River Action's - Taming of the Slough - Mississippi River Adventure Race

Results of the 2008 Taming of the Slough available at: http://www.theracershub.com/results_view.php?id=255&result_type=file

Saturday August 23, 2008 at 7:30 AM.
Moline, IL at the QCRA Boathouse
17th Street at the Mississippi River

River Action, Inc.
Fostering the environmental, economic and cultural vitality of the Mississippi River and its riverfront in the Quad Cities Region.

Friday August 22, 2008 from 5:30-7:30 P.M.
Bier Stube's Beer Garden
417 15th Street, Moline, IL

After picking up your packet head down to the bike course at Sylvan Island. F.O.R.C. will be setting up the course and you can ride a few laps before Saturday’s race.

Saturday August 23, 2008 at 6:30 AM.
The QCRA Boathouse
17th St. at the Mississippi River, Moline, IL

All Transitions take place near the QCRA Boathouse.

The Boat (Kayak or Canoe) is a 2-mile loop in Sylvan Slough, the backwaters of the Mississippi River.

The Bike has a short ride to Sylvan Island for a challenging mountain bike course then back to QCRA; 7-miles total.

The Run is a 2-mile run & off-road hill climb from Bass St. Landing through downtown Moline to Velie Park and back to QCRA for finish.

You can do the race individually or as a team.

Important Note: You must provide your own equipment (bike, helmets, paddles, life jackets, canoe, etc.)

Please call River Action @ 563.322.2969 for availability. Canoes & kayaks rent for $30 each and include paddle and life preserver.

2-Person Team
Consists of 2 members (start in canoe or kayak) who do all legs of the race. Finish time is the average of both members' times.

3-Person Team
Relay: Kayak, Bike, Run.

4-Person Team
Relay, Canoe, Bike and Run.

Jeff Cornelius

email: jeff@riveraction.org
ph: 563.322.2969
web: www.riveraction.org