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2nd day in Queenstown- experiencing life in front of the camera

dancetou — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:09:00 +0000

We had a the regular stress of air travel, this time trying to pull the wool over the eyes and scales of Jetstar staff. With 19kg of carry on luggage and a few other tricks of the trade we made it to Christchurch and then Queenstown without excess baggage fees so that was a good start to the trip.

The in Queenstown has been just magnificent. I'm started looking for a new job in Queenstown because as long as the weather says like this I'm not going home. Last night we met our new team member Glen Currie from Methven near Christchurch. After a few months of email contact it was great to finally meet and see that we were going to get along well and have few laughs, mostly at the expense of other NZ teams.

Today we spent the whole day with the Nothin' But Shorts international conglomerate of photographers, media staff, Macpac owners and Team Seagate and Girls On Top. We visited a range of locations, firstly Moke Lake for a bit of riding and trekking.

Then back through Queenstown then over to Onsen Hot Pools to recover from the very tiring morning session.

Then to Skippers Canyon for another short bike and trekking stage.

And finally a lovely meal at Botswana Butchery to get some quality food before we start living on carbs and salt.

Team Blackheart sponsor of the day – SILVA compasses

dancetou — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:23:00 +0000

SILVA are the leading compass manufacturer in the world. Starting in 1993, this iconic Swedish business started by an entrepreneurial trio of champion Swedish orienteers invented the liquid-filled compass, which was more precise and easier to use than other such instruments. At the same time they launched their first headlamp, setting the stage for innovation in diverse areas of outdoor sport. Though much in the company has changed, Silva compasses remain the first choice for Orienteers and Adventurers around the world. Check out more on SILVA at www.silva.se.

SILVA Spectra OMC 66 Wrist compass

Team Blackheart, and in particular myself (Rob) and Kathryn Ewels have been using SILVA compasses for years for Orienteering and rogaining. Since taking up Adventure Racing I have found the SILVA Spectra OMC as the most useful part of my kit. Since it sits nicely on the bottom of the big thumb, it doesn't get in the way when biking or kayaking unlike other compasses.

But don't just take my word for it. The top 3 teams from last years World Adventure Racing Championships in Tasmania were using SILVA compasses. Per from champion Team Thule is pictured with his OMC 66 on his wrist. 2nd place Team SILVA, well of course they use SILVA compasses. And kiwi World Rogaining Champion Chris Forne would be lost without his Jet 6 Spectra thumb compass.

Check out our SILVA compass specials here.

Get in touch if you need a compass for your next Adventure, eg Geoquest 48hr in June.

Per from champion Team Thule is pictured with his OMC 66 on his wrist.

Godzone Adventure starts in 2 weeks

dancetou — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:40:00 +0000

Expedition Adventure Racing returns to the home of adventure- Queenstown New Zealand.

In just two weeks Team Blackheart will again toe the start line of a World Series Adventure Race, the new Godzone Adventure in New Zealand. Queenstown has been chosen to host the inaugural GODZone Adventure. Internationally renowned, it is the Southern Hemisphere’s premier four seasons lake and alpine resort. Surrounded by majestic mountains and nestled on the shores of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown’s stunning scenery is challenging, yet inspiring, and offers unparalleled scope in terms of wilderness and the very best of what nature has to offer.

Check out this video preview from what we can expect to encounter. While snow topped mountains always look nice in photos, cold weather racing can be unpleasant at times so hopefully winter stays away for a bit longer.

Orion Health GODZone Adventure 2012 Promo from GODZone Adventure on Vimeo.

Our team has undergone some changes for Godzone. Rob and Josh are being joined by Rob's new wife Kathryn and NZ multisport talent Glen Currie. Kathryn has raced with Rob in Wulong Mountain Quest and Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge and represented Australia at 6 World Orienteering Championships so is no stranger to AR or international racing. Kathryn and Rob teamed up to win the Adventure Junkie X-Marathon race in December beating Team Thule's World Champs Jackie and Mimi on the way. Kathryn also raced the 2011 AR World Champs, finishing 10th with City Bike Depot, and has been poached from that CBD who are also racing in Queenstown.

Glen has been recruited for his local knowledge and multisport pedigree, having finished 3rd in last years Coast to Coast World Multisport Championships. He also won the Goldrush Multisport race and was 4th in the Oceania Multisport Champs. As an outdoor education teacher Glen has all the right skills to become a great Adventure racer and will be a huge asset to the team.

More news and pre-race discussions to follow.

Damon in great battle in Costa Rica Coastal Challenge

dancetou — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:52:00 +0000

Damon is involved in a tight battle for the lead of the Costa Rica Coastal Challenge with local Roiny Villegas. Damon finished a close 2nd in stages 3 and 4, and with 2 stages left he is just 7 seconds behind. There are reports that race leader Villegas got lost on stage 5 so Damon may have taken the lead.

More race reports from http://blog.leadadventuremedia.com/

CRC runner, Roinny Villegas came in first position on Stage3, taking off 6m45s from the overall leader, Damon Goerke who came in second today. Goerke continues on the lead by six minutes.

Etapa de hoy:

- 33Km - 1550 Metros Elevación Acumulada - Inicio: Tierras Morenas (Faldas de Volcán Tenorio - Meta: Cuipilapa (Faldas de Volcán Miravalles)

Today's Stage:

- 33Km - 1550 Elevation Gain - Start: Tenorio Volcano - Finish: Miravalles Volcano

Male/Masculino

Roiny VILLEGAS 02:54:39 Damon Goerke 03:01:24 Chris Barth 03:39:55 Steve Bremner 03:44:41 Christian Schiester 03:48:14

Femenino/Female

Laura Hronik 04:12:19 Kelly Wilson 04:16:15 Patricia Ossenbach 04:44:47 Ana BARRANTES 05:05:40 Tanya Meeth 05:27:30 ---

Stage4 - Costa Rican takes first overall at The Coastal Challenge

Roiny Villegas runs ahead of Australian, Damon Goerke after four stages of running in some of Costa Rica's most remote locations.

"The Australian is very strong," kept repeating Villegas as he grasped first position. After 200km of running Villegas shortens the remaining five minutes separating the two racers and starts Stage5 first in the general list.

Went from the Miravalles Volcano to the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano.

In the girl's field Laura Hornik (USA) holds tight to first place, followed by Kelly Wilson (USA) and Costa Rican Patricia Osembach. "I think I'm running with one less toenail," said Osembach as she complains about strong pain in her feet after 200kilometers of racing.

Male/Masculino

Roiny Villegas: 04:02:00 - General 15:53:43 Damon Goerke 04:07:00 - General 15:53:50 (00:00:07) Vicente Charpentier: 004:56:17 - General (+6:39:40

Femenino/Female

Laura Hronik: 5:57:58 - General 22:15:04 Kelly Wilson: (se define en unos minutos) Patricia Ossenbach: (se define en unos minutos)

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Today's Stage:

- 46Km - 1550 Elevation Gain - Start: Miravalles Volcano - Finish: Rincón de la Vieja Volcano

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Secret Training :-)

dancetou — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:03:00 +0000

While the others were sweating it out in the hot sands of the Abu Dhabi deserts, Josh and I were doing some secret training in the Dandenongs with the Tuesday Night Ride and Pizza Crew. Conditions were a little slippery but we managed to keep the thing upright despite a few nervous moments. Here are a few photos of the evening .....