Description
You are looking for a race that is actually FUN and still pushes you to the limit? One that you can compete in as a soloist or that you can try to brave with some of your friends? THIS is the race for you!!! Be aware that there is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!
The Event:
The paddling leg will take place on the Rappahannock River. There are some decent rapids on the 4 mile river section, so be ready to get wet. The mountain bike and run are challenging with good climbs, great single track, and fire roads. To make it just a little more interesting, you will also have to take part in one or more "mystery challenge(s)".
Free post race food and beer from local Blue & Gray Brewery are guaranteed to all competitors. This is set up to possibly become the best time you will have at a race in 2012, so come out and join us for this adventure.
Stuff:
Athletes can register as SOLO Racers or as members of a team. Teams compete in 3 categories: Male, Female, and Coed. The teams can be as big as they want to be - they will compete for the ultimate trophy in each of the categories! Teams will be set up by a captain and then members can add themselves when convenient.
Soloists: Kayaks only in this category - no canoes! You must provide your own kayak and safety equipment or rent from the Virginia Outdoor Center (V.O.C.) (not included in race fee). Solo racers must have all of their personal gear approved at the race start by 8:30 in order to race. An email with race information will be sent prior to race day. Racers must be familiar with the race format and other important info before arriving at the race site. If needed, we will arrange for a shuttle to take you back to the race start when it's all done!
Teams: Canoes and safety gear will be provided by the (V.O.C.). If the team has an uneven number of members, one will paddle a kayak. Team captains will receive an email with an informational attachment. They are responsible for sharing this info with the other team members. All members must be familiar with the race format and other important info before they arrive at the race site.
Shuttles will be provided from the registration area to the race start. Please be aware that you must wear helmets (during the canoe and bike leg of the race), so take your bike helmet with you to the race start. You must ride a functional mountain bike. Hybrids and Cruisers will not be safe and will suck to ride on this course. If you need a bike, see Bob at The Bike Stop in Culpeper, VA. Trust me - it's worth the trip!
The V.O.C. is offering AWESOME camping the night before the race - right at the race site. Contact the V.O.C. for more information and to make reservations.
Event schedule and times
Race Start: 9am at the boat launch.
Transition/packet pick up opens at 7 am.
Shuttles start at 7:30 and run until 8:15 am every 15 minutes. Catch one!!
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!!
