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Eco X-Capade & Eco X-Sprint 2003
27 September 2003 @ Gua Tempurung, Perak

Newsletter One: 15 August 2003

Download Entry Forms here:
» Eco X-Capade (*.doc, 48 kb)
» Eco X-Sprint (*.doc, 39 kb)

Dear Competitors, Volunteers and Friends,

Nomad Adventure is pleased to announce the venue for the upcoming Eco X-Capade and Eco X-Sprint which will be held Saturday, 27th September 2003. The race will be held in Gua Tempurung, Perak.

Gua Tempurung is a magnificent limestone cave between the towns of Tapah and Gopeng. The race base camp will be at Gua Tempurung visitor’s centre, less than 2 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur. When I went to recce it, I was absolutely blown away! I’ve seen show and adventure caves in many countries and I really believe that Gua Tempurung is truly a world-class attraction. We are usually very proud that our race courses go through exceptionally interesting and beautiful environments. We are super excited that this race – our first in Perak state – is going to be our most spectacular ever!

Please also note that there has been a slight change to the event date. The race will be held on Saturday afternoon, instead of our usual Sunday morning. This is because part of Gua Tempurung is a show cave, and an afternoon race will mean that we can have the whole cave to ourselves without hordes of tourists getting in our way. Also there are several other sporting events on Sunday 28th September, so the truly adrenalin-crazed racer can do TWO races that weekend. It also means that we can have an awesome after-race party and camp over on Saturday night! Please see below for cam! ping details.

As we have been having an increasing number of teams from Singapore, we’d like to offer some travel and accommodation services. However as it is hard to ascertain prices without numbers, we’d be very grateful if interested teams could answer some of the questions we have listed in section 9.

We’ve had a lot of people ask us about our Eco X-Treme race (12 to 24 hours long) which has now been scheduled for 13-14th December. We are still hunting for sponsors but we will have an event one way or another! For first time teams, please do note that it’s very important to have some race experience before trying the Eco X-Treme race. So join this race! It will give you an introduction to how evil I can be when I design a race course. Hee Hee Hee!

We are open for entries now! Please register early as there are limited slots. Entry forms available on www.nomadadventure.com.

Have fun out there,

Chan Yuen-Li
Race Director

In this newsletter, we will be covering the following topics:

• Dates to Remember
• Race Format
• Race Course and Disciplines
• Compulsory Equipment
• Adventure Racing Clinics
• Prizes
• Payment Method
• Volunteers
• Travel and Accommodation
• Further Enquiries

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Race Format

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Eco X-Capade Race Course and Disciplines

We haven’t finalized the race route yet but we have decided on the disciplines. They are : Mountain biking, Trekking/ running, Abseiling, Rope ascending (jumaring), Navigation, Mystery Tests, and of course, CAVING.

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Eco X-Capade Compulsory Equipment

This list represents the MINIMUM compulsory equipment that you must have with you at all times during the race. Please do feel free to bring more stuff, especially some food and Power Gels.

Personal (each person must have one)

1. An ability to carry a minimum of 2.5 liters of water at the start of the race.
2. Climbing or Bicycle helmet
3. Climbing harness with CE or UIAA certification (certified for rock climbing purposes).
4. Two locking carabiners
5. One abseil device: figure eight, tubular belay device like ATC,.
6. Two slings (minimum 60cm long)
7. One prussick cord (minimum 5mm diameter, 1.5m long.)
8. Headlamp
9. Mountain Bike in good condition with front and back lights.

Team (the team must carry the following at all times)

1. Minimum of 1 spare tubes, 1 set of tire levers, 1 pump (only on the mountain bike sections)
2. One first aid kit containing at minimum the following items :
   • One triangular bandage 90cm x 130cm
   • One Crepe bandage 8cm x 1.5m
   • Gauze pad 3in x 3in : three pieces
   • Antiseptic ointment (15g minimum) OR liquid (20ml minimum) OR swabs (5 pieces)
   • 1 inch wide medical adhesive tape : 1 roll
   • Oral rehydration salts : 3 packets minimum
3. One Silva or Suunto navigational compass.
4. One extra torch or headlamp for team. (Your team must have 4 lights in total)
5. Pencil or pen

And most absolutely compulsory – your wits and sense of humour.

Eco X-Sprint compulsory equipment

1. An ability to carry a minimum of 2.5 liters of water at the start of the race. There may not be any water stations.
2. Climbing or Bicycle helmet
3. One first aid kit containing at items listed above.
4. Headlamp in good working condition
5. Extra torch or headlamp

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Adventure Racing Clinics

The adventure racing clinics are for those who want to gain some basic knowledge on how to survive an adventure race. The clinics are not just for newbies. Specific skills that will be tested in the coming race will be taught. Even experienced competitors will learn something about racing.

Topics to be covered

1. Abseiling and the relevant rope skills for the race
2. Basic navigation/orienteering.
   • how to set a bearing
   • how to read a bearing
   • how to move on a bearing
3. Equipment for adventure racing.
4. Food and hydration.
5. Injury prevention and basic first aid for racing.
6. Racing tips.

The date for the clinic is 13th September. Register before April 11th.

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Prizes

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Payment Method

Please fax all Entry Forms to Summit Gym prior / upon payment (Fax no : 03-8024 1710)

Eco X-Capade Entry Fee: RM 345.00 per team

Eco X-Sprint Entry Fee: RM 115.00

Download Entry Forms here:
» Eco X-Capade (*.doc, 48k)
» Eco X-Sprint (*.doc, 39k)

1. Cash (RM) to Summit Climbing Gym – please see Yuen-Li, DeeLu or Shameela

2. Cheque. Please write: Eco X-Capade OR Eco X-Sprint payment, Team Name, Contact Person and Telephone number on back of check. Cheque to be received latest by 21st April 2003 (closing date for entries). Kindly fax a copy of the posted cheque together with your entry form for our reference.

   In Ringgit Malaysia 345.00,

   Made out to: Nomad Adventure Sdn Bhd

   Posted to:
   Chan Yuen-Li
   E408 SEA PARK APARTMENTS
   JALAN 21/13, 47300 PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR
   MALAYSIA

3. Direct Bank-in to Perwira Affin Bank, Summit Subang USJ Branch, Malaysia (RM only):

   Nomad Adventure Sdn. Bhd.
   Acc # 0831040000000171

   Kindly fax a copy of the bank in slip or TT together with your entry form for our reference.

4. Foreign teams please note that we are trying to sort put some method where you can pay into an international bank. We’ll update you on payment method in the next newsletter. In the meantime, do send in your entry form first to book your slot.

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Volunteers

Volunteering is a great way to experience the Eco X-Capade minus the huffing and puffing! We are looking for responsible and hardworking people who have initiative. If you are willing to do some hiking or have some rock climbing skills, that’s a plus, but not essential. Just e-mail us at eco-x@nomadadventure.com giving your contact details and be ready for some fun!.

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Travel and Accommodation

All participants and marshals will have entry to the after race party. We will set up camping facilities at Gua Tempurung which will be available FOC if you bring your own tents. Tents will also be available for rent, so you don’t have to bring ‘em or set ‘em up. Details available soon. We are also working on getting some discounted rates at nearby hotels. So stay tuned!

For Singaporean participants, we’d really like to know if there are any of you who are interested in:

1. Transportation for your bikes from Singapore to the race HQ and back again.
2. Transportation for yourself from Singapore and back again.
3. Also of any of you would like to take part in the KL mountain bike carnival on Sunday, please let us know and we can arrange the transport for you and your gear.

So do e-mail us if you are interested. We need a show of hands before we can make the arrangements.

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Further Enquiries

For further enquiries please e-mail eco-x@nomadadventure.com.

You can phone us at (603) 8024 5152 from 11 am to 6 pm

Or drop in at :

The Summit Climbing Gym,
4th Floor, The Summit Subang USJ,
Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 1, Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Fax: 03- 8024 1710

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Newsletter 2 will be posted to teams and individuals who send in their application form. It will cover some of the following topics:

• Race course update
• Directions to Base Camp
• Travel and Accommodation package
• FAQs that you folks send in

Cheers from the Nomad team

and

Shameela,
Competitor Relations

and

Yuen-Li,
Race Director