XPD Expedition Race
Anticipation Builds for XPD
Press Release / 16.03.2018
Anticipation is building as teams start arriving in St Helens, Tasmania for XPD 10th edition in the Bay of Fires. XPD, the 2nd qualifier in 2018 in the Adventure Racing World Series, will see Australian and international teams competing to win and secure a berth in the World Adventure Racing Championship in Reunion Island November 2018.
On Sunday 18th March, teams in XPD Bay of Fires will paddle kayaks, mountain bike and trek 541kms in the scenic, pristine and remote areas of North East Tasmania over the course of a week. The expedition length adventure race will see top teams complete the course in 3.5 days and remaining teams 6.5 days.
“The most difficult challenge” says Race Director Louise Foulkes “has been working out what sections to leave out as there is too much to include in one race.”
First team to arrive at HQ was Goldfish, who have competed in every XPD since its inception. Mardi Barnes from the team says ‘We are excited the race is in Tasmania and we are looking forward to where we will be going. Craig and Louise always find special places.”
Team Aussie Battlers, the youngest team to race says “Our goal is to finish. We are looking forward to having a spin at Derby. The weather is concerning and we are not sure we are prepared for the rain.”
Rootstock Racing from USA says “We love the beautiful geography here and can’t wait to get into the aussie bush.”
The logistics commence tonight, as teams must prepare bikes and pack equipment and food to race. Tomorrow sees the teams register, complete compulsory competency tests and ‘pose’ for team photos.
Dot watchers can follow the race online with live tracking: http://live.arworldseries.com/xpd2018/
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