Seyon Asia Limited

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    Course Description:

    Day 1 - 9 March, 2002
    9 AM Start from a rural village

    Summary:
    Total distance: 48 km
    Water stops on course: 3
    Estimated completion time for 1st team: 4:45

    • 5 km trail run to bike transition area.
    • Compass reading/navigation skills section as part of the run
    • 25 km mountain biking section. Water stop and mental skills test after the first 15 km. (Optional bailout to easier completion of the bike course available here.)
    • Native boat paddling - short section testing boat navigation ability. Life jackets must be worn.
    • Adventure skills - Easy abseil for one team member. Water stop available. (Optional bailout directly to the Yangshuo hotel available.)
    • 18 km trail run in remote valleys.
    • 50-meter river swim. Life jackets must be worn. (Time penalty for those who opt not to swim.)
    • Finish at riverside village - Collect racer bags. Hot meal, drinks provided. Bus to Yangshuo hotel.

    Day 2 - 10 March, 2002
    Staggered start from 8 AM based upon previous day finishing times; 9 AM mass start.

    Summary:
    Total distance: 25 km
    Water stops: 2
    Estimated completion time for 1st team: 3:15

    • 0.5 km run from hotel to riverside pier.
    • 2-3 km native boat paddle to bike transition area. Life jackets must be worn. Water stop.
    • 16 km bike ride to water stop and bike drop area.
    • Compass reading/navigation skills section as part of the bike ride.
    • 6 km trail run that includes 20-minute section through a limestone cave.
    • Adventure skills: 85-meter abseil. (Time penalty for teams opting not to abseil.)
    • Race finish underneath limestone arch.
    • Short downhill walk to collect racer bags and enjoy a meal. Bus back to Yangshuo hotel.