Tasmania West Coast Wilderness to Test the Toughest

Craig Bycroft / 08.02.2011

Race Director Craig Bycroft said “The remote terrain of the West Coast is the perfect destination for a true expedition race - it will be an experience like no other”.<br /><br />90 teams of four from around the globe will race in Tasmania making it the largest Adventure Racing World Championships ever held.<br /><br />Benjamin Medina, from 2010 World Championship winning team Buff Thermocool, said "After winning the world championships in Spain, we are now preparing for Tasmania. We are very excited to experience a great adventure in XPD, and will give our best to defend our title. XPD is real non-stop adventure race, very demanding. For our European team, racing in Tasmania is a dream."<br /><br />Announcements will be made shortly regarding the host town/city for the Adventure Racing World Championships 2011.<br /><br />The ARWC is scheduled from 31 October to 11th November 2011 in Tasmania, Australia. Teams of four athletes from around the world will race day and night over a 700km course in the disciplines of trekking, kayaking, mountain biking and roping, vying for a share of $75,000 in prize money. <br /><br />The 2011 Adventure Racing World Championship is supported by the Tasmanian Government through Events Tasmania.<br /><br />More information contact Craig Bycroft on 0419 427 244 or craig(at)geocentricoutdoors.com.au <br /><br />For more details click on the <a href="#"onClick="javascript:newsitewindow('http://www.arwc2011.com ')"class="main">ARWC Site</a> or <a href="#"onClick="javascript:newsitewindow('http://www.xpd.com.au')"class="main">XPD Site</a>.