Record Numbers for Raid in France

Press Release / 05.08.2010

The 3rd edition of the Raid in France, taking place between 27-29th August in the Buech region has a record 37 teams registered. One month before the AR World Championship in Spain many racers have chosen the French World Series event as a warm up.

Most are well known french teams are racing, with a selection of the best European teams in the mix. This 3rd edition of the RAID will cross the Buech region and the Dévoluy in the Hautes-Alpes over three days non-stop, making it an epic adventure, "A grandiose expedition" before the final in Spain at the end of September.

Raid in France 2010 promises its 200 participants a crossing of the wildest landscapes in the Hautes-Alpes, with an itinerary of 'home made' disciplines. The route offers on-stop progression, crossing territories where almost no one goes, with increasing difficulties, total engagement and the possibility to go beyond ones abilities.

“I would like to take participants a step further towards participation in a grand raid, that is to say a non stop, self-supported, team event - with the criteria of adventure and discovery. The 'I Can Do It' event is a first step. It will take place at the same time as the full RAID, on a shorter portion of the ARWS circuit, apply the same rules but in a race for teams of two. This will take about 10 hours for the leaders finish.”

Pascal Bahuaud, creator and organiser of the Raid in France has created this discovery event to run alongside the main RAID and in its first 'setup' year it has attracted 10 teams so far.