Update on the Pacific
Thursday, March 27th, 2008 Posted in General | No Comments »20 to 30k winds are predicted to continue bringing with it a messy onshore surf break. Yet a second revision of the ocean kayaking had to be made after the two lead teams couldn't punch through the surf in the ...
Yoga Slackers are not
Thursday, March 27th, 2008 Posted in General | No Comments »The Yoga Slackers are still pouring it on but they've got teams hot on their heels. Three teams are in the final canyon of the Baja Travesia 2008 and while we can't quite watch their every move we do know ...
Eastern Mountain Sports - Team eXXtreme - pull record time
Thursday, March 27th, 2008 Posted in General | No Comments »The girls of Eastern Mountain Sports eXXtreme team amazed everyone with a record time on the bikes from CP16 to CP18. They completed the leg in 5 hours flat with Melissa pulling the girls both mentally and physically. The girls ...
The Consensus is…
Thursday, March 27th, 2008 Posted in General | 1 Comment »All volunteer and CP staff agree that the most trashed and fatigued looking athlete is Daniel of the Yoga Slackers (don't worry Mom). In 2007 he led his Barely Legal team to a legendary effort up and over the Sierras. ...
The Baddest Rig of the BT 08
Thursday, March 27th, 2008 Posted in General | No Comments »This foursome just met each other prior to the event, but they have a team spirit to take care of their team that is most impressive. Check out www.coloradoron.com to check out more about this new fan of adventure racing. ...
A Real Battle
Thursday, March 27th, 2008 Posted in General | No Comments »There's a real battle going on for the 4th - 5th - 6th places... Take a look at the leaderboard to watch these teams swap places. Right now at CP16 just 13 minutes separates the threesome. Team Extreme-Sports.dk has taken ...
Team Yoga Slackers - Brake Problems
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 Posted in General | 4 Comments »Team Yoga Slackers arrived to CP16 and left their crew with a bit of a puzzle. Lina has some problems with her disk brake system and now they are looking for a way to repair the brake. Disk brakes are ...
Team GoldRush at Mikes Sky Ranch
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 Posted in General | 2 Comments »Just talked to Melissa on the radio, she wants friends and family to know that they are happy and moving good. They are feeling strong. The canyon was awesome and BRUTAL but they loved every minute of it. Hi to ...
We’ve Got Some ACTION…
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 Posted in General | 3 Comments »Oh yeah, bring it on. The two DART teams were apparently working together, to boost themselves in front of the pack. It worked great. Make no mistake, these two teams are not buddies to the finish. It will be each for themselves ...
What’s Ahead?
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 Posted in General | No Comments »The two DART/nuun (NW Kayaks) teams checked in together at CP10/TA4 where they will now transition to bikes. They've got a bike ride ahead that will reward them for the huge climbing they did last night. Lots of big downhills, ...