G4 Challenge Selections

G4 Challenge Selections - Brazil

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The OC (Augusto)	The OC (Augusto) posted 17 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 890, Visits: 3.6K	Hi all Just back from the selections in Brazil, it was a trully a unique experience! For those that are looking only for the result, i will make it short as I did not make through the International Selections. Now, more importantly I would like to share what I been through over the weekend. We had 10 finalists selected, but one did not make it ( not sure reason), however there were only 2 girls (that although were basically there, they both put on a great performance and were both elite adventure racers). So the competition for the male spot was disputed among 7 guys including me. Out of them, 5 were experienced adventure racers (4 disputed World Championships in Adventure races) and only me and another guy with "some" exposure to that, so things were looking hard at the outset. We went into our base for the selections in the countryside and were given the brieffing by Nora Audra, the Brazilian contestant for the 2006 event, who finished 5th and as the best placed female ever. We started our mini challenge on Saturday with many trial stages that went into the night and included runs, orienteering, kayaking, off-road, and written tests for mechanical, first-aid and English knowledge. The physical element was the hardest for me, not only because working 12h in an office leaves not much for training, but also that the competition was really strong! We set our camp and went all sleep after a good meal to start by 7am on Sunday. The day ahead was full of activities and started with a multi-task challenge that started with a puzzle, than we had 3 task (GPS orienteering, run/ kayaking/ off-road). I was given the opportunity to choose my other 2 partners opted to pick a couple that train for adventure race together for over 2 years. It couldnt worked better. While we were the last to leave the puzzle, we worked very well as a team. I found the strategic reference point on the first task and when we got the envelopes we realiased the other team didnt yet, so we had quite a lead despite the late start. Then they help me through the running course (Valdemar actually pushed me for quite some time) nd then onthe last task on the off-road course, I could give it back to the team to get a faultless stage and a first finishon the stage. This reminded me of Bryan and Martin Dreyer helping team mates to get through the stage. This is trully the spirit and I was lucky enough to experience that! The day went on with more off-road acitivities, relatively light for the more experienced and then we got the Terminator, which was a 400/500m run course that finished with a steep climb on a sandy path. We would run and the last one would be eliminated until the last one. At noon and sun on our heads (30-35C) that was a killer and to make it worst, there were 2 dry-runs...the easist path was to give in, but I went through it and manage to bet other 3 competitors for my surprise.. the last 2 were given a 2 lap runs to find the winner and was painfull only to watch! Incredible! Then we went to the ropes, which was quite techical with ascension (Jumar), horizontal tresspass with obstacles and then a rapel downwards again. That was for me the hardest one and I could not finish in time. The last event was a complex mixture of run up and downhill, swimming ina lake, more run/ orienteering, kayaking and a final sprint! What a event, really challenging us to the limit, amazing sport and all with our known orange background. It was great to meet with Nora and after the results (I actually came 6th, beating one of the girls and 2 other guys) I talked to her about the club, took some pictures and gave her a couple of stickers. She gave me one of her original Challenge t-shirts with an autograph, which we will keep to the club archives! Anyway, maybe a too long post, but wanted to share this amazing experience with you all. I did not have many pics, but will sure get some from the media and the other competitors and will post Cheers PS: I drove a new G4 Challenge Defender Puma ;-) Augusto (The O.C.) Secretary - G4 Challenge Owners Club D3 2006 event BN55 WRG LRG4C11 Stages 3 & 4 Bolivia
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~~willowkis~~	w ~~willowkis~~ posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
w Group: Banned Members Posts: 1.2K, Visits: 9K	Congratulations on taking part Augusto, it sounds like it will be an experience you will never forget, thanks for sharing it with us. :D I can't wait to see some photos. Again, well done! Kim :) ___________________________________________ Kim (Born to shop.... :P) Allsebrook (aka willowkis) I've been Tango'd G4 110 - BV55 ZBU - Now registered as K1 CAA Vehicle No. 112 Set-Up & Logistics Thailand & Laos
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Paul Burt	Paul Burt posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 356, Visits: 1.2K	Excellent & well done for even coming 6th. I do cyclocross racing and only ever come last - but at least I try ! Paul Currently - Porsche Cayenne Previously G4RRS - BV55 YZD - Team Vehicle 2006 Bolivia Stages 3 & 4 & G4 110 BP52GJE 2003 South Africa - Vehicle No 61
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The OC (Augusto)	The OC (Augusto) posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 890, Visits: 3.6K	THanks Paul, Found a link to a website with loads of pics, interviews and video. It's in Portuguese, but you can check some shots there... http://www.webventure.com.br/corridadeaventura/index.php?destino_comum=noticias_cobertura&plk=COBERTURA_G4CHALLENGE2008 Augusto (The O.C.) Secretary - G4 Challenge Owners Club D3 2006 event BN55 WRG LRG4C11 Stages 3 & 4 Bolivia
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brianreynolds	b brianreynolds posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
b Group: Event Members Posts: 104, Visits: 648	Hey Augusto! Well done my man! 6th place in representing your nation is a fantastic position, and to beat some of your countries top adventure racers is a serious result! As well as beating one of the female entries who will be going to International Selections - not a small task - so well well well done! Also great to be involved in that kind of competition at that level - i'll bet a Rat Race (and the daily Rat Race!) won't ever feel the same again! Great that you built the team around you and worked with the various strengths and weaknesses too - all the best attributes of a team player and leader! I hope you got to keep the national selections T shirt too? I checked out the photo's on that web site but couldn't see you in any, maybe the language difficulty was making it tricky for me - hopefully Nora will get them put on the global facebook page soon... i'll e-mail her in a moment. Hope you're not aching too much - keep moving or you'll stiffen up, and also make sure you keep ticking over with the training, as that tremendous effort will have set your body up to be ready for more training effort - bring it on! Well done man! Top marks! Brian. Brian Reynolds 2006 Land Rover G4 Challenge Team Spirit Winner
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TJ101	TJ101 posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 730, Visits: 2.6K	2nd all that been said above, Very well done Augusto Regards Tim Temporary G4 less :( 15 110 TDCi XS, 90 V8 Hybrid, RR Vogue SE :) Gone 06 RRS G4 (BV55 YZN), 08 D3 G4 TDV6 (BD08 VTG) http://www.wessex4x4response.org.uk/
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jimcarr	j jimcarr posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
j Group: Past Forum Member Posts: 147, Visits: 909	Congratulation! Well done, a great achievement in taking part, let alone coming 6th!! Jim Carr *Member, G4 Challenge Owners Club* 2006 G4 RRS, 2003 G4 DII, 1998 Paris/Dakar D1, 101FC, SIIa, FL2 i6
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The OC (Augusto)	The OC (Augusto) posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 890, Visits: 3.6K	Thanks for all comments, very nice to hear that! Having difficulty uploading pics, but have some that will come soon... Cheers Augusto (The O.C.) Secretary - G4 Challenge Owners Club D3 2006 event BN55 WRG LRG4C11 Stages 3 & 4 Bolivia
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Emon	Emon posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Committee Members Posts: 695, Visits: 2.5K	Augusto, Nice write-up, made me feel tired just reading it. What a great experience... well done again. Enjoy the rest of your holiday in 35 degrees. We have had some very cold spells recently all over UK. Regards, Emon Chairman 2008 - 2016 Current G4 - D3 LHD V8 BN55WRG Previous G4 - D3 from Belgian national selections, BG08VFK Previous G4 - 110, BT52OVG
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Baloo	Baloo posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 211, Visits: 1.1K	Well done Augusto, I was not involved with the selections here, however the Instructors were returning weary and worn out, so I can only imagine how the entrants felt. I know it was REALY cold here. More like frostbite than sunsroke. Regards, Chris 2003 G4 110, Heritage 90, Hybrid 90, Series 2a, Harley Davidson Ironhead.
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