The Great Adventure Challenge
At Pleasant Mountain
in Bridgton, Maine
August 23, 2008
Maine Adventure Racing at its Best!
At Pleasant Mountain
in Bridgton, Maine
August 23, 2008
Maine Adventure Racing at its Best!
The Event
What is the Event: 2008 is the kick off year for The Great Adventure Challenge at Pleasant Mountain. It is a unique triathlon that encompasses three disciplines. It involves approximately 2 miles of kayaking or canoeing over a closed course, followed by approximately 13 miles of designated trails of mountain biking, followed by a run up and down Shawnee Peak which has an elevation change of 1300 ft. The Challenge can be done by either individuals or by teams. The exact courses will not be revealed until the day of the race. Whether you are a hardened expert or first-timer, the course is the same; the Challenge is the same; an even playing field. This event is not considered an extreme event, nor is it for the faint of heart. This is our first year of running the Challenge and competitor feedback will be sought to adjust for future events.
The kayaking/canoeing course will be visible for your supporters from Rt. 302 on the causeway of Moose Pond. There are several areas of the bike course that are particularly interesting. One of the more dramatic is at Pratt's Hill, a truly challenging 700 ft. long uphill dirt section with a 125 ft elevation change; the bike portion ends with competitors coming down one of the ski slope, in full view, to the running transition area. The run up and down Shawnee Peak is visible from the staging area at the mountain next to the finish line and affords viewing of much of the run.
When: The Great Adventure Challenge at Pleasant Mountain will take place on Saturday, August 23rd. Final Registration Time ends at 8:00am August 23rd at Shawnee Peak. The Challenge will start at 9:00a.m. in Moose Pond, in your kayak or canoe. You will be required to set up your bike equipment in the transition area by 8:15a.m. that morning. There will be a mandatory Pre-Challenge briefing. The time and location of the briefing will be announced at the sign-in table.
Where : The Great Adventure Challenge at Pleasant Mountain will take place in the Lakes Region of Bridgton, Maine at the Shawnee Peak Ski area and the surrounding area. Shawnee Peak is located approximately 40 miles northwest of Portland, Maine on Rt. 302. Coming from New Hampshire, you will come 17 miles southeast of No. Conway, NH. on Rt. 302.
The kayaking/canoeing course will be visible for your supporters from Rt. 302 on the causeway of Moose Pond. There are several areas of the bike course that are particularly interesting. One of the more dramatic is at Pratt's Hill, a truly challenging 700 ft. long uphill dirt section with a 125 ft elevation change; the bike portion ends with competitors coming down one of the ski slope, in full view, to the running transition area. The run up and down Shawnee Peak is visible from the staging area at the mountain next to the finish line and affords viewing of much of the run.
When: The Great Adventure Challenge at Pleasant Mountain will take place on Saturday, August 23rd. Final Registration Time ends at 8:00am August 23rd at Shawnee Peak. The Challenge will start at 9:00a.m. in Moose Pond, in your kayak or canoe. You will be required to set up your bike equipment in the transition area by 8:15a.m. that morning. There will be a mandatory Pre-Challenge briefing. The time and location of the briefing will be announced at the sign-in table.
Where : The Great Adventure Challenge at Pleasant Mountain will take place in the Lakes Region of Bridgton, Maine at the Shawnee Peak Ski area and the surrounding area. Shawnee Peak is located approximately 40 miles northwest of Portland, Maine on Rt. 302. Coming from New Hampshire, you will come 17 miles southeast of No. Conway, NH. on Rt. 302.
Accommodations and facilities: There will be camping space available at the base of Shawnee Peak (no fires) on August 22nd. On Challenge Day, men's and women's changing rooms are available. Toilet facilities are available within the Lodge. At present, we have no hot shower facilities but we will have some shower (maybe cold) available. We are negotiating with the Mountain House for hot showers.. There are a number of bed & breakfast lodging and several motels in the area. Links to the Chambers of Commerce and individual locations are on the Links Button. August is a busy month in this area, so book early. After the Challenge, there will be free food and drink for each competitor and one designate of a competitor. Other supporters will be charged a nominal fee for food and drinks.
Format: Individuals (singles) and teams are encouraged to enter. Singles must be 17 years or older. (Proof of age may be required). Teams can consist of 2 or 3 members (all 17 years or older, any gender combination). The individual legs of the Challenge cannot be divided up. Each leg of the Challenge must be completed, in it's entirety, by a single team member. If the team has only two members, obviously, one member will complete any two legs of their choice. An official Race Medallions will be provided to each single and to each team captain. Teams must switch the medallion from member to member at transition areas. This medallion will be punched at each transition area as well as the turn-post at the top of Shawnee Peak during the run. Upon competition of the Challenge, each medallion will have three separate and distinct holes to indicate total completion of the course.
Divisions and Awards: Every competitor will receive a free Tee Shirt. Awards will be for overall times. Singles will be divided into two age groups: (17-34, 35 and above) for both male and female. Awards will be given for overall fastest 1st-2nd-3rd in all four Single Divisions. Teams will compete with other teams within the Team Division regardless of makeup. Awards will be given for 1st-2nd-3rd for the overall fastest teams. There will be an Award for First Overall to complete the Challenge course. It is our intent to time all legs as well as overall time. Bragging Rights are all you get for winning an individual leg.
Gear: Each competitor will be responsible for providing the following minimum gear: A mountain bike, helmet (must be ANSI or Snell certified), running gear, a canoe or kayak and paddles, a life jacket (a Coast Guard approved PFD type I, II, II or V ) . Repairs to bikes on course will be the responsibility of the individual competitors, so carry what you think you might need. There will be water stations; however, we suggest you carry water. First Aid will be available; however, we require you carry some minimal first aid kit with you incase you are between stations. (This is optional in the kayak/canoe/run leg) Matching team shirts are encouraged but not required.
Costs: Registration fee is $60.00 for singles and $150.00 for teams (2 or 3 members)
Registration fee is non-refundable after August 9th. (See registration for details) TEAM ROSTERS NEED NOT BE FINALIZED UNTIL RACE DAY AT THE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION. All proceeds go to support Good Neighbor Inc. Fundraising Committee for the purpose of providing opportunities to adults with mental retardation and Autism.
Rules:
Format: Individuals (singles) and teams are encouraged to enter. Singles must be 17 years or older. (Proof of age may be required). Teams can consist of 2 or 3 members (all 17 years or older, any gender combination). The individual legs of the Challenge cannot be divided up. Each leg of the Challenge must be completed, in it's entirety, by a single team member. If the team has only two members, obviously, one member will complete any two legs of their choice. An official Race Medallions will be provided to each single and to each team captain. Teams must switch the medallion from member to member at transition areas. This medallion will be punched at each transition area as well as the turn-post at the top of Shawnee Peak during the run. Upon competition of the Challenge, each medallion will have three separate and distinct holes to indicate total completion of the course.
Divisions and Awards: Every competitor will receive a free Tee Shirt. Awards will be for overall times. Singles will be divided into two age groups: (17-34, 35 and above) for both male and female. Awards will be given for overall fastest 1st-2nd-3rd in all four Single Divisions. Teams will compete with other teams within the Team Division regardless of makeup. Awards will be given for 1st-2nd-3rd for the overall fastest teams. There will be an Award for First Overall to complete the Challenge course. It is our intent to time all legs as well as overall time. Bragging Rights are all you get for winning an individual leg.
Gear: Each competitor will be responsible for providing the following minimum gear: A mountain bike, helmet (must be ANSI or Snell certified), running gear, a canoe or kayak and paddles, a life jacket (a Coast Guard approved PFD type I, II, II or V ) . Repairs to bikes on course will be the responsibility of the individual competitors, so carry what you think you might need. There will be water stations; however, we suggest you carry water. First Aid will be available; however, we require you carry some minimal first aid kit with you incase you are between stations. (This is optional in the kayak/canoe/run leg) Matching team shirts are encouraged but not required.
Costs: Registration fee is $60.00 for singles and $150.00 for teams (2 or 3 members)
Registration fee is non-refundable after August 9th. (See registration for details) TEAM ROSTERS NEED NOT BE FINALIZED UNTIL RACE DAY AT THE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION. All proceeds go to support Good Neighbor Inc. Fundraising Committee for the purpose of providing opportunities to adults with mental retardation and Autism.
Rules:
· All competitors must be 17 years of age or older. (Proof of age may be required)
· All competitors must be present for registration and the pre-Challenge briefing.
· Teams must have a designated team leader.
· All competitors must sign a waiver at registration.
· Each leg of the Challenge must be completed separately by one person or one team member. Individual legs cannot be divided up.
· The Race Medallion must be punched at EVERY location. (Three holes total)
· All bikers must wear their helmet throughout the leg.
· All paddlers must wear their flotation devices throughout the leg.
· All competitors must start at the designated start line and remain within the designed course and cross the designated finish line with their medallion.
· No interference or alteration of the designated course is permitted.
· No outside assistance is permitted.
· Minimal First Aid Kits are required on competitors during the bike leg.
· Every competitor must wear their provided race bibs/numbering at all times while they are competing.
· Teams must have a designated team leader.
· All competitors must sign a waiver at registration.
· Each leg of the Challenge must be completed separately by one person or one team member. Individual legs cannot be divided up.
· The Race Medallion must be punched at EVERY location. (Three holes total)
· All bikers must wear their helmet throughout the leg.
· All paddlers must wear their flotation devices throughout the leg.
· All competitors must start at the designated start line and remain within the designed course and cross the designated finish line with their medallion.
· No interference or alteration of the designated course is permitted.
· No outside assistance is permitted.
· Minimal First Aid Kits are required on competitors during the bike leg.
· Every competitor must wear their provided race bibs/numbering at all times while they are competing.
