Discussion: Local Racers and Sponsors Revved up for Next Week’s MOMAR Cumberland
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Sep 19, 2011 11:33 PM
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New Westminster, BC – September 19, 2011. The Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Racing (MOMAR) series is set to end its 12th season in Cumberland, BC, on September 24, 2011.
There will be over 300 racers on the start line, with a large number coming from the Comox Valley. Race Director, Bryan Tasaka, loves the strengthening regional representation. ‘’I’m so impressed with enthusiasm of all the locals that participate in this race, whether as a sponsor, volunteer or racer,’’ says Tasaka. ‘’Mostly, I love that MOMAR has helped, even a little bit, in getting so many locals out to enjoy the beauty and adventure in their own back yard.’’ Comox Valley participants will be joined by racers from Alberta, Ontario, Washington State, all over BC, and from as far away as Spain.
Final plans are being made for this year’s race course. ‘’We found some great new terrain that will be in the race - even most of the locals will be very surprised,’’ says Tasaka.
According to Cumberland’s Sarah Seads, owner of ELM Health, surprises during a MOMAR are the norm. ‘’On race day I am expecting the unexpected as usual,’’ says Seads. ‘’I try not to anticipate the course layout too much because chances are it will be completely different from what I imagine. In previous years it has been an awesome mix of Cumberland’s best single track and as long as there is more of that we will all be grinning from start to finish at this year’s race.’’
Christina Willard-Stepan, owner of Cumberland’s Seeds Natural Food’s Market, is both a third year sponsor of the race and a racer. ‘’ We are so excited to do this race every year – it brings a lot of energy to our little community and is a really challenging, good time,’’ says Willard-Stepan. ‘’The quality of scenery and trails for this race is outstanding!”
In addition to their typical 50 km sprint race, MOMAR offers a short course that will provide less seasoned racers with an opportunity to participate in a world-class adventure race. Both the enduro (50 km) course and short (30 km) course will include mountain biking, kayaking, trail running, orienteering, and bushwhacking.
Participating in a MOMAR, either as a racer or volunteer, also means you’ll be supporting MOMAR’s official charity, the Make-a-Wish Foundation. More information on racing, volunteering, MOMAR training clinics and their official charity is available at www.mindovermountain.com/momar or call 1.866.912.3331.
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Mind Over Mountain Event Co. Ltd. is a professional event management company specializing in organizing adventure races (MOMAR) and the MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series. We are ending our 12th race season, and have organized over 140 successful events since 2000. Mind Over Mountain Event Co. Ltd. is owned and operated by Bryan Tasaka and is based out of New Westminster, BC.
Adventure racing is a relatively new sport that is quickly gaining popularity worldwide. The Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race Series (MOMAR), one of Canada’s most popular adventure race series, is a one-day event that challenges the bodies and minds of racers over 30 – 50 km of rugged and visually stunning West Coast terrain. It features the multi-sport disciplines of mountain biking, trail running, orienteering and kayaking. Competitors race solo, or in teams of two or four.
For more information contact:
Bryan Tasaka
Race Director/Owner
Mind Over Mountain Event Co. Ltd.
1.866.912.3331
bryan@mindovermountain.com
www.mindovermountain.com
There will be over 300 racers on the start line, with a large number coming from the Comox Valley. Race Director, Bryan Tasaka, loves the strengthening regional representation. ‘’I’m so impressed with enthusiasm of all the locals that participate in this race, whether as a sponsor, volunteer or racer,’’ says Tasaka. ‘’Mostly, I love that MOMAR has helped, even a little bit, in getting so many locals out to enjoy the beauty and adventure in their own back yard.’’ Comox Valley participants will be joined by racers from Alberta, Ontario, Washington State, all over BC, and from as far away as Spain.
Final plans are being made for this year’s race course. ‘’We found some great new terrain that will be in the race - even most of the locals will be very surprised,’’ says Tasaka.
According to Cumberland’s Sarah Seads, owner of ELM Health, surprises during a MOMAR are the norm. ‘’On race day I am expecting the unexpected as usual,’’ says Seads. ‘’I try not to anticipate the course layout too much because chances are it will be completely different from what I imagine. In previous years it has been an awesome mix of Cumberland’s best single track and as long as there is more of that we will all be grinning from start to finish at this year’s race.’’
Christina Willard-Stepan, owner of Cumberland’s Seeds Natural Food’s Market, is both a third year sponsor of the race and a racer. ‘’ We are so excited to do this race every year – it brings a lot of energy to our little community and is a really challenging, good time,’’ says Willard-Stepan. ‘’The quality of scenery and trails for this race is outstanding!”
In addition to their typical 50 km sprint race, MOMAR offers a short course that will provide less seasoned racers with an opportunity to participate in a world-class adventure race. Both the enduro (50 km) course and short (30 km) course will include mountain biking, kayaking, trail running, orienteering, and bushwhacking.
Participating in a MOMAR, either as a racer or volunteer, also means you’ll be supporting MOMAR’s official charity, the Make-a-Wish Foundation. More information on racing, volunteering, MOMAR training clinics and their official charity is available at www.mindovermountain.com/momar or call 1.866.912.3331.
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Mind Over Mountain Event Co. Ltd. is a professional event management company specializing in organizing adventure races (MOMAR) and the MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series. We are ending our 12th race season, and have organized over 140 successful events since 2000. Mind Over Mountain Event Co. Ltd. is owned and operated by Bryan Tasaka and is based out of New Westminster, BC.
Adventure racing is a relatively new sport that is quickly gaining popularity worldwide. The Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race Series (MOMAR), one of Canada’s most popular adventure race series, is a one-day event that challenges the bodies and minds of racers over 30 – 50 km of rugged and visually stunning West Coast terrain. It features the multi-sport disciplines of mountain biking, trail running, orienteering and kayaking. Competitors race solo, or in teams of two or four.
For more information contact:
Bryan Tasaka
Race Director/Owner
Mind Over Mountain Event Co. Ltd.
1.866.912.3331
bryan@mindovermountain.com
www.mindovermountain.com
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