2013 Entries Open 6pm Wednesday 21st November, 2012 (AEST) FREE TECH T!
First 10 Team Entries Per Event
If you’re ready for adventure then Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia is ready for you in 2013. From beginners to hardcore racers the MD ARA series challenges competitors in every way possible, from mountain biking to trail running to adventure legs which can include anything from kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, canyoning, tubing, coasteering, white water rafting, abseiling or archery!
ALL NEW FOR 2013
Magellan Explore Category
This course is for our virgin adventurers and those who prefer to navigate with a GPS rather than map & compass.
Average teams in the Magellan Explore Course will take approx 2 to 4hrs to complete. . These are estimated times and will vary from event to event.
The Magellan Explore Course includes:
Up to 15km of Mountain Biking
Up to 8km Trail Running / Trekking
Adventure Legs which could be anything from Kayaking, Canoeing, Tubing, Rock Climbing, White Water Rafting, Abseiling, Canyoning, Archery and much more.
Navigation using GPS
Free Use of Magellen eXplorist GPS for first 10 EXPLORE entries in each event
Magellan will be providing the first 10 entries in the Magellan Explore category with free loan of a Magellan GPS for the event.
Other teams will need to supply their own GPS device.
HARDCORE, RAW or EXPLORE it’s adventure for all, with courses and team sizes to suit every adventurer from hardcore racers to newcomers.
News Bulletin: Wednesday 19th September, 2012
Champs Results Out Now!
Brilliant weather greeted the racers as they arrived in the Tweed Valley on Friday afternoon ready for what was to be a long hard and hot race over the weekend. A sharp drop in temperature over night meant that the DarkSide racers started out in the cold on the Brunswick river and for the first bike leg in Nightcap NP before the day dawned and the sun crept over the trees as they continued to trek, bike and paddle their way over the Nightcap Range to Clarrie Hall Dam and back to Mebbin.
A huge congratulations to Team Mountain Designs who cracked the whole course in a time of 13:04:18 and Team Rogue who came in second overall in 14:11:09. There's some fantastic footage so keep an eye out for some memorable photos and video from Lachlan Ryan Video Productions coming soon.
Photos and Video from Lachlan Ryan Video Productions coming soon.
News Bulletin: Monday 27th August, 2012
NSW Results Out Now!
The weather turned on a spectacular day as the backdrop for MD ARA NSW as teams took on the challenge of Rogaining, Mountain Biking, Kayaking and Trekking in beautiful Scheyville National Park, Mitchel Park and Cattai National Park before a very memorable creek crossing into Riverside Oaks Golf Resort to the finish and after party.
A special congratulations to all our teams from Soldier On who put in a stellar performance throughout the day. There's some fantastic footage so keep an eye out for some memorable photos and video from Lachlan Ryan Video Productions coming soon.
Photos and Video from Lachlan Ryan Video Productions coming soon.
Our Wounded Veterans to take on the MD ARA NSW Challenge
It is a priviledge to welcome a team of our veterans to MD ARA NSW. The team will be taking on the challenge to represent Soldier On and as part of their rehabilitation.
Stay tuned closer to the event as we catch up with this remarkable team.
How Can I Show My Support?
There are a number of ways you can show your support for our wounded service men and women and the work of Soldier On:
Make a donation and pick up a wrist band at the event
Purchase some of the fantastic Soldier On apparel and merchandise FULL DETAILS HERE
About Soldier On
Soldier On is a newly established charity that supports those Australian servicemen and women who have been wounded on contemporary operations. Adventure Racing and Training are proven to help aid successful physical and psychological rehabilitation. It will also present an opportunity for veterans to raise money for Soldier On.
Soldier On and In 2 Adventure believe that Australia has a social responsibility to ensure that wounded soldier care is world’s best. Our support will help the wounded achieve the same goals and dreams they had prior to their injuries. Soldier On does this by getting the community involved by fundraising for our wounded. Money fundraised and donated will go to St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital and The Wesley hospital in Brisbane. Both hospitals directly support the rehabilitation of Soldiers. Soldier On is also using this money to build care packs for the families of those that have been wounded.
4 Weeks to the Champs! Have you got your footwear sorted?
Check Out the NEW Salomon Range!
Check out the latest Salomon footwear at www.salomon.com/au or visit your nearest MOUNTAIN DESIGNS STORE for advise on the best adventure racing footwear from Salomon.
Try on the benchmark XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 or the XR Crossmax for ultimate versatility in training and race, from door to trail.
Come and see the latest gear at the Salomon tent on the race weekend. See you there!
Have you thought about your nutrition for NSW and the 18hr Dark Side and 12hr Dawn Attack?
Preparation is the key to success. All areas must be considered, physical, mental, and NUTRITIONAL.
Get Your Nutrition Right Now
Getting your nutrition right is vital for event such as the Mountain Design Adventure Race Australia Series. No training can overcome poor nutritional decisions. Make your training count, and get your nutrition right now.
Endurance Nutirition Seminars with World Renowned Expert Steve Born
Hammer Nutrition is conducting an Endurance Nutrition seminar in September, with World renowned Endurance Fuelling expert Steve Born (USA) will be the guest speaker. Take this opportunity to learn and get your nutrition right for the big day.
10% Off Nutrition
All Mountain Design Adventure Race Entrants are able to use the discount code, MDAR, for the seminar and any Hammer Products.
Remember “Fuel Right, Feel GREAT!”
NEW Magellan Switch Multisport Devices
Magellan Switch multisport devices provide quality fitness data on your Bike OR Wrist
SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, Magellan is offering race participants the chance to purchase any Switch or Switch Up Fitness Watch, eXplorist hand-held GPS, maps for the eXplorist or accessories at 15% OFF RRP.
The new Magellan Switch and Switch up GPS fitness devices are packed with unique and highly advanced features to help you get to the top of your next adventure race and make most of your fitness regime. The devices were designed for multi-disciplined training and outdoor sport, such as running, cycling, mountain biking, paddling, kayaking and hiking so they seamlessly track your data as you switch from one activity to another.
Both devices feature a ground-breaking Activity Pacer that not only shows you if you are on target, but also calculates and instructs what targets you need to achieve to reach your goal.
The Switch and Switch Up also capture valuable information such as calories, distance and pace and feature nine pre-set profiles for activities such as running, walking, swimming and cycling as well as profiles you can customise yourself. Other features include a high sensitivity GPS receiver, they are 50 meter water resistant and compatible with ANT+ wireless sensor so you can connect to a heart rate monitor, cadence sensor, foot pods or power meters
The Switch Up includes additional advanced features for multisport athletes such as a barometric altimeter to give you even more accurate elevation information, outside temperature, vibration alerts for when you are training in loud areas and can easily transition from a running device to a cycling one with the Multisport Mounting Kit.
Once you finish your workout, you can also upload, view and keep your information stored for free on the Magellan Active website hub and social media websites or upload them to other sites such as Strava, mapmyride and Training Peaks.
News Bulletin: Tuesday 31st July
WA Raw Results Out Now!
What a fantastic day in Dwellingup on Sunday with over 110 teams racing there were some outstanding performances in the west. Congratulations to everyone who took on a tough course in WA and even braved the paddle leg. Photos coming soon.
VIEW & PURCHASE PHOTOS HERE Photos are available for purchase in high resolution and un-watermarked. $5 each or 3 for $10.
E-mail mchorley@iinet.net.au with the photo number for details on how to purchase.
News Bulletin: Monday 30th July
WA Hardcore Results Out Now!
What a fantastic day in Dwellingup on Sunday with over 110 teams racing there were some outstanding performances in the west. Congratulations to everyone who took on a tough course in WA and even braved the paddle leg. Photos coming soon.
News Bulletin: Tuesday 23rd July
WA Updated Team Lists Out Now: Over 110 Teams Registered!
With over 110 teams already registered for the WA round of Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia in Dwellingup on the 29th of July, it's going to be a huge event with record numbers. The updated team lists are out now, so you can check out the competition before the big day :-)
There are a few spots left so if you want to be a part of the action you can enter up until 5pm Thursday
Jason Rutkowski is a long time competitor in the Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia Series and he has very kindly offered to provide a free navigation session to assist anyone planning to take part in the NSW round of the MD ARA Series on the 26th of August. Details are listed below.
Dates: Saturday 11th or Sunday 12th August
Time: From 9am
Location: Lapstone Oval, Blue Mountains
Bring: A Compass
Cost: FREE
Level: The session will cover basic to medium level navigation so beginners are welcome.
To Register Your Interest & For More Details: Phone Jason on 0414 433 531 (This is for planning & logistics purposes for the day)
News Bulletin: Friday 20th July, 2012
WA Series Close to SOLD OUT:
Only 16 Spots Remaining
It seems that 2012 is proving to be a huge year for the Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia Series with the second event this season close to sold out. More than one week out from the WA event only 16 spots remain. So if you've been training for the event make sure you don't miss out.
Full joining instructions will be emailed Tuesday evening prior to the event.
News Bulletin: Tuesday 17th July
WA Team Lists Out Now: Close to 100 teams Registered Already!
With 98 Teams already registered for the WA round of Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia in Dwellingup on the 29th of July, it's going to be a huge event with record numbers. The team lists are out now, so you can check out the competition before the big day :-)
News Bulletin: Monday 16th July
SA Results Out Now!
A big congratulations to all the teams in Adelaide who braved the rain in the morning and the sunshine in the afternoon to finish, what was a tough course at MD ARA on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Results are out now and Photos will be coming soon.
News Bulletin: Tuesday 10th July
SA Team Lists Out Now!
It's looking to be another big event at Wirrina Cove Resort on Saturday, including a very special Presentation Dinner on Saturday Evening.
Full Event Information was emailed out this morning so check your 'inbox' for all the event info including the bike drop details. You can also check out the competition on the team lists below.
It's shaping up to be a great day and we look forward to seeing you there.
Special Guest Speaker at MD ARA South Australia
Bronson Horan Soldier On Ambassador
We are privileged to have the company of Bronson Horan as guest speaker at the South Australian presentation dinner.on Saturday 14th of July at Wirrina Cove Resort.
Bronson has been a commissioned officer in both the US and Australian military for over 15 years. Initially with the US Army 10th Mountain Division, he then spent over 10 years in both US and Australian Special Forces where he successfully trained and led up to 100 Special Forces operators and 500 indigenous troops on combat missions.
Bronson was severely wounded 2008 by an improvised explosive device that also killed his friend Lieutenant Michael Fussell, during a foot patrol in Afghanistan. Major Horan, lost his sense of taste and smell and suffers reduced hearing, vision, balance and concentration as a result of his injures. Bronson has turned what was a tragic personal experience, into an opportunity to help other service personnel
Bronson describes his experience of being injured, and his work as a Soldier On ambassador. “There is great sense of loss of what you used to be, I want to help these folks to re-engage with the community, to help them realise the same goals they had prior to their injuries. My mission is to give them self worth again, to empower and inspire them”
So join us at Heysen's Restaurant at the resort on Saturday evening for Presentations, Fun One Prizes, A few drinks at the bar and a fantastic meal as well as the opportunity to share Bronson's inspirational story.
Ever wondered how the top placegetters at the Mountain Designs ARA seem to know exactly where they are going? Well wonder no more.
One of the main skills of adventure racing involves being able to navigate using only a map and your wits. Mountain bike orienteering, or MTBO, is just like the riding component of any AR and involves navigating a course collecting controls in the fastest time possible.
Alternatively if you are a more social rider, you can go around at a more leisurely pace on your own or as a team. You choose your speed and the best route to get between controls.
So if you want to get in some last minute training before the MD ARA, or are keen to try out a new sport, why not give MTBO a go?
Check Out All the Video Action from 2012 Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia
Hardcore or Raw it's action for all at Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia. Check out the latest video from the Qld Round held in the spectacular Noosa Hinterland. VIEW HERE
10am 22/6/12: In 2 Adventure Store Open After Upgrade. Entries Open Now
Thank you for your patience, the In 2 Adventure Store has now been upgraded and entries have reopened.
22/6/12: In 2 Adventure Store Closed for an Upgrade. Entries Temporarily Unavailable
We are currently upgrading the On Line Entry system to improve service to our customers. A notice will be placed on this news page when the store has reopened for entries. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
For some more finish line pics click on the links below. Lachlan photographed some of the the finish line pics at the end of the day, and for full event photos see the link above for Mojo Photography
Drawing on 13 years experience and a variety of functional movement, outdoor recreation and sports performance principles the program will prepare you for all aspects of the race; whether a beginner trying your first race, or an experienced racer aiming for a podium finish. Join our social training environment and get into the action today!!
The program includes the following:
Technique and skill development
Aerobic conditioning
Threshold/interval training
Strength training
Mountain biking, trail running, kayaking
Navigation challenges and more…
Mid-week sessions are located in Sydney’s East (Centennial Park) and Inner West (Rozelle) while weekends we visit a variety of trails and waterways in and around Sydney to prepare specifically for the race.For more information visit our Facebook page or contact Jeff Taylor on 0404 080 775 or jefferson@addventuretraining.com. Hurry… limited spaces and training starts Monday 18th June!!
If so this comes along to this seminar, it’s a great chance to solve all your nutrition problems and save you or team a lot of problems.
Steve will be discussing fuelling strategies, common mistakes, and answering all your questions. Opportunities to listen and learn from a world renowned expert rarely come along, so don’t miss out. Spaces are limited to 75 per venue to ensure the quality of each seminar.
News Bulletin: Monday 28th May
Updated Victoria Team Lists Out Now!
With a record crowd next Sunday at Novotel Forest Resort in Creswick, Victoria is going to be a huge event. Check out the latest team lists below, and we look forward to seeing you there ready for some Mountain Designs Adventure!
Full Joining Instructions for MD ARA Victoria will be emailed out on Tuesday evening so keep an eye on your Inbox to ensure you have all the information for the days activities!
News Bulletin: Friday 25th May
Victoria Team Lists Out Now!
With a record crowd next Sunday at Novotel Forest Resort in Creswick, Victoria is going to be a huge event. Check out the latest team lists below, and we look forward to seeing you there ready for some Mountain Designs Adventure!
Full Joining Instructions for MD ARA Victoria will be emailed out on Tuesday evening so keep an eye on your Inbox to ensure you have all the information for the days activities!
News Bulletin: Monday 21st May, 2012
Qld Series Results & Photos Out Now!
Congratulations to all our winners and finishers at yesterdays Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia held in the spectacular Noosa Hinerland. With a sell out event it was so great to see so many people enjoying the amazing sport of Adventure Racing.
The place getters are up on the results page, plus all the split times for the HardCore course.
Photos and video coming soon.
News Bulletin: Wednesday 16th
Updated Qld Team Lists Out Now!
With a record crowd and a sell out event, this Sunday in the Noosa Hinterland in Queensland is going to be a huge event. Check out the latest team lists below, and we look forward to seeing you on the Sunshine Coast ready for some Mountain Designs Adventure!
News Bulletin: Monday 7th May, 2012
Qld Series Close to SOLD OUT:
Only 18 Spots Remaining
It seems that 2012 is going to be a huge year for the Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia Series. Still 2 weeks out, and close to 150 teams registered, only 18 spots remain. So if you're looking to be a part of the action, it's time to get your entries in now.
Team lists are out now, so you can check out the competition leading up to event day. Full joining instructions will be emailed 5 days prior to the event. See you all There!
In 2 Adventure Partners with Soldier On to Support Wounded Veterans at Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia
In the lead up to ANZAC Day, In 2 Adventure are proud to announce their partnership with Soldier On to provide an opportunity for wounded veterans and their veteran mates to take part in the Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia (MD ARA) Series in five states throughout Australia. The series will also support fundraising opportunity for this extraordinary charity.
Soldier On is a newly established charity that supports those Australian servicemen and women who have been wounded on contemporary operations. Adventure Racing and Training are proven to help aid successful physical and psychological rehabilitation. It will also present an opportunity for veterans to raise money for Soldier On.
Soldier On and In 2 Adventure believe that Australia has a social responsibility to ensure that wounded soldier care is world’s best. Our support will help the wounded achieve the same goals and dreams they had prior to their injuries. Soldier On does this by getting the community involved by fundraising for our wounded. Money fundraised and donated will go to St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital and The Wesley hospital in Brisbane. Both hospitals directly support the rehabilitation of Soldiers. Soldier On is also using this money to build care packs for the families of those that have been wounded.
This is just the start of a strong partnership that will exist between Soldier On and In 2 Adventure and we look forward to you being a part of the experience and the adventure!.
2012 Entries Open 6pm Monday 14th November, 2011 (EDST) FREE TECH T! All New Design for 2012
First 10 Team Entries Per Event
If you’re ready for adventure then Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia is ready for you in 2012. From beginners to hardcore racers the MD ARA series challenges competitors in every way possible, from mountain biking to trail running to adventure legs which can include anything from kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, canyoning, tubing, coasteering, white water rafting, abseiling or archery!
HARDCORE or RAW it’s adventure for all, with courses and team sizes to suit every adventurer from hardcore racers to newcomers.
Magellan Explore Category
How Can I Show My Support?
Endurance Nutirition Seminars with World Renowned Expert Steve Born 
SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, Magellan is offering race participants the chance to purchase any Switch or Switch Up Fitness Watch, eXplorist hand-held GPS, maps for the eXplorist or accessories at 15% OFF RRP. 
The new Magellan Switch and Switch up GPS fitness devices are packed with unique and highly advanced features to help you get to the top of your next adventure race and make most of your fitness regime. The devices were designed for multi-disciplined training and outdoor sport, such as running, cycling, mountain biking, paddling, kayaking and hiking so they seamlessly track your data as you switch from one activity to another. 
Dates: Saturday 11th or Sunday 12th August
News Bulletin: Tuesday 10th July 
Bronson has been a commissioned officer in both the US and Australian military for over 15 years. Initially with the US Army 10th Mountain Division, he then spent over 10 years in both US and Australian Special Forces where he successfully trained and led up to 100 Special Forces operators and 500 indigenous troops on combat missions. 
Take Control with MTBO!
Have you had problems with your nutrition during a ride? or would like to learn how to Fuel properly from one of the best 
In the lead up to ANZAC Day, In 2 Adventure are proud to announce their partnership with Soldier On to provide an opportunity for wounded veterans and their veteran mates to take part in the Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia (MD ARA) Series in five states throughout Australia. The series will also support fundraising opportunity for this extraordinary charity.
To find out more about Soldier On go to their website at 
FREE TECH T! All New Design for 2012 