World Champions Become Team adidas Terrex
Rob Howard / 13.07.2010
2009 World Adventure Race Champions Tom Gibbs, Warren Bates, Nicola Macleod and Nick Gracie joined by fellow racers Mark Humphrey, Bruce Duncan and Sonya Clarke have announced the formation of Team adidas TERREX.The squad have over 70 years of Adventure Racing experience between them and have competed in most the adventure races around the world and in the UK. The team have been British Champions since 2005 and in 2009 become Adventure Racing World Champions.
‘Kit selection is a critical part of adventure racing where we race in very varied terrains and temperatures," said Nick Gracie. "adidas are the leading global sportswear company continually redesigning the rules and setting the standard for others to follow. We believe the new adidas TERREX range of outdoor clothing and footwear is the best in the market. The extensive research and developments teams have been designing very light and comfortable gear that can withstand the pressures of a very demanding sport. adidas pedigree of designing sportswear for Olympians and Professional Athletes around the world really reflects in the quality and design of the TERREX range.
"Using the approach of British track cycling coach Dave Brailsford of doing everything just a little bit better has lead the team to look at every element of adventure racing and work just that little bit harder to improve overall performance. Team adidas TERREX will be working with a great team of coaches to help improve the fitness and skill levels and combined with the best sportswear available we hope for continued success in the future."
The team are currently sponsored by: adidas, Marin, Nik Wax, Exposure Lights, Leki, Clif, For Goodness Shakes, nuun, Salewa, Cyclefit and West Coast Mountain Guides.
Their current 3 year expedition race plan is:
2010 August: adidas TERREX Race, Lakes, UK.
2010 October: Adventure Racing World Championships, Spain.
2010 December: Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge, Abu Dhabi.
2011 February: Patagonia Expedition Race, Chile.
2011 August: adidas TERREX Coast to Coast Race, UK.
2011 November: Adventure Racing World Championships, Australia.
2011 December: Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge, Abu Dhabi.
2012 February: Patagonia Expedition Race, Chile.
2012 August: adidas TERREX Race, Scotland, UK.
2012 Adventure Racing World Championships.
The team have a new website where you can find out more about them at www.teamadidasterrex.com
