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Adventure Racing (AR):

Adventure racing is a sport in which teams must navigate a course of checkpoints using various non-motorized means. Races are usually held in wilderness settings and the traditional events include mountain biking, canoeing, and trekking. Navigation is accomplished through the use of a compass and topographic maps and the route choice between checkpoints is usually not specified, meaning that teams are generally free choose their path from one checkpoint to another. Because of this navigational aspect, successful adventure racers aren't always the fastest and fittest teams, but the teams that minimize mistakes, navigate efficiently, and make good decisions out on the course.

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Upcoming Clinics

Smitty's Cyclery

Intro to AR - Overview

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Topics include:

• What is adventure racing?
• Types of Races
• Disciplines
• Clothing & Equipment
• Building a team

Smitty's will be providing a 10% discount on selected merchandise to all participants. Bring something to sit on.

Located at Smitty's Cyclery

6000 Wooster Rd

Cincinnati, OH 45227

Google map to Smitty's: HERE

Nature Outfitters

Intro to AR - Training & Nutrition

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Topics include:

• Race Specific Training
• Individual/Team Training
• Nutrition for Training/Racing

Nature Outfitters will be providing a 10% discount on selected merchandise to all participants. Bring something to sit on.

Located at Nature Outfitters

118 Main St.

Milford, OH 45150

Google map to Nature Outfitters: HERE

OCin

Intro to AR - Navigation

Sunday, September 30, 2007

9:30am - ?

Bring:

• Compass
• Hydration
• Be prepared to be outdoors for several hours

The clinic will be held in conjunction with an Orienteering Cincinnati (Ocin)event. There will be a small fee to use your newly acquired navigation skills on the OCin course

Located at Mount Airy Forest

5083 Colerain Ave.

Cincinnati, OH 45223

Google map to Mt. Airy Forest: HERE

For questions regading the clinics, please e-mail us, or join the discussion on the message board.