California Adventure Racing Association

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California Adventure Racing Association

 

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Who 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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California ARA - Adventure Map

The adventure map

There are events happening every weekend

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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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Racing Videos

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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Mountain Biking with Julien

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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Level 1 - Intro to Navigation Clinics

Compass and map navigation are the glue that make kayaking, mountain biking, and trekking into an adventure race. Knowing how…

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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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Learn

Learn from the experts and their experience.  Great articles on gear, nutrition, fitness and much more

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Stay Informed

Adventure racing in California has a great community of racers.  Look us up on Facebook and More...

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Terri Schneider - Plan Z Adaptability

Terri is an accomplished athlete and has amazing insight on adventure racing and what it takes to succeed.  Adapting to the constant challenges of an adventure race is the focus of this video.

 

Learn more about Terri at www.terrischneider.net

 

 

Balance Training for AR

Balance Training for AR


By Brandon Nugent

It’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 roll practice.  You both are freezing  and you need to get back in the boat.  You’re in the middle of a lake with no solid surface to grab onto for re-entry.  You remember your kayak training and begin the process of carefully orienting yourself onto the deck of the boat.  Then you remember this article about balance training.

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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 adventure races require little more than a mountain bike and a good pair of running shoes.

The following links provide typical gear lists for various length races, along with some gear recommendations.

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