Transcend Trails – Adaptive Chariot Team
Saturday 22 August 2026
Location: 543 Cobbler Pool Road, Morangup
Participant: Mercedes
Distance: 6 km Adaptive Wheelchair Event
Check-in: 1:00–2:00 pm
Race start: 2:30 pm
Weather: 22C and raining
Before you leave home
Please come prepared as you would for a normal BTB adaptive hike.
The course is only 6 km, but it is hilly and reasonably physical. There is approximately 230 m of elevation, with steep grassy sections, uneven ground and potentially some water crossings.
Please bring:
Hiking shoes with good grip
Comfortable hiking clothes
Water
Snacks
Rain jacket
Hat/sunscreen as appropriate
Spare shoes and socks
Plastic/wet bag for muddy or wet gear afterwards
Any personal medication you normally carry
Fully charged mobile phone
Phone reception is very limited. Telstra has the best coverage in this area.
Georgia will try to have a Telstra eSIM/phone available so that we have at least one reliable means of communication.
Please preload the directions to 543 Cobbler Pool Road, Morangup into your phone before leaving home. Do not rely on being able to load Google Maps once you arrive.
Please also look at the attached Transcend course/map PDF before Saturday so you have an idea of where we are going.
Georgia will bring
Georgia will collect and transport:
Adaptive chariot
First aid kit
PLB
Chariot equipment
Other usual BTB adaptive hiking/safety equipment
Georgia will travel up separately with the equipment.
Everyone else is very welcome to carpool.
Arrival – from 1:00 pm
Car park: 543 Cobbler Pool Road, Morangup
The car park is at the bottom of the event area. From there, we will make our way uphill to the check-in/event area.
Georgia will confirm where the BTB team is meeting once the event village/tent arrangements are confirmed.
Because reception is poor, don't rely on being able to call when you arrive. Please have the map and meeting information saved beforehand.
1:00–2:00 pm – Check-in & preparation
Once everyone is together:
Check Mercedes in and collect/confirm her race bib
Get Mercedes comfortably set up in the chariot
Final chariot and equipment check
Team briefing
Confirm emergency equipment/PLB
Confirm course and any changes due to weather
Work out our initial pushing/pulling positions
Make sure everyone has water and required gear
We have 5-6 volunteers, so we will rotate regularly rather than having the same people pushing for the entire course.
2:30 pm – START
Our priority is Mercedes having a safe, fun day and everyone getting around together.
This isn't about smashing out a fast 6 km.
Expect:
Steep grassy climbs
Rocky/uneven surfaces
Open paddocks
Descents requiring good control of the chariot
Potential mud
Small stream/water crossings, particularly if we get rain
We'll swap pushing/pulling positions regularly and use the whole team when we hit difficult terrain.
Communicate constantly around the chariot. If anyone needs a rest, swap out early rather than waiting until you're exhausted.
There is an aid station at approximately halfway, which gives us a good opportunity to stop, check Mercedes, rotate the team, have some water/food and make sure everyone is comfortable before continuing.
Finish
We'll finish through the main Transcend event village.
Once we're through:
Make sure Mercedes is comfortable
Everyone hydrate/refuel
Chariot/equipment check
Pack all BTB equipment
Change out of wet/muddy shoes and socks if necessary
Wet gear into your plastic bag
Georgia will organise the chariot and BTB equipment for transport home
Important
We are only supporting Mercedes in the adaptive chariot this year.
Ebony is not participating on her adaptive MTB this year.
The weather could make this significantly wetter and muddier than it initially sounds, so please come prepared to get dirty and potentially have wet feet.
Most importantly – thank you for volunteering. Having a good-sized crew means we can rotate people, look after Mercedes properly and make this a really enjoyable afternoon for everyone.
