• Event Kit Mail Out

• 2009 Event Jersey - Sizing

• Event Details

• 2009 Event Features

• Course Details and Benwerrin Descent

• Win a VIP Marquee

• Ambulance and Insurance Cover

• Lorne Meeting Point

• Official Accommodation Provider - Peppers the Sands, Torquay

• Other Events

• Sponsor Messages

The 2009 official event jersey has been mailed out to all participants who entered prior to 5pm Friday 28th November, 2008.

The new jersey is certainly popular and has already been seen on many participants out training!

All entries received after the above time & date will have their Event Kit mailed out late January 2009. Remember the field is expected to fill quickly!

What's in your Event Kit:

• Official 2XU Event Jersey (if one of the first 3000 entries): we encourage you to wear this at the event. A random prize will be awarded to one lucky winner on the day for wearing the official event jersey!
• Event Bib Number: This is to be pinned to the BACK of your top and should be visible throughout the entire ride. Please write your name, emergency contact details and any medical conditions on the blank side of your event number.
• Event Wristband: This is to go on your left wrist. The colour indicates the Start Zone you are to start the ride in.

Please ensure your postal address is correct in your athlete profile!

Jersey's* are available to try on for sizing at the following 2XU Performance Centre's - Hawthorn, Malvern or Hampton; as well as 2XU DFO Spencer Street store in the City.

You can also determine your ideal fit by referring to the sizing table on our website.

Once you determine your ideal fit you will be required to select your chosen size when entering via our new online entry system.

Please choose your jersey size carefully! Due to manufacturing restrictions and the specific sizing of orders, SuperSprint will not exchange jersey’s pre or post event if the incorrect size is selected!

*The high performance 2XU Cycling Jersey (RRP $139.00) is free to the first 3,000 riders entered online in either the 145km or 60km event only.

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DATE: Saturday 28th March 2009

LOCATION: Start/Finish Elephant Walk Reserve, Torquay Foreshore

START TIME: 7.30am onwards (staggered starts)

DISTANCE: 145km + 60km

ENTRY FEES : 145km - $120  /  60km - $95

ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday 16th March 2009 or earlier if field limit is reached! Last year the field limit was reached 6 weeks prior to the event. Enter early to avoid disappointment!

NB - Minimum age 16 years for the 60km ride, and 18 years for the 145km ride, as of event day 28th March 2009 .

NB - In the case of fire or extreme weather, the event will be post-poned until Saturday May 2nd, 2009

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What you get...

• Exclusive Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride cycling jersey by 2XU (RRP$139)*
• Official event race bib and wristband
• 2XU Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride Event Musette
• Ascend Sports Nutrition products on course and post event
• Hotham 2 for 1 Lift Pass
• Herald Sun newspaper
• Sponsor products and offers

*Jersey available for the first 3,000 entrants

Enhanced Features

• Refreshment stations - additional water and staffing at Deans Marsh to ensure sufficient refreshments for all participants
• Benwerrin Descent:
  • Additional police support to further improve safety on the descent
  • Designated meeting point in Lorne for those wanting to wait for their friends

Course

• SRAM on course mechanical support
• Well sign posted and marshaled course
• Police and Traffic Management support
• Staggered starts with fastest first for participant safety and to reduce congestion
• Frequent refreshment stops and entertainment on course

Course Description

Spectacular course featuring Great Ocean Road, Otway Ranges and quiet country roads – Moriac, Deans Marsh, Lorne, Anglesea and Torquay.

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Benwerrin to Lorne Hill Descent Information

Due to concerns raised by the local authorities regarding cyclist and motorist safety during the descent from Benwerrin to Lorne, SuperSprint have devised a descent plan to separate cyclists from vehicles, which will be implemented to improve overall safety.

A holding zone will be created approx 500m past Benwerrin, at the start of the descent. Police and a Traffic Controller (TC) will manage the cyclists and vehicles that are heading down the hill to Lorne.

Cyclists will be permitted to descend until a vehicle accumulates at the holding point. Once a vehicle is being held cyclists are permitted to descend until the TC stops them. The TC will not release the cars until a sufficient time buffer between the last cyclist and the car has been created. Once all the cars are clear a similar buffer will be created between the last car and the first cyclist, prior to the cyclists being released in small waves to descend the hill.

Cyclists will continue to descend until another car arrives at the holding point. At this time the holding process will commence again. The holding point is located at a slow turn out lane, so there is sufficient room off the road.

Please adhere to the directions of the Police and TC to ensure safety of cyclists and motorists and to ensure that the authorities have no objection to the ride continuing in 2010.

Descending Rules

• No crossing the white line / wrong side of road
• No overtaking / tailgating vehicles
• Do not exceed 60km/hour

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All companies, clubs or training groups who enter with a group of 10 riders or more have the chance to go in the draw to WIN a catered VIP Marquee at the finish area after the ride.

For your chance to soak up the atmosphere of the post ride festival in your own team marquee including BBQ catering, refreshments and a personal team masseur, follow the instructions below to enter as a team.

The winning team will be drawn and notified two weeks prior to the event. Last year Qantas (pictured) were the lucky winners!

To Enter as a Team

• Each team member is to enter the ride as an individual
• The nominated team captain is to then fill out all team member details on the below form (first name, last name, event bib number,seeded start time)
• Post or Fax form to SuperSprint:
• POST: PO Box 2333, North Brighton, VIC, 3186
• FAX: 03 9596 2346
• Download the team form

Ambulance Cover

SuperSprint contract Ambulance Victoria to provide paramedic and ambulance support on course - three will be in attendance.

Mobile Medical support will also be in attendance, including Doctors, Sports Trainers, Paramedics and 2 Medical Support Vehicles.

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

Insurance

The 2XU Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride 2009 is covered by public liability insurance but this does not cover accidents caused by individuals or other riders. It is therefore strongly recommended that you have personal accident insurance (Cycling Australia, Bicycle Australia, Triathlon Australia) or medical cover along with ambulance cover.

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The Lorne Meeting Point is just over half way through the 145km ride and located on the Lorne Foreshore next to the Lifesaving Club. The meeting point provides a good opportunity for cyclists to refresh and wait for friends, rather than them waiting at the Lorne roundabout which was cause for much congestion last year.
Please note, no cyclists will be permitted to stop at the Lorne roundabout due to safety concerns.

As you come down the hill into Lorne, there will be a sign at the Lorne roundabout pointing into town and onto the Lorne refreshment station and official meeting point.

We encourage cyclists to take advantage of this as there are many benefits of stopping in Lorne - there will be drinks and food products on offer, bike racks, toilets and a large grass area with a fantastic view as you relax with /or await your friends!

SuperSprint is proud to welcome back Peppers The Sands Resort, Torquay, as the official accommodation of the 2XU Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride 2009.  Peppers The Sands Resort has put together some special packages for participants of this event!

Studio Room: two night accommodation including Breakfast on Sunday morning only:  $ 398

Studio View Room:  two nights accommodation including Breakfast on Sunday morning only:  $ 440

Premium Suite:  two nights accommodation including Breakfast on Sunday morning only:  $ 482

Premium Suite View:  two nights accommodation including Breakfast on Sunday morning only:  $ 524

Deluxe Suite: two nights accommodation including Breakfast on Sunday morning only:  $ 566

Deluxe Suite View: two nights accommodation including Breakfast on Sunday morning only:  $ 608

Rates are based on two people (twin share) over two nights (Friday & Saturday nights). 

For more details, reservations & enquiries please contact Stacey Cameron in the Reservations department at Peppers The Sands Resort, Torquay on +61 03 5264 3311 or via Front Desk on 03 5264 3333. 

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Gatorade Triathlon Series 2008/09

The Gatorade Triathlon Series and Brooks Fun Tri Series 2008/09 is Australia's biggest and best triathlon series focusing on fun, participation and challenge.

The Series sees the return of the Olympic distance at Sandringham, and the "Pro-for-a-day" promotion. SuperSprint look forward to presenting high quality events, fast and efficient registration, accurate and reliable timing, entertainment and more!

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2XU

As the Naming Sponsor of the 2009 Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride, 2XU is gearing up to make this year's challenge the best yet. As per last year, 2XU is supplying all participants with one of its highly prized Cycle Jersey's. In addition to race day use, all participants will be able to train in their high performance garment - register now to get yours in the mail pronto! Made from premium quality fabrics which deliver superior breathability and moisture management, wearers will feel more comfortable and race ready than ever before.

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Ascend

ASCEND Elite Recovery & ASCEND Elite Muscle Bars are now available to purchase to include as part of your training!

New to the market this month; you can purchase online at www.ascendsport.com.au

ASCEND Elite Recovery Bar; in a fresh choc-mint flavour; combines our unique, ultra-active whey protein peptide hydrolysate (NatraBoost XR); with a high source of carbohydrates. 

Convenient to consume whilst on-the-bike, and a good source of slow release energy.  Also take immediately after exercise to accelerate your strength recovery; so you can train harder, more often.

As the official nutrition supplier and Major Sponsor of the 2XU Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride, Ascend are proud to bring you this quality Australian made and owned product.

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Hotham

Hotham & Dinner Plain Festival of Cycling

Hotham 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 combine:

• Ridewiser Coaching Clinic with former Olympian Rob Crowe;
• The Hotham Challenge Ride with riders choosing a return leg from Dinner Plain to Buckland Gate (45km), Harrietville (80km) or Bright (128km) on some of Australian most challenging road climbs;
• A fun ride to the charming Blue Duck Inn at Angler’s Rest; and
• loads of social events.    

Visit www.hotham.com.au/cycling or call Hotham Skiing Company on (03) 5759 4444 for more information.