6hr Metrogaine and 5 or 6 hr Cyclogaine
The Metrogaine is for Walkers and runners. The Cyclogaine is for Cyclist. Same map for both courses. Enter either the Metrogaine or the Cyclogaine not both.
This Metro Cyclogaine is being planned in Melbourne suburbs in the inner north east along the Main Yarra Trail.
Map
Based on Melway Edition 38 (2011) Single large sheet Digital colour map.
Course
The course will be pre-marked Checkpoints printed on a colour map with separate question and multiple choice answers sheets to confirm your visit to each checkpoint.
There are negative points for more than 3 incorrect answers.
Entry
Online Entry will open by 6-August 2012
Entry Fees are: Adults $23, Junior (under 18) $15 if entered before 11:59pm 15-Aug-2012, $10 extra per adult if entering after this date.
Waiver Form to be signed by all team members and handed in at Registration
Final Instructions and Start location
Final instructions which includes start location and how to get there will be available on the VRA home page from Tuesday 21-August.
Team lists included any outstanding payments will also be on the VRA home page from Tuesday 21-August.
Event Format
6hr Metrogaine begins at 10am and finishes at 4pm. Competitors in a Metrogaine must travel by foot
5hr or 6hr Cyclogaine begins at 10:30am and finishes at 3:30pm or 4:30pm. Competitors in a Cyclogaine travel by bicycle. Mountain bikes and Hybrids are recommended as gravel paths and roads will be included in the course area. There is no reason you cannot use a road bike if you prefer or that is all you have.
Visits to checkpoints are verified by you answering a question correctly. We give you 4 answer to choose from on the checkpoint description sheet. Expect about 60 Check points spread over the equivalent of 4 pages of a Melway. The final map and number of Checkpoints will not be disclosed until Registration opens at 8am on event day.
At the finish is a Hash House dinner waiting for you. All food is included in your entry price. The Hash House meal is typically BBQ sausages, hamburgers and vegie burgers. In winter we normally have soups and stews. We will have a selection of deserts available as well as tea coffee, Milo and cordials. All you need to bring is your plate, cup, cutlery and folding chair. Sit back and relax while we calculate the result and do presentations.
Planning Schedule
Online Entry opens by 6-August 2012
Entries late date is 11:59pm Wednesday 15-Aug-2012 Extra $10 per adult if entering after this date.
Event day & times - 26 August 2012
8:00 am Registration opens, Maps and Checkpoint description issued. Start planning your course.
9:45 am Metrogaine Briefing
10:00 am Metrogaine Start. Collect your CP Answer Sheet from the 'Clothes Line' and go
10:15 am Cyclogaine Briefing
10:30 am Cyclogaine Start. Collect your CP Answer Sheet from the 'Clothes Line' and go
3:00 pm Hash House catering food available.
3:30 or 4:30 pm Cyclogaine finish.
4:00 pm Metrogaine Finish
Results and Presentation expected to be about 30 to 40 minutes after each events finishes.
Full results on the Web within a couple of days.
For Membership questions and early enquiriies contact
Phil Giddings 9836 2353 (H)
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