Xterra Utah Press Guide 08:Xterra West Press Guide
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‘08 Press Guide Tune in to KSL on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. to watch the XTERRA Adventure TV shows featuring the 2007 XTERRA Mountain Championship and 2008 XTERRA Winter World Championships from Utah. XTERRA MOUNTAIN CHAMPS BACK IN UTAH FOR 3RD YEAR Off-road triathlon's biggest event of the year in Utah - the XTERRA Mountain Championship - returns to Ogden and Snowbasin this Aug. 15-16. Several hundred athletes representing more than 30 states and a dozen countries are anticipated to race in the third annual event. The off-road triathlon is comprised of three disciplines including a 1.5-kilometer (0.93- mile) swim in Pineview Reservoir, a 30km (18.6-miles) mountain bike in the Wasatch Mountains to Snowbasin Resort, and a 10km (6.2 miles) trail run. XTERRA is the consummate individual challenge for outdoor adventure athletes - pulling competitors from triathlon, trail running, mountain biking and adventure racing. The challenge lures professional athletes from around the world and amateurs from across the nation to Northern Utah, and the accompanying two-day XTERRA Sports Festival provides local athletes and outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to join in the fun. The XTERRA Mountain Championship is the last of four regionals in the XTERRA America Tour. For the top 15 pro men and women, a $20,000 prize purse & points towards the Series title will be awarded. Amateur athletes compete for the Mountain Champs age group title, one of 41 qualifying spots into the XTERRA World Championship in Maui, and points in the XTERRA America Tour Series. T ABLE O F CON T ENT S Aside from the XTERRA Championship and half- XTERRA Sponsors . .4 distance XTERRA Sport off-road triathlons, Media Information . .5 there’s the XTERRA Wheeler Canyon Xduro Weekend Schedule of Events and activity descriptions . .6-11 half-marathon trail run, Breeder’s Choice Snowbasin Course Description, Map, and Photos . .12 XTERRA K9 Challenge owner-and-dog time Pro Start List and Pro Profiles . .13-29 trials, Cruise for a Cause Charity bike ride led by 2007 and 2006 XTERRA Mountain Championship Results . .30-31 Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey to benefit Weber XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Info and Past Results . .32-38 Pathways, free clinics taught by pro athletes, XTERRA America Tour Series Info and Schedule . .39-41 XTERRA Gear shop, Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, 2008 XTERRA Global Tour Schedule and 2007 Results . .42-43 free concerts on Friday and Saturday night, and 2007 XTERRA Trail Run Series Info and Schedule . .44-45 “Taste of Ogden” dining celebration. XTERRA Gear . .46 XTERRA Eco Team . .47 Just for kids there are running and bicycle races, XTERRA World Championship Preview . .48 obstacle courses and agility drills. It’s called the The World of XTERRA, How it all Started and TEAM Unlimited . .49-50 XTERRA Kids Zone, its free to participate in, and TEAM Unlimited . .51 all kids 12 and under win prizes and awards. For further information contact Trey Garman at 808-216-8606 or [email protected] 3 THE XTERRA MOUNTAIN CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSOR TEAM The XTERRA Mountain Championship is presented by the Utah Sports Commission, Paul Mitchell, and XTERRAGear.com. Sponsors include the Greater Ogden Athletic Legacy Foundation, Snowbasin Resort, GU, Gatorade, Rodale, Zorrel, MediaOne of Utah, and Biker’s Edge. 4 MEDIA INFORMATION The XTERRA Mountain 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; 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 OGDEN/SNOWBASIN OGDEN, adventure capital and Hub of Northern Utah, is Utah's sixth-largest city. Ogden is situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and located 35 miles north of Salt Lake City. Ogden is easily accessible via automobile and truck transportation on I-15 and I-84, rail service by Union Pacific, with private and chartered service from Ogden- Hinckley Airport and commercial service from Salt Lake International Airport. Snowbasin Road (SR-226) makes Snowbasin Resort an easy 33-mile drive from Salt Lake City. From the South (Layton, Bountiful, Salt Lake International Airport, Sandy, The official hotel for the XTERRA Midvale, American Fork, Lehi, Provo): Take I-15 north- Mountain Championship is the bound and exit to northbound US-89 (exit #324). Merge to Marriott Ogden in downtown & I-84 eastbound and exit at Mountain Green (exit #92). their offering special $99 rates Continue east on Old Highway and turn left on State Road for XTERRA athletes... 167 heading north (just east of the Sinclair station). Turn left on State Road 226 heading west and proceed Call 888-825-3163 for details. approximately three miles to Snowbasin. 5 XTERRA KIDS ZONE The XTERRA Kids Zone provides youngsters with the chance to participate like their parents in a positive and fun environment. 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 - Friday, August 15: 12noon-8pm - XTERRA Kids Zone Challenge Stations Open 5pm - XTERRA Kids Sprint 6pm - XTERRA Shimano Youth Series Kids Bike Race Key Times - Saturday, August 16: 10am-2pm - XTERRA Kids Zone Challenge Stations Open Note: Parents must register their children prior to participating in Kids Zone activities. 6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Ogden and Snowbasin Resort August 15-16 FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 - OPENING FESTIVITIES IN DOWNTOWN OGDEN @ AMPHITHEATER PARK 12-8pm XTERRA Expo Open 12-8pm XTERRA Championship, Sport & Trail Run registration, body marking and packet pick-up (marked athletes receive discounts at local restaurants on Historic 25th street for carbo-loading dinners) 12-8pm XTERRA Kids Zone - challenge stations open 4pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Swim Clinic 5pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – MTB Clinic 5:00pm Kids Sprint – FREE 5:00pm Live Music 5:30-8pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon - benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 5:30pm Breeder’s Choice XTERRA K9 Challenge – Owner and dog obstacle course time trials 6:00pm Shimano Youth Series Kids Bike Race – FREE 6pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Art of XTERRA 6:30pm Cruise for a Cause – casual bike ride to benefit Weber Pathways SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 - XTERRA RACING AT SNOWBASIN RESORT (STARTS AT PINEVIEW RESERVOIR) 6:30am Late packet pickup at Pineview Reservoir (T1) 6:30am T1 open for set-up at Pineview Reservoir 6:30am T2 open for Set-up at Snowbasin 6:30am Body marking at Pineview Reservoir 7am-12pm Shuttle operating to/from Snowbasin to Pineview 9:00am XTERRA Mountain Championship Start at Pineview Reservoir (1.5k swim, 30k mtb, 10k trail run) 9:20am XTERRA Sport Start at Pineview Reservoir (750m swim, 16k mtb, 5k trail run) 10am XTERRA Wheeler Canyon Xduro (21km) Trail Run Start at Pineview Reservoir 10am-2pm Expo area open at Snowbasin – exhibits, live music, food, XTERRA Kids Zone 10:30am-2:30pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon - benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 11am XTERRA Sport winner expected at Snowbasin 11:15/11:45am XTERRA Mountain Championship Male/Female Winner Expected 1pm XTERRA Wheeler Canyon Xduro Trail Run Awards Ceremony 1:30pm XTERRA Cut-off at T2 1:30pm Pro Awards and “Special Awards” at Snowbasin SATURDAY NIGHT… AFTER PARTY CELEBRATION presented by Biker’s Edge, IN DOWNTOWN @ OGDEN CITY AMPHITHEATER 6-9pm “Taste of Ogden” food booths (XTERRA and Sport competitors receive meal tickets for free dinner) 7:30pm XTERRA Mountain Championship and XTERRA Sport awards ceremony 8:30pm XTERRA Mountain Championship highlight video 9pm+ The “Sundogs” Live in Concert, presented by Biker’s Edge As of 7/23/08. Schedule subject to change. 7 OFF-ROAD SPORTS FESTIVAL More than just a race, the XTERRA Mountain Championship is filled with festivities for the entire family. THE XTERRA VILLAGE Amphitheater Park in the heart of the historic district of downtown Ogden will serve as race headquarters and host the "XTERRA By Night" celebrations on Friday and Saturday. There will be live music playing, great food, prize giveaways, kid's races and games as well as all the buzz one could imagine from a rockin' out- door expo. On Friday night you'll even be able to get a professional haircut from the best Paul Mitchell stylists in Utah in exchange for a donation to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. The Expo is free and open to the public from Noon-to-8pm on Friday and from 6-till-whenever on Saturday night. FREE CONCERT FEATURING IT IS THIS BIG FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 @ 5PM 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.