Any Endurance racers here?

Apoc · 03-12-2009, 12:32 AM

The Cains quest Snowmobile endurance race kicks off this sunday, for the 4th year in a row. A team race, 2000 kilometers through the frozen Labrador bush by snowmobile. As many as 60 teams start, less than 10 per event finish.

www.cainsquest.com

I read in a sled mag that their doing a discovery special on this one too. The 2000 mile Iron Dog, in Alaska, that Sarah Palins husband Todd has won for Arctic Cat four times is also in the making.

A lot of race fans here, thought some might be interested in having a look.

smileyman · 03-12-2009, 11:11 AM

Kewl. I used to do roadracing endurance, 4 -8 hour endurance races. Snowmobiles are a blast but I wonder what toll they take on you physically? I have never ridden one for more than a few hours at a time and that wasn't at a race pace just out sightseeing...

Apoc · 03-12-2009, 11:29 AM

To be honest, snowmobiles are as hard on you as a dirtbike. You get hammered and thrown around steady, and they take a lot of physical input (leaning is more important than on a sportbike even)

2000 kilometers in 20 hours (race time, not total), would be enough to make you very sore for a while after your done. Factor in getting stuck, changing belts on the trail, things like that, and its bound to be one hell of a difficult experience.

smileyman · 03-12-2009, 11:32 AM

2000 k is quite a trip in itself. But racing that distance...Ouch.

Apoc · 03-12-2009, 11:35 AM

not just racing it, but racing it in ice and snow, and temperateures far below freezing with strong winds, through thick brush, and over frozen lakes. I would absolutely love to try it!

smileyman · 03-12-2009, 11:39 AM

I would do it in a heart beat. I love to push my limits and adventure! I lived in Utah for 5 years and just being 20 hours in the elements is a challenge...

03-12-2009, 12:32 AM	#1
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	Any Endurance racers here? The Cains quest Snowmobile endurance race kicks off this sunday, for the 4th year in a row. A team race, 2000 kilometers through the frozen Labrador bush by snowmobile. As many as 60 teams start, less than 10 per event finish. www.cainsquest.com I read in a sled mag that their doing a discovery special on this one too. The 2000 mile Iron Dog, in Alaska, that Sarah Palins husband Todd has won for Arctic Cat four times is also in the making. A lot of race fans here, thought some might be interested in having a look.

03-12-2009, 11:11 AM	#2
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Kewl. I used to do roadracing endurance, 4 -8 hour endurance races. Snowmobiles are a blast but I wonder what toll they take on you physically? I have never ridden one for more than a few hours at a time and that wasn't at a race pace just out sightseeing... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

03-12-2009, 11:32 AM	#4
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	2000 k is quite a trip in itself. But racing that distance...Ouch. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

03-12-2009, 11:39 AM	#6
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	I would do it in a heart beat. I love to push my limits and adventure! I lived in Utah for 5 years and just being 20 hours in the elements is a challenge... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

03-12-2009, 11:29 AM	#3
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	To be honest, snowmobiles are as hard on you as a dirtbike. You get hammered and thrown around steady, and they take a lot of physical input (leaning is more important than on a sportbike even) 2000 kilometers in 20 hours (race time, not total), would be enough to make you very sore for a while after your done. Factor in getting stuck, changing belts on the trail, things like that, and its bound to be one hell of a difficult experience.

03-12-2009, 11:35 AM	#5
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	not just racing it, but racing it in ice and snow, and temperateures far below freezing with strong winds, through thick brush, and over frozen lakes. I would absolutely love to try it!