172 HOURS –

World Championship Adventure Racing 2012

with Team Dutch Bionix – Raid in France

 

172 HOURS: In 2012 the Dutch Adventure Race team Dutch Bionix participated at the World Championship Adventure Racing in France. 63 other top international teams did the same. Only 40 teams managed to make it to the finish line. The Raid in France organization had set up a beautiful race course starting in the Alps, ending on the Mediterranean coastline. In between: 20.000 positive altitude meters, treks over glaciers, mountain biking over rough mountains and beating white water during the night. Join the adventure of one woman and three men with the same goal: to FINISH!

172 HOURS: In 2012 nam het Nederlandse Adventure Race team deel aan het wereld Kampioenschap Adventure Racing in Frankrijk. 63 andere internationale top teams deden hetzelfde. Slechts 40 teams slaagden erin de finish te halen. De Raid in France organisatie had een prachtig parcours uitgewerkt dat begon in de Alpen en eindigde aan de kust van de Middellandse zee. Daartussen: 20.000 positieve hoogtemeters, trekkings over gletsjers, mountain biken over ruige bergen en in gevecht tegen het wilde water gedurende de nacht. Beleef het avontuur mee van één vrouw en drie mannen met één doel: FINISHEN!

 

 

QUICK FACTS: Name: RAID IN FRANCE Website: www.raidinfrance.com Dates: 13 – 20 Sep 2014. Country: France Region: Haute-Loire, Ardèche, Lozère, Hérault and Gard Disciplines: Mountain Bike, Trek, Kayak, Raft, Canyoning, ropes, horse, caving Winning Time Estimate: 5 Days (120 hours) Course Open: 7 Days (160 hours) Team Categories: ARWS Mixed Teams 4 Team Number Limit: 50 Teams Logistics: Unsupported Kayak Provision: Kayaks / Rafts / Helmet / Life jacket / Paddle / Horse provided ARWS Mandatory Equip: NO – this race currently does NOT use standard ARWS Mandatory Equipment List ARWS Standard Rules: YES – this race uses the standard ARWS Rules of Competition AR World Championship Qualifier: 1st Place receives free entry/ 2nd Place guaranteed spot to ARWC/ 1st all national team guaranteed spot to ARWC Total Prize Money Pool: 15,000 Euro Other Prizes: Sponsor Products Team Entry Fee: 2,600 Euro early / 2,750 Euro standard / 2,900 Euro Late