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Xterra East Press Guide 08:Xterra West Press Guide XTERRA - CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN RICHMOND This June 14-15 Richmond's epic outdoor adventure opportunities are on display with more than a dozen different dirt-and-river themed races. Highlighting it all is the XTERRA East Championship, the gnarliest off-road triathlon on the planet, which first came to Richmond back in 1999. XTERRA in the 804 is urban adventure at its finest with a bizarre combination of natural and man-made obstacles and the best metropolitan trail system in the country. Indeed, the epic ride through the James River Parks System lures athletes from more than 35 states and pros from around the world. There are a ton of great events for locals too, like the off-road half- marathon Xduro trail run, the legendary XTERRA James River Scramble 10k, made-for-fun time trials for dogs and their owners, and free XTERRA Kids Zone activities. To make it even sweeter the James River Adventure Games offers up swimming, mountain biking, rowing, kayak, and canoe races, plus live music and fireworks. In Richmond, the key to the city opens the door to adventure... T ABLE O F CON T ENT S XTERRA Sponsors . .4 Media Information . .5 Weekend Schedule of Events and activities descriptions . .6-11 Richmond Course Description, Map, and Pictures . .12-13 Pro Start List, Race Favorites, and PROfiles . .14-30 Past XTERRA East Championship Results . .31-36 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Information . .37-41 XTERRA America Tour Series Info and Schedule . .42-44 2008 XTERRA Global Tour Schedule . .45 2008 XTERRA Trail Run Series Overview and Schedule . .46-47 XTERRA Gear . .48 XTERRA Eco Team . .49 XTERRA World Championship Preview . .50 XTERRA Beginnings and the World of XTERRA now . .51-52 About TEAM Unlimited . .53 For further information contact Trey Garman at 808-216-8606 or [email protected] 3 THE XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSOR TEAM The XTERRA East Championship is presented by Paul Mitchell and XTERRA Gear.com. Sponsors include Breeder’s Choice, GU, Gatorade, Rodale, Zorrel, B103, and the Nevada Commission on Tourism. 4 MEDIA INFORMATION The XTERRA East Championship Press Guide is designed to provide the media with useful information about the 2008 race, the pros competing in it, and XTERRA in general. Below are additional items of interest: Complete race coverage can be found online at xterraplanet.com TEAM Unlimited will record and post full race results on the web, and will email results upon request. During the championship race a media van will escort interested press members to key strategic locations throughout the course to track leaders and course happenings, and get the best possible images. Please arrange a seat on the van in advance. TEAM Unlimited will not operate a press room in Richmond; however, we will accomodate any specific requests within reason. Professional, high-resolution, full-color images from the race will be available to the media after the event at http://xterraphotos.com. Contact Trey Garman to obtain the password, or to have photos sent directly to you. DIRECT ALL MEDIA INQUIRIES AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO: Trey Garman, Vice President 808-216-8606 (cell) or [email protected] TEAM Unlimited - 720 Iwilei Road, Suite 290 - Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 DIRECTIONS TO BROWN’S ISLAND From the North and West Take 64 east to 95 south or just 95 south to the 3rd Street/Coliseum/Downtown Exit #75. You will be on 3rd Street. Go about 1 mile and at the 11th light, make a left on Byrd Street. Once over the hill, take your first right, this is 5th Street. 5th street dead ends into Brown's Island. From the East Take 64 west to the 5th Street/Downtown/Coliseum Exit #190. Proceed straight through traffic light, you'll be on 5th Street. Take 5th street for 1 mile until it dead ends into Brown's. From the South Take 95 north to the Broad Street Exit #74C. Take the West/Coliseum direction. After a ramp takes you towards the right, you will then merge on to Broad Street. At the 5th traffic light, take a left on 8th Street. Take 8th street to the 5th light and make a right on Byrd Street. Take Byrd Street to the 2nd light and make a left on 5th Street. 5th street dead ends into Brown's Island. 5 XTERRA KIDS ZONE The XTERRA Kids Zone on Saturday is a daylong schedule of events providing youngsters with the chance to participate like their parents in a positive and fun environment. Camp activities include the Shimano Youth Series bike race, Kids sprint, skills riding course, cargo climbing net, balance beam, and soccer style penalty-kick shootout. Entry is free and all participants receive fun prizes and awards! Key Times - Saturday, June 7: 9am-4pm - XTERRA Kids Zone Challenge Stations Open 10:30am - Kids Scramble Jr. one-mile trail run 12:00pm - Shimano Youth Series Kids Bike Race 2:00pm - XTERRA Kids Sprint Note: Parents must register their children prior to participating in Base Camp activities. The Department of Health, in conjunction with the Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts club are properly fitting - then giving away kids bicycle helmets all day Saturday. 6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Brown’s Island - Richmond, VA June 14-15, 2008 FRIDAY, JUNE 13 6:30am Friday Cheers – Dirty Dozen Brass Band with Southside Funk (Free) SATURDAY, JUNE 14 6:30am XTERRA James River Scramble 10k and Xduro 21k Packet Pickup 7:30am XTERRA Richmond Xduro 21k start - A Benefit for the James River Park System 8:00am XTERRA James River Scramble 10k - 1st wave - A Benefit for the James River Park System 8:08/8:16/8:24am XTERRA James River Scramble 10k - 2nd, 3rd, and 4th wave starts 9:00am XTERRA Expo Open - Exhibits, Food Booths 9:00am-4pm XTERRA Kids Zone - Challenge Stations Open 9:00am-5:00pm XTERRA and XTERRA Sport Registration and Packet Pick-up 10:00am XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Trail Run with Jenny Tobin and Josiah Middaugh 10:00am Breeder’s Choice XTERRA K9 Challenge Registration/Packet Pickup 10:30am XTERRA Xduro/James River Scramble Awards Ceremony 10:30am Kids Scramble Jr. one-mile trail run - Belle Isle 11:00am Belle Isle Bike Trials - Belle Isle 11:00am Breeder’s Choice XTERRA Dog Walk start 11:00am Breeder’s Choice XTERRA K9 Challenge Course open for practice 11:00am XTERRA Mountain Bike Urban Assault start 11:00am XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell - Mountain Biking w/Danelle Kabush & Mike Vine 12:00pm XTERRA Kids Zone - Shimano Youth Series Bike Race (free) 12:00-1:30pm Registration for River City Rodeo Kayak / Canoe Freestyle Competition 12:00pm Kahuna's XTERRA Champs and XTERRA Sport Race Briefing 12:30pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell - Art of XTERRA Hosted by Melanie McQuaid, Conrad Stoltz, Seth Wealing and Jenny Smith 1:00pm Breeder’s Choice XTERRA K9 Challenge Start 1:30pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell - Swimming with Candy Angle and Dominic Gillen 2:00pm XTERRA Kids Zone - Kids Sprint (free) 2:00pm River City Rodeo Kayak/Canoe Freestyle Competition - Hollywood Rapid 4:00pm Brown's Island Expo Close 6:00pm Bike Trials Finals 6:30pm Free Concert on Brown's Island featuring The Coal Men and DJ Williams Projekt 9:30pm Fireworks Extravaganza SUNDAY, JUNE 15 6:30am Transition Open for Set-up and Body Marking 8:00am XTERRA Sport Race Start 9:00am Expo Open - Exhibits, Food Booths 10:00am-2pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for Challenged Athletes Foundation 9:00am XTERRA East Championship Race Start 11:00/11:30am XTERRA East Championship Male/Female Winners Expected 1:30pm XTERRA Cut-off at T2 1:30pm XTERRA East Championship Awards Ceremony 3:00pm Expo Close As of 5/23/08. Schedule subject to change. 7 OFF-ROAD SPORTS FESTIVAL More than just a race, the XTERRA East Championship is filled with festivities for the entire family. THE EXPO The gathering place and headquarters for all the out- door action is Brown’s Island. Come down and jump around to the beat of music, smell of bbq, and sight of great racing action. Visitors can get a professional haircut from the best Paul Mitchell stylists in Virginia, style-up with XTERRA Gear apparel, and stay fueled with the latest in GU Energy Gel formulas. It's a weekend festival specifically designed to get you out and active. The XTERRA Village at Brown’s Island is the best place to watch the race. Open from 9am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Founded to help physically challenged athletes reach their athletic goals, the non-profit Challenged Athletes Foundation is the official charity of the Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon at each stop on the XTERRA US Champioinship Series. Stylists will cut hair from 10am-2pm on Sunday. JAMES RIVER ADVENTURE GAMES Get ready, get set for two days filled with fun and adventure on the James! The James River Adventure Games provides a myriad of outdoor sports CHALLENGED competitions, live music, and fireworks. It’s the ultimate ATHLETES outdoor sports party in the heart of Richmond! For details on the different events visit... FOUNDATION www.sportsbackers.org 8 OFF-ROAD SPORTS FESTIVAL XTERRA RICHMOND XDURO OFF-ROAD HALF-MARATHON A BENEFIT FOR THE JAMES RIVER PARK SYSTEM This year for the first time ever XTERRA is offering an off- road half-marathon distance trail run - the XTERRA Richmond 21k Xduro! It features the same great riverfront attributes shared by the James River Scramble 10k including Brown’s Island, the Canal Walk, James River Park, Belle Isle, and the Floodwall, but throws in another six+ miles of adventure in Forest Hill Park! With features like the “Mayan Ruins” climb and rock hopping across the riverbed known as the “dry way”, you'll be immersed in a truly unique XTERRA experience.
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