

| Extreme Discovery |
Thumper Classic--March 28th, 2010 (Sunday), approx start time 2pm (Wake up, wake up Bambi, Spring is here!--does that explain the name?) 3 or 4 person Co-Ed teams are the official divisions for prizes. All male or female teams can register/race and receive official rankings, but not official prizes. 2 person teams (limited to 15 2-person teams total) can also register and receive ranking, but not prizes. Total race registration for Thumper is limited to the first 60 racers registered. Registration includes free orienteering class (Feb 20th, sign up here for orienteering), race, watercraft rental, topo maps, awards supper and free tent camping at Acorns Resort on Fri/Sat night. Tshirts will be available for additional cost. Registration is $25 per racer for 4 person team ($100 total), $30 per racer for 3 person team ($90 total) or $35 per racer for 2 person team ($70 total). Full refund available by check (active.com does not refund your credit card) if cancellation is made at least 30 days prior to race. No refunds given for cancellation of registration within 29 days before the race. If there is a last minute family emergency, you can receive a 50% credit of your registration toward the next race registration. Race will not be cancelled due to weather unless severe storms are forecasted ALL day in which case, the alternate race day will be 4/11/2010. See Gear List below. Teams will cover approximately 12 miles in the beautiful and rugged Flint Hills. They will walk/run about 3 miles, mountain bike about 8 miles, canoe or kayak (provided) about 1 mile and use basic navigation skills. Perfect for beginner teams and families with children ages 8-17. Top teams will finish around 2 hrs and most will be out there around 3 hrs. Registration will close for Thumper after the 1st 60 racers are registered. There will be no ropes in this race. |
| THUMPER CLASSIC GEAR LIST Required Individual Gear:
(must have rear red BLINKING light) Bike Helmet Spare bike tube Backpack Minimum of 1 liter water Sufficient fuel (food) Waterproof jacket Gloves (for paddling/biking) Required Team Gear
Compass UTM map reading tool (1:24,000) Writing utensil Bike and chain repair tool Air pump or CO2 Cartridge First Aid kit ample for team-- (several bandages, gauze, tape, several ibuprofen, moleskin, antibiotic ointment)
Extra shoes for watercourse Hat or cap, sunglasses Bee sting kit (if allergic) Extra socks L/S synthetic shirt Fleece pullover or jacket Long pants Dry bag large enough for all personal gear
Bug spray, sunscreen Poison Ivy block/ointment Waterproof map case and passport holder |
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