New Mexico Adventure Race Sprint #1 - Rio Grande Adventure Race

Events

Rio Grande Adventure Race : Off Road
Adventure Race : Sprint
  • Race Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011
  • Start Time: 8:00 AM
  • Entry Fee:$30/club member-- $50/non club member
  • City/State/Zip:Albuquerque, Alabama 87114
  • Country: USA

Registration is open at www.newmexicosportsonline.com/events/details.aspx?id=227

The first NMARC sprint race is on May 7th. Our vice president, Jeff Hunker, will be the race director for the race. The event will feature solid navigation as you hike, bike and paddle to find checkpoints within a 3-4 hour time frame. The race location will be in Albuquerque.

Our preferred canoe/kayak outfitters are:



Quiet Waters Paddling Adventures

Contact Mike Hayes at ABQ Metro: 505.771.1234 or
Toll Free: 877.45-FLOAT and you will get the boat, paddle and life jacket.

www.quietwaterspaddling.com
[email protected]

New Mexico Kayak Instruction

Contact Kelly Gossett at 505-217-2187 or [email protected]

www.newmexicokayakinstruction.com

Team Gear (throughout duration of race)

  • Fully charged Cell Phone
  • Emergency Medical Kit
  • Boat
  • Waterproof dry bag capable of holding all teams mandatory gear (no garbage bags)
  • UTM grid

Individual Gear (throughout duration of race)

  • Whistle
  • Compass
  • Emergency Blanket
  • Mountain bike/Cyclocross bike(no road bikes)
  • Helmet
  • Thorn Resistant/Slime Tires
  • Food
  • Water

Paddling Gear (per individual)

  • Paddle
  • Life Jacket
  • Glow stick

Recommended Gear

  • Waterproof map case
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Spare bike tubes
  • Pump or CO2 Cartridges
  • Bike Repair Kit with chain tool
  • Bike Computer
  • Gators/Long Pants for the hike

Other Info:

http://www.meetup.com/New-Mexico-Adventure-Racing-Club-Meetup-Group/events/15378239/

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