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The inaugural Degani Kinglake Ride to be held on Sunday 21st September 2008 is set to be a fantastic and challenging event, with over 1,500 cyclists on board so far, less than 500 jerseys remaining!
Due to an overwhelming response, SuperSprint have ordered additional jerseys from Nalini (Made in Italy) for participants, making a total of 2,000 event jerseys. These will be sent out during the week prior to the event in September. By ordering a pair of Degani Bib and Brace nicks participants will also have the opportunity to receive free coffee for 12 months from Degani Bakery Café’s!
Have you seen the Degani Kinglake Ride Billboard trailer? Last spotted along Beach road between Sandringham and Beaumaris! Advertisements have also been featuring in the Herald Sun - official media partners of the ride. Check out the new ExtraWell section on Monday's to spot the adverts!
Following the success of the Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride, the event will deliver the usual high standard of safety and course management, such as on-course medical & mechanical support, frequent refreshment stops and ride escorts.
Enter now to ensure you don't miss out!
In This Issue
Entry Special - Nalini Cycling Jersey
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Italian brand Nalini and event sponsors Degani Bakery Café have designed a fantastic event jersey for participants (RRP$139) - Made in Italy! Less than 500 jerseys left! All entries received after the above time & date, until entries close (Sept 11) or earlier if field limit reached will be a first-in-first-served basis for the final jerseys as no further jerseys can be ordered. These will be sent during the week prior to the event. Click on the link below to view the remaining size availability. Important Note - Jersey SizesThe Jersey is of superior quality, fit and design, with jersey sizes available to try on at participating Degani Bakery Cafe Stores. Participants can also use the Nalini sizing chart for measurements. Once you determine your ideal fit, select the appropriate size when entering online. Please choose your jersey size carefully! Due to manufacturing restrictions at Nalini (Italy) and the specific sizing of orders, SuperSprint are unable to exchange jersey’s pre or post event if the incorrect size is selected! + Click Here to View Remaining Size Availability + Click Here for Degani Bakery Cafe Store Locations |
Challenge Will Walker's Time Up Kinglake Climb!
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As part of the course, you can test yourself against Will Walker on the 7.2km climb into Kinglake. Will Walker, a member of the Rabobank Pro Cycling Team, is the inaugural Degani Kinglake Ride event ambassador and one of Australia’s rising stars currently racing in Europe. The climb starts 33.8km into the ride on Heidelberg Kinglake Road just outside St Andrews,and every couple of KM’s, Will Walker’s split time will be marked on the course for you to measure yourself against using your bike computer or stop-watch! So get those quad muscles working and challenge yourself against the pro’s! + Click Here for Start & Finish Points of the Climb |
Team Category - VIP Marquee to be WON!
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The event provides companies, training groups and clubs with the chance to share the experience of a spectacular ride with fellow staff or team members. This year all team entries in the 120km ride with over 10 participants have the chance to WIN a VIP marquee at the finish area with gourmet BBQ, refreshments and a masseur to relax and replenish after a challenging ride. The Pink Inc Ladies training group are entering and complemented SuperSprint on having the best recreational rides because of the quality organisation (and limited fields), great courses, value for money and fun atmosphere. Note: Each member must enter individually online in the same seeded start zone prior to completing and returning the form below. |
SRAM Neutral Course Support
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The on course support is provided by the SRAM Neutral Ride Support program. The same mechanics that provide the SRAM Neutral Race Support at some of Australia’s leading cycling races will be giving you the ProTour treatment; mobile tech support; whether you puncture, break a chain or generally need your gears tweaked you can rest assured you will be in fantastic hands. Two SRAM Wagons and Two SRAM scooters will be patrolling the course assisting any riders in need. Cyclists in the Degani Kinglake Ride will receive this fantastic support from SRAM who began with the goal of creating the absolute best shifting system and changed the cycling world forever with the introduction of Grip Shift over 20 years ago.... Now SRAM RED has won the Giro d’Italia! You MUST wear your event bib and wristband (received in your race kit) to receive support. |
Traffic Management
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SuperSprint, together with our traffic management provider, develop and implement detailed traffic management plans in conjunction with the following:
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Medical Support
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SuperSprint provide the highest level of medical support with one of Australia’s leading sports medicine doctors, Dr Jeanne McGivern. The mobile medical support includes doctors, sports trainers, paramedics and 2 ambulances. A medical marquee will be located at the venue which is directly linked to the medical response communication network enabling a rapid response to any incident in the shortest possible timeframe. If you require assistance while on the course you can either use your own mobile phone to contact the event medical mobile* or advise a course marshal, police officer, traffic management or event staff member, who will then call for assistance. You MUST wear your event bib and wristband (received in your race kit) to receive support. |
Ambulance and Insurance Cover
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Ambulance CoverSuperSprint contract the Metropolitan Ambulance Service to provide paramedic and ambulance support on course - 2 will be in attendance. It is strongly recommended that participants have ambulance cover – ambulances will be in attendance at the event, however if you require transport by ambulance you will be charged for this service InsuranceThe Degani Kinglake Ride is covered by public liability insurance but this does not cover accidents caused by individuals or other riders. It is therefore worth having personal accident insurance (Cycling Australia, Bicycle Australia, Triathlon Australia) or top medical cover along with ambulance cover. |
Event Details
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Date: Sunday 21st September 2008 + Click Here for Detailed Course Maps and Profiles + Click Here for details on the Recommended Ability per Category and Start Zone |
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Have you entered yet?Enter via our secure online entry system! If you have entered any SuperSprint event before, you will already have a profile so click on Login to enter event from the SuperSprint homepage and request a password prompt if you don't remember yours from last season. If you are NEW to SuperSprint events, click on Create a new profile and enter your details, making sure to follow the guidelines to the right of screen. Entries CLOSE Thursday 11 September 2008 or earlier if field limit is reached |
Degani Bakery Cafe Specials
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PhotoSend in a photo of yourself and/or your training partners & friends wearing the official Degani Kinglake Ride event Jersey at a Degani Bakery Cafe for your chance be featured in the e-newsletters and website pages.
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Training Information
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Tri Alliance, the official training provider for SuperSprint, is excited to be involved with the Degani Kinglake Ride, providing a FREE program available for all participants leading up to the event. We are now in week 3 of the training programs - its never too late to start either! Click Here to download 120km Ride Training Program For more contact info@tri-alliance.com.au |
Bike Safety and Ethics
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When you ride as a group, your conduct will directly affect the flow of the group on the road. Riding in a group such as this will have a mix of experienced riders, and those who have not fully developed their pack riding skills. It is important to recognise which category of rider you fit into, and act accordingly.
Below are a number of key points to be aware of throughout the ride:
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Accommodation
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Situated in the Northern outskirts of Melbourne, the mountain township of Kinglake has a population of approximately 3,000 is famous for its berry farms, historic gardens and the exquisite Kinglake National Park, including the magnificent Mason Falls. For further information on this rural gem including activities and accommodation visit the following website's: |
Upcoming SuperSprint Cycling Events
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Surfcoast 6 Hour Mountain Bike Festival
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The race is hotting up and entries are flowing for the Southern Exposure Surfcoast Mountain Bike Festival! When: Saturday 25th October |
Event Sponsors
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Hotham & Dinner Plain Festival of CyclingHotham and Dinner Plain will host the DP Festival of Cycling, a three day event celebrating riding in the Australian Alps. March 7 to 9, 2009. The festival will combines:
Click Here for more information or visit the Hotham stand at the Degani Kinglake Ride in September. |
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CBD Cycles - Olympic SpecialsCheckout the awesome Olympic Specials from CBD Cycles including some great deals on Giant bikes and Oakley sunnies. Click on the link below for full details. |
Event Sponsors
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