1500 To tackle Inaugural X-Adventure This Weekend
News Release / 18.03.2013
(Dunsborough, Western Australia) The inaugural X-Adventure off-road triathlon will see 1,500 multisport participants head to Dunsborough, Western Australia this weekend, March 23 to 24, 2013.
X-Adventure is a cross between a triathlon and adventure race, combining ocean swimming, trail running and mountain bike riding into a spectacular course through Dunsborough’s wilderness paradise; based at the Dunsborough Country Club.
Organiser, Rapid Ascent are excited about the numbers attracted to the first-time event, promising a festive sporting spectacle to rival the other event they run ‘down south’, the Augusta Adventure Fest (formally Anaconda) which is widely known as the world’s largest adventure race held at Augusta, WA.
Held in the heart of the beautiful Meelup Regional Park, the X-Adventure Long Course consists of a 1500m ocean swim, 12.5km coastal train run, and a 25km mountain bike. A shorter distance, the X-Adventure Mini, and a tailored children’s race, the X-Adventure Kids are also on the program, specifically designed for those new to the sport, and tomorrow’s multisport stars.
Participants will swim in an ocean of turquoise water, run along a sculpted granite coastline interspersed with golden sandy beaches, and mountain bike on roller coaster single track through fields of wildflowers and native grasstrees, meaning they will hardly notice the pain in their legs brought on by the rigorous course.
Of the 1,500 starters, 15% hail from the local region of Dunsborough, Busselton and Margaret River, whilst the remainder of the field are in for a weekend away in one of the state’s most popular holiday destination.
Amongst the field are a number of husband and wife duo’s; friends participating in a triathlon for the first time; seasoned adventure races; school groups; and elite athletes such as former WA Triathete of the Year, Sean O’Neill; and Olympic rowing representative Ben Cureton.
Online entries close 9am (AEDST) Wednesday 20 March; with limited entries available in person during registration on Saturday at the event venue. Interested competitors can be part of the X-factor as an individual or relay team member in either the long, short or Kids races.
Interesting participant backgrounds:
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NAME(S) |
CATEGORY |
FROM |
STORY |
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Kim Tyler |
Individual – Vintage (50+) |
Attadale WA |
At nearly 60, Kim entered the X-Adventure Long Course to reinvent herself. First timer, but has completed the Rottnest Channel Swim solo, and the Munda Biddi end to end 4 times. |
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Anthea Knowles |
Individual - |
Merriwa WA |
Mum of 5 young children aged 5-10years old! Will be on a 'mum’s weekend away'. |
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Diana Evans (MTB) Terri Anne Earley (RUN) Kaara Andrew (SWIM) |
Female Team |
Eaton WA |
Team of 3 who have come together to raise awareness and funds for Angelman Syndrome. In 2012, Diana Evans 3 year old son was diagnosed with the rare and severe neurological disorder. Diana now enters events with the Beaus Angels to have fun, get fit and raise awareness and money to help find a cure for her son's syndrome. |
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Chantelle Currey (RUN) Daniel Currey (MTB) Hayden Patrizi (SWIM) |
Mixed Team |
Gidgegannup WA |
Daniel and Hayden are go-kart drivers; Chantelle is a dressage rider! The team are participating to try for extra-curricular fitness to compliment their sports. |
EVENT INFORMATION
Three Courses – Individual and Relay Teams:
· Long Course X-Adventure: 1500m ocean swim / 12.5km coast trail run / 25km mountain bike
· Short Course X-Adventure: 700m ocean swim / 6km coast trail run / 12km mountain bike
· Kids X-Adventure: 200m swim / 2.5km trail run / 4km mountain bike
