2009 February 28th winter adventure race presentation

For the first event of the 2009 series, the Raid Pulse team is proud to invite you to Buckingham, QC for a winter adventure race. This area is well known for its superb landscapes, for its hilly and wooded terrain and is ideal for winter outdoor activities.

We will work in collaboration with the Renards Blancs XC ski club to set up this course which will be awesome.

As usual, we want to offer a quality event, accessible to all and including the three basic disciplines in winter adventure racing (XC skiing, snowshoeing and mountain biking).

Teams must complete the course using a map and a compass. The run difficulty degree is accessible to all levels of experience. Of course, an experienced team should make fewer errors and complete the course more rapidly.

There will also be an advanced run for teams that are looking for a bigger challenge. Generally, less than 10% of teams make it to the advanced course.

Total distance: ~ 35 Km

Disciplines

XC skiing ~ 15 Km
Snowshoeing ~ 7 Km
Mountain biking   ~ 13 Km (mostly secondary gravel roads)

***Race supported by Raid Pulse: we transport your equipment, you don't need a support crew.

Registration costs include:

• Topographic coloured map and satellite image (new)
• A Raid Pulse souvenir (technical shirt)
• Race jerseys and bike plates
• After race lunch and ceremony with a slide show of pictures of the day
• Bronze, silver and gold medals for each category of racers
• Prizes from our numerous sponsors and partners
• Results and photos on the Web site
• A superb adventure racing experience

ONLINE REGISTRATION

LODGING: Participants will have access to two showers during the whole week-end. For teams that wish to arrive during the evening preceding the race, it is possible to sleep at headquarters in a large room for 8$ per person. You must bring your own mattresses and/or sleeping bags. Space is limited. If you are interested, please make your reservation in the comments section of the registration form or by sending a detailed e-mail to the following address: info@raidpulse.com .

***In addition, VEZAR will provide a pair of Atlas snowshoes to be drawn at the end of the event.

Results and archives of the February 23 rd , 2008 winter adventure race

There was a lot of sun on the course for the first race of the 2008 Raid Pulse Series. Participants traveled over 40 km on snowshoes, XC skis and mountain bikes in a magnificent landscape. A tube slide in the middle of the run made for a pleasant change.

The course gave a good challenge to participants. Simply crossing the finish line was a nice accomplishment.

The event was a great success! thanks to the volunteers and to the energetic participants.

A special thanks to the municipalities of Plaisance and St André Avellin for their assistance which contributed to the success of the event.

Thanks and Congratulations to all!

ARTICLE BY STEVE HAY

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RESULTS TABLE

EVENT PHOTOS