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SATURDAY MAY 14 2016THROUGH THE HEART OF THE ISLAND OF TAHITIMOTU OVINI, MUSÉE GAUGUIN / TEVA I UTA

TYPE OF EVENTATHLETIC EVENTS 100% OFF-ROAD

XTERRA TAHITIOrganized by the VSOP club and sponsored by Laurent JALABERT

PRESENTSPRESENTS 8th annual

BRIEF OVERVIEW Xterra Tahiti groups 4 different sporting events scheduled on one day.Among these events, the Triathlon Nature, integrated in the Xterra Asia-Pacifi c circuit, is qualifying for the World Championship in Maui on October 23th, 2016.This great sporting event includes a Run and Bike race, Aquathlons and the Loic Lecottier Trail which is also qualifying for the World Championship Xterra Trail in Oahu on December 04th 2016.From ages 6 to 77 and over, all competitors can sign up for any event they wish : Off-roadtriathlon, trail run or run & bike for a distance of 42km/26 miles and aquathlons.

A FEW QUICK NUMBERS

PARTICIPANTS On the Asia-Pacific circuit

5 000Average number of participants in X-Terra competitions

187 735 Average age

Between 25 and 49Dispatch

Men = 75% Women = 25%

PUBLICITYNumber of subscribers to the X-TER-RA newsletter Approx. 65,000 per weekNumber of press releases via spe-cialized paper magazines, the inter-net, email and specialized industry contacts : 247 216 500Number of posters, web banners, Facebook Ads, TV and radio spots in 2013 28 802 681

XTERRA TAHITI / ATHLETIC EVENTS 100% OFF-ROAD / SATURDAY MAY 14 2016 / 8th annual

QUICK FOCUS ON THE PREVIOUS YEARSIn 2012, 14 international athletes took part in the 4th annual TransTahitienne, in the Run & Bike category.These athletes included :Fred BELAUBRE (France) - Alessandro FABIAN (Italie) - Melinda ANNAHEIM (Switzerland) - David HAUSS (France) - Jessica HARRISON (United Kingdom) - Carole PEON (France) - Charlotte MOREL (France)

In 2013, the event turned into an offroad triathlon in which other great athletescame to add their names to TXT record-holders list.These athletes included :Olivier MARCEAU (Switzerland) - Shonny VANLANDINGHAM (USA) - Tony MOULAI (France) - Aurélien RAPHAËL (France)

In 2014, the United States was in full force !The organizing club of these sports challenges, VSOP (Vieux Sportifs Oenologiquement Passionnés) invite several american athletes.Shonny VANLANDINGHAM (USA) - Kristen Kelly MIHALIC (USA) - Dan Mc INTOSH (USA)

In 2015, there were 118 registered participants (in all categories combined). This edition was sponsored by renowned triathlete Mark ALLEN.Among the international athletes present were Brice DAUBORD (1st place men’s triathlon), Oliver SHAW, Tony MOULAI, Matt BACKLER and Sarah BACKLER (1st place women’s triathlon).

SPORTING SCHEDULETWO DAYS BEFORE THE RACE : THURSDAY, MAY 12

- Meet in the amphitheater at the Centre Hospitalier Territoriale de Taaone, Pirae- Confi rmation of registration and distribution of number bibs- Pasta Party : introductory dinner

THE MORNING OF THE RACE : SATURDAY, MAY 14 - For off-road triathlon and the aquathlons : meet at the running area at the Musée Gauguin (Teva i Uta)- Trail run and run & bike events : meet in Papenoo to depart for the cross country trek through the heart of the island

OFF-ROAD TRIATHLONSwimming course : 1500m (3 X 500m)Mountain Biking course : 32km / 20miRunning course : 10km / 6.21miStart and fi nish line : Motu Ovini, Musée Gauguin

RUN & BIKE Teams of two athletesStart and fi nish line : Motu Ovini, Musée Gauguin

LOIC LECOTTIER TRAIL RUNIndividual running courseDistance : 42km / 26mi Cross country from the east coast to the west coast

AQUATHLONS4 distances arranged by age (6 years to 77 and over)Events at Motu Ovini and the botanical garden

POST-RACE- Snacks (at the fi nish line)- Recovery massages (all fees donated to charity)- On-site showers- Dinner show at the Musée Gauguin restaurant

DAY AFTER THE RACE : SUNDAY, MAY 15- Water and land activities in the district of Teva i Uta- Ma’a Tahiti (traditional tahitian meal)


OFF-ROAD TRIATHLON : THE ULTIMATE EVENTXTERRA TAHITI : A SPRINGBOARD INTO THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS !XTERRA, which started in the United States in 1996, entails a combination of mountain biking, a triathlon and trail running. After having made its mark in the USA, XTERRA spread onto the world stage with a qualifying circuit for the World Championships held every October on the island of Maui in Hawaii.Amateurs are divided by age group (every 5 years). Each winner in his/her cate-gory will earn a qualifying slot in the World Championships in Maui. The winner must validate his/her intent to participate in the Championships through paying a $600 registration fee. If he/she decides to refuse the slot, it will be then offered to the second place winner (and to the third place winner should the second place winner decline the spot, and so on).

This year, exclusively for Xterra Tahiti, World Champion Josiah MIDDAUGH (USA) and twice female World Champion Lesley PATERSON (Scotland) will be on the start line with legendary Laurent JALABERT as the starter.

Available slots for the 2016 World Championships in Maui (Hawaii). 12 slots for women 15 years to 70 and over 13 slots for men 15 years to 75 and over

For the Elites (professionals), prize money is as follows (same for men and women) :

RUN & BIKE, TEAM WORKThe Run & Bike entails alternating running and cycling with two-person teams but only one bike. The shifts between running and biking are up to each individual team. It is prohibited for two riders to be on the bike at the same time. It is mandatory that the two team members be together when passing through the designated inspection stations. The type of bike for these two events must be an all-terrain mountain bike. Team members must stay on the designated course and keep a maximum distance of 50m / 54 yds. between each other.

Both Run & Bike team members must wear an approved and buckled hard helmet (CE standard) throughout the duration of the event. It is not necessary to account for lighting. No other outside help or companions are allowed during the event.

Competitors must respect the instructions of the organization and signalers and must not engage in any action that may be dangerous to others. Any competitor found littering will receive a penalty. This applies to all the races.

1st W : $ 1,200 2nd W : $ 900 3nd W : $ 700 4nd W : $ 550 5nd W : $ 400

1st M : $ 1,200 2nd M : $ 900 3nd M : $ 700 4nd M : $ 550 5nd M : $ 400


THE LOIC LECOTTIER MARATHON TRAIL RUNThis coast to coast marathon uses the same trails as the TRANSTAHITIENNE. This fi rst XTERRA TAHITI trail run will take place on Saturday, May 14 in memorial of Loïc LECOTTIER, co-founder of the VSOP club, who passed away in October 2015.This new race consists of a traditional marathon distance of 42km / 26 miles that will cut through the island of Tahiti from the east coast to the west coast. Start time will be very early as to avoid the heat.Runners must carry their own snacks and water. There will be only four refreshment stations along the course. As with the triathlon, this fi rst XTERRA Trail Run is also a qualifi er for the XTERRA Trail World Championship which will take place on Oahu on December 4, 2016.

AQUATHLON : A CHALLENGE FOR YOUTH !The Aquathlon is a multi-disciplinary event (swimming + running course) that provides the younger competitors with a window into the world of triathlon. The recent aquathlons (organized by VSOP and PUNA-TRI) showed the attraction that young competitors have for this event. This is why we have decided that young Polynesians should experience XTERRA TAHITI, an international event. This give them the opportunity to rub shoulders with champions and to take part in this great triathlon day.

TENTATIVE RACES : 6 – 8 years old : 50m swimming course + 500m running course 9 – 11 years old : 100m swimming course + 1000m running course 12 – 13 years old : 200m swimming course + 1500m running course 14 – 17 years old and more : 300m swimming course + 2000m running course


PROGRAM OF ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIESSATURDAY, MAY 14 AND SUNDAY MAY 15 : ENTERTAINMENT PLUS SEVERAL ACTIVITIES ARE ON THE AGENDA.ON THE WATER :

- Tautoru regatta (double outrigger canoes) : Departure from Teahupoo with arrival in Mataiea

- Va’a taie Regatta (sailing canoes)

- Titiraina races

- Tour of the Fa’afaite double-hulled canoe plus sailing

- Stand up Paddle race in traditional dress

- Va’a (outrigger canoe) mixed relay races

- Tu’aro ma’ohi

In association with : Colibri-2D Attitude, Tamari’i Pointe des Pêcheurs, Fa’afaite, I Te Ao Ma’ohi, Société d’Ornithologie de Polynésie Manu.

For the past two years, there has been a partnership between VSOP (Vieux Sportifs Oenologiquement Passionnés), promoter of the Xterra Tahiti and VCT (Vélo Club de Tahiti) organizer of La Ronde Tahitienne (cyclosportive cycling tour). This partnership was set up with the goal of working together and consolidating funds.

Therefore, both races have been scheduled a week apart ( Xterra : May 14 / La Ronde Tahitienne : May 22) so that athletes can compete in both events.

A special price is created for the 2016 edition in order to reward the winners of the offroad triathlon of each category and who have reached the fi nish line of «La Grande Ronde» course (110km/68 Miles) of La Ronde Tahitienne.

CONTACTMr. Jean-Michel MONOT

Mr. René SABATIER Mr. Jean-Pierre LE LOCH

www.xterratahiti.com / [email protected] Facebook : XTerra-Tahiti-Transtahitienne


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