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Adventure Race in Africa to Kick-Off Feb. 5

MONDAY, 30 JANUARY 2006

The ultimate and challenging "Adventure Racing South Africa" will kick off on February 5 at Mount Rozier Estate, Sir Lowry’s Pass. The Adventure Race is a series of competitions that will be held throughout the year. Disciplines include mountain biking, hiking, abseiling, kloofing, swimming, kayaking, navigating, rock climbing, horse riding and every imaginable sport that the organizers can think of throwing at the participants. However, this is not just about the best athletes, but the best teamwork.

Teams will race in groups of two. The first event is the 1st Quantum Adventure Sprint Race that will compose of 20 km of Mountain Biking, 6 km trail run with natural obstacles, water leg with tubes and a bag race. Registration will be on the day of the event itself but pre-registration is also available. Succeeding races will compose of different disciplines and might get difficult with each race. The event is sponsored by First Ascent, Salomon, Ram Mountaineering, Abseil Africa, Cycle Lab and Franschoek Vineyards.

Also, there will be an Adventure Race Training Weekend on Feb. 17 to 19 at Eikenhof Lapas, Eikenhof Dam, Grabouw. In this training weekend, participants will learn altimeter and compass navigation on foot and bike, foot care, water crossings, team dynamics and more. For more details on the training weekend and the Adventure Races, log on to www.quantumadventures.co.za/index.php.