Adventures on a Summer Weekend – Media Release

Adventure HQ and the Tinaroo Tourism and Recreation Group are gearing up for an exciting weekend of adventure in the great outdoors in and around Tinaroo Township on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 February 2010.

Registration & updated final event details will be available

here on Monday 15th Feb

The weekend will feature a series of “Come n Try” events including a 1 hour Metrogaine, 2 hour bush rogaine, Come n Try multisport race and off-road triathlon as well as a longer event for those ready to move up to the next level or kickstart their year with some off-road action. The longer distance race should attract some of the best triathletes and multisport racers in North Queensland, some of whom will be preparing to tackle the legendary XPD Adventure Race when it comes to the region in May 2010.

A highlight of the weekend will be an Outdoor and Adventure Sport Expo to be conducted on the Sunday morning from approximately 9.00 am until 11.00 am. This will provide additional activity and interest for spectators while the off-road triathlons/multi-sport races are in progress.

We believe this will be the first Expo of its kind in Far North Queensland and provides a fantastic opportunity for businesses and organisations to promote to their target market – outdoor and sports enthusiasts.

In keeping with the “come n try” theme of the weekend there will be a number of local clubs conducting demonstrations, workshops and activities promoting the wonderful Tinaroo environment.

The Program

Tinaroo Tourism and Recreation Group members are also offering great deals on meals and accommodation for those seeking some Adventure on a Summer’s Weekend.

Adventure HQ and Tinaroo Tourism and Recreation Group acknowledge the generous support from our major sponsors: It’s Extreme and Pump n Pedals.

For further information please contact admin@adventuresportnq.info or phone Kim on 0407 725 909 or checkout the events page here.

If you are unfamiliar with our events, below is a brief description of each of the event types included in the proposed program.

What is a Metrogaine?

Urban navigation – participants are given a street map with the street names deleted and a clue sheet. Numbered checkpoints are marked on the map and the clue sheet provides description of the feature/object on which they will find coloured dot. Once located, participants mark off the relevant colour against the clue on the clue sheet. They hand in the clue sheet and the team with the highest score wins. In the case of a tie, the placings are assessed on time. The race time (eg 2 hours) is the maximum time participants are allowed on the course before points are deducted as a late penalty. No compass navigation required.

What is a Rogaine?

Bush navigation – participants are given a topographical map and a clue sheet. Again numbered checkpoints are marked on the map and the clue sheet provides a description of the feature/object at which they will find a unique punch or electronic tag which they use to punch their scorecard or electronic tag. The scorecard or tag is handed in at the conclusion of the event to determine scores and placings. The aim is to accumulate as high a score as possible in the allotted time (or less). As above, time is also considered where there is a tie of scores. Compass navigation is required.

What is a Multi-Sport Race?

A multi-sport race is essentially any race that has more than one discipline to it, but generally refers to an event that includes trail running/hiking, mountain biking, and canoeing/kayaking but may also include abseiling, rock climbing or other forms of traversing various geographical features. Compass navigation is generally not required as courses are linear in nature and well signposted by the course designer.

What is an Off-Road Triathlon?

Triathlon is also considered a multi-sport race as it comprises the three disciplines of swim, run and ride. In an off-road triathlon the swim leg may be substituted for a canoe or kayak. The run is usually on a trail through the bush rather than on a marked road and the ride is completed on a mountain bike rather than a road bike or triathlon specific bike and again the course is generally on trails through the bush rather than on a marked road.

Happy Racing