Race Equipment and Nutrition

INDEX TO THE INFORMATION BELOW:

EQUIPMENT LIST

COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT* for the MTB races 100km, 75km 50km and 30km:

  • First Aid Kit, comprising: 2 x crepe bandages, 2 x non-adhesive wound dressings, 6 x steri-strip wound closures, 1 x triangular bandage, 1x pr of surgical gloves

Pack your own, or available to purchase through your online entry, the merchandise page, or at registration on race weekend.

Random checks will be made throughout the event and those caught without a First Aid Kit anywhere along the course, including at the start and finish lines, will be penalised 20 minutes.

  • Water / hydration / nutrition…
  • Sunglasses and Sunscreen
  • Bike kit, comprising: pump, tyre levers, puncture repair kit, at least one spare inner tube, chain breaker and allen keys
  • Rain jacket and/or thermal top and bottom (weather dependent).
  • Mobile phone
  • Minimum 32mm width tyres designed for use on gravel/rocky/pebbly surfaces
  • Water / hydration / nutrition
    • We recommend at least 1 bottle minimum for 49km riders and 2 bottles for 106km riders.
  • Sunglasses and Sunscreen
  • Bike kit, comprising: at least one spare inner tube, pump, tyre levers, puncture repair kit, and multi-tool
  • Rain jacket and/or thermal top and bottom (weather dependent).
  • Mobile phone

Pre-race equipment checks

Don’t forget to double check your bike for any mechanical issues before the race. HERE is a list of relatively simple things to check beforehand or take your bike to your nearest bike shop for a tune up before the race to make sure it’s running sweetly.

EQUIPMENT

SHIMANO Gravel goes wireless

GRX 1×12-speed wireless performance for every gravel adventure

SHIMANO debuts in the fully wireless drop bar segment with the new 1×12-speed GRX Di2 gravel-specific components. Building on the wireless cockpit introduced with SHIMANO’s 2×12 road and gravel groups, and the wireless technology of the M9200 XTR derailleur, the new GRX RX827 delivers a completely wireless drivetrain designed for performance, durability, and versatility.

With RX827, the GRX lineup now spans mechanical and electronic shifting in both 1×12 and 2×12-speed configurations, giving riders freedom to tailor drivetrains to their gravel adventures. The system requires no special frame, making upgrades simple on any gravel bike.

At its core, the RD-RX827 wireless rear derailleur offers unmatched chain management, fast precise shifting, and reliable performance across demanding terrain—whether racing, exploring, or riding all day.

Key Features

  • Fully wireless Di2 platform with fast, precise 12-speed shifting
  • Robust gravel drivetrain with skid plate, protected battery, and impact recovery
  • Refined ergonomics for superior grip, clean cockpit, and customization
  • Expanded versatility with more GRX options to optimise performance

FENIX bike lights

Fenix has over 20 years of experience in creating reliable and durable mobile lighting products, including high-performance flashlights, headlamps, bicycle lights, and camping lanterns. Since launching its first bicycle light in 2012, the company has expanded its offerings to include more than 10 bicycle front lights and taillights. These lights cater to a wide range of cycling scenarios, such as road cycling, mountain biking, city commuting, long-distance racing, and leisure cycling tours.

With extensive design expertise and advanced R&D technology, Fenix bicycle lights have received numerous international design awards. They are professional lighting tools tailored for various outdoor environments. Their ingenious design, exceptional performance, and high reliability—proven through rigorous water and drop tests—ensure that you can trust Fenix to safely illuminate your path through the darkness.

Secure a 20% discount on all Fenix products with the code: Rapid20 online at https://fenixlight.com.au/

Fox suspension

WE EXIST TO PUSH POTENTIAL FURTHER

In 2024 we mark a half a century of suspension innovation, all with the purpose pushing potential further and giving our athletes and riders the winning edge in racing. A legacy of victories on the world stage, from World Cup mountain biking to gruelling off-road events such as the Baja 1000, is fuelled by a mindset that at FOX, We’re Never Done.
Our purpose is to challenge the impossible and lead in the never-ending pursuit of maximum performance.

Fox Factory is the leader in designing, developing, and manufacturing world-renowned performance products. Our continued success is what happens when more than 4,000 individuals work as one, embodying our core values.”

NUTRITION

The Odyssey will be serviced by two terrific hydration and nutrition brands – CLIF BAR and Skratch Nutrition – Skratch Nutrition sachets will be stocked at each of the hydration stations around the courses. Each rider will receive a Clif Bar at event registration

We encourage you to support these brands by training with them beforehand and racing with them on the day.

CLIF

CLIF are our recommended nutrition partner

CLIF craft their products using natural, organic, and wholesome ingredients designed to fuel your training, competition, and recovery. CLIF Bars are the original, wholesome energy bars, delivering at least 9-11g of plant-based protein, slow-releasing carbohydrates, and healthy fats to support endurance and strength. Additionally, our CLIF BLOK Energy chews provide quick releasing energy, making them a convenient option for mid-race fuelling and improved performance. CLIF BLOK Energy chews are also made without high fructose corn syrup or artificial flavours, ensuring clean refuelling every time.

Whether you’re preparing for a tough workout, pushing through a race, or recovering afterward, CLIF provides the balanced nutrition you need to perform at your best—every step of the way.

Skratch Hydration

Skratch are our recommended hydration partner

Skratch Lab’s Hydration Sport Drink Mix was created for a simple purpose – to replace the electrolytes lost in sweat and to provide a little bit of energy when working out, without offending your palate or gut. Skratch initially created this drink because some of the world’s best athletes needed better!! Conventional sports drinks were undrinkable – too sweet, over-flavoured, and didn’t even replace what was lost in sweat – which defeated the whole purpose, like fighting thirst with more thirst.

The best athletes needed something to hydrate, something to quench their thirst, and something to help them perform better. So, with their help, Skratch reimagined sports drinks, stripping down what used to be a neon-coloured carnival to its bare essentials. In the process, they learned that simple wasn’t just better for elite athletes, it was better for everyone who works hard and sweats.

The result is a sports drink with minimal sugar (4g per 100 ml) and a ratio of sugar (glucose + fructose) that is optimized for faster absorption, an electrolyte profile that actually matches what is lost in sweat (800 mg sodium, 80 mg potassium, 100 mg calcium, and 80 mg of magnesium per litre), and only real fruit for flavour for a light and refreshing taste that you can drink all day. That’s it – less sugar, the right electrolyte profile, and real fruit. So, if you’ve never met a sports drink you wanted to take home, your luck is about to change.

Drink when thirsty. Don’t when not. Repeat as necessary.

Find Skratch Labs at your local independent bike store www.skratchlabs.com.au