Adventure Racing is addictive and becoming more and more popular, each event will leave you with a thirst for more. If you are keen to get involved in adventure racing, become more proficient within the sport or want the opportunity to train with like-minded people, then the Adventure Race Training Weekend is the ideal opportunity to do just that! The courses provide the forum to enhance the skills that you need for adventure racing, including practical advice regarding individual preparation, kit and nutrition. The key emphasis will be on enhancing navigational skills with respect to mountain biking, trail running, canoeing and night navigation.

A typical Adventure Race Training Weekend course outline is as follows:
SATURDAY
08:00 - Introductions - Course expectations
08:15 - Navigation theory - Grid references, bearings, magnetic variation, interpreting the map, map marking, hand rails and time estimation
10:30 - Break
10:45 - Micro navigation - Practical (mini course) include strategy, pacings, involving the team
12.00 - Lunch (provided) - Talk about nutrition
12:30 - Kayak/Canoeing - Cover different boats, adv & disadv, stroke theory & practical
14:15 - Break
14:30 - Mountain biking - Cover bike selection/tuning & accessories (eg computer & tires), How to attack uphills, downhills, practical. Team tactics – towing etc. Bike navigation
16:15 - Kit (light is right) - What to wear and take (map boards)
16:45 - End of training day
SUNDAY
Participate in an Adventure Race.