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Flight Centre Peppers Hidden Vale Cycle Epic
Queensland, October 25, 2003
By Peter Creagh
The inaugural Flight Centre Peppers Hidden Vale Cycle Epic was conducted on Saturday 25 October. A field 376 riders rode the gruelling 107 kilometre course from Preston Peak Wines to Peppers Hidden Vale. This was the first time that an event of this type has been conducted in Australia.
The majority of entrants completed the Epic as solo riders in both the competitive and recreational categories. For 50 per cent of riders, this event was their first experience of racing. It is evident that the Hidden Vale Cycle Epic will become a cult event as it has captured the imagination of a great many riders.
Bushranger Bikes Pty Ltd and Healthwise (Flight Centre Limited) were tasked to promote and manage the mountain bike marathon. The management team deliberately targeted cyclists from all disciplines ignoring the temptation to appeal to the existing traditional tribalism within the sport. As a result, the Epic attracted a wide range of participants from all facets of cycling. It is clear that this event transcends mountain biking.
The event enjoyed strong regional support from local government and media including television, radio and press. These bodies have indicated ongoing support for the Epic due to its positive flow on effect to the districts it impacts.
The 2004 Hidden Vale Cycle Epic is scheduled for 19 September. The event's goals for 2004 include a participation target of 1,000 rider and gaining international standing. Sponsorship enquires: Bushranger Bikes Pty Ltd Ph: (07) 3311 2450.
The 2004 Hidden Vale Cycle Epic categories: 100 km Solo Open Classic, 100 km 2 person teams, 100 km 4 person teams, 50 km Solo Challenge.
Photography
Images by Koala Productions 2003
- Open Men's winner Mark Frendo, riding for the Flight Centre MTB Team.
- Woo-hoo! Adam Fletcher finishing in style.
- Adrian Proietti, riding for Flight Centre MTB Team, grits his teeth on a fast downhill section.
- With 376 riders partaking in the event, some riders inevitably up riding in groups.
- 66 year-old Dale Garvey finishing with a creditable 69th placing.
- Oh sh#t!… James Maltman looks worried.
- Bradley Wassmuth and Andrew Mallett give their hammies a stretch.
Results
Flight Centre Classic Open Men, 100 km 1 Mark Frendo 5.35.26 2 Dan San Martin 25.41 3 Roger Hawley 27.14 4 Regan Jeffcoat 28.36 5 Andrew Mallett 28.41 6 David Wright 7 Brett Stevens 30.35 8 Bradley Wassmuth 30.38 9 Glen Murphy 35.17 10 Colin Gill 37.23 Flight Centre Classic Open Women, 100 km 1 Emily Maizdga 6.35.16 2 Trish Pullos 2.00 3 Colette Hallman 2.36 4 Diana McPhee 5.26 5 Amanda Richards 10.22 6 Tanya Britton 16.28 7 Sue McConnachie 1.04.10 8 Anne Broadbent 1.12.31 9 Kerry Whitney 1.38.52 10 Sue Broadbent 1.39.46 Peppers Hidden Vale Cycle Epic Recreational Men, 100 km 1 Ross West 6.34.40 2 Gordon Garradd 2.37 3 Craig Daniel 14.05 4 Hector Robinson 15.36 5 Paul Hooper 16.23 Peppers Hidden Vale Cycle Epic Recreational Women, 100 km 1 Alison Blyth 8.17.37 2 Lysanne de Graaf 56.17 3 Wendy Drury 1.07.07 4 Claire Grandison 1.21.59 5 Kerry Bull 1.24.18 Corporate Traveller Classic - Corporate Teams, 100 km 1 Edmund Park 6.34.20 2 Brisbane Aero Engineers 38.50 3 MLC 1.13.21 Corporate Traveller Classic - Recreational Teams, 100 km 1 DBL Racing 5.48.10 2 Dirty Moles 13.39 3 A Team 37.53
