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July 19, 2010

The draw for the early bird free hotel stay at Falcon Lake Hotel for race weekend has been completed and "The Three Mudskateers" will be enjoying a great weekend stay compliments of the Falcon Lake Hotel. Congrats!

Also, a great event The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge is being held June 24 & 25, 2010 at Falcon Trails Resort. Check out the website for details and registration info.

July 8, 2010

EXTRA! EXTRA! Don't wait another moment and check out the July SDAR Newsletter In this issue:

  • * Early-Bird registration ends for"The Swamp Donkey Adventure Race"
  • * Get in for the early-bird draw for a FREE weekend stay! Don't miss out!
  • *PITA Kicks A** Read John's Pain In The ASSiniboine post race wrap up!
  • *"Get off your Donkey and check out Elite High Performance Center"
  • *Wilderness Supply Navigation Clinics: Aug 18/ 19, 2010 & Sept. 14/ 15,2010.

June 27, 2010

Pain In the ASSiniboine Results are up. Also check out the Swamp Donkey Adventure Racing Facebook page for Kelly Morton Photography`s great video of the PITA Pics. Congratulations to all racers who participated in the Pain In The ASSiniboine Urban Adventure. It was a fabulous race followed by many smiling faces that crossed the finish line after over 65km of riding and paddling!! Thanks again to all the volunteers and race staff.

June 25, 2010

Hello Pain In The ASSiniboine Racers! Please read this PITA Racer Update carefully as it has some important race updates. This is the final update you will receive before race morning.

June 20, 2010

Over 30 teams, 13 solos, 34km of biking and 32km of paddeling = A Whole Lotta Fun!!! The Pain In The ASSiniboine is only one week away!!!

June 17, 2010

Summer is here and so is the June SDAR Newsletter "hot of the presses"! In this issue:

  • Pain in the Assiniboine Registration Closes
  • 1st 10 teams to register for Swamp Donkey get custom SDAR logo Tech Sox
  • Register before July 15 for Swamp Donkey and you're entered to win a Free 2 nights stay at Falcon Lake Hotel
  • Navigation Courses available at Wilderness Supply
  • Kick your ASSiniboine training into gear with Elite Performance Center

May 22, 2010

*All single discipline events (pedal and paddle) have been canceled as of May 22, 2010. Everyone seems up for the challenge of the Extreme Spanking so we are going to stick with that and go for the PAIN of it all!*

Check out the May SDAR Newsletter "hot of the presses"! In this issue:

* Early-Bird registration ends on May 25 for"The Pain In The ASSininboine"
* REGISTER for Swamp Donkey 2010... everyone else is!!!
* Mama always said "Run... Forest... Run!"
* "Kick your ASSiniboine training into gear with Elite Performance Center"

*Wilderness Supply Tent and Patagonia Sale May 28/29, 2010

REGISTER HERE FOR **PITA** Pain In The ASSiniboine

May 15, 2010

"Kick your ASSiniboine training into gear" with this great weather! The course map for PITA is available HERE. Teams and solos are all ready getting ready for what is going to be an "epic" ride and paddle.

Only 10 days left until the "early-bird cut off!! Make sure to register before May 25, 2010 and take advantage of the early-bird discount.

May 4. 2010

First 10 teams are now registered for 2010 Swamp Donkey Adventure Race (limit 75 so register quick!)

May 1. 2010

Registration for The Swamp Donkey Adventure Race is open

Returning to Falcon Lake for our 4th Swamp Donkey Adventure Race, the race crew is looking forward to seeing all returning racers as well all the new racers for the 2010 race. "The Moose is on the Loose" September 25, 2010 but how do you top last years incredible race? This year promises to be even bigger and (if possible) better than 2009. Race organizers Rick Shone and John Ford are at it again designing an "All New" course at Falcon Trails Resort to challenge returning teams and new-comers alike.

Register right away to avoid missing Manitoba's premier adventure race as the Swamp Donkey Adventure Race is open to only the first 75 teams registered. The first 10 teams to register, as always will walk away with some "bonus swag"!! Don't miss out!

REGISTER HERE FOR SWAMP DONKEY 2010


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Elite High Performance Centers Teams Up For Swamp Donkey Racers

We are extremely proud to be involved as a major sponsor and ‘OFFICIAL TRAINING CENTER' of the 2010 Swamp Donkey Adventure Race.

Elite Performance Centers have been the trainers of many of Manitoba's finest racers...with athletes like the lovely Katrina Rosen, Kurt Gibson and Dawn Richardson, our team of ELITE professionals have helped many racers of Adventure Races, Marathons and Triathletes cross the finish line with Personal Bests and now Swamp Donkey 2010 racers.

Check out all the Elite/ Swamp Donkey Training Tips HERE

2010 Pain In The ASSiniboine Urban Adventure Video

Just posted on The Swamp Donkey Adventure Racing Facebook page is the Pain In The ASSiniboine Adventure Race Video. Check out all the action, thanks to Kelly Morton Photography.

Swamp Donkey Tech-Racer T-shirts Still Available ($ Reduced $)

Look good and kick your training off right with a technical Swamp Donkey race T-shirt now reduced to $30.00. Why "sweat it" and "loose teamates"... these great shirts are moisture wicking and featuring odour management by carbon from bamboo! This is your last chance to get a Swamp Donkey Technical Racer T-Shirt. (Limited sizes available). Click on SDAR Merchandise >>>>

Other 2010 Events at Falcon Trails

Falcon Down Mountain Bike Race: June 12 & 13, 2010

24 Hours of Falcon Ridge Mountain Bike Race: July 24 & 25, 2010. Contact falconridge24@gmail.com

Get your Swamp Donkey Adventure Race 2009 Race Photo DVD!!!

The entire photo set of 1200 photos is available on DVD for $26.75 (includes GST) cash or cheque only. The photos on the DVD are original and large so you can crop and print them as you like. They are available at Wilderness Supply 623 Ferry Rd for pick up. If you would like to receive a DVD by mail, include $3.00 for postage and handling.

Contact John HERE and place your order today. Enjoy the photos and we'll see you in 2010!

Check out Swamp Donkey on Shaw TV online

Just to get you all "geared up" for this years Swamp Donkey Adventure Race. Check out ShawTV's great coverage of last years race here

Swamp Donkey 2009 Photo Slideshow

Check out some "photo action" of the Swamp Donkey Adventure Race 2009, thanks to Kelly Morton Photography. Please click HERE for the slideshow!

Check out Ice Donkey Details On CKUW 95.9 FM

Tune in to University of Winnipeg Radio CKUW 95.9 FM. Listen online to Aleem "The Dream" Khan, host of "Eat your Arts and Vegetables", speaking with Ice Donkey organizer John Ford. They will talking about the Ice Donkey Winter Adventure. last minute details, hints, tips and various other "acoutre-mon"

Ice Donkey Winter Adventure 2010 - Sponsors & Supporters

Swamp Donkey Adventure Racing
HOT 103
Wilderness Supply
Saison Voyageur
Festival du Voyageur
Heart & Stroke Foundation of MB
The Winnipeg Humane Society
Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail
Prairie Mobile Communications
Ugly Duckling Productions
Equinox Safety Solutions and Emergency Medical Supply
Woodcock Cycleworks
Print Pro Digital
Meet-Market Adventures
Freightliner Trucking Co.
Nordic X-Ventures
Manitoba Cycling Assoc.
City TV
Shaw TV
Subway
Geoff Archambault Century 21
Kelly Morton Photography

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