The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, March 28, 2025
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In this episode, Brent sits down with Cliff White of Strong Machine Adventure Racing to explore the personal and team growth that has shaped their success over the past decade. Strong Machine has earned impressive results at both the national and international levels, and Cliff offers valuable insight into the strategies and experiences that have driven that success.
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News from the Adventure Race/Endurance World
The Future Of Diversity In Paddlesports
Teen Paddleboarders Rescued After Night At Sea
Mountain Biking's Impact on Rural Communities Detailed in New Report
Natick mountain biking trail backers are crowdfunding
The Importance of Riding Mountain Bikes for Fun
Adventure Through the Ozarks on Two Wheels
David Folch has designed 32- and 36-inch bikes and tires for tall riders
Bay Area biker seeks to rekindle region's mountain biking legacy
I-5 Colonnade getting new beginner-friendly pump tracks thanks to Evergreen MTB and Seattle Parks
Upcoming USARA Adventure Race Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
March 2025
Chisholm Trail Adventure Race, TX, Mar. 28, *RQ* Live Tracking
The Great Owl, OH, Mar. 29 Live Tracking
April 2025
Stubborn Fool Adventure Race, WI, Apr. 5
Shenandoah Epic, VA, Apr. 12, *RQ*
Sufferfest in the Styx, FL, Apr. 26
Sun River Scramble, OR, Apr. 26
Sun River Scramble Family Race, OR, Apr 27
Spring Bloom Adventure Race 15 Hour, VA, Apr. 26
Spring Bloom Adventure Race 4 Hour, VA, Apr. 27
May 2025
Cerberus Stage Race, VA, May 2
Rock, Roll and Rattlesnake Challenge, TX, May 3
Eastern Shore Sprint 6-Hour AR, MD, May 3
Mission AR, IN, May 4, *RQ*, EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES 4/19/25
Expedition Oregon, OR, May 17
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, WI, May 24
Tug Hill Extreme Adventure, NY, May 31 *RQ*
June 2025
Teton Ogre Adventure Race, ID, Jun. 14 *RQ*
Unbridled Women Adventure Race, Jun. 14
Endless Mountains Adventure Race, VT, Jun. 21
Midwest Championship AR, KS, Jun. 21 *RQ*
Rainier Raid, WA, Jun. 28 *RQ*
Stubborn Mule Adventure Race, Jun. 28 *RQ*
July 2025
Never Summer Adventure Race 24 & 12hr, CO, Jul. 12 *RQ*
Maine Summer Adventure Race, ME, Jul. 12 *RQ*
MNOC Summer Adventure Race, MN, Jul. 12
Pocket Gopher Challenges, MN, Jul. 19 *RQ*, EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES 5/17/25
Bitter Pill Adventure Race, VT, Jul. 26
August 2025
The Longest Day, NY, Aug. 2 *RQ*
Quarry Mountain Quest, CO, Aug. 9
Waddling Warriors Adventure Race, WI, Aug. 23
September 2025
2025 USARA National Championship, AR, Sept. 12-13
Battle by the Brook, CO, Sept. 20
VentureQuest, Sept. 28
October 2025
Wild Driftless Adventure Race, IA, Oct. 4
Central Indiana Adventure (CIA), IN, Oct. 4
Fall Foliage Adventure Race, VA, Oct. 18 *RQ*, EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES 3/31/25
La Pine Loop, OR, Oct. 18
La Pine Loop Family Race, OR, Oct. 19
Off Road Rage AR, Oct. 25
November 2025
Off Road Rage Adventure Race, MO, Nov. 8
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