Something new in Adventure Racing? Not really, in ESAR we have always had special tasks, and this is just another challenge. This video is to help you be more prepared when you hit the functional fitness checkpoint. You have to complete 45 burpees as a team in order to punch into the control and to move on in the race. Post any questions to thoughts to comments and I will do my best to answer then.
A video that I just found and I thought was gone, but it has resurfaced! The ESAR 2009 race at C.F.B. Borden out of Camp Blackdown was a special opportunity to cover terrain that most never get to see or traverse. Here in this video we follow the top team with Bob Miller, Dave Coroner, John Blackwell (Supplier Pipeline SPI / Shed Coffee Bar / AR studs) . You also see team Any Style who has won the 911 mens category for the last 8 years. I feel the beauty in this video is not only the interesting angle and perspective at which it was shot (out the back of an SUV ) but the conversations by the top teams, and the chatter on the radio as the race staff puts on a seamless race for the racers. A must see if you think that race organization is in your future. Grab a coffee as this video is cut down to 10 minutes and is the first portion of a 45 minute ride to CP 1.
For the full version and another perspective you can see the helmet cam version from the guys at RaceDayRush.com here. Check it out
I wouldn’t build one of these if I were you. This is dangerous stuff. Riding your bike at high speed while attached to other bikes at high speed is a really dumb idea. We don’t condone such behaviour and we don’t recommend you do it. This is a short unedited documentary on how people can hurt themselves by making and using adventure racing bike tows.
Congrats to Adrian Makurat and Team RaceDayRush.com for their awesome finish at ESAR. The backdrop for this race is in and around the Canadian Forces Base Borden / Camp Blackdown. Thanks to Adrian for filming, and some of the shot are from the Race Director Mark Arnold when he was cruising around the race course. Click on RaceDayRush.com to see the video.
“It’s crazy – we are not a fast team – but after taking the training course we would go by teams that should have been way ahead of us – we learned how to work as a team and use the tips we learned in the course – it was awesome!” (Full training course attendee)
2010 Courses Sold out
Want to learn how to use your map and compass? Tired of getting lost? Want to do better as a team on race day? Well then maybe it’s time to take some adventure racing training. Trainers Mark and Heather are experienced adventure racers and have raced in short and long races around the world with top finishes. Learn the tips and tricks that will help you get the results that you desire! Come take the 4 hour navigation course, or the full day crash course that will get you through your first adventure race.
If you have 5 or more people that would like a course, you can select your own date and time and we will do our best to accommodate you. Call Mark or Heather @ 289.891.9357
START of NAV section: 8am START of Paddling/mtn biking 1pm
Where: The starting point for the courses will be Firepower Training in Milton
The full day crash courses starts at 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. This session is a full day crash course in adventure racing that is meant to teach you how to finish your first adventure race. Save time, money and effort by doing this course!
Cost: $60 for each session per person. If you would like to do the full day crash course then the cost is $110. If you have already taken the Navigation 101 class this year, then the cost of joining in for the mountain biking and paddling is an extra $50.
How do I sign up?2010 courses sold out. See below for online registration of each course. Call us and book your time as spots are limited. We try to keep the instructor to racer ratio small so that you gain the maximum benefit of the course and time. Or you can click on the add to cart button and we will contact you after you have registered.
289.891.9357 Heather or Mark or via email Contact us
Navigation 101: “Map, compass Navigation skills – get me where I need to go..FAST!” Includes: maps, park entry fee, instructional booklet, 4 hours of training.
Crash Course “I am new to racing OR I have been racing for awhile but out team is not getting any better!”. Includes: two park entry fees, canoe, life jacket and paddle rental, maps, instructional booklet, and 8 hours of training.
Navigation 101
Reading a 1:50 000 topographical map
Using an orienteering map
Using your compass
Taking a bearing
Teamwork on your feet
Eating and Drinking on the go!
Trekking transition areas
Team Goals
Towlines, weight sharing
Getting to the finish line!
Paddling 101:
Even if you have done adventure races before this is a must take course! This will be part of the full day crash course.
Three people in a canoe
Middle seat designs
Using your compass and map on the water
Paddling transitions
Portaging and water reentry
Eating while paddling
Hydration on the water
Paddle strokes
Team communication
Canoe paddles versus kayak paddles
Some much needed paddling practice!
AR / Mountain biking 101
This will be offered as part of the full day crash course
Reading your map while biking
Actually using your odometer!
Drafting
Technical riding
Eating and drinking on your bike
Towlines
Biking transitions
Bike shoes vs cages vs flat pedals
Bike safety
Time in the saddle!
If you have 5 or more people that would like a course you can select your own date and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please let us know if you are interested in a certain date and we will send out the info to see if it works with others’ schedules.
