Ultimate X-Country Challenge 2005
Jauary 1st 2005
In the three years that it has been held, the TransRockies Challenge has established itself as the toughest mountain bike race in the world. Other races may cover more days and more miles, or have more climbing, but none combines the grueling week-long epic format with more technical singletrack, remote surroundings and wildly unpredictable weather.
To imagine what the TransRockies is like, think of the toughest, most amazing day you have spent in the saddle then multiply it by seven. Then throw in river crossings, tens of thousands of vertical feet of climbing, ripping singletrack descents, and the support, camaraderie and competition from over 175 other teams. That’s what goes into creating that moment when you roll down the finishing straight on the last day, exhausted but proud to call yourself a TransRockies Finisher.
So, are you in?
Because this year, Race Face, the TransRockies Challenge and Bike Magazine are going to make sure that the ultimate is achievable for two teams of committed riders who have the desire to compete, the creativity to come up with a great story, and the courage to stand up and tell it in front of the online world.
2005 will be the debut of the Ultimate X-Country Challenge (UXC), presented by Race Face, TransRockies and Bike Magazine. The two winning teams will get fully supported entries into the TransRockies Challenge: flights, accommodation, race entries, race support, new riding clothes—the works. Each of these prizes is worth $10,000 and basically eliminates any excuses you may have had for not doing the TransRockies.
If you are one of the winning teams, not only will you have to tell your story to get into the TransRockies, but once you are there, your story will be broadcast online and worldwide via media partners like Bike Magazine and RideGuide. Every smile, grimace, smile and curse will be captured so that the legions who voted can watch you as you tackle the word’s toughest bike race.
If you’re up for the Challenge you can visit www.transrockies.com for more information on the race and www.raceface.com for more information on the UXC.
