DIRT FEST VICTORIA
  Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th March, 2012
9 Off Road Events - 2 Days of Hardcore Action!
Dirt Fest Victoria runs across two days and challenges competitors with a weekend of Hardcore Off Road Action. Featuring the Tre-X Off Road Triathlon Series and the Victorian Dirt Master and Dirt Mistress Championships the weekend offers no less than nine off road events with something for everyone from Hardcore athletes, Weekend Warriors to Mum, Dad & the Kids. The weekend includes:
- Tre-X Off Road Triathlon - Long, Short, Teaser and Dirt Kids Courses
- 48km & 24km XC MTB
- 8km Trail Run
- 4km Fun Run
- Free Kids Mud Rat events
- Discounted Accommodation Packages
- 5 Star Facilities
- And the Saturday Night Celebration Pasta Buffet & Dirt Master Update
VIEW FULL DIRT FEST VICTORIA EVENT INFORMATION
 
Enter all three long course events to be in the running for the tile of Dirt Master Victoria or Dirt Mistress Victoria.
- Saturday AM: Tre-X Off Road Triathlon (500-23-8)
- Saturday PM: 8km Trail Run
- Sunday AM: 48km XC MTB
VIEW DIRT MASTER EVENT INFORMATION
 LOCATION
Novotel Forest Resort Creswick
Hardcore adventure meets 5 Star Luxury at the Novotel Forest Resort Creswick. This is a weekend for the entire family and includes special discounted accommodation packages for participants and a fantastic buffet dinner on Saturday evening.
Click on  the links below to find out more
About Novotel Forest Resort Creswick
Located just 75 minutes northwest of Melbourne CBD in the heart of Victoria's spa region, the Novotel Forest Resort Creswick is nestled between the area's two most popular destinations - the historic goldfields of Ballarat and the beautiful and iconic Daylesford and Hepburn Shire.
Featuring 144 luxurious rooms and suites - all with balconies and spas, each room provides spectacular views overlooking the Resort's Tony Cashmore designed 18 hole championship golf course or the Creswick State Forest.
The property boasts a boutique day spa, heated pool, spa and fitness centre, restaurant and state-of-the-art conference facilities.
 This purpose built Conference/Convention Hotel features 10 conference rooms all with natural light and spectacular views. Meeting spaces are complimented by three pre function areas, three business centres, wireless and broadband internet, an inhouse audio visual technician , dedicated executive boardroom, private dining room, library themed boardroom and Grand Ballroom capable of hosting 600 delegates.
The resort also offers A Wide Range of Dining Options, Golf, Tennis and a, Day Spa!
Novotel Forest Resort
1500 Midland Hwy,
Creswick, Victoria 3363
For Bookings
Phone: 03 5345 9600
Email: novotel@forestresort.com.au
Web: www.novotel.forestresort.com.au
Special Discounted Accommodation Packages for Competitors
 Novotel Forest Resort would like to extend the following rates for participants and spectators at The Tre-X Off Road Triathlon Series and Dirt Fest Weekend on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th of March, 2011 at Novotel Forest Resort:
- $169 per room, per night in a Standard King Room including full buffet breakfast for two
- OR $159 per room, per night in a Standard King Room including full buffet breakfast for two based on a minimum two night stay: Friday 16th and Saturday 17th March, 2011 / Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th March, 2011.
Booking Details
For Bookings contact the resort directly by phone or email and advise that you are taking part in the Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia and quote your entry invoice number to access the special accommodation rates for the weekend. The whole family and friends are more than welcome
 Phone: 03 5345 9600
Email: novotel@forestresort.com.au
Saturday Night Celebration Dinner - Just $20 per head
Join us for a celebration 'Carb Loading' pasta buffet on Saturday evening. At just $20 per head it's fantastic value and a great opportunity to relax with fellow competitors over a great meal and perhaps a few drinks (for the not so competitive :-). Bookings are essential Tel: 03 53459600 to book
Child Minding Services at Novotel Forest Resort
Child Minding services at the Resort is provided by “Simply Helping” . For enquireis and bookings the team can be contacted at:
Indulge Yourself with a Spa Treatment at Spa 407, Novotel Forest Resort
 25% Discount off treatments during your stay at Dirt Fest!
Combine your weekend of adventure with pure indulgance at the Novotel's Boutique Day Spa, Spa 407!
Guests of Dirt Fest who wish to indulge and treat themselves to a spa treatment at Spa407 will receive 25% off the treatment price during their stay. Simply quote the Dirt Fest & Tre-X Victoria event to receive your discount. Book at the Spa on the details below. But hurry, spaces are limited.
Spa 407
Penthouse 407 Novotel Forest Resort
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick VIC 3363
In house Guests dial 659
t. 03 5345 9659
e. spa407@forestresort.com.au
HOW TO GET THERE
Directions to Novotel Forest Resort
Novotel Forest Resort Creswick is situated in the heart of spa country Victoria, only 10 minutes from the historic city of Ballarat and 20 minutes from Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.
Just 75 minutes from Melbourne CBD and just over one hour from Melbourne and Avalon airports, Novotel Forest Resort Creswick is easily accessed by plane or car both domestically and internationally.
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COURSE & MAPS
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Course Distances
- LONG COURSE: 500 - 23 - 8
- SHORT COURSE: 300 - 15 - 4
- TEASER COURSE: 150 - 3 - 1
- DIRT KIDS DUATHLON: 250 - 1.5 - 250
 Swim Course
- Long Course: 500m (1 x 500m lap)
- Short Course: 350m (1 x 350m lap)
- Teaser Course: 150m (1 x 150m lap)
The swim leg will take place at picturesque St Georges Lake. The lake is located approximately 3km from Novotel Forest Resort. Competitors have the option of joining the leisurely group ride from Novotel Forest Resort to St Georges Lake prior to the event, or, if you prefer you can make your own way there. Swim equipment (ie wetsuit, goggles, cap) can be left in the numbered bags provided in your race pack and these will be transported to and from Transition Area 1.
The swim leg will be a wet start from the picnic area at St Georges lake and competitors will complete an out and back course before returning to Transition Area 1 and departing on their mountain bikes.
 Mountain Bike Course
- Long Course: 23km (3km + 2.5 x 8km laps)
- Short Course: 15km (3km + 1.5 x 8km laps)
- Teaser Course: 3.5km (3km + 500m lap)
- Dirt Kids Duathlon: 1.5km (1 x 1.5km lap)
The Mountain Bike Course has been custom built for the Dirt Fest Weekend. It consists of a 3km ride through the fire trails in beautiful Creswick Regional Park plus 2.5 or 1.5 laps of the 8km course within Novotel Forest Resort.
The mountain bike course within Novotel Forest Resort has been specifically designed and built for the Dirt Fest Weekend. The 8km Mtb lap is an action packed loop that dives in and out of short forest sections on the spectacular Novotel Golf Course.
New riders will enjoy the flowing nature of the course, while more the more experienced will love carving the berms. If you're not too tired to look, you'll also enjoy the panoramic views from many points along the course. The course is suitable for those new to mountain biking, but will also challenge those with advanced technical riding skills in a number of sections.
 Trail Run Course
- Long Course: 8km (2 x 4km laps)
- Short Course: 4km (1 x 4km lap)
- Teaser Course: 1 km (1 x 1km lap)
- Dirt Kids Duathlon Course: 250m + 250m
The trail run is a 4km lap and takes compeitors off road an into beautiful Hancock Plantation. The course is undulating with a few hills and pinchy climbs before returning back to the resort. This is an Off-Road Trail Run so be prepared to get wet, muddy and dirty.
Transition Area 1 (Swim to Mountain Bike)
 Transition Area 1 will be based at the picnic area St Georges Lake where competitors will transition from the Swim to the Mountain Bike.
The lake is located approximately 3km from Novotel Forest Resort. Competitors have the option of joining the leisurely group ride from Novotel Forest Resort to St Georges Lake prior to the event at 7:30am, or, if you prefer you can make your own way there. Swim equipment (ie wetsuit, goggles, cap) can be left in the numbered bags provided in your race pack and these will be transported to and from Transition Area 1.
TA 1 will be open from 7:15am to 8:30am for Mountain Bikes and MTB equipment to be placed in the Transition Area.
Transition Area 2 (Mountain Bike to Trail Run)
Transition Area 2 will be based near Race HQ on the Golf Course and is where competitors will transition from the Mountain Bike to the trail run..
TA 2 will be open from 6:30am to7:10am for Shoes and Trail Run equipment to be left. Equipment must be left at TA 2 prior to departing for the event start at St Georges Lake.
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RACE HQ
Race HQ & the Event Village will be based on the Golf Course at Novotel Forest Resort.
Spectators have a great view of the event from Race HQ.
FACILITIES
Facilities for guests at Novotel Forest Resort include:
- Saturday Night Celebration Dinner
- Discounted Accommodation Packages
- Kids Club
- Restaurants & Bars including our signagure restaurant Harvest 383, Springs Bar & Terrace, The Sports Bar & 24hr Room Service
- Coffee
- Golf Course
- Spa 407 Health Spa
- Heated Pool & Gymnasium
- Tennis
- Bush Walking, Mountain Biking and Bird Watching
- On Site Parking
- Free Sausage Sizzle for competitors and volunteers
- Bathroom Facilities
To find out more about Novotel Forest Resort go to www.novotel.forestresort.com.au
PARKING
Parking is in the Novotel Forest Resort Car Pak and on Golf Course Road.
TIMETABLE
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FRIDAY 16th MARCH |
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Event |
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6:30pm |
Registration 1 Opens |
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7:30pm |
Registration 1 Closes |
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SATURDAY 17th MARCH |
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06:30am |
Registration 2 Opens
Transition Area 2 (Bike to Run Transition) Opens - This Transition is near Race HQ |
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06:45am |
'On the Day' Entries Close |
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07:00am |
Registration 2 Closes |
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07:10am |
Transition Area 2 Closes - Important Note: The Transition Area will be cleared at this time. You must have placed your run equipment and cleared the area. If you arrive at Transition at 7:10am you will not be permitted to enter. Anyone who has not placed their bike & equipment in the Transition Area by this time will not be able to take part in the event. This will be enforced as it is a Triathlon Australia safety and regulatory requirement that the Transition is free from competitors before the start of the event and all participants are required to attend the pre-race brief. |
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07:15am |
Event Course and Safety Brief at HQ at the Finish Line - Come to this ready to depart for St Georges Lake |
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07:15am |
Transition Area 1 (Swim to MTB) Opens - This Transition is located at St Georges Lake |
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07:30am |
Group Ride to St Georges Lake departs the resort. VIEW FULL INFORMATION HERE |
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08:30am |
Transition Area 1 Closes - Important Note: The Transition Area will be cleared at this time. You must have placed your MTB equipment and cleared the area by this time |
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08:45am |
Teaser Course Waves Start |
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09:00am |
Long Course Waves Start |
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09:20am |
Short Course Waves Start |
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Midday |
Transition Area 2 Opens - This is an estimated time only. The Transition Area will open when the last bike has returned from the MTB leg |
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*12:30-1pm |
Dirt Kids Duathlon Event Start - The Dirt Kids Duathlon will start when the last finisher has crossed the line |
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*1:30pm |
Prize Giving
Presentation - This is an estimated time only. Prize Giving will start when all, or the majority of competitors have completed the event. |
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3:30pm |
8km & 4km Trail Run & Mud Rats VIEW FULL DETAILS HERE |
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7:30pm |
Saturday Evening Celebration Buffet at Novotel Forest Resort VIEW BOOKING DETAILS HERE |
RACE BRIEFING
A Pre-race safety brief will be held at Race HQ prior to the event. It's important that all competitors attend this brief as it covers important information regarding the course and your safety on the course.
START TIMES
- Teaser Wave 1: 8:45am
- Long Course Wave 1: 9:00am
- Short Course Wave 1: 9:20am
Other waves will commence at intervals after this time. Check at Race HQ for your wave, and your start time and please ensure you are at the start, ready to go when called. You don't want to miss your start and have to chase down the rest of the pack!
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