As is always the case for adventure racing, very few specifics will be revealed about the course and disciplines involved until just before the event begins.
However, to help you plan for the day we can provide the following general information about what to expect (not necessarily in the order listed).
Mileage/Time ranges are shown since no one can predict exactly what your team will do.
Teams that execute the disciplines flawlessly will be near the lower end of the ranges listed and those that miss clues or choose "scenic detours" might be near the higher end.
Total event time is expected to be 5 - 8 hours (will depend on your team's goals/experience).
If conditions (including darkness) warrant, we reserve the right to alter/adjust the course on event day.
Event will be run from the
Trecker Lodge shelter at the Homestead Hollow parking area (left turn about 1/2 mile after ranger station).
The Course
25-30 miles working off map that will be provided. 95% paved surfaces, 5% grass (cut very short / firm and even surface) or packed crushed gravel..
Mountain bikes encouraged since that is the norm for adventure racing.
Road and cyclo-cross bikes will be allowed; HOWEVER, to even the playing field, 15 minutes will be added to the finish time for any team using all road and/or cyclo-cross bikes.
If we told you anything about these, they wouldn't be mysteries anymore!
1-2 hours.
Trails can be used for a large part of this discipline, but some bushwhacking will be needed if your team's goal is to acquire all check points.
Points will already be plotted on the 1:10,000 scale map that you'll be using.
We have plans to hold a brief orienteering clinic just before the event (7:15am).
We hope to provide enough knowledge to enable a beginner to find at least a few markers.
Please do not let a "fear" of orienteering prevent you from trying this event. :)
1-2 hours in predominantly shallow waters (i.e. will be able to stand on bottom in most spots if prescribed course is followed).
Each team will need a boat (preferrably canoe, but kayak okay) capable of carrying 1/2 the team at a time.
To eliminate the need for a support team and an additional boat staging area, teams will transport their boat from Homestead Hollow to the boat launch and back during the race.
One team member will drive the transport vehicle while the other teammates bike to the launch.
The paddle will essentially go to a distant check point (CP) and back.
While 1/2 the team paddles to the distant checkpoint, the other 1/2 will trek there.
Upon arrival at the distant CP team members will switch roles and head back.
For 3 person teams: 1 person will have to paddle both ways while the other 2 switch roles.
For 2 person teams: members will have to paddle both ways unless they use a 1 person kayak (in which case they would switch roles at the distant CP).
.5-1 hour using park map.
Miscellaneous
Event fee
$60 per participant.
We’re hoping this fee covers our expenses for this event (insurance, shelter/facilities, maps, clue sheets, food, etc.).
Assuming we cover our expenses, our plan is to forward a portion of the excess amount to a charity related to adventure racing.
Other fees (for items participants must acquire before/on event day)
Each vehicle driven to the event requires a state park pass (either annual or one day).
Single day pass purchased upon park entry is $7.
4 person coed is the norm and preferred for this event.
However, we don't want anyone to miss out just because they couldn't find the right mix.
Therefore, teams comprised of all males or all females will be allowed.
We also hope to provide for those who aren't able to find enough other people for a full team.
Our goal is to have enough experienced racers on hand that people can be randomly assigned to them to form teams.
We are exploring the possibility of 2-3 person teams (2p and 3p teams will be allowed.).
Once we have the course set, we'll have more info.
There will be 2 divisions for the race: 4 person coed, and Mixed (any team configuration that is not 4p coed).
This is an unsupported event.
Teams bringing their own canoes will be transporting them to the paddle launch during the event.
With the exception of the paddle transition, all transitions will be located at the Trecker Lodge shelter near the Homestead Hollow parking lot.
Event day: 11/02/2008 (Note: Daylight Savings Time ends night before)
Check-in: 7:00am - 7:50am (ranger station opens at 7:00am) Please bring bikes to shelter for check-in.
Orienteering Clinic (optional): 7:15am - 7:45am
Pre-event meeting (mandatory): 8:00am
Event begins: 9:00am
Must be back to Trecker Lodge shelter by: 5:00pm
Food during the event is whatever you bring along.
Water is available at the park.
Food is planned for after the event.
Pizza Hut will be delivering a variety of warm pizzas at 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00.
We'll wrap them up to keep them warm.
Soda, water, and more will also be available.
La Quinta Inn.
2801 Hillside Dr.
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-8500
If you plan to stay here, let us know and we can probably get a 10% discount (subject to availability).
For additional information and/or questions, please email
Mike Rubens.