EX2 Cranky Monkey Race #2: All Photos Now Online!
Posted on 08/11/08 11:07 AM| by Will
From Jim Harman @ EX2 Adventures:
Cranky Monkey Racers Battle It Out At Fountainhead!
Racers were treated to unseasonably cool temps in the second race of the Cranky Monkey Mountain Bike Series held yesterday at Fountainhead Regional Park in Fairfax Station, VA. Close to 250 racers in 15 classes battled it out on this technically challenging course riddled with steep hills and rock laden twisty single-track. Thanks to all the racers, volunteers, sponsors, and spectators for helping to make it all happen!
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From Jim Harman @ EX2 Adventures:
Mother Nature Shines Bright for the Wakefield Make Up Race!
Under blue skies and relatively mild temperatures, close to 80 athletes toed the line yesterday for the running of the Cranky Monkey Make Up Race at Wakefield Park. The perfect trail conditions resulted in some super fast lap times as racers in the expert, sport male 34-U, and open classes battled it out at the opening race of their series. Tons of fun was had by all!
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From Jim Harman @ EX2 Adventures:
The Cranky Monkey Strikes Again!
The sixth annual Cranky Monkey Mountain Bike Series kicked off yesterday as athletes battled it out on the very fun course at Wakefield Park in Annandale, VA. The day was filled with intense competition, high spirits, and eventually, some nasty weather. The wrath of Mother Nature held off for the first three races but lightning and heavy rains engulfed the area right before the start of the 1:30pm race. For safety and to protect of the trails, we decided to postpone the final race to another day. It seemed like déjà vu as a very similar situation required us to shorten the final Wakefield cross country race in 2007. The Monkey is back and he is Cranky!
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From Jim Harman @ EX2 Adventures:
XTERRA EX2 - Battle at Rocky Gap!
Beautiful Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, MD was host this past Sunday to the fifth annual XTERRA EX2 Off-Road Triathlon. Over 300 solo and relay racers battled it out through .75 miles of swimming, 14 miles of mountain biking, and 5 miles of trail running. With its clear mountain lake, demanding trail network, and fantastic amenities, Rocky Gap offered the perfect venue for a super fun weekend and a great day of XTERRA action!
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From Primal Quest:
Primal Quest® is an environmentally friendly, ecologically aware wilderness Expedition Adventure Race. Teams of experienced back country adventure athletes journey across expansive terrain using only a map, a compass and combined skills. Successfully finishing requires much more than stamina and mental fortitude. It requires selfless teamwork, spirit and absolute determination. Only co-ed teams of four are permitted to race. Team members are required to travel together at all times and must finish together in order to be officially ranked. Over $100,000 in Cash and Prizes will be awarded to the top finishing teams.
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On June 15th, I’ll be heading west to Montana to cover the Primal Quest 2008 Expedition Adventure Race!
Important Note: All orders placed after Monday, June 9th will not be created and shipped until after I get back from Montana on July 5th.
From Jim Harman @ EX2 Adventures:
The Bushwhacker Adventure Running Race Was A HUGE Success!
The Bushwhacker Adventure Running Race yesterday was tons of fun and a huge success! Athletes rose to the challenge of running/navigating their way approximately 10 miles from Fountainhead Regional Park to Hemlock Overlook. The main rules required racers to travel on foot, stay within park boundaries, and visit three checkpoints/aid stations along the way. Racers loved the ability to follow a well traveled trail but also the freedom to choose their own route, bushwhacking any portion of the ‘course’. It was a great day!
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From Kraig Becker @ Primal Quest:
Primal Quest Sprint Series Makes a Big Splash!
The first ever Primal Quest Sprint Series Race took place over the weekend at the Pocahontas State Park located near Richmond, Virginia. More than 20 teams lined up for this inaugural event, and a great time was had by racers and PQ staff alike. Click here to read entire story.
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From Jim Harman - EX2 Adventures:
Adventure Racers Face The Challenge At Rocky Gap!
Sunday’s Rocky Gap Adventure Race involved less strategic decision making than the Greenhorn AR but required tons of endurance and good navigation skills. The race was scouted at 24 miles, our longest and most grueling Rocky Gap AR to date. Despite the tough terrain, steep climbs, and long miles racers were all smiles when closing the finish line. What an awesome accomplishment!
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From Jim Harman - EX2 Adventures:
Adventure Racers Face The Challenge At Rocky Gap!
Close to 500 adventure racers challenged themselves this past weekend at beautiful Rocky Gap State Park in Western Maryland. On Saturday, novice adventure racers pushed their limits in the Greenhorn AR, a demanding 14 mile course filled with canoeing, trekking, mountain biking, swimming/tubing, and plenty of decision making. It was inspiring to watch so many new adventure racers accept and overcome the challenge!
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