Media Release - XPD Partner with Rydges for Ultimate Expedition Race and Holiday - 17 Jul 09

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XPD competitors do it tough when they race including little sleep and definitely not a bed in sight! Before and especially after the race, competitors certainly deserve some to enjoy some rewards! Geocentric Outdoors, the organisers of XPD know this and have partnered with Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns to give competitors the ultimate counterpoint to an expedition race, a luxury resort holiday.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns will be the headquarters of the 5th edition of XPD. It will be the location of all pre and post race activities. Competitors, friends and family are encouraged to take advantage of the exclusive rates to the XPD event and have an expedition and holiday experience like no other. All bookings must be made through XPD Rydges Booking Portal to receive the amazing discounts. These rates are better than can be found through any other discount website or agent so book through the xpd site and don’t miss out.

The 5th edition of XPD will bring up to 200 Australian and international athletes to Cairns from 17-28 May 2010 to complete 700km of adventure racing in the disciplines of trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and roping. It will be “as much an expedition as a race”.

Race Director Craig Bycroft said “Tropical North Queensland offers the ideal location to host the 5th edition of XPD. We plan to take competitors through the Great Barrier Reef and nearby islands, the rich and diverse rainforests of the wet tropics, over waterfalls and cascades that feed crystal clear rivers, across lakes of the tablelands and through eucalypt woodlands of the Eastern savannah country. We even plan to incorporate some of the iconic legs undertaken in the Eco-Challenge of 97”

As a member of the AR World Series, XPD is a qualifying event for the Adventure Race World Championship (ARWC). The AR World Series is an international circuit of premiere adventure races representing 10 countries creating a 12 month calendar of professional events around the world. The top two teams at each qualifying event receive automatic entry to the ARWC.

XPD receives generous support from Macpac, Rydges, Adventure Racing World Series and Sleepmonsters.

The website has been updated with latest information www.xpd.com.au
More information contact Craig Bycroft on 0419 427 244 or craig@geocentricoutdoors.com.au
High Res Media images can be found at http://www.xpd.com.au/mediaph.htm