Sunday November 14th 2010: Early bird entries open April 17th 160k Start Byron bay Lighthouse: 8.00 am NSW time (day light saving)
One of the most beautiful and challenging rides in Australia from one stunning location to another. The Rainbow Ride cycle challenge goes through the Northern Hinterland known as the Rainbow region from Byron bay NSW to finish at Currumbin on the Gold coast in Queensland. Come down to Byron bay the day before to soak up the sun, beaches, lighthouse walks. Course description: Join us for a day of challenging riding on the scenic course of rolling terrain as it leaves from (the most easterly point in Australia) the historic and scenic Byron bay Lighthouse (160k start) and goes through Myocum into Mullumbimby with amazing views of Mt Chincogan. Turning inland to Main arm and through the Pocket rd to the village of Billinudgel and onto Tweed valley way through Mooball (100k start) and across the (Burringbar range 160m climb) with fantastic views of Mt Warning, through Stokers siding, Uki and along the Tweed valley of contrasts, then turning left around through the (NEW) super scenic Tyalgum (Wollumbin) Mt Warning caldera loop before finishing over the epic Mt Tomewin (365m climb) and down into the beautiful Currumbin Valley to finish for the first time at the Worlds best Sustainable Community Housing development the Ecovillage at Currumbin.
This is a sport cycle challenge event open to anyone with a bike.(Road bikes only on 160k events, Hybrids and MTBs are welcome on the 100k) This competitive sport ride with has lots of climbing and we encourage you to train for the event and achieve your personal best. Training tips: Rainbow Ride training program
Choose your event: [Bryon to Currumbin] 160k Solo [Open to riders 17+ years and of all abilities] 160k 2/3/4 person Teams [Open to riders 17+ years and of all abilities.Mens/Womens/Mixed]
[Mooball to Currumbin] 100k Solo [Open to riders 15+ years and of all abilities] 100k 2/3/4 person Teams [Open to riders 15+ years and of all abilities.Mens/Womens/Mixed] Teams: The Combined Team time is based on the accumulative team time to finish. Team of 2/3 or 4 friends to ride the complete the distance together. Great prizes and trophies for all team winners. So start training together and working on your team tactics!
Rider Categories: Rainbow Elite: 19+ years Senior/Open: 19 - 34 years Juniors: 13 -18 years Masters: 35 - 44 years Veterans: 45 - 54 years Super Vets: 55 - 64 years Grand Masters: 65+ Teams: Mens/Womens/Mixed (2/3/4 person) Start Times/Locations: 160k start inByron bay at 8.00 am (NSW Time!) At the historic and beautiful Byron bay Lighthouse. Riders can pick up numbers/transponders at Clarks beach on Lawson st at 6.00am - 7.30am.Please note: All vehicles must be parked on Lawson st or Clarks beach carpark area. NO CARS OR SUPPORTERS VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED AT THE LIGHTHOUSE.All riders MUST RIDE THE 3k up to the Lighthouse and assemble by 7.40am.
Toilets open are 6am at clarks beach. And at surf club Bay st (main beach where we use to start)
100k start in Mooball at 10.00 am (NSW Time!) Outside the Moo Moo cafe in Mooball NSW. Toilet across the rd.
Attention!ALL THE ROADS ARE OPEN TO ALL VEHICLE TRAFFIC. YOU MUST OBEY AND FOLLOW THE ROAD CODE (INCLUDING GIVE WAY SIGNS, STOP SIGNS, RAILWAY CROSSINGS) AND EVENT RULES OR FACE IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFACTION.
Prizes: up to $10000+ in prizes! and giveaways Spot prizes. Solo, and Team Prizes Fastest 2/3/4 person Teams prizes. Reward Prizes for Top 3 solo fastest timed riders in each Category. $1000 in Cash prizes for 160k event King of the Mountains points competition.
5 places for points over each climb (Points:125, 100,75,50,25) KOM Cash prizes:1st: $450 2nd: $250 3rd: $150 4th: $100 5th: $50
160k King of the Mountains Climbs: Pocket Road Rocket (1.3 kilometres 100m elevation) Burringbar Buster (2.0 kilometres 160m elevation) Super Stokers (1.4 kilometres 130m elevation) Mt Tomewin (5.0 kilometres 365m elevation)
Lunch/Prize giving: A catered lunch will be served to all participants following your event from 12.00pm (Qldtime) with the prize giving at 1.30pm (Qldtime). You must be present to receive prizes. Shuttle transport to Byron leaves at 3.00pm (Qldtime).
Safety/Support: Every participant must wear a helmet, ride a safe bicycle, carry a spare/tools and obey all road rules, marshals and organizers instructions. This event has a Police escort. Medical personnel will follow the events and be on hand for rider support. We count on you to ride in a safe manner. Riders are responsible for their own Insurance/medical coverage.
No Supporters Vehicles to directly follow the event! If supporters wish to watch the event and/or feed their riders they must go ahead to the feed stations in advance of the start.
6 Neutral drink/Water top up stations: Please note: There will be a water truck to top up all stations in 2010. Billinudgel Village 43km Top of Burringbar range hill 60km Smiths Creek rd (Uki) 76.8km Tyalgum rd (Tyalgum) 90.8km Bottom of Mt Tomewin 136.4km Top of Mt Tomewin hill 142km
Numbers/transponders Pick up: (Saturday Nov 13th) 160k/100k from 2.00pm - 5.30pm at SUNRISE CYCLES Centennial Circuit Byron bay. From highway turn left (from Byron turn right) into Bayshore drive (BP station), then left into Centennial circuit. SUNRISE CYCLES is on the left.
Number/transponders pick up on the ride day: (Sunday Nov 14th) 160k riders 6.00am - 7.30am Lawson st, Clarks beach, Byron bay. Please note: all vehicles must be parked on Lawson st or Clarks beach carpark. NO CARS OR SUPPORTERS VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED AT THE LIGHTHOUSE.All riders MUST RIDE THE 3k up to the Lighthouse and assemble by 7.40am.
100k riders 8.45am - 9.45am Riders can pick up numbers/transponders outside the Mooball cafe.
Rider safety briefing times: All 160k riders must attend the rider safety briefing at 7.45am (Byron bay Lighthouse). All 100k riders must attend the rider safety briefing at 9.45am (Mooball).
Entry Fees: (Early bird discounted entry fees and dates) April 17th - June 30th Solo $65 Teams (2/3/4 person: $55 each) $110, $165, $220
June 31st - August 22nd Solo $75 Teams (2/3/4 person: $65 each) $130, $195, $260 August 23rd - October 31st Solo $85 Teams (2/3/4 person: $75 each) $150, $225, $300 (All Entry fees include, ride pack goodies and after ride catered lunch in the park!) The first 1000 riders to enter recieve a Sol Breads water bottle. Entries fully close October 31st (2 weeks before event) Official Charities: The Rainbow Ride is supporting BEAP (Byron Emergency accommodation project) and the Gecko (a non profit gold coast and hinterland environmental organisation).
BEAP [Byron Emergency accommodation project]
The Rainbow (Jersey) is awarded to the World Champion of Cycling, perhaps the Rainbow Ride will discover a future wearer of the coveted jersey.
Tell your friends, get a team together and start training!
Thankyou to these City councils for cooperation and support:
Byron Bay to Currumbin (Gold coast)
