XTERRA Sport (Milwaukee)
Where: Milwaukee, WI
When: August 6, 2006
Start Time: 9:15 am
The XTERRA Sport race is a half-distance race held on the same course as the championship race. It is a great opportunity for new competitors or those who want a less-intense XTERRA challenge.
// Note: Athletes will be grouped by their age on December 31, 2006 //
XTERRA SPORT
750m swim / 16k mountain bike / 5k trail run
The Milwaukee course is a true urban affair. Our main compound is on Lake Michigan at Veteran's Park near McKinley Beach and Marina. The swim will be clockwise laps at the southernmost point with a moderate run back to Veterans Park.
The bike takes off over a pedestrian bridge spanning Lincoln Memorial Drive onto the fantastic Oak Leaf trail. Milwaukee County has done a fabulous job in turning a defunct railroad bed into a world class trail system that goes alongside the Milwaukee River for miles. The trails travel up to Port Washington Road and back. Sport will do one lap and XTERRA will do a turnaround below Locust Street and do the whole thing again.
The east side of the river offers some very technical, twisty riding, the west side is faster and more open. As previously mentioned we can't publish our final bike routing until we have permission from a few private landowners. But trust us, this is going to be GREAT!
Once back at Veterans Park runners will take off north alongside the lake and do another cross over Lincoln Memorial Drive on a pedestrian overpass and into some steep ravines and gnarly running in the upper part of Veterans Park. This will be a wild, twisty route that you'll be happy to be finished with. The return takes you back across the highway along Lake Michigan and back to the finish.
* Course is subject to change
Registration Information
Individual US$75
Team US$150
On-site Registration: Saturday, August 5 at Veteran's Park (10:30 am - 5 pm)
Sorry, no refunds
Packet Pick-up: 10:30am-5pm Saturday August 5
Venue: Veteran's Park
Deadlines:
Mail-in and online entry deadline is July 31, 2006
Registration fee includes an event T-shirt and awards meal. A USA Triathlon license is required. Single-day licenses for $9 are available through XTERRA registration.
Volunteers
Our dedicated team of volunteers across the US and abroad has been key to bringing the XTERRA experience to more people in more places. As the sport grows the need for volunteers increases. This year we need people to help with pre-race and race-day activities. Please e-mail our volunteer coordinator. Tell us what you're interested in doing and what you're availability is. We'll try to find a place for you at XTERRA. We hope you can join us at this year's Nissan Xterra National Championship Series.
Nissan XTERRA Midwest Championship 
The Nissan Xterra Midwest Championship is one of four National Championship Series Races leading to the Nissan Xterra USA Championship in Lake Tahoe, NV on October 2, 2005.
XTERRA 10K / 5K Scramble
Take a break from the road and try an XTERRA Scramble. Our runs are fun, crooked, bumpy, muddy and gutsy - a surefire way to get your heart rate pumping. Two distances (10K and 5K) give runners of all levels their choice of courses.
Alterra Mountain Bike Ride
Tour historic Milwaukee River trails. Ride the river and explore Milwaukee's urban wilderness on the lakefront!
XTERRA UNIVERSITY - Presented by Paul Mitchell
Join in the (FREE) XTERRA University for training and fun with XTERRA's leading professional athletes. The sessions are aimed at improving your swimming, mountain biking, trail running, transition, and other XTERRA racing skills. It is part lecture, part question and answer and is a great way to get expert advice about the race.
Saturday, August 5 @ Veteran's Park
10:30 am Mountain Bike Clinic
11:30 am Trail Run Clinic
1:00 pm The Art of XTERRA
2:30 pm Swim Clinic
NISSAN KIDS BASE CAMP
The camp is a daylong schedule of events designed to give youngsters the chance to participate like their parents in a positive and fun environment. Camp activities include the Shimano Youth Series bike race, bike mechanics and safety, obstace course, a soccer kick competition and agility drills. Entry is free and all particpants receive fun prizes and awards.
PAUL MITCHELL CUT-A-THON
Racing makes you feel good - Paul Mitchell makes you look good! Make a donation to charity and get a professional cut on the spot. No appointment necessary, just come on down!
NISSAN XTERRA OWNERS CAR SHOW
Nissan Xterra owners show off their prized SUVs for judges. See what Nissan Xterra - the real deal - is all about at the Nissan Xterra Auto show.
Event Schedule as of July 20, 2006
(subject to change)
Saturday, August 5:
7:30am XTERRA Scramble Registration
9am Expo Open - Exhibits, Food Booths, Nevada Climbing Wall
9am XTERRA Scramble Start (5K and 10K)
benefit for the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee Mentoring Programs
9am Nissan Xterra Owners "Best of Show" Contest
9am-10:30am Alterra Ride the River (MTB Ride) Registration and Packet Pick-up
9:30am-4pm Nissan Kids Base Camp - Challenge Stations Open
10:30am-5pm XTERRA/XTERRA Sport Registration and Packet Pick-up
10:00am Mike Steidley MTB Trials Demonstration
10:30am XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell - MTB Clinic hosted by Jamie Whitmore and Mike Vine
10:30am XTERRA Scramble Awards Ceremony
11:00am Alterra Ride the River (MTB Ride), benefit for the Milwaukee Parks Trail Council
11:30am XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell - Trail Run Clinic hosted by Jenny Tobin and Seth Wealing
11:30am Nissan Kids Base Camp - Nissan Kids Sprint
12:00am Mike Steidley MTB Trials Demonstration
12:30pm Kahuna's XTERRA/Sport Race Briefing
1pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell - "Art of XTERRA" hosted by Candy Angle, Brent McMahon, Melanie McQuaid and Conrad Stoltz
1:30pm Nissan Kids Base Camp - Shimano Youth Series Bike Race
2:00pm Mike Steidley MTB Trials Demonstration
2:30pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell - Swim Clinic hosted by Ingrid Rolles and Dominic Gillen
2:30pm Nissan Kids Base Camp - ABCD's of Bike Safety Clinic and Bike Rodeo
5pm Expo Close
Sunday, August 6:
8:30am Nissan Xterra Midwest Championship Start
(1.5k swim, 30k mtb, 10k trail run)
8am-12pm Nissan Kids Base Camp - Challenge Stations Open
9am Expo Open - Exhibits, Food Booths, Nevada Climbing Wall
9:15am XTERRA Sport Start (750m swim, 16k mtb, 5k trail run)
10am-2pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon - benefit for the Challenged Athlete Foundation
10am Mike Steidley MTB Trials Demonstration
10:30/11am Nissan Xterra Midwest Championship Male/Female Winner Expected
11:05/11:20am XTERRA Sport male/female winners expected
11:30pm XTERRA/XTERRA Sport Athlete BBQ
1:00pm XTERRA Cut-off at T2
1:00pm XTERRA Sport and Nissan Xterra Midwest Championship Awards Ceremony
3pm Expo Close
8pm XTERRA Post Race Party - venue TBD
Nissan Kids Base Camp
SATURDAY
9:30am-4pm Challenge Stations Open
11:30am Nissan Kids Sprint
1:30pm Shimano Youth Series Bike Race
2:30pm ABCD's of Bike Safety Clinic and Bike Rodeo
SUNDAY
8-12pm Challenge Stations Open
Parents must register their children prior to participating in Base Camp activities.
Participation is free.
Please check this page for important travel and race updates, especially the week before the race.
WETSUITS
Bring 'em with you. The final wetsuit policy will be posted on-site at the XTERRA registration tent at Veteran's Park the day before the race.
BIKE RENTALS
Dave Schlabowske from The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin (414) 271-9685 hooks you up with local bike shops. Each shop offers different services, fees, bikes, etc., so shop around for the deal that fits your needs. Be sure to mention that Dave from the Bike Fed sent you. Give Dave a call if you get in a jam, and he'll try to help you out.
Ben's Cycle and Fitness
Located on the south side of town, Ben's has a limited number of high-end mountain bikes for around $200/day. Ask for Vince.
Lagrange General Store
Rents race-worthy mountain bikes.
Cory the Bike Fixer
Cory's shop is the closest to the race venue and will rent new, high-end bikes from their stock for $150-$200. A credit card run as a deposit against the full value of the bike is required. The shop sells Giant, Fuji, Titus, Intense, Santa Cruz and Ellsworth. Ask for Cory when you call for availability and pricing.
Emery's
Find used, race-worthy, high-end bikes at reasonable prices: $25/day or $50 for three-day weekend). New bikes may be available for rent at a higher rate. Cleaning fee may apply. Ask for Brent.
Bike Federation of Milwaukee
If all else fails, and you end up in Milwaukee without a bike, contact Dave Schlabowske at 414-271-9685.
Official Host Hotel (SOLD OUT)
The Astor Hotel
924 E. Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
(Walking distance from the start) Call to make reservations under the XTERRA rate.
Tel: (414) 271-4220
Fax: (414) 271-6370
Reservations : (800) 558-0200
Shuttle
Airport Connection is the most economical transportation to the host hotel. Call 800-236-5450 for reservations and ask for Amy. www.mkelimo.com.
The hotel will have a welcome packet available to guests with lots of information of what to do in Milwaukee besides drink beer and brats. Guests are walking distance from the Milwaukee Art Museum www.mam.org which is also on the shoreline of Lake Michigan.
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(NOTE: XTERRA rates at host hotels are only available by calling the property directly and cannot be booked through our travel engine)
Bike Rentals
Dave Schlabowske from The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin (414-271-9685) hooks you up with local bike shops. Each shop offers different services, fees, bikes, etc., so shop around for the best deal. And be sure to mention that Dave from the Bike Fed sent you. Give Dave a call if you get in a jam, and he'll try to help you out.
Ben's Cycle and Fitness
Rents high-end mountain bikes for around $200/day. Ask for Vince.
Lagrange General Store
Rents race-worthy mountain bikes.
Cory the Bike Fixer
Cory's shop is the closest to the race venue and will rent new, high-end bikes from their stock for $150-$200. A credit card run as a deposit against the full value of the bike is required. Ask for Cory when you call for availability a pricing.
Emery's
Find used, race-worthy, high-end bikes at reasonable prices: $25/day or $50 for three-day weekend). New bikes may be available for rent at a higher rate. Cleaning fee may apply. Ask for Brent.
Bike Federation of Milwaukee
If all else fails, and you end up in Milwaukee without a bike, contact Dave Schlabowske at 414-271-9685.
