I sit here thinking what I should title this report and the first thing that comes to mind is ‘Curse of the World Championships’. Now don’t get me wrong. I mean that with some respect, but also having now done a few World Champs it seems that when a race event / organiser is awarded the World Championships…
Balele Tracks is a middle-distance adventure race, suitable for both the novice racer, to the most competitive teams. Mixed teams of 4 or pairs, with other combinations unofficial. No seconds required, but they are recommended.
In recent years we’ve seen adventure races get too frilly – and by this I mean the inclusion of optional checkpoints, time bonuses, time penalties and even optional sections, particularly at expedition-style and Adventure Racing World Series events.
A good number of AR-ers attended this weekend’s flat water proficiency test at Emmarentia Dam on Saturday afternoon. AR Club and Tshwane AR Club have been encouraging adventure racers to do their flat water proficiency test – ultimately you are responsible for your safety.
A SUPER SPECIAL AR Club evening next week Tuesday at Kinetic in Rivonia. Clinton Mackintosh (Team Cyanosis) will take us through their race in Spain – they returned home yesterday. I had a good chat with Nicholas last night and I can assure you that Clinton’s talk will give interesting insight as to what went down there.
Team Cyanosis have just returned from the Adventure Racing World Champs in Spain, still sorely sleep deprived and with very weary bodies after having had less post-race sleep than some nights during the race!
Cyanosis and Merrell Adventure Addicts finished racing on Friday, prize giving was Friday night and they began the journey home on Saturday. Most, if not all, are now home as I write this.
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