1/18/09 Pre Race # 1 posted !!

1/20/09 Pre Race # 2 posted!!

Chuys Challenge

Too Cool Racing and Chuys Comida Deluxe love the Capital Area Food Bank. That's why we challenge you & your team to bring in more canned food than any other team!! Be the team that brings the most canned goods and not only do you help the food bank, you get dinner for 2 from Chuys! Now that's a cool deal!
 

Race Times/Fees   Disciplines   Awards   Required Gear   Recommended Gear   Rules   Team List  Pre-Race Letter

In 2009 Too Cool brings the Big Chill Adventure Race back to beautiful Bastrop, Texas. This year we will again offer both a sport and an adventure class. Expect 8-12 hours of river paddling, trekking and biking in the sport class with beginner to intermediate navigation.  The adventure class will feature intermediate to advanced navigation and have race participants river paddling, trekking and biking for up to 24 hours.  Of course, participants can expect ropes, special tests and a little bit or urban racing along the way as well as over $2,000 dollars in awards and prizes!  The race will happen rain, snow, or shine, so be prepared for any type of weather.  No support is necessary for this race.  Race headquarters will be next to the swimming pool at

Bastrop State Park. "Too Cool" has booked 12 extra tent camping sites at the Deer Run camping area. Please contact Too Cool as soon as possible at art@toocoolracing.com to reserve a padded site. There is plenty of room for primitive camping in the t/a area, but padded sites w/ tables must be reserved through us.  We highly recommend you reserve something soon, because this is a very popular park.  Come join us and you will see why! 

If you have raced or volunteered at all 4 past "Chills" and will be registering for the 5th "Chill" please send me an email with jacket size by January 6th...we'd like to give you a Too Cool thanks!!

 

 

Click here to go to the

8-12 hour

'Sport' category page

 

 

Register for 24-hr adventure class event here

 

 

    
  Race Times/Fees: 16-24 Hour Category

Race Date:    January 24-25, 2009
Check in:   6pm-9pm Friday 23th, or 7-9am Saturday, 24th
Pre-Race Meeting:   9:15 am Saturday, 24th
Race Start:   10am Saturday, 24th
Race Cut-off:   10am Sunday, 25th
Awards:    10:15am Sunday, 25th
Teams:   4 person co-ed (any  2,3, or 4 person teams accepted, but awards & prizes will go to top three 4 person co-ed teams only.)
Entry Fee:   Normal registration (until Jan. 9th) $150 per person
Late Registration (Jan. 10th-Jan. 20th) $155 per person
   

No registration after 1/20/09 to allow time to get maps.

  * USARA Membership is required for this event.  Annual memberships will be available at check-in for $35, or you may purchase a single event membership for $8.  Membership also available at www.usara.com
Fee Includes:   Primitive camping (limited availability), race entry, park entries, schwag (only guaranteed with normal registration deadline), ropes and special tests, awards, post race refreshments

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  Disciplines:

Mountain Biking:   Mix of single track, jeep trails, dirt roads, and pavement.
Trekking/Navigation:   Navigation throughout all disciplines.
 River Paddling:  

Bring your own boats. 

Ropes:   You bet!
 
     
     

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Awards:         

The top three 4-person coed teams will receive awards plus prizes.  

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Required Gear:

Each Team: You may be asked to carry any or all of this equipment at anytime during the race

First Aid Kit  
Compass  
Basic Roamer AR or1:24,000 UTM Ruler  
Pen or pencil
Lighter or waterproof matches

Fully charged cell phone in waterproof bag

Boats: kayaks/canoes of your choice (A limited number of canoes are available through Cook's Canoes for $35 each with drop off and pick up included.  Contact Neal at 512-276-7767 or nealcook2000@yahoo.com for more details.)  Also many kayaks available through
Rising Phoenix Adventures.  Contact John at 512-677-2305, 512-332-1077 or contactus@risingphoenixadventures.com. 
two glow sticks per boat  
extra headlamp  

Each Person:  You may be asked to carry any or all of this equipment at anytime during the race

Food (must be able to carry 12-hrs worth)/ Water (50oz or more)
Mountain Bike
Mountain Bike Helmet
Bicycle Headlamp
Red Blinky Light
Emergency Blanket
Whistle
Paddle
PFD (type III)
Headlamp
Waterproof Jacket
Long Sleeve Fleece
Climbing Harness, 2 locking carabineers, 2 sewn lanyards 24" long
a few bucks (added 1/15/09)

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  Recommended Gear:

       Waterproof pants
       Wet or dry suit
       Map Case
       Dry bag
       Bicycle patch kit/ spare tubes
       Bicycle air pump
       Duct tape
       Extra batteries
       Sun Glasses 
   

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