May 18^th 2008 FT MYERS FLORIDA

XTERRA CALOOSAHATCHEE will be held at Lee County’s Caloosahatchee Regional Park (CRP) which straddles CR 78 in Alva, Florida (approx. 15 miles east of Fort Myers) the course will utilize both sides of this scenic 785 acre park,

                                                                                             
The bike and run course will take athletes through the shadows of moss-laden river oak hammocks, along the banks of the Caloosahatchee, under canopies of sabal palms and past acres of saw palmettos. Enjoy the views on the south side because after crossing North River Road (CR 78), the trail narrows to a single path, the meanders become hairpins with plenty of roots and ruts begging for attention, with a few overhanging head knockers that can get your attention. (This writer will attest to the ankle grabbing ability of the roots if you let your attention stray!).The trails are not technically difficult; there are some steep cuts up and down the berms that do require your attention. Roots and ruts are numerous. The trail is mostly packed dirt or shell, some soft sand and a few rocky spots.    


Swim: 0.5-miles
The swim will take place in the cool, clear waters of Caloosahatchee river
The route will be in the shape of a large triangle. Swimmers will start and finish on the dock area, swimming in a counter-clockwise direction.

Transition 1
The transition from swim to bike will consist of a flat 200-yard run
on grass to the central transition area.

Mountain Bike: 13-miles
The mountain bike section will take place on the trails within the
boundaries of the park. The trails which are a mixture of single and
double track are semi-technical and include challenging terrain, steep climbs and several fun and fast descents

Transition 2
The transition from bike to run will take place at the central
transition area where the swim to bike transition takes place.

Trail Run: 4 miles
The trail run portion of the race will take place on the trails within
the boundaries of the park
                                                                                                                   
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