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Eddie Winthorpe of Team SleepMonsters/Inov-8 gives an account from the course.Eddie Winthorpe of Team SleepMonsters/Inov-8 gives an account from the course.
On arrival in Guadeloupe, the first thing that hits you is the heat. It\'s clear I\'ve not packed quite right!
Racers and press alike left Guadeloupe with mixed feelings...Racers and press alike left Guadeloupe with mixed feelings...
but I think everyone was impressed with the rugged beauty, the varied terrain, and the potential for adventure of these lovely islands.
France’s TSL Outdoor-La Clusaz take first placeFrance’s TSL Outdoor-La Clusaz take first place
One thing these race organizers can do really well is throw a good party!
Organizers said today’s canyoning would be short, but they didn’t tell anyone just how short...Organizers said today’s canyoning would be short, but they didn’t tell anyone just how short...
Without any route maps or instructions, most teams kept going far down the ravine.
Now this is real adventure!!Now this is real adventure!!
How many times do adventure racers get to experience an earthquake...
Sulphurous gases oozed from the slopes of the volcanoSulphurous gases oozed from the slopes of the volcano
Russian team Chasing Daylight blows away the field on the run around La Soufriere volcano
The Ascent of the VolcanoThe Ascent of the Volcano
The smell of sulphur was overpowering and I shall choose to blame that for what happened next.
A gut-wrenching boat ride...A gut-wrenching boat ride...
Today’s events were oriented towards the competitors getting to know the culture of Marie Galante (the island is named after Columbus’s ship).
The race format is unusual...The race format is unusual...
but everyone is enjoying the spectacular coastal scenery, the sunny weather, and the warm seas.
The Caribbean Sea was the focus of the day.The Caribbean Sea was the focus of the day.
Today’s challenges were new experiences for the more traditional AR teams; so some of them are quite far down the rankings.
A lovely welcome party with lots of local rum...A lovely welcome party with lots of local rum...
and organizers tell us of tomorrow's programme - an entire day of ocean sports.
International Start List in GuadeloupeInternational Start List in Guadeloupe
Profiles of the 30 teams that will line-up for the start of the 2007 Iles Guadeloupe Adventure Race ...
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