Yukon Arctic Ultra May 2007 Newsletter
Hello everyone,
12 athletes have signed up already
Quite a few athletes have decided to sign up early this year. 6 of them have opted for the 100 miles and 6 of them will go for the 300 miles. Ian Archer is back to finish the 100 after having to withdraw this year due to problems with his sled. Mark Allen will also give it another try and hopefully go all the way to Pelly Crossing in the 300 this time. The other athletes currently on the race roster, Mark Schofield, Folker Schulz, Clive Gott, Martin Bethell, Huw Owen, Peter Gold, Chris Hughes, Jerym Brunton, Roderick Rennsion and Mark Rennison are new to the YAU. Welcome to you all!Experience the Yukon in the summer - sign up for the Yukon Gold Ultra!
Shelley Gellatly who is very involved in organising the YAU has last year created the Yukon Gold Ultra. For those of you who live in Canada or have always wanted to experience the trails of the Yukon in the summer, this race is a great opportunity to do so.
Shelley still needs some athletes to be able to run the race again this year. It is scheduled for July 28th - 29th, 2007. The distances are 60 and 100 miles and participants can run or mountain bike it. New this year: a 2-person division for the 100 miles. If you want to find out more details please go to www.goldultra.com.
Racelite.com now available in English
As some of you may already know I have started selling gear for Ultra and Adventure Racing at the end of 2005. I have done it because I am asked very often “what is the right gear and where can I get it”?
Since I am based in Germany my online shop was only available in German. That has changed. As of now the shop is also available in English at www.racelite.com. There is plenty of gear interesting for the Yukon Arctic Ultra and as we get closer to winter even more cold weather gear will be available. Have a look! And I appreciate any feedback as there may still be translation mistakes or products you would like to see in my shop.
Want to come Adventure Racing in the Alps?
When I am not involved in organising ultra races, I try to help establish Adventure Racing in the German speaking countries. Therefore, last year I put on my first Adventure Race in the region of Mittenwald (Bavaria) and Seefeld (Tyrol). It was a great success and the participants enjoyed the many challenges in the beautiful alpine nature.
Adventure Racing is a perfect possibility to get some elevation into your legs and to train endurance in a different way. Our Master-Class has 100 miles and up to 4,000 metres of elevation. There will be two races this year:
Mittenwald/Seefeld June 30th - July 1st, 2007
Tiroler Oberland September 1st - 2nd, 2007
You will find all information on www.natventure-trophy.com.
Best regards,
Robert Pollhammer
(Race Director)
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