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Ecomotion World championship 2008 |
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Hello fellows athletes!
We have entered the preparations final stretch! The Ecomotion/Pro is just around the corner, the adrenaline is getting higher and the preparations are on full speed.
On the report #2 you will find:
1. Disciplines: distances and tips
2. Weather, relief and vegetation
3. Compulsory equipments, rules and regulations
4. SPOT
1. Disciplines: distances and tips
Trekking – 130 km divided in 5 sections – The athletes will come across diversified landscapes, from dunes, restingas, to places with mountains and mata atlântica areas; like the middle of the Caatinga, a place baptized by the organization as Caldeirão Ecomotion – Ecomotion Boiler, for its extreme hot area and with little water. By the way, this year the lack of water may cause the withdrawal of many teams, due to dehydration and heatstroke. So it is adamant the use of sunscreen and to stay well feed and hydrated. The trekking will represent approximately 31% of the race.
Mountain biking – 277 km divided in 5 sections – as over 50% of the race in distance, the bike course is very diverse and passes through vicinal tracks and roads, sandy terrains, beaches and some single tracks. The biggest trek should be, also the most tiresome as it crosses the Ecomotion Boiler, where 40ºC on the shadow is vey common. The athletes must have, at that moment, a bike repair kit, due to the local vegetation thorns which can pierce the tires.
Kayaking – 140 km divided in 2 sections. The first part will be the most difficult, mostly due to its location on a region that will require all the team knowledge in navigation and orientation, in addition to the big influence of the tides. The lack of potable water will also be a difficulty to be conquered, as will be the time under intense sun exposition, combined with the sitting position on the double kayak. The expectation is for the fastest team to make it in about 13 hours. On the other hand, the second trek is a different challenge: canoeing on an everlasting river; which can be under its normal level due to the drought season, guaranteeing some points of trekking carrying the kayaks. This year the kayaking will be longer: approximately 36% of the race time. The use of sail is allowed, but the athletes should be aware of the northeast region winds that not always head to the direction the teams intend to go.
Rope skills - The discipline promises to be very challenging, on the level for an Adventure Race World Championship. It’s estimated a trek with over 150 meters of ascension fractionated and with horizontal progression; passing through bridges, suspended platforms, 3 ropes bridges, among other artifices that will help the teams to conquer the obstacles. The athletes will need to master rope skills, mostly, the correct use of jumares and of the auto-safety, to guarantee the safety during the systems crossing moments. On the other hand, the rappel will be more relaxed, guided, in a waterfall of the region.
Sail – The section of 32 km, will be crossed onboard typical northeastern boats, having as captain the fisherman owner of the boat. The athletes will have to use their knowledge in navigation with maps and compass to guide themselves and reach the next CP/TA. During the course the team will be evaluated in order to establish a winner to the sailing discipline. The winning fishermen receive prizes and will also be stimulated to work with tourism on the region.
Orientation – Orientation among dunes and mangroves, as navigation under the tidal influence will demand a lot of technical ability from the teams.
Disciplines distances
Disciplines Total length (km) Percentage (%)
Trekking 130,8 km 22,6(%)
Bike 277km 47,8(%)
Kayaking 140 km 24,1(%)
Sailing 32 km 5,5(%)
Total 580km
Part two follows |
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