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What is California ARA?

California Adventure

California Adventure Racing Association (CalARA), a non-profit, is a community and resource helping grow the sport of adventure racing(AR) in…

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Local Adventures

The adventure map

There are events happening every weekend near you.  Click on the google map and zoom in to your area.

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Teamwork

Teamwork

Having the best athletes race together does not guarantee that you will have a good team or a good race.…

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Rookie Arena

Getting Started

Trying to figure out the skills, training, and teamwork can be overwhelming.  Checkout what our experts have to say.  Brandon…

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Video

Racing Video

You can read about adventure racing or see it for yourself.  Checkout these great videos of adventure racers in action.

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Complete guide to mountain biking skills

On land, mountain biking should be the fun activity in an adventure race. Unfortunately, the combination of a downhill slope…

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Kayaking with Robert

AR Kayak

Too often, kayaking is the biggest challenge for new adventure racers. That is where Robert Finlay comes in. His experience…

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AR Fitness with Brandon

AR Fitness

Mutti-Sport training is often overwhelming and challenging. Kayaking, mountain biking, and trekking are the core disciplines. How long should you…

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Clinics

Safe Adventures

Being good at adventure racing means that you should hae the skills to keep you safe and having fun on…

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California ARA Jersey

Our Jersey

It is a great looking cycling jersey and a great way to support our non-profit. 

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The Gear You Need

Racing Gear

Adventure racing requires gear. At a minimum (for sprint races), you will need a mountain bike and trail shoes. But…

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Ironman Versus the 12-Hour Adventure Race

Both triathlons and adventure racing are tough events and often push participants beyond their mental and physical limits, but “what sport is tougher?” Having competed and coached triathletes for 8…

Racing Through the Night

Adventure racing offers many unique challenges for athletes and teams, with one of the toughest being the night portion of a race.  More than physical strength and endurance, teams need a good…

The Missing Checkpoint

You are halfway through your adventure race.  The team is on foot, working well together, moving fast, and the navigation has been good.  You are coming up on checkpoint (cp) 11 located on a tree at…

Mid-Season Injury Prevention

As athletes, the best way to stay fit is to not get injured.   But injuries are an unfortunate part of training and racing.  And what is interesting to me is that they seem to happen more frequently…

2010 - Championship Leaders

  Category Team NameRaces Points(Best 4)Adventure CoedTeam YogaSlackers75196AdventureAll WomenTeam Vanderkitten22212AdventureAll MenCaliCO Racing44174SprintCoed Team Synergy…

Basic Forward Stroke - By Robert Finlay

Author - Robert FinlayOriginally posted - Kayak Lake Mead Website  Video: Forward Stroke and EdgingThe forward stroke is obviously the most basic kayaking skill. Yet, I propose that it is probably…

Gold Rush

Who is Gold Rush?AKA - Team Karma - Race Organizers and Adventure RacersLocation : Modesto, CaWebsite : www.goldrushar.comTeam Karma is made up of Modesto based Adventure Racers and Ultra runners who…

Recovering After A Race

Many of you tried your first AR event this weekend.  Some of your went 2-3 hours while others tried the 5 hour challenge.  Unlike doing a single activity, the combination of running and biking will…

 

Rookie Articles

Ironman Versus the 12-Hour Adventure Race

Both triathlons and adventure racing are tough events and often push participants beyond their mental and physical limits, but “what sport is tougher?” Having…

Racing Through the Night

Adventure racing offers many unique challenges for athletes and teams, with one of the toughest being the night portion of a race.  More than physical strength…

The Missing Checkpoint

You are halfway through your adventure race.  The team is on foot, working well together, moving fast, and the navigation has been good.  You are coming up on…

How do you get started with Adventure Racing?

Adventure racing looks exciting to the outside observer.  Enthusiasts want to be a part of the sport, but most don't know how to get started.  Here are the…

Passion, Compassion, and Lessons Learned at Norcal-ar Pacheco

March 14, 2009Norcal-AR #1 demonstrated why adventure racing is one of the few sports that has heart.  The day started as all AR events start.  People getting…

Early Season Racing Strategy

For many of us, Norcal#1 will be our first big race of the season.  For some of you, it may be the first adventure race of your career. In either case, you…

 

Adventure Racing Gear

Introduction to Adventure Racing Gear

There is no denying that adventure racers tend to love gear! But that doesn't mean you need to drop a mint to get started in the sport.  Sprint-length…

Sprint Race Gear Recommendations

Sprint Adventure Races are two to four hour events, featuring running, mountain biking and a paddling event.  Spint races typically only require basic gear for…

6-24 hour Gear Recommendations

Adventure races lasting six to eighteen hours ("Endurance-Length") include basic navigation and often require participants to supply their own paddling gear. A…

24+ Hour Gear Recommendations

Adventure races lasting 24 hours+ typically require significant gear and often support crews. Lighting for night travel and food beyond basic gels and bars are…

Expedition Gear Recommendations

Bellow you'll find an example of the gear list recommended for the Primal Quest 2006 - a 7 day expedition race.This list is somehow typical to any expedition…

Signal Lights and Flares

Most adventure races include some sort of paddling discipline, and other water events such as tubing, river boarding and even swimming have been included in…

 

Adventure Racing Fitness

Mid-Season Injury Prevention

As athletes, the best way to stay fit is to not get injured.   But injuries are an unfortunate part of training and racing.  And what is interesting to me is…

Grip Training for Adventure Racers

Grip Training for Adventure Racersby Brandon Nugent It's hard to imagine an adventure race where you don't use your hands.  The only instance you can safely…

Gaining Strength and Skill in the Off-Season

Thanksgiving should be a great reminder that most of us should be in the off-season for adventure racing.  A focus on strength and skill development should…

CrossFit Training and Adventure Racing

by Brandon Nugent timing the kayak race finish - Adventure Sports Week 2009, originally uploaded by Rick McCharles. Adventure racing is a sport that places…

Balance Training for AR

By Brandon NugentIt’s mid race and you’ve flipped your kayak.  You couldn’t roll it back up because your teammate decided to skip synchronized double-kayak…

Agility Training for AR

 by Brandon NugentAgility training is one of those training modes that are common in team sports like basketball, football, soccer...  but what about adventure…

 
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