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AR Community

It has been a great year for California ARA and we wanted to thank you for all the support.

We are planning some amazing activities for 2010 and wanted to share with you a small gift.

Together with the west coast race organizers, we have already compiled an amazing 2010 race calendar. Start your planning for next year!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

California ARA team

(Hani, Kim, Julien, John, Julie)

#3256

From: jen_klafin baarbd <jlklafin@...>
Date: Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:45 am
Subject: Surf ski for sale

jlklafin

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Hey gang-

Jim is selling his SUPER FAST surf ski... holiday gift anyone?!?
Please email him (not me) if interested at jimmyboy3@...

It's a Hayden Surfski. Great shape 19' 6" long $900. Paid $2500 for it�.

Thanks

Jim

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#3255

From: Mark Manning <mark@...>
Date: Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:17 am
Subject: Great news for Adventure Racers in Texas and Colorado

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Great news for Adventure Racers in Texas and Colorado.   AR Navigation
Supplies products are now available from MapsCo stores.  This includes
the Basic Roamer AR both US and Metric versions, the Rotating Mountain
Bike Map Holder, the Waterproof Pedometer and the new Table Top
Adventure Race and Navigation Challenge book.

MapsCo has stores in Addison TX, Austin TX, Dallas TX, Denver CO, Fort
Worth TX and San Antonio TX.   A list of all MapsCo store addresses
and contact information can be found here:  http://www.mapsco.com/stores.aspx

Please support MapsCo as they help us bring the tools for adventure
racing to their stores and the local racing community.

MapsCo can be contacted at 1-800-781-4MAP or at www.mapsco.com

Mark Manning
www.ARNavSupplies.com

#3254

From: "geoff_langford" <geoff@...>
Date: Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:02 am
Subject: Camp Frontier training camps in Mexico!

geoff_langford

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Kick off your spring training in Mexico with warm weather, culture, adventure, training, and fun. Frontier Adventure Sports and Esprit Whitewater offer two all-inclusive, week-long adventure sports training camps this March in the coastal mountains near Veracruz, Mexico.

The Jalcomulco AR Training Camp (March 6-13) is a week of training and certifications in everything for adventure racing � biking, trekking, navigation, ropes, paddling, nutrition, teamwork and more. We'll discover the charms and culture of the idyllic village of Jalcomulco. Plus, an 8 hour race to cap off a week of training in canyons, whitewater rivers, plateaus and mango plantations.

The Pico2Playa Expedition Training Week (March 13-20) simulates an expedition race experience, as participants trek, mountain bike, paddle, swim, hike canyons, and learn ropes skills, from 4300m elevation on Pico Orizaba through remote, wild terrain to the beaches of Veracruz. Nightly stops at camps and haciendas allow us to experience local culture, food, and history.

Instructors have included internationally competitive adventure racers, trainers and course designers Bob Miller (Team Supplierpipeline) and Lawrence Foster (Team Holofibre), top female racer Trish Westman, Race Director Geoff Langford (Raid the North Extreme), and Esprit's highly skilled ropes, paddling and first aid instructors.

Visit www.camp-frontier.com for details, event dossiers and registration. Act fast � we're limited to 16 participants/week.

Check out our Facebook group for alumni experiences, photos and video.

Hope you can join us!
Geoff Langford

#3253

From: Mark Richardson <bike2wmr@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:00 pm
Subject: Red Hills Rumble

hazdog9

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This is a fun and inexpensive event that's being hosted by a group I try to ride with when I can. It's a good cause, a chance to race an MTB time trial on rugged single track, and it's in an area Gold Rush uses for our Summer Challenge and that we just visited in the Gold Rush Mother Lode.

Here's the URL: http://www.trogspace.com/redhills/

Mark Richardson

Oakdale, CA
209-847-7375 Home
209-985-7375 Mobile

#3252

From: jlklafin <jlklafin@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:59 pm
Subject: AR storms the SF Bike Expo

jlklafin

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Hey AR gang...

Adventure racers stormed the San Francisco Bike Expo on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Cow Palace. We lured a great group of people over to our *bling* (ok, the free candy and sexy bikes helped) and educated them on the thrills of AR. Thank you to Julien and Hani of California ARA and Angel and Todd of Big Blue Adventures for respectively working and funding the booth. A huge thanks to all of our volunteers for showing their pride and spreading the addiction of Kim, Julie (who WON the women's cyclocross race! see victory photo) Randy, Andrew and Tim. Plus our gratitude to Mark of AR Nav Supplies and Cathy of Adventure Sports Journal for dropping off more AR beta, you can never have enough.

In closing, holy bike geeks! There were some insane bikes there, I caught my favorite in the photos.

A few, but good photos... we were busy chatting up AR and drooling over bikes. :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/91469892@N00/sets/72157622854577392/

Thanks again and long live AR!
Race on, Jen

#3251

From: Mark Richardson <bike2wmr@...>
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:22 am
Subject: Gold Rush Update

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First, we'd like to once again congratulate those who came out and competed at the Gold Rush Mother Lode expedition race. It was our first foray into directing a multi-day race, it went very well, and it we will do it again sometime.

We have some changes for 2010. First we will be moving the Gold Rush 24 Hour Adventure Challenge from our traditional November date to August 28-29, with check-in on Friday the 27th. This is three weeks before the Desert Winds Expedition Race, making it a perfect tune-up for that event.

The Gold Rush Summer Challenge is moved up to June 5th. It will be similar to past years. It is always tough to win but not to difficult for less experienced teams to finish. This year we plan to place more focus on introducing new people to Adventure Racing at the Summer Challenge.

Both the Gold Rush 24 Hour Adventure Challenge and the Gold Rush Summer Challenge will be part of the Checkpoint Tracker points series in 2010.

Put these dates on your calendars.

Mark Richardson

Oakdale, CA
209-847-7375 Home
209-985-7375 Mobile

#3250

From: jlklafin <jlklafin@...>
Date: Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:03 am
Subject: Red Rock 40 mile race entry - SOLD OUT!

jlklafin

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Hi folks-

Unfortunately I signed up but can't make this race... anyone interested in the SOLD OUT event entry?
Amazingly beautiful central coast Santa Barbara area! Run off that Thanksgiving dinner. :)

Please email me directly: jlklafin@...
Cheers! Jen

Santa Barbara Red Rock 40 Mile Endurance Run Update 11/16/09
Friends, This run is going to be challenging. Please read and understand the following information. Contact me if you have any questions or suggestions. Luis@... Come prepared for a great ultra experience. As always, I look forward to running with you. Luis

RACE DAY: Saturday, November 28

LOCATION: Red Rock Day Use Area, end of Paradise Road, Santa Barbara California

DIRECTIONS: Here are directions to the Paradise Store in Santa Barbara. The Red Rock Day Use Area (run start /finish) is located at the very end of Paradise Road - about 11 miles from the Paradise Store.

RUNNER CHECK IN: 5:00 A.M.

START TIME: 6:00 A.M. �it will be very dark

ADVENTURE PASS: Every vehicle parked in the Los Padres National Forest must display a current Adventure Pass. You can purchase a pass at any Ranger Station, Big 5 or other sporting goods stores. Buy your pass prior to coming to the run - you will not be able to purchase a pass on race day.

CAMPING: We have reservations for the Paradise Campground on Friday and Saturday night. Site number 5. You are welcome to join me there. Bring a tent or sleep in your car. The site is paid but you may have to pay $5 to park your car. Please contact me if you plan to camp. �Directions to the camp ground: �Take Hwy 154 approximately 9 miles from Santa Barbara to Paradise Road. Turn right. Follow road to campground. Entrance is on the right side
of road
CUT OFF TIMES: Romero Canyon ( 20 miles) 1:00 p.m. Camino Cielo (28 miles) 4:00 p.m. These cut off times will be strictly enforced - sorry - but everyone needs to be off the course by 9:00 p.m. as instructed by the Forestry Department.

FLASHLIGHTS AND WATER: All runners must carry a working flashlight at all times. All runners must be able to carry at least 60oz of liquid at all times.

AID: Gibraltar Mine Mile 6 and 34 - water only / Camino Cielo Road Mile 12 and 28 - full aid / San Ysidro Mile 16 and 24 - water only / Romero Canyon Mile 20 - full aid, ?Coyote Style?.
SUCCEED! Ultra and SCAPS! At Camino Cielo and Romero Canyon only. There will be NO GU or replacement gels provided at any aid stations.

DROP BAGS: Drop bags are not necessary - however- we will transport your bags to Romero Canyon and Camino Cielo locations only. Bags may be returned at our volunteers convenience. Your bags will not be mailed to you after the run. Do not place anything of value in your drop bag. You may not be seeing that bag again.

DNF: did not finish - if you are unable to complete the entire 40 mile course it is your responsibility to check out with an aid station caption. Camino Cielo Bill Rupp. Romero Canyon Chris Scott. You will not be able to drop at Gibraltar Mine or San Ysidro because there is not vehicle access. A DNF shuttle vehicle will depart Romero approximately 1:00 p.m. and Camino cielo approximately 4:00 p.m. No other shuttles are scheduled at this time.

RESULTS: Results will be posted at www.allwedoisrun.com and sent to Ultra Running Magazine. Results will be list for all 40 mile finishers. There will be no record or results listed for less than 40 miles. No 20 mile results.

FINISHERS MEDALS: Handcrafted original akabill Hawaiian Kukini amulet for all 40 miles finishers.

AWARDS: One pair of Montrails to the first over all male and female. One pair of Montrails to the first over 50 male and female. One pair Dirty Girl Gaiters for top 12 finishers (excluding shoes winners)

DNS: did not start - I assume that everyone on the entrances list plans to start the run. Please contact me now if you will not be there. At this point, your entry fees have been spent and I have nothing to refund - but I would appreciate knowing your status.

PATSY DORSEY: The Santa Barbara 9 Trails 35 Mile Endurance Run was founded by Patsy Dorsey in 1990. Patsy created this event for all of us to enjoy. Now Patsy needs our help. Please go to www.allwedoisrun.com and read the information about Patsy. We appreciate your assistance.

FINALLY: please be on time - be ready for a long day - respect the trails - respect the volunteers - run smart - run gently - run happy - see you soon. Luis

#3249

From: Julie Gleason <bringthemud@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:12 am
Subject: Re: A Taste of AR at the SF Bike Expo

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And for some extra fun, come out and see the cyclocross races starting at 10am.� I've heard from the race director that the course will have some AR elements.� I'm so stoked!� If you are cross-curious, bring your bike and give it a whirl.

�

Cheers,

�

Julie

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 4:31 PM, jen_klafin baarbd <jlklafin@...> wrote:

�

Hey gang-

�

California Adventure Racing Association, Big Blue Adventures�and baarbd.org are excited to join the SF Bike Expo this Saturday, November 21 at Cow Palace. Our booth will feature the best of AR and lure those already into�cycling to our wonderful world of multi-discipline bliss. Tickets are only $8 advance, $10 at the door and you'll be entertained all day!

�

http://sfbikeexpo.com/

�

We would love to see you there... its a fun ride from San Francisco,�mid-Peninsula, Bart and CalTrail.�Also, we'd be grateful for any volunteers to help us man the booth�throughout the day to give us some breaks to see the shows ourselves.

�

"Roll On"

Jen

--
Julie Gleason
Team Racing with Giants
www.racingwithgiants.com
� � � �~o
� � �_\<,_
.....(o)/ (o) .....

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#3248

From: jen_klafin baarbd <jlklafin@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:31 am
Subject: A Taste of AR at the SF Bike Expo

jlklafin

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Hey gang-

�

California Adventure Racing Association, Big Blue Adventures�and baarbd.org are excited to join the SF Bike Expo this Saturday, November 21 at Cow Palace. Our booth will feature the best of AR and lure those already into�cycling to our wonderful world of multi-discipline bliss. Tickets are only $8 advance, $10 at the door and you'll be entertained all day!

�

http://sfbikeexpo.com/

�

We would love to see you there... its a fun ride from San Francisco,�mid-Peninsula, Bart and CalTrail.�Also, we'd be grateful for any volunteers to help us man the booth�throughout the day to give us some breaks to see the shows ourselves.

�

"Roll On"

Jen

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#3247

From: "Tim" <tkuenste@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:13 pm
Subject: Climbing Rope Wanted

pilotkeeper

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Anyone have some climbing rope gathering dust and would like to part with
it?  Let me know + history...

Thanks,
Tim

#3246

From: Mark Richardson <bike2wmr@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:01 am
Subject: Gold Rush favor

hazdog9

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All,
If anyone is heading to Yosemite via Mariposa this weekend or soon, please let me know as we have one CP to pick up in that area. It is just 2 minutes to pick up the CP as you drive by. For us it is a 4 hour round trip to reach it!!
Let me know,
Thanks

Mark Richardson

Oakdale, CA
209-847-7375 Home
209-985-7375 Mobile

#3245

From: jlklafin <jlklafin@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:28 am
Subject: Gold Rush Mother Lode photos

jlklafin

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Hey gang-

A photo journal of team Soar-baarbd-RWG racing experience... a fraction of the course, though beautiful and amazing weather!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/91469892@N00/sets/72157622641523523/

Race report with all the gory details to follow if I rally to write it. ;}
Stud-status to Randy who stayed out for the next 3 days with a broken collar bone!!!

Race on, Jen
www.baarbd.org

#3244

From: Mark Richardson <bike2wmr@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 5:47 pm
Subject: Gold Rush Mother Lode Shout Outs!

hazdog9

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The Gold Rush Mother Lode Expedition Race this past weekend was a great success. Competitors covered between 180 and 300 miles over the course of the race. We had fantastic support from the local adventure racing community. I wanted to take this opportunity to thanks a few of the many people whose contributions were critical to the success of the event.

Galen Pewtherer helped us keep the leader board current and posted news from the course. He spent the evenings sitting outside coffee shops on the sidewalk or in his car keeping the information on the website current. He was also part of the crew at the ropes section. When we needed to know where people were on the course, Galen had the information for us. Galen was there from registration Wednesday through the awards on Sunday.

Mats Jannson took care of the web coverage from home on day 1 while Galen was assigned to the team that assembled the ropes section. He did the same on day 4 so that Galen could be at the finish. Mats was also the person who pre-ran the Tuolumne River trek, including the 2700 feet in 1mile ascent of Sugarloaf to CP11. Some teams referred to this as the wall of death after the event.

Mark Manning arrived with a GPS device and an off road worth 4wd vehicle. He spent most of Friday and Saturday placing checkpoints that Adrian and I would have had to set during the event. He arrived Friday morning and probably didn't see a team until Saturday afternoon. Adrian and I had our hands full and Mark's expert assistance was critical. Mark also donated some great prizes from ARNavSupplies.com.

Mark Henderson worked at our ropes course and assisted in responding the the "Spot Help" message when Team SOAR/baarbd/RWG needed assistance. He served worked at checkpoints and ran errands. His last assignment was a remote optional checkpoint that was only visited by 3 or 4 teams. Mark served as the subject matter expert where checkpoint staff didn't have adventure racing experience or knowledge.

Todd Jackson arrived and donated a huge cooler of beverages, mostly beer. Todd may not feel like he did much, but he was available for any assignment when everyone else was tied to something else. Prior to his arrival I had experienced several situations where something critical came up and there was no one available to deal with it. Knowing that I had some one with vast experience as a promoter available to handle anything that might come up was a huge peace of mind for me. Todd was part of the response to the second "Spot Help" message of the race when an injury forced the race leaders Team Tecnu Extreme to withdraw from the event.

Team Tecnu Extreme Staphaseptic and Team SOAR.baarbd/RWG both dropped form the event but stayed for the rest of the race. By staying and supporting the event and the other teams they exemplified the sense of community that makes this sport so great.

Nor Cal Adventure Racers. The team rosters were dominated with adventure racers from northern California. Frankly, I was surprised we didn't get a few more teams from southern California, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, and Arizona. This event happened, and succeeded on the backs of the NorCal Adventure Racing Community. Thanks for coming out and making this local event a huge sucess.

Mark Richardson

Oakdale, CA
209-847-7375 Home
209-985-7375 Mobile

#3243

From: "brianschmitz_98" <brianfschmitz@...>
Date: Sat Oct 31, 2009 3:57 am
Subject: Re: Need help getting a boat up to Mother Lode

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Mats, is this a hint at portaging at the Lode!?

brian

--- In baar@yahoogroups.com, Mats Jansson <mats@...> wrote:
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> Brian Schmitz said he can strap it to his backpack - he's hiking to the
> start to get warmed up...  :)
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> Mats Jansson
> TrackMe360
> *+1-916-436-7660 (office)
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> +1-916-220-0224 (mobile)
> +1-916-760-1368 (fax)
> mats@... <mailto:mats@...>
>
> _www.trackme360.com_ <http://www.trackme360.com>
>
>
>
> ~Affordable GPS Tracking for Individuals, Groups and Events~
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>
>
>
>
> bschwaab wrote:
> >
> >
> > I know this is a lot to ask, but I'm wondering if anyone heading up to
> > Gold Rush next week has the ability to transport a double kayak up
> > (and back) for me??? I even have some gas money to sweeten the deal!
> >
> > Shoot me a call 650-346-7989, or email bschwaab@...
> > <mailto:bschwaab%40comcast.net> if it is a possiblility.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill Schwaab
> >
> >
>

#3242

From: Charlie Kharsa <wh2oratck@...>
Date: Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:54 am
Subject: Re: Need help getting a boat up to Mother Lode

wh2oratck

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Brian

you are the MAN!

white water

charlie

--- On Thu, 10/29/09, Mats Jansson <mats@...> wrote:

From: Mats Jansson <mats@...>
Subject: Re: [baar] Need help getting a boat up to Mother Lode
To: "bschwaab" <bschwaab@...>
Cc: baar@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 1:13 PM

Brian Smchmitz said he can strap it to his backpack - he's hiking to the start to get warmed up... :)

____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ __
Mats Jansson
TrackMe360
+1-916-436-7660 (office)

+1-916-220-0224 (mobile)
+1-916-760-1368 (fax)
mats@trackme360. com

www.trackme360. com

~Affordable GPS Tracking for Individuals, Groups and Events~

bschwaab wrote:

I know this is a lot to ask, but I'm wondering if anyone heading up to Gold Rush next week has the ability to transport a double kayak up (and back) for me??? I even have some gas money to sweeten the deal!

Shoot me a call 650-346-7989, or email bschwaab@comcast. net if it is a possiblility.

Thanks,

Bill Schwaab

#3241

From: jen_klafin baarbd <jlklafin@...>
Date: Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:03 am
Subject: Outdoor Fashion & Function - FREE Swag!

jlklafin

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Hey ladies-

REI has a killer presentation for women next week... plus free swag and awesome raffle prizes!

I'm out of town then, so bummed to miss it, if you win the cool gear be sure to brag about it. ;}

Check it out...

�

GORE-TEX Outerwear Presents:

Dressing for the Outdoors Workshop for Women:

7 pm, Thursday, November 5 at REI San Francisco

Physiological studies have shown that men and women experience cold differently. Dressed improperly in cold weather, a woman�s body can experience heat loss in key areas. To address women�s needs, outdoor manufacturers have developed winter clothing designs specifically for women. Join Leigh Claxton, former competitive runner, mountain biker, and triathlete, to learn about the latest technical fabrics and layering techniques, to keep you warm and comfortable on your next outdoor adventure. Whether you�re headed skiing or snowshoeing this winter, or just on errands around town, come check out the new fall/winter clothing/footwear designs from Arc�teryx, Merrell, Mountain Hardwear, Outdoor Research, Salomon, The North Face, and Vasque. Each participant will receive a free goodie bag and the chance to win great raffle prizes!�

�

Raffle Prizes

ArcTeryx	Venta AR Jacket Gift Certificates
Gore Bikewear	GoreTex Bike Jackets
Merrell	$110 value gift certificates towards any Merrell purchase
Mountain Hardwear	Assorted Daypacks
Outdoor Research	Misto Sombrero Gift Certificates
Salomon	Salomon Backpacks
The North Face	Assorted Daypacks

�

Goodie Bag Contents

W.L. Gore	GORE-TEX� Bottle Opener
W.L. Gore	GORE-TEX� Sticker
W.L. Gore	Warm & Fuzzy Scarf
ArcTeryx	sticker
ArcTeryx	Pocket Guide
Merrell	key chain
Merrell	Post Card
Mountain Hardwear	Lip Balm
Outdoor Research	sticker
Salomon	water bottle
Salomon	rebate card
The North Face	Lip Balm

�

The program is free and open to the public. It will be held at REI, 840 Brannan Street (between 7th & 8th Sts.), in San Francisco. There is free parking in the lot behind the store. The public may contact our San Francisco store�s Customer Service Department for more information, (415) 934-1938.

#3240

From: Mats Jansson <mats@...>
Date: Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:13 pm
Subject: Re: Need help getting a boat up to Mother Lode

mrjansson

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Brian Smchmitz said he can strap it to his backpack - he's hiking to the start to get warmed up... :)

____________________________________________________________________
Mats Jansson
TrackMe360
+1-916-436-7660 (office)

+1-916-220-0224 (mobile)
+1-916-760-1368 (fax)
mats@...

www.trackme360.com

~Affordable GPS Tracking for Individuals, Groups and Events~

bschwaab wrote:

I know this is a lot to ask, but I'm wondering if anyone heading up to Gold Rush next week has the ability to transport a double kayak up (and back) for me??? I even have some gas money to sweeten the deal!

Shoot me a call 650-346-7989, or email bschwaab@comcast.net if it is a possiblility.

Thanks,

Bill Schwaab

#3239

From: "bschwaab" <bschwaab@...>
Date: Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:40 pm
Subject: Need help getting a boat up to Mother Lode

bschwaab

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I know this is a lot to ask, but I'm wondering if anyone heading up to Gold Rush
next week has the ability to transport a double kayak up (and back) for me???  I
even have some gas money to sweeten the deal!

Shoot me a call 650-346-7989, or email bschwaab@... if it is a
possiblility.

Thanks,

Bill Schwaab

#3238

From: Mark Richardson <bike2wmr@...>
Date: Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:20 am
Subject: Mother Lode a week away

hazdog9

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It's just a week until Gold Rush Mother Lode. For those who want to follow the race online, there will be live satellite tracking via Spot. A link will appear on www.goldrushar.com just prior to the start on Thursday morning, November 5th. We will also have a race blog to give updates as the race progresses.

For spectators, there is a link to spectator information on www.goldrushar.com. If you want to come out and watch, you might consider volunteering while you are there.

For volunteers, there is a link to volunteer information on www.goldushar.com. It's not too late to become a volunteer.

Photographers, we would love to have you come out and get some pictures. You can upload them to our flickr page during the event. After the event we will give participants and volunteers the ability to share pics on our flickr page.

Mark Richardson

Oakdale, CA
209-847-7375 Home
209-985-7375 Mobile

#3237

From: Mark Manning <mark@...>
Date: Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:07 pm
Subject: NiteRider Moab HID Bulbs

mmanning01

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Does anyone out there have a NirtRider Moab HID with a bulb that
doesnt work any more?  The HID bulbs seem to be the the weak spot of
these lights and they're super expensive.  Just trying to see who else
has the same problem as I'm working on finding replacement bulbs.

Let me know.

Cheers,

Mark.

Mark Manning
AR Navigation Supplies, Inc.
www.ARNavSupplies.com

#3236

From: Elias Jimenez <ejimenez@...>
Date: Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:08 am
Subject: Florida Coast to Coast Adventure Race 2010 Poll

elias_jimenez

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Racers,

Do you have or have you had any interest in participating in the Florida Coast to Coast Adventure Race? How about a 24-hour race during the same weekend? If so, Adventurous Concepts is inviting you to participate in a 2-minute survey. Please visit http://floridac2c.com/ to select your preferences and provide comments.

Your opportunity to influence!

Elias Jimenez

Race Director

Adventurous Concepts

305-479-5767

ejimenez@...

#3235

From: Kyle Peter <kylerpeter@...>
Date: Tue Oct 27, 2009 5:24 pm
Subject: Oakland/Berkeley Road Ride Wednesday 4PM

kylerpeter

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Who will join on a 2 hour rode ride meeting here http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=37.807716,-122.177928&spn=0.000858,0.002406&t=h&z=19&msid=101392298077299216136.000476edc93ad00351325�tomorrow Wednesday (Oct. 28th) ready to roll at 4PM.

�

Are there any East Bay people on these email lists??� Shoot me an email if you are coming so I know to look for you.

�

Kyle Peter

#3234

From: "oarsherpa" <oarsherpa@...>
Date: Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:28 pm
Subject: Long Live Adventure! - Odyssey AR 2010 Calendar (VA, WV, CR)

oarsherpa

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[For a cleaner view of this e-mail go to
http://tinyurl.com/2010CalendarE-Newsletter]

Experience ADVENTURE! in 2010:

~ Soloist division available on all events including the 2 day E-FIX! ~

Jan. 19-23, Surf & Run, Costa Rica w/OAR partner TCC Adventures
(http://tccadventures.com/)
	 read more: http://surfandrun.com/


Jan. 30 - Feb. 6, The Coastal Challenge Route of Fire - 6 day stage run, Costa
Rica w/OAR partner TCC Adventures (http://tccadventures.com/)
	 read more: http://thecoastalchallenge.com/


Mar. 26-28, Odyssey Endorphin FIX 2 Day AR, SE West Virginia / Registration
opens Nov. 1st. / Cost (TBA Nov. 1) includes night's lodging & 2 meals
	 Read more:
http://www.oarevents.com/events/2010/Endorphin_Fix_2010.shtml


April 24, National College Blue Ridge Marathon & Half Marathon (benefits the
Friends of the Blue Ridge Pkwy), Virginia
	 Read more: http://blueridgeparkwaymarathon.com/
	 register now: 26.2($90) 13.1 ($75)
http://blueridgeparkwaymarathon.com/registration/


May 29-30, Odyssey Wild, Wonderful 24hr AR, West Virginia
	 Read more:
http://www.oarevents.com/events/2010/Wild_Wonderful_2010.shtml
	 register now $225 cost ea (4P team)
https://www.raceit.com/register/?event=733


Jun. 20-26, Odyssey Adventure Racing Academy, West Virginia
	 Read more:
http://www.oarevents.com/events/2010/Odyssey_Adventure_Racing_Academy.shtml
	 register now cost ea. incl. lodging, meals, instruction & materials
for 7 nights/6 days: $1600   https://www.raceit.com/register/?event=734



July 24-25, Odyssey One Day AR, Virginia
	 Read more:
http://www.oarevents.com/events/2010/Odyssey_One_Day_2010.shtml
	 register now $175 cost ea. (4P team)
https://www.raceit.com/register/?event=735



July 24, Odyssey Sprint AR, Virginia
	 Read more: http://www.oarevents.com/events/2010/Sprint_2010.shtml
	 register now $60 cost ea (4P team)
https://www.raceit.com/register/?event=736



Sept. 18, Odyssey Trail Running Rampage (40, 26.2 & 13.1 & 5 miles), Douthat
S.P., VA
	 Read more:
http://www.oarevents.com/events/2010/Trail_Running_Rampage_2010.shtml
	 register now: 40($75) https://www.raceit.com/register/?event=737
			 26.2 ($60)
https://www.raceit.com/register/?event=738
			 13.1 ($45)
https://www.raceit.com/register/?event=739
			 5 ($30) https://www.raceit.com/register/?event=740



Oct. 15-16, Odyssey Fall Finale 24hr AR, Virginia
	 Read more:
http://www.oarevents.com/events/2010/Fall_Finale_2010.shtml
	 register now $175 cost ea. (4P team)
https://www.raceit.com/register/?event=741


Oct 15, Odyssey Fall Finale Sprint AR, Virginia
	 Read more:
http://www.oarevents.com/events/2010/Fall_Finale_Sprint_2010.shtml
	 register now $60 cost ea (4P team)
https://www.raceit.com/register/?event=742


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#3233

From: jen_klafin baarbd <jlklafin@...>
Date: Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:59 pm
Subject: Fall Brawl 2009 Concludes

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Congratulations to all the teams who took the Fall Brawl head on! It was 'easy' compared to the BAAR Brawl, but by no means was it a kind course. Beautiful and brutal. The field never ceases to amaze me... teams hailed from the Bay Area and Sac as well as all the way north to Redding and south to LA / Bakersfield!

They started out on a foggy Stinson Beach and kayaked with the seals before enduring surf and�waves of the Pacific. That was followed by�a demanding and then amazing mountain bike leg once the fog cleared and lastly a challenging trek... with some teams continuing on into the darkness!

�

Here's a little clip from the event debreif...

Scoring
I'm not sure where to begin... so here are some very honorable mentions: True Grit for getting all of the trek points and venturing to try to get CP4, the kayak point that they couldn't see in the fog and to Tim K for going most of the way solo to CP4. Las Comadres as the only all womens team! Off the Couch and the other first-timer-teams who signed up for a 10-hour race (yikes!) to try out AR. Team Sponge Bob for turning Trek1 and the kayak into a creative adventure of their own, Juan-Avo-Cado for almost but not (phew) getting arrested, Mountain Monkeys - SOAR for blazing the course on uncharted territory and certainly the Dirty Avocados who are the effective winners for getting all the mandatory CPs and finishing by the 8pm cut off. :) Congratulations to every team for laughing at the nail polish CP and enduring the brutal hike-a-bike up Willow Camp to Ridge Crest!

Photos
Check out fun photos from the race on�Flickr�(in order)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91469892@N00/sets/72157622659285760/
There is a subset on Facebook under the baarbd.org group�
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=761931&id=1125587392&op=1&view=all&subj=52906637568&aid=-1#/group.php?gid=52906637568

See you on the trails until the *real* Brawl in February...
Cheers! Jen

#3232

From: "pilotkeeper" <tkuenste@...>
Date: Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:49 pm
Subject: Support Crew Needed for Gold Rush

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Hello all,

Let me know if you or anyone you know might be interested in helping to support
our team during a 4 day expedition race from Nov 4 - 8 up in the Sierras near
Sonora/Yosemite.

Our crew chief is flying out from CO and she'll need some help!
(She just did a vid for mutual of omaha -
http://www.ahamoment.com/pg/voting?id=8443)

Here's the race site:
http://www.teamkarma.com/forms/Flyr1Page4day.htm

In brief, we seek one or two individuals that wish to commit to our team for
this 4 day non stop competition that entails mountain biking, trekking,
orienteering, kayaking and climbing. All by navigation. The event never stops
from the start until the finish line. It's adventure to the fullest extent.

Role and responsibility:
Help drive our vehicle throughout the route, providing support 1-3 times per
day. A bit of hurry up and wait with a lot of downtime and socializing with
other crews while you wait for us to complete each section. It is always much
quicker for the support crew to arrive at the meeting points. Each time the crew
meets up with us they will assist with refueling, gear change, rest and
recovery. The crew is an essential part of our team in the sense of strategy,
responsibility of managing equipment and taking part in the non-stop journey.

Expectations:
Meet up with us the morning of Nov 4 to drive out to the race start.
Accommodations, expenses, and gifts are taken care of by us. If you can't start
out the race with us, perhaps you can come Friday night to help Friday night
through Sunday morning.

Requirements:
Willingness to work for long hours and endure lots. It will rain.  Maybe snow.
It will be cold.  You might not get much sleep. Quitting is not an option.
Additionally support members should have basic camping gear and have the ability
to read basic road maps and directions.

Details:
It's not glamorous, it's dirty, it's crazy, you'll stay up all night, we'll be
exhausted, you will be exhausted, you'll see some cool parts of the Sierras,
you'll wait around for what seems like forever, you'll make lifelong friends,
and you'll feel a real sense of accomplishment as you help us to the finish
line. Sound like FUN?

For more, please drop me a note...

Please forward to someone you might think is interested...

Thanks!
Tim Kuenster

#3231

From: "angell.paul" <angell.paul@...>
Date: Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:58 pm
Subject: Who will win USARA Nationals?

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Poll is open until noon tomorrow so vote NOW!!!

http://www.checkpointtracker.com/usara_nationals

#3230

From: Kyle Peter <kylerpeter@...>
Date: Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:51 pm
Subject: Best Adventure Racing MTB pedal??

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So I am giving up on my SpeedPlay Frog pedals (sorry Andrew!) after 2+ years riding with them.� What do you use for an AR MTB pedal?

�

I am barrowing some Egg Beaters to test those out.� What are some other�the options (pros/cons) to test out?

�

-Time (never used them)

-SPD (used cheap ones prior to using Frogs)

-Egg Beaters

-Candies

-Frogs (current.� Unhappy with inability to clip in after hiking in sand, plastic pedal body, no Allen bolt tightening, cleats are $$$.� But I love ease of in and out (when everything is clear), and pulling out every now and then on steeps (once on a DH scary!!)

-Some other I don't even know about??

�

I am looking for EZ entry on up hills, and pedal / cleat not clogging up with sand, mud, snow, and lightwieght!

#3229

From: jen_klafin baarbd <jlklafin@...>
Date: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:28 pm
Subject: Interesting race

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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125590848684793201.html?mod=article-outset-box#project%3DSLIDESHOW08%26s%3DSB125590579319393099%26articleTabs%3Darticle

Wall Street Journal: LAREDO, Texas -- More than 200 canoers and kayakers jostled in the shallow waters of the Rio Grande Saturday morning, racing 33 miles to win glory, thousands of dollars in prize money and, perhaps, a better reputation for a border often synonymous with death and violence. The race, the largest ever on the river, is part of a cross-border effort to replace drug smuggling and human trafficking with ecotourism.

#3228

From: "angell.paul" <angell.paul@...>
Date: Sun Oct 18, 2009 4:21 am
Subject: Checkpoint Tracker Offers New Vision for Competitive Adventure Racing

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Year-long series of more than 50 events to culminate withNational Championship where qualifying teams will compete head-to-headfor bragging rights and a $10,000 cash prize purse.

Greenville, SC (PRWEB) October 18, 2009 -- Checkpoint Zero, LLC todayannounced the launch of Checkpoint Tracker, an innovative new conceptfor competitive adventure racing in the United States comprised of a50-event nationwide adventure racing series, a rankings systemfeaturing Sprint and Pro rankings, an entirely new Web 2.0 socialnetworking website, and a National Championship race offering a $10,000cash prize purse.

Adventure racing teams interested in beingranked based on their performance at Checkpoint Tracker adventure raceswill be able to choose from over 50 events between January and October2010. The series includes Sprint length (up to 12 hours), Sport length(12 to 18 hours),Adventure length (18 to 48 hours), and Expeditionlength races, which will see competitors racing non-stop for more thantwo full days.

Checkpoint Tracker will publish two distinctrankings based on points earned by teams competing at participatingevents. Teams may compete in as many events as they choose and combinetheir five best results for their season points total. Sprint rankingswill combine points from Sprint races only while the Pro rankings willuse a weighted points system to combine results from Sport, Adventure,and Expedition length races.

"Checkpoint Tracker representsthe evolution of competitive adventure racing in the United States.It's a fresh start...a break from a status quo," said Paul Angell,President of Checkpoint Zero, LLC. "Adventure racing has yet to fullyrealize its potential to capture the imagination of adventure seekingoutdoor enthusiasts. It remains a balkanized, niche sport. High profileevents like Eco Challenge and Primal Quest have succeeded in vaultingthe sport into the limelight, but they failed to deliver a sustainablefoundation on which to grow the sport at the grassroots and amateurlevel. Checkpoint Tracker provides a framework for doing exactly that.I'm very excited about what 2010 holds for the sport of adventureracing."

Beginning October 18, 2009 adventure racers in theUnited States will be able to register at Checkpoint Tracker.com toparticipate in the2010 Checkpoint Tracker adventure racing season,which begins on January 16th, 2010 at the North Georgia Adventure Racein Chatsworth, GA. Featuring personal Racer profiles and Team profilesthat include a roster of team members and the team's racingschedule,Checkpoint Tracker.com will serve as the online hub for livecoverage of events in progress via an innovative web application calledRace Central.

After the last regular season event, CheckpointTracker will host a National Championship race that will bring togetherthe top 60 teams by points in the Pro rankings and the top 15 teams bypoints in the Sprint rankings. The best adventure racing teams in thecountry will face an all new Adventure length course designed by BonkHard Racing. The National Championship will be worth twice as manypoints as regular season Adventure length races and will offer a$10,000 cash prize purse.

For additional information about Checkpoint Tracker visit http://www.checkpointtracker.com .

About Checkpoint Zero, LLC

CheckpointZero, LLC is a sports marketing company based in Greenville, SC. Thecompany operates the popular adventure racing websiteCheckpointzero.com and produces Checkpoint Tracker, a competitiveadventure racing series comprised of more than 50 adventure racesacross the United States.

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