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It's in Tasmania isn't it?

(14-09-2010, 09:21 AM)Seafront Plodder Wrote: [ -> ]It's in Tasmania isn't it?

Yes it is... are you folk really serious?

I am if he is...

Yep, I fancy this one. Need to sort a few things out though ...
I have a world congress in Dubai starting work very end (30th) November so race will have to be towards the end of my trip. Good news is Dubai's on the way home (looks like I'll be flying Emirates then).

Need to look at transport arrangements from Sydney to Hobart and all that jazz. How long would we need/ want to be in Taz?

Lots to discuss. I need a beer ...

Yes lots to discuss.

Thing is, I turn 50 towards the end of next year (as I believe do another couple of forumites). I've never been to Oz, so what better way to celebrate the half-century than flogging ones sorry carcass up a mountain for 13 miles on the other side of the world.

(14-09-2010, 11:25 AM)Seafront Plodder Wrote: [ -> ]so what better way to celebrate the half-century than flogging ones sorry carcass up a mountain for 13 miles on the other side of the world.

There's not many Englishmen can say that in reference to a tour to Australia

Sweder I suspect that to be a cricketing term and therefore it has no place on this thread.

Mind you, I am prepared to take a bung to finish behind you...

(14-09-2010, 12:29 PM)Seafront Plodder Wrote: [ -> ]Mind you, I am prepared to take a bung to finish behind you...

OK, now I'm worried. You can't use words like 'bung' and 'finish behind you' - this is a family forum.

The race is on Nov 21 this year, so if it sticks to the same schedule (3rd Sunday of the month) it should be on Nov 20 next year.

It's a cracker of a run - 21.4km at an average 6% gradient, and much of it far worse than that. There's only one tiny little section about 50m long that is (very) slightly downhill, otherwise it's all UP. Quite a lot of runners run the first 10km (a gentle 4%) to the start of the mountain proper and walk the rest. Of course, RCers are far tougher than that; even so, expect it to take 15 - 30 minutes longer than your typical half marathon time.

The event has a limited number of places due to the need to provide buses after the event, so we need to have made final decisions around this time next year when race entries open, although obviously the earlier the better for organising flights, accomodation, annual leave etc. I would suggest a few months hill training might be in order as well!

There are a lot of other touristy options in Tasmania plus numerous good restaurants and pubs, so we'll not want for entertainment down there. For those wanting to explore more of the country remember it is a *very* big place and requires a lot of travelling. Domestic flights are however reasonably cheap - not quite Ryanair or EasyJet perhaps, but much cheaper than driving (unless you have a van-load) and far, far quicker. You also have the advantage of a favourable exchange rate, you lucky sods.

Any questions, fire away.

Why not?

Finances permitting, deal me in.

(15-09-2010, 09:30 AM)El Gordo Wrote: [ -> ]Why not?

I can give you one reason: as I'm writing this at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, on top of Mt.Wellington it is currently -4.3C with a wind chill of -23C. And this is spring.

Sounds positively balmy OM.
It'll be a good deal warmer in 2 months. I'll bring a jacket just in case.

(16-09-2010, 03:09 AM)Mid Life Crisis Man Wrote: [ -> ]

(15-09-2010, 09:30 AM)El Gordo Wrote: [ -> ]Why not?

I can give you one reason: as I'm writing this at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, on top of Mt.Wellington it is currently -4.3C with a wind chill of -23C. And this is spring.

Wimp.

(16-09-2010, 06:22 AM)El Gordo Wrote: [ -> ]Wimp.

I'm game. We'll see who freezes first. Now you'll have to be there Nov 2011 or you'll have to eat your word.

Ok so we have the germ of an idea.

Anyone else want to throw their hat into the ring? Any North American residents fancy a touch of 'winter' sun?

(16-09-2010, 07:53 PM)Seafront Plodder Wrote: [ -> ]Ok so we have the germ of an idea.

Anyone else want to throw their hat into the ring? Any North American residents fancy a touch of 'winter' sun?

Minus 23 might be a bit too warm for Suzie.

Here's a live shot of the mountain in question:



Current temperature: a balmy 0.9C, wind chill -14.6C (wind speed 40 knots). Improving...

-23 sounds just about right. Rather that than +23!

If I wasn't going to Africa for 3 weeks next spring I would join you guys for this trip. Hate to miss what I'm sure would be a fun trip - even with a race up a mountain! Just think of the reward you'd deserve after that.

Suzie

Where are we all at? My training's well under way ... anyone else??

Webcam of *that* pinnacle.

By the way, if you Google "2011 Point to Pinnacle", RC comes out head of the list!

And if you need further incentive, attached is the course profile...