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July 12, 2009 Sugarbush Resort The World’s Greatest Off-Road Triathlon Since 1996 2009 PRESS GUIDE 2009 XTERRA NORTHEAST CUP SPONSORS The 2009 XTERRA Northeast Cup is presented by Paul Mitchell, XTERRA.TV, and Sugarbush Resort. National sponsors are GU, XTERRAGear.com, Rodale, Zorrel, Gatorade, Choice Hotels, and the Utah Sports Commission. Local sponsors include Cabot Vermont, Vasa, Catamount, Darn Tough Vermont, Michelin, Green Mountain Coffee, Numa Optics, Inov8, the Vermont Ice Cream Company, Ibex, and the Warren Store. XTERRA Discount Code 00224890 In 1996 mountain biking and triathlon met in a duel of the fittest on the island of Maui. The race consisted of an open- ocean swim, a mountain bike race, and a trail run. It represented a bold new racing format that attracted outdoor enthusiasts, adventure seekers, mountain bikers and triathletes. The mountain bikers brought their laid-back style and bold self-assurance. The triathletes brought their hard-core training and avid dedication. They soon discovered a common spirit and attitude that pulled them together. For as different as they are, neither could resist the challenges and thrills this new multisport offered. Since that day XTERRA has grown into the world’s leading off-road triathlon with more than 100 races in 13 countries this year, including 60 in the XTERRA America Tour alone. The typical XTERRA is comprised of the following: 1.5 kilometer (0.93-mile) swim in an ocean, lake, or river 30 kilometer (18.6-mile) mountain bike on off-road trails 10 kilometer (6.2-mile) trail run on a variety of surfaces ON THE COVER: 2008 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champions Melanie McQuaid and Conrad Stoltz on top, and XTERRA Amateur 2009 marks the 13th consecutive year of expansion for National Champions Joshua Olmstead and Erin Kummer on bottom. XTERRA with races in 32 states, and welcomes a new ABOVE: Shonny Vanlandingham at Southeast Cup in Pelham, AL. eight-stop nationwide Cup Series racing format. TABLE OF CONTENTS Each of XTERRA’s eight regions in the U.S. will host an XTERRA Cup championship race with $10,000 in prize XTERRA America Tour Introduction . .3 money for pros and 41 qualifying spots into the XTERRA XTERRA Northeast Cup Preview/Schedule . .4-5 World Championship for amateurs. Age group competitors Paul Mitchell and XTERRA University . .6 will also earn points at the Cup Series races in pursuit of Course Preview and Bike Map . .7 winning their region and qualifying for the invite-only Pro Start List and Pro Preview . .8-9 XTERRA USA Championship held in Utah on Sept. 26. XTERRA Pro Biographies . .10-22 About the 2009 XTERRA Cup Series for Pros . .23 2009 XTERRA Cup Series Pro Prize Money Breakdown . .24 This guide will breakdown the who, what, when, where and 2009 XTERRA Cup Series Standings . .25 why of the XTERRA Northeast Cup race - and introduce Results, review of the first five Cup Races . .26-31 you to some of the professional athletes that will race in the Past XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Results . .32-33 world’s premier off-road triathlon at Sugarbush Resort in How the XTERRA America Tour Works (for amateurs) . .34-36 Vermont. 2009 XTERRA America Tour Schedule . .37 2008 XTERRA Age Group Regional Champions . .38-39 2008 XTERRA USA Championship . .40-41 2009 XTERRA World Tour Schedule . .42 2009 XTERRA World Championship race preview . .43 Produced by XTERRA Trail Running Series Overview and Schedule . .44-45 How XTERRA started & the world of XTERRA overview . .46-47 XTERRAGear.Com News and TEAM Unlimited . .48-49 XTERRA.TV . .50 3 XTERRA NORTHEAST CUP PREVIEW The XTERRA Northeast Cup at Sugarbush Resort will dish out $10,000 in prize money, bigger points for amateurs racing in the Series, and most importantly, qualifying slots into the XTERRA World Championship in Maui. The course itself is epic and plays out on the award-winning terrain of Sugarbush (that’s right – the place was ranked No. 1 in the East for terrain variety in Ski Magazine’s “best resorts on the continent’ survey). In the summer, that terrain gets vibrant, and athletes can look forward to a nice cool swim in the Resort pond fed by mountain streams, a mountain bike ride that goes straight up the ski hill and into nice rolling forest single track, and the run meanders through the surrounding lush landscape of the Green Mountains. In addition to the main event there’s also a half-distance race, trail runs, a kids course duathlon, Paul Mitchell hair cut-a-thons to raise money for charity, and unprecedented country charm and beauty all around. Here’s 20 other reasons why this race is sure to be an instant classic: 1. It’s the first XTERRA Northeast Cup in the sport’s history 2. The course is killer - lots of amazing singletrack through the Green Mountains, in-and-out of maple syrup lines, just Syrup, Shoes, and Vermont eyewear. so you do not forget what state you’re in! 12. If you’re racing to win an XTERRA Regional title, this 3. Every athlete gets a free pint of Vermont Ice Cream, Cup Series race awards more points! Vermont Madhouse Munchies chips, Francs of Green 13. Sugarbush is killer, as proof it was ranked No. 1 in the Mountain Coffee, samples of Vermont Cabot Cheese, East for terrain variety in Ski Magazine’s “best resorts on the Vermont chapstick and a pint of Vermont Beer! continent’ survey. In the summer, that terrain gets vibrant. 4. No late rego fees 14. You can drive there 5. Guarantee Tech T's to all those who sign. 15. Epic place to bring the whole family and stuff for every- 6. Racers who volunteer for one of the three races over the one. There’s a half-distance race, off-road half-marathon, weekend will race for free! kids course duathlon, Paul Mitchell hair cut-a-thon to raise 7. Full slate of housing options from $30 hostel to super money for charity, free clinics taught by the pros, and loads sweet Sugarbush Resort of stuff going on at Sugarbush Resort all the time. 8. You can (and should) harass the “Kahuna” Dave 16. Unprecedented country charm and beauty all around Nicholas, managing director of XTERRA World Tour 17. Swim in clean water pond fed by mountain streams 9. Score a qualifying spot into the XTERRA World 18. Great local race director (Chad Denning) working his tail Championship (even if you don’t go, still cool to qualify) off to provide a great experience 10. There is an insane lung-busting climb on the bike 19. Perfect time of year to get out and go off – live a healthy, (2,800-feet in 16km). This isn’t actually a reason to race, but active, outdoors lifestyle the XTERRA way the amazing descent back down is!!! 20. Race right alongside the best in the world. Seriously, 11. Tons of prizes being raffled off including a VASA Swim this pro field is amazing! Olympians (Stoltz, Williams), trainer worth $1,800.00. Hello! Plus other cool giveaways XTERRA World Champs (Stoltz, Lebrun, McQuaid), an like Vermont Brand Darn Tough Socks, Michelin Bike Tires, Adventure Racing World Champ (Anderson), NORBA’s all- Vermont IBEX wool clothing, 30 Pints of Vermont Maple time best (Vanlandingham), and a bunch of others stars. 4 XTERRA NORTHEAST CUP SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MT. ELLEN, SUGARBUSH RESORT JULY 11-12, 2009 Saturday, July 11 7:30am Packet Pick-up and Registration 9:00am XTERRA Sugarbush Xduro (20K) Trail Run Start 12:00pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell with Matt Boobar and Melanie McQuaid 1:00pm XTERRA Sport Start (750m swim, 11km MTB, 4km trail run) 4:00pm Children’s Duathlon Start (3m bike, 1.5m trail run) 6:00pm XTERRA Pasta Feed Sunday, July 12 7:00am Packet Pick-up and Registration 9:00am XTERRA Northeast Cup Start (1.5m swim, 28K MTB, 10K trail run) 10am-2pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, benefit for Challenged Athlete Foundation 11:30am Beer Garden Open 12:00pm XTERRA Awards Ceremony 5 PAUL MITCHELL CUT-A-THON AND XTERRA UNIVERSITY 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 Cup stop on the XTERRA America Tour. Stylists will cut hair from 10am-2pm on Saturday, July 11 at the finish line area of the XTERRA Northeast Cup and all proceeds will go to the CAF. XTERRA UNIVERSITY Presented by Paul Mitchell Learn the art of XTERRA from the best off-road multisport athletes on the planet with two-time XTERRA amateur National Champion Matt Boobar and 3-time XTERRA World Champ Melanie McQuaid. XTERRA University is a must for first-timers and anyone looking to sharpen their skills in swimming, mountain biking, trail running, and nutrition. Matt and Melanie will even break down into course specifics and answer any and all questions. Best part is, the clinic is FREE. Saturday, July 11 @ 12noon at Sugarbush Resort. 6 XTERRA NORTHEAST CUP COURSE INFO Four-time XTERRA amateur National Champion Matt Boobar from Stratton Mountain, Vermont recently pre-rode the Northeast Cup course, and this was his review... I would definitely call the bike course "epic” Other courses could be considered more difficult because of the heat, altitude, and pure speed – but after all is said and done I bet this course ranks up there with the most challenging and scenic of all-time. The climbs are on the tip of saddle in your granny gear just clawing your way up and then the downhills, single track, and even the flat areas put your bike handling skills to good use.