists in the Australian Event Awards – best Sporting Event.
(Posted 16/09/2009)
Rapid Ascent is delighted to advise that they have been listed as a finalist in the Australian Event Awards – best Sporting Event category for their Anaconda Adventure Race. Click here for full story ...
WA competitors give the new Anaconda Adventure Race course at Augusta the thumbs up
(Posted 14/09/2009)
Over 120 competitors made their way around the new course for the Anaconda Adventure Race at Augusta on Sunday, giving it the two thumbs up. This was the first time that the course had been ‘revealed’ to competitors with Sam and John from Rapid Ascent leading participants around the course in a friendly, non competitive environment. Click here for full story ...
Anaconda Adventure Race course familiarisation at Augusta – UPDATE
(Posted 12/09/2009)
The official revealing of the new course for the Anaconda Adventure Race at Augusta is set to take place this Sunday with the conduct of the first course familiarisation session and we (still) welcome everyone down to check it out. Click here for full story ...
UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships – WOW!
(Posted 9/09/2009)
I’d built the UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships up in my mind to be the biggest mountain bike event to ever happen in Australia... of bling riders riding bling bikes at bling bling speeds up and down hill and they did not disappoint – these riders are super human. Click here for full story ...
Boats available for hire in the Anaconda Adventure Race, Augusta
(Posted 1/09/2009)
Rapid Ascent and Finn Kayaks are providing a large range of plastics surf skis for hire in the Anaconda Adventure Race, Augusta on Sunday 8th November. If you don’t currently own a ski and have entered into the event this is the perfect opportunity to have a boat to use for the race day Click here for full story ...Wear a Rapid Ascent shirt at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and WIN A WEEKEND OF MTB RACING AT MT BULLER!
(Posted 1/09/2009)
If you are attending the 2009 UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships in Canberra this week / weekend then here is your chance to win a FREE MTB EVENT PACKAGE Mt Buller in March next year to the value of over $400 Click here for full story ...Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association offers prize for early bird entry
(Posted 1/09/2009)
The Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association is offering one lucky person a chance to win a prize to the total of $250. The lucky winner will be announced in the next E-Newsletter. Enter now and experience Australia’s largest adventure race in the world. Click here for full story ...Find out your Metabolic Age with Tanita Scales
(Posted 1/09/2009)
With obesity and heart related health problems becoming increasingly common, knowing all aspects of your physical condition is vital. The Tanita InnerScan range goes where the human eye cannot. Click here for full story ...Sea to Summit wins awards for innovation
(Posted 31/08/2009)
Sea to Summit, a Perth-based company committed to developing innovative essentials for lightweight backpacking, adventure travel and outdoor pursuits, has been presented with two prestigious awards: Click here for full story ...Fancy a swim with Orcas? Join us for the Anaconda Adventure Race, Waihi New Zealand.
(Posted 18/08/2009)
Get your passports up to date and register in the first ever Anaconda Adventure Race in New Zealand. Rapid Ascent has teamed up with the leading local event management company, Total Sport to bring you an adventure across the Tasman! Waihi is only 150km SE of Auckland, located at the base of the stunning Coromandel Peninsula.Click here for full story ...
Indigenous adventures star in latest Outer Edge Magazine
(Posted 6/08/2009)
Get your latest edition of Outer Edge magazine today. It’s jam packed with a punch of adventure – the majority of its latest edition dedicated to unearthing active Indigenous adventures across Australia and beyond. Click here for full story ...Gold Coast – are you ready for an adventure?
(Posted 29/07/2009)
Expectation is building and things ramping up for the 2009 Anaconda Adventure Race at the Gold Coast on September 20th, 2009 and we welcome you to join us for a race in paradise! Click here for full story ...
Train Smart with Triathlon & Multi Sport Magazine’s Ultimate Training Guide Volume #4
(Posted 17/07/2009)
Off the back of the huge success of past volumes, Triathlon and Multi Sport Magazine have pulled together a collection of all the best triathlon and multi-sport training articles from years past to bring you volume number four of the Ultimate Training Guide. Click here for full story ...Tanita Monitors explain the relationship between metabolism, diet, metabolic age and their clever Innerscan scales
(Posted 14/07/2009)
We have all read about different diet fads, low protein, high protein, low carbohydrates, soups …. the list goes on and on. But the science of low body fat always comes back to metabolism and its relationship to lean muscle. Click here for full story ...BlackHeart Events announce a new adventure race series
(Posted 9/07/2009)
BlackHeart Events have announced a new Sprint and 24hr Adventure Racing Series in Australia. New South Wales, Victoria & Western Australia will all host one race of both the short and long format.
Click here for full story ...Rapid Ascent wins the 48hr Mountain Designs Geoquest Adventure Race for the third year in a row.
(Posted 11/06/2009)
Rapid Ascent’s General Manager Sam Maffett is nursing a pretty knackered body and some very scratched arms and legs after returning victorious from the 48hr Mountain Designs Geoquest Adventure Race held over the June long weekend. Click here for full story ...
Mather and Bennett outclass to win Anaconda MTB Enduro – Red Centre
(Posted 29/05/2009)
The Anaconda MTB Enduro – Red Centre finished this morning after 5 days and 7 stages of intense and skilful riding through spectacular terrain surrounding Alice Springs. From Stage 1 on Monday the pace was on and competition furious between the top riders who are amongst the best that Australia has to offer. The majority of the 264 participants were along to enjoy themselves and just complete the gruelling event that would give them bragging rights for years to come. Click here for full story ...NEW Rainforest Ride - Ride for a Cure
(Posted 22/05/2009)
Rapid Ascent is very proud to announce a new and exciting event to take place on Saturday November 21st 2009. It’s a new type of event that is quite a step away from the ultra challenging off-road races that John Jacoby is renowned for designing. Has John gone soft? Certainly not. We can assure you that completing this course will give you an immense sense of satisfaction and that it definitely maintains the spectacular scenery and highest standard course that he is known for. Click here for full story ...
Outer Edge Launches into Outer Space
(Posted 21/05/2009)
Outer Edge magazine is now offering something new – adventures on mouseback. Yep, the ultimate adventure publication has launched a website. A proper one. Not a blog, not a mere reflection-of-the-current-magazine kind of site, but a genuine online meeting place where people can hook up and share experiences, race reports, trail knowledge, news, opinions, reviews and adventure tips. Click here for full story ...Train Harder, Race Faster with Endura Energy Gels
(Posted 21/05/2009)
Moderate to long distance mountain bike riders frequently describe ‘hitting the wall’. This is the feeling you get when you use up all your glycogen energy stores. Click here for full story ...Competitors come from far and wide for next week's Anaconda MTB Enduro - Red Centre
(Posted 20/05/2009)
Entries for the Anaconda MTB Enduro Red Centre have continued to steadily flow in for what promises to be an amazing week in the desert country around Alice Springs and the majestic MacDonnell Ranges next week. Numbers are up over 30% from last year with over 260 competitors which is fantastic for this type of event when everyone is being extra careful with their pennies. Click here for full story ...
Stunning result for Keen Adventure Race with Kiwi team Orion Mixed stealing the show
(Posted 2/05/2009)
In this third running of the Keen Adventure Race it was again the New Zealanders who stole the crown from the Aussies. This year it was the Orion Mixed team of Anna Berthelsen and Stuart Lynch who bettered their runners up place from 2008 with a faultless race. This dynamic duo were in the lead right from the start in this 500km, 5 day epic stage race, their win made even more remarkable by the fact that their team with one male and one female beat the all male pairs.
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Take advantage of the Rapid Ascent ocean skis available to hire and improve your paddling
(Posted 26/04/2009)
Are you considering competing the International Adventure Race Series? Or have competed in the past, and the one thing holding you back is not having a ski to paddle. Well Rapid Ascent has purchased six of the latest racing crafts and is making them available to rent for not only Rapid Ascent event but also other multi sport events. Click here for full story ...Anaconda Adventure Race, Augusta - ACCOMMODATION BLOCK BOOKING ON HOLD UNTIL APRIL 30TH
(Posted 24/04/2009)
You'd have to have been hiding under a rock not to hear about the new location for West Australia's favourite adventure race, the world's biggest adventure race, the Anaconda Adventure Race... because this year it is being held at Augusta on November 8th, 2009. Click here for full story ...International Adventure Race Series 2009 – 2010
(Posted 19/04/2009)
Welcome to the premier adventure racing series in Australia and New Zealand - with 5 awesome events that bring together your favourite outdoor disciplines, we have an adventure for you. Formally held as the Anaconda Adventure Race National Series but reconfigured for 2009 – 2010, these events are conducted with the same friendly, all inclusive spirit whilst challenging you in some of the most spectacular landscapes possible.
Click here for full story ...Augusta is announced as the new location for the Anaconda Adventure Race, Western Australia
(Posted 27/03/2009)
Western Australia’s biggest adventure event has found a new home and Rapid Ascent is very happy to announce that Augusta in the state’s South West is the new Adventure Central and home base for the Anaconda Adventure Race come November 8th 2009. Click here for full story ...Three-peat for Spink at hugely successful inaugural Bike Buller MTB Festival
(Posted 22/03/2009)
The inaugural Bike Buller MTB Festival has concluded, with riders of all levels competing in several events over the weekend including the 25km Corn Hill Crankfest cross country event, the hair-raising 6km Super-D cross country downhill and the 50km Stirling Circuit on Sunday morning. Click here for full story ...
Bike Buller MTB Festival set to deliver “new standard of race experience” this weekend
(Posted 18/03/2009)
MTB aficionados, future champions, and families and friends alike are primed for a breakthrough MTB experience this weekend as Bike Buller delivers four stunning races over the newly constructed trails centred around one of Australia’s premiere alpine resorts.
Click here for full story ...Endura explains, ”Rehydration is a serious matter”
(Posted 17/03/2009)
Rapid Ascent are pleased to announce that Endura are the newest Product Sponsors to sign for the Anaconda Adventure Race International Series 2009/10. In a crowded market, they are working hard to become one of Australia’s number one sports rehydration formulas. Click here for full story ...