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Congratulations to 

WEDALI

1st Place Finishers

in the

4-person Co-ed ELITE division.

 
EVENT INFORMATION

The 2005 RAID the RIDGE Adventure Race.

June 17th-18th, 2005.

Check-in:  10:00 am - 2:30pm

Race Start: 4:00 pm Friday June 17th

Length: 24 Hour

 

NAVIGATION Strong navigation skills are a recommended.  Teams should be prepared to: use a compass to determine direction and determine bearings; plot UTM Coordinates; follow bearings specified distances; use B&W or color USGS Quad/Topographic maps and aerial photographs; follow written instructions; travel along mandatory routes; select their own routes; and deal with unpredictable situations. 
CLASS/DIVISIONS
We encourage you to compete in adventure racing's purest form: four-person coed teams, (at least one member of the opposite sex). Four Person Coed teams are the premier division of RAID the RIDGE, therefore prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 teams in this class finishing the "ELITE" course. 

Teams may also compete in four person all-male or all-female, and two person coed, all-male, and all-female divisions. The same sex class will be referred to as the "open" class. 

Sorry, No Soloists.
GEAR DROP

This is an unsupported race--meaning teams are not allowed to have support crews assist them. Teams may be directed to leave their bikes pre-race at a specified location (instructions handed out at pre-race meeting or check-in). Cycling gear (helmets, shoes, gloves, bike lights, bike tool, EMPTY water bottles--NO FOOD/gel/powder) may be left with bikes, however you must take everything with you after retrieving bicycles.

We may also include a small gear-drop somewhere on the course. This decision will be made at a later date and possibly announced at the pre-race meeting.
CUT- OFF TIMES As stated before, Cut-off times are a necessity of adventure racing to ensure safety of the racers, race management, and sometimes the 'race' in general.  We will set ONE cut-off time for the end of the race.  Your only requirement is to be at the finish line on or before that time. 'Re-routes' and course adjustments will be left up to you, the racers, to decide your individual plans of attack.  Arriving past the finishing cut-off time will incur penalties which will be laid out at the pre-race meeting.

We want to see as many teams as possible cross the finish line. Please use your teams best judgment taking into account your teams experience, ability, speed, supplies, and morale when formulating a finishing strategy in the later parts of the race.
AWARDS Prizes will be awarded to the following finishers of the ELITE division. 
  1. 1st place coed    (4-person)
  2. 2nd place coed    (4-person)
  3. 3rd place coed    (4-person)

Awards will also be given to the following in the ELITE division.

  1. 1st place open    (4-person)
  2. 1st place coed    (2-person)
  3. 1st place open    (2-person)

and the following in the SPORT division.

  1. 1st place coed    (4-person)
  2. 1st place open    (4-person)
  3. 1st place coed    (2-person)
  4. 1st place open    (2-person)
CHECK-IN AND PRE-RACE MEETING Friday June 17, 2005

Check-in begins at:  10:00 am

There is a mandatory Pre-Race Meeting at:   tba

Maps, course instructions, and pre-race instructions will be handed out at this time.
POST PARTY The post race party and awards ceremony begins Saturday at 4 pm.
VOLUNTEERS Friends, family, or other AR enthusiasts may volunteer at Check Points or Transition Areas. Volunteers will receive some piece of race memorabilia and are also invited to the post-race party.
ENTRY FEE

Early Registration*   
(before April 17, 2005)
$500.00 Four person Team
$250.00 Two person Team


Regular Registration*
(before May 17, 2005)
$550.00 Four person Team
$275.00 Two person Team

Late Registration
(before June 10, 2005)
$600.00 Four person Team
$300.00 Two person Team

Registration Deadline is JUNE 10, 2005.
After June 10, contact racedirector@iowaactive.com.  Entries accepted based on availability.

*MRR (missouri river runners) member discount applied to early and regular registration only. Each team member who is also a MRR Club member gets 10% off their portion of the entry.
 Race Fee includes Watercraft, Maps, Race Shirt, other race schwag, course aid, post race party, and many other things. No support crew needed. Entries are limited to first 40 teams or 160 racers. This year, teams will be lined up at the start in the order they register. 

 

 
REGISTRATION

Please visit the registration page to print out a registration form.  Please send form and check to the address listed below.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
IowaActive.com
3077 Dodge Ave
Battle Creek, IA  51006

ACCOMMODATIONS

Lodging is available at Lewis and Clark State Park and also in the City of Onawa.  A Super 8 is just 2 miles from the start and finish locations.

MANDATORY GEAR

(preliminary)
Mandatory Gear (Per Person) Mandatory Gear (Per Team)  
  1. Hydration System adequate for carrying at least 70 oz. - 
  2. Whistle
  3. Space Blanket or Space Bag
  4. Long-Sleeve (synthetic) Top
  5. Waterproof Rain Jacket. 
  6. Head Lamp with batteries for entire race (or flashlight)
  7. Mountain Bike
  8. Bike Helmet
  9. Front White and Rear Red bike light with batteries for entire race (Helmet mounted light does not count)
  10. Leather Gloves (bike gloves will work)
  11. Bike inner tube
  12. Compass
  13. PFD  (type III)
  14. Climbing Harness
  15. 2 Locking Carabineers
  16. 1 - 36" Open runner or Daisy Chain
 
  1. Knife
  2. Lighter or waterproof matches.
  3. Cellular Phone in waterproof container. 
  4. First Aid Kit: 
    • Pain Relievers
    • Endurolyte / electrolyte
    • antibiotic ointment
    •  4 gauze pads
    • medical tape
    • blister care
  5. Bike repair kit 
    • patch kit
    • bike multi-tool
    • pump (air source)
    • tire tools
  6. Map Case (no ziplocks)
  7. A means to purify water for the entire team.

 

 
 
 
Recommended Gear Provided Gear  
  1. Long Pants (Poly Pro or Supplex)
  2. Bike Gloves >Full-finger Gloves<
  3. Bug Spray, Sunscreen, Sunglasses
  4. UTM Grid tool
  5. Water purification system
  6. Dry Bag
 
Teams will be supplied with canoes. Kayaks.

Racers will supply PFD’s and paddles (optional) for each racer. 

Gear UPDATE:  (04-05-2005) We will be using Sevylor Tahiti Inflatable Kayak for the paddle sections of the race this year.  2-piece kayak paddles will also be provided for those who do not have their own. Each team member will still need to provide their own PFD.  

To anyone who hasn't been in a Sevylor Inflatable Kayak, it may be a bit slower but is much more stable than a canoe.
 

 

SAFETY Adventure racing is a challenging sport, but teamwork and good sportsmanship are integral parts of making it a safe event. Pay attention to the needs of your teammates and other teams. If someone needs help, stop and help them. Also, please come well prepared mentally and physically to deal with team dynamics, surprise events, and most importantly, the weather.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you need additional information, please contact Jason at: 

racedirector@iowaactive.com

or 712 365-4377

Updates will come out on this website as we approach the race date.
RULES
  1. All racers are expected to be examples of good sportsmanship. Always treat your fellow racers with courtesy and respect. Remember: AR is a small community and you WILL see these people again.
  2. Team must include two (2) or four (4) members, with at least one member of the opposite sex for the premier coed division. Teams should always compete as a team, working together, remaining within 100 yards of each other. Stay within visual contact of your teammates, unless otherwise directed by race officials. Penalty for violating 100-meter rule: 2 hr per infraction.
  3. All team members must check-in together at each checkpoint. If one member must leave the course, they will do so at a CP or TA and notify race management. For 4-person teams, the remaining 3 or 2 members may continue unofficially. For 2-person teams, the remaining teammate must join with another team who commits to staying with that new racer.
  4. Maps and Passport/Course Instructions must be carried the entire race. Penalty for Lost Passport: 2 hours.
  5. All CP’s must be obtained in order unless otherwise mentioned during the pre-race meeting or by course management at a transition area. 
  6. Mandatory gear must be carried at all times and will be checked on the course. Penalty: 2 hr for each piece of missing gear.
  7. No GPS allowed. Penalty: DQ
  8. Bicycle helmets are required at all times during the bicycle, during any ropes sections and when specifically directed by race officials. Penalty for not wearing helmet: 2 hours per teammate per infraction.
  9. Racers must follow “Rules of Travel”. Where no specific path is designated, teams select their path between check points. When “Rules of Travel” designate a specific route, teams must follow that path. There will be "Off Limit" roads.  Teams may not travel on these roads except where clearly specified by “Rules of Travel”. Penalty for Travel on forbidden roads or violating “Rules of Travel”: 4 hr per teammate per infraction.
  10. Athletes may not receive outside assistance except from Race Officials. Penalty: DQ.
  11. NO LITTERING!  Penalty: DQ.
  12. Any time penalties will be added to the team’s finishing time.
  13. Race officials reserve the right to remove a team from the course for health, safety or other reasons, at the discretion of race officials and medical personnel.
  14. Race officials reserve the right to alter the time cut-off or the course itself to accommodate changing conditions and to insure the safety of all competitors.