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Anzac Rivalry at Anaconda Adventure Race - New Zealand
On ANZAC weekend the Anaconda Adventure Race International
Series finds its way across the Tasman to the iconic township
of Waihi. Elite multisport athletes from both sides of the Tasman
will be battling it out for country honours on Saturday 24th
April. In the male division at Waihi experienced multisport
athlete, Cam Durno (Taupo) will be leading the New Zealand
charge and will be facing off with our own Grant Suckling. ...{Click here for full story.}
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Forster May 1-2 = the finale of the 2009 – 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race International Series
The countdown has commenced in the lead up to the finale of the
2009 – 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race International Series at Forster
in May 1st and 2nd. After an 18 month hiatus from Forster while
we re-aligned the series calendar, it is with great enthusiasm
that we now return to the Great Lakes region for the series finale.
... {Click here for full story.}
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I took some ‘Rapid Ascent medicine'
It was time to take some of my own medicine… You see I often find
myself writing encouraging words when preparing our marketing material.
Things like ‘Go the Distance’, ‘…challenging but rewarding’, ‘…memorable
and enjoyable experience…’, ‘…sense of achievement at having attained
your goals…’ and other confidence giving words to inspire people
to take on the challenge of the event. But not having done a
solid race for a few months, I thought it was time to take some
Rapid Ascent medicine and enter a biggie.. {Click here for full story.}
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2010 Anaconda Adventure Race Series - Officially open for entries
It is with great enthusiasm that Rapid Ascent
launches and opens entries for the 2010 Anaconda Adventure
Race Series. We welcome you to come and be part of these
ground-breaking events for 2010. It cannot be denied
that the Anaconda Adventure Race Series has revolutionised
adventure racing in Australia and brought about a rebirth
f off-road, multi discipline races in the country. . {Click here for full story.}
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LineBreak Compression Sportswear at 40% discount!
LineBreak Compression garments have a direct application
to riding, paddling, climbing, running and adventure racing
by improving circulation to working muscles which enable
you to exercise for longer at higher intensity and to
recover faster afterwards. They also reduce the risk
of injury by keeping muscles warm and supported and
help maintain body temperature in hot and cold conditions
by utilizing sweat efficiently.. {Click here for full story.}
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Anaconda Adventure Race – International Series Points Score Update
The 2009 – 2010 International Adventure Race Series is
nearing completion with two events remaining, Waihi, NZ
this weekend and the finale in Forster, NSW on 1st-2nd May.
For the second time, Rapid Ascent – with thanks to Anaconda
– are putting up a $2000 cash bonus to both the male and female
series winners. The rankings are determined by a points score system
whereby the top 10 individual finishers are awarded 12,
10, 8, 7 ... 3, 2, 1 for each event. ... {Click here for full story.}
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KONA Mawson MTB Marathon Endurance Challenge, Flinders Ranges, SA
The KONA Mawson MTB Marathon held on 8-12 June is shaping
up to be the ultimate Enduro challenge; an epic 350km
marathon that riders can ride non-stop in duo, or in
four set stages when riding solo or in teams of 3 or more.
Everyone finishes at the Fat Tyre Festival in Melrose,
to share the fun, the stories and the coldies with hundreds
of fat tyre friends. ... {Click here for full story.}
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Southern Exposure Surf Coast MTB Festival
Southern Exposure received so many requests for a 12 hour solo
and team event, so they have re-jigged the format and now have
a 12 hour MTB event. The 2010 festival format now has 3hr, 6hr
and 12hr events and includes more moon, more track space, more
sweat and more tears.They will have all of the usual facilities
that you would expect. Full moon, showers, toilets, camping,
on site catering, kids’ race and activities, surf beaches,
cafes..… plus music as the sun goes down. {Click here for full story.}
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Outer Edge goes to the Wild Side
Wild life. Wild people. Wilderness. It’s an evocative word,
wild, and a notion that we’re always on on the search for here
at Outer Edge. Fittingly, our latest edition is all about
encounters with creatures great and small while on adventure.
There’s something heartwarming about leaving our world of cars
and concrete to meet nature’s critters on their turf, or
surf, where they rule. After all, there’s nothing quite
like an elephant stampeding at your tent to make you feel
truly alive. Wild, man, totally wil. ... {Click here for full story.}
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