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9781884737909

Adventure Racing The Ultimate Guide

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  • ISBN13:

    9781884737909

  • ISBN10:

    1884737900

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2001-05-10
  • Publisher: VeloPress
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Summary

Written by two endurance athletes, Adventure Racing covers the sport from its origins in New Zealand 20 years ago through today. It delves into the nuts and bolts of navigation and orientation, mountain biking, trekking, rope skills, and paddling. Information on nighttime racing and training, how to prevent injury and illness, fuel and hydration, and what to expect after a race are included.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix
Ian Adamson
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction: The Appeal of Adventure Racing 1(4)
PART ONE: THE SPORT OF ADVENTURE RACING 5(46)
A Brief History of Multisport Racing
7(6)
Race Structure
13(16)
Team Aspects of Adventure Racing
29(12)
The Support Crew
41(10)
PART TWO: THE DISCIPLINES 51(84)
Mountain Biking
53(12)
Paddling
65(12)
Trekking
77(10)
Mountaineering Skills
87(12)
Navigation
99(12)
Other Disciplines
111(4)
Training for Adventure Racing
115(20)
PART THREE: THE RACE 135(36)
Into the Night: Aspects of Night Racing
137(10)
Fuel for Racing
147(10)
Injury and Illness
157(14)
AFTERWORD: THE FUTURE OF ADVENTURE RACING 171(6)
APPENDIXES 177(24)
A. Mandatory Gear for Adventure Racing
177(12)
B. Top Adventure Racers' Training Workouts
189(8)
C. Being a Race Volunteer
197(4)
Glossary of Adventure Language 201(6)
Credits and Captions for Color Section 207(2)
Index 209(16)
About the Authors 225

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