DINO is proud to announce a partnership with a new organization in the adventure sports world - Dynamik Adventures - which will offer the Midwest an exciting new series of sprint adventure races!

The sprint adventure racing series is called FEARS (Fun Exciting Adventure Race Sprints). Race cutoff is 8 hours, with expected winning times of 4-6 hours.

Be a part of the first FEARS event on Sunday, May 16 as part of the "Terre Haute Endurance Weekend". Anyone who enjoys endurance sports should be in Terre Haute this weekend!
On May 15, the Terre Haute Triathlon kicks things off with a traditional triathlon (www.thtriathlon.com)
The second race in the DINO Mountain Bike Series goes off in the afternoon, with categories for all ages and abilities (http://www.dinoseries.com/mtb/schedule/2004/race2.htm)
Then the FEARS starts Sunday morning, May 16.

FEARS events will consist of cycling (primarily off-road), running/trekking, paddling, obstacles, navigation, and other challenges.

The schedule of events for the Dynamik Adventures includes:
May 16 Terre Haute IN: Plumbers & Fitters Local Union 157
June 13 Louisville, KY: Taylorsville Lake
June 27 Salem, IN: Delaney Park
July 18 Springfield, IL: Jim Edgar Panther Creek State FWA
August 29 Richmond IN: Doin'it Outdoors
September 19 SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP: TBA

The Dynamik Adventures management consists of Eric Bishop and Brant Upchurch (24 Hours on the Move), and Brian Holzhausen (DINO). In addition to a series of adventure races, Dynamik Adventures will offer adventure training classes and events. One of these will be held during the DINO Challenge Festival July 2-4 at North Vernon, Indiana. The DINO Challenge Festival will include Mountain Bike Racing (3 different types), Trail Running, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, and ropes challenges presented by Dynamik Adventures. Look for more information coming soon!
For More information: http://www.dynamikadventures.com

The 2004 Mission on the Muscatatuck Adventure Race is coming next month. This year's race on Saturday May 22 will feature a new course utilizing more of the area's most spectacular topography.

The race includes navigation throughout; while biking (on & off-road), canoeing, trekking, ropes, and other special challenges. What makes the Mission special? The course designers put a high value on the skills of decision making and the element of surprise. You'll need to be prepared for anything and ready to think on your feet.

The Mission is based at North Vernon, Indiana (Southern Indiana) and is directed by Indiana's leading off-road race organizer, DINO (Do INdiana Off-road).

Entry is available for 3-person teams and soloists - register now to avoid getting left out! Visit our website for complete details including rules and gear list. Registration can be completed on-line or by printing and mailing an entry form from our website.
For More information: http://www.dinoseries.com/mm

"Great race, very organized, especially being your first annual adventure race."

"I just wanted to write and tell you what a great time I had at DINO's inaugural adventure race. I've been doing ARs for three years (from various race directors) and yours was as good (or better) as any I have done. If you wouldn't have told me this was DINO's first attempt at staging an AR, I never would've guessed. The (ROGAINE-type) race format was unique and made for a interesting race. Initially I was a little unsure of how it was going to work out scoring-wise, but it ended up working flawlessly. In fact, I have decided that I prefer such a format. The course was challenging without having any one segment too mind-numbingly long. Very well put together."

"In short, I absolutely loved the race. Not knowing anything beforehand was awesome and I really enjoyed it. Mystery definitely makes it more of an adventure."

For More information: http://www.dinoseries.com/run/schedule/2004/mission4.htm

Dynamik Adventures presents ropes clinics geared toward adventure racers, April 24-25 at Stonecut Rd. Attica IN.

Schedule:
24 April
13:00 to 19:00, Beginner Ropes training and open practice.

25 April
08:00 to 13:00, Adventure Race Specific Ropes training and Certification.
14:00 to 17:00, Advanced Ropes Skills and open practice.

Weekend Special & Team Special pricing available.

Contact tericbishop@insightbb.com for specifics.
For More information: http://www.dynamikadventures.com/events.html