The funsters from Fully Rad have only just packed away one event – the inaugural and successful Dirty Dog Tail – and now they are counting down the weeks to their next adventure.
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The 2016 Wildside Adventure Race course, which already has been set, captures the true heart of adventure and takes teams through some of the Great Lakes most beautiful places.
Based out of Bulahdelah on the October long weekend teams of two and four will have 12, 24 or 36 hours to navigate through spaces rarely visited and overcome challenges traversing demanding landscapes, moving from checkpoint to checkpoint by foot, mountain bike and kayak.
This is true adventure racing.
With Australia hosting the adventure racing world championships this year Wildside AR has attracted teams from WA, Queensland, Victoria and NSW finalising their training and preparing to descend onto Bulahdelah.
The three race options have proved to be very popular with new adventure racers taking on the 12 hour course and experienced teams entering the new 36 hour format.
Wildside AR is the brainchild of adventure couple Richard Old and Danielle Donnelly from Fully Rad Adventures.
No strangers to racing and the outdoors they have combined all their event and adventure knowledge to create an exciting race.
“We really love the outdoors, adventure racing and are passionate about getting people outside,” race director, Richard Old said.
“For Wildside AR we have taken all that we love about the sport and created a course that offers real adventure as well as promotes Bulahdelah and the Great Lakes”
On the October long weekend teams will use maps and a compass together with their own wits and skills to navigate their way over an unmarked route by mountain biking, paddling, trekking, orienteering, trail running, and of course a few surprises through the spectacular forests and rivers surrounding Bulahdelah.
They will have to problem solve, route find and persevere over a wild course managing their resources.
“This race will have everything - challenging trek routes, demanding mountain biking, navigation that will make teams stop and think, and scenic paddle legs.
“The course is rich in history and we are designing a race that will give teams a real adventure experience as well as getting to know the area.”
More information on the race can be found at www.wildsideadventurerace.com.au
