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WORLD CLASS MULTISPORT RACING IN TEMECULA VALLEYFor the third straight season Vail Lake Resort will host the XTERRA WestChampionship off-road multisport race and accompanying sports festival.

"With its huge base of athletes, passion for athletics, and pioneeringaccomplishments in the field of triathlon, Southern California is truly the homeof multisport and it is great that we have found a venue here where theXTERRA Tribe can come together," said TEAM Unlimited President JanetClark. "For so many reasons - the trails, the proximity to L.A. and San Diego,the camping - Vail Lake is becoming one of our greatest venues."

The main event features some of the world's finest athletes challenging MotherNature, and each other, in a 1.5-kilometer swim, followed by a 30k mountainbike and 10k trail run. The pros will be competing for fame and cash ($20,000purse) while amateurs race for a berth into the XTERRA World Championship,and national recognition in the XTERRA USA Championship series.

The weekend schedule will include an XTERRA Duathlon (3k run, 15k mtb, 5krun), 5k walk to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fourdation,5k and 10k trail runs, free XTERRA University clinics, an outdoor expo withmusic and demos, and the XTERRA Kids Zone with free running and bikeraces for kids.

XTERRA Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Media Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Weekend Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7Weekend Activities Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11Temecula Course Description, Map, and Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Pro Start List, Favorites, and Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-25XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28Temecula Champs from 2006 and 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30XTERRA America Tour Series Info and Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-322007 XTERRA Global Tour Schedule and 2006 Results . . . . . . . . . .33-34XTERRA Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35XTERRA World Championship Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36The World of XTERRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372007 XTERRA Trail Run Series Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38How XTERRA Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39About TEAM Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

For further information contact Trey Garman at 808-216-8606 or trey@xterraplanet.com

VVAAIILL LLAAKKEE - TTEEMMEECCUULLAALocated on Highway 79 South nine miles eastof Highway 15 and 15 miles east of Old TownTemecula, Vail Lake Resort is a quiet, serene,and scenic setting in the tranquil hills ofTemecula Valley. A thousand years ago earlyexplorers and mountain men made their camphere, and it once served as a stagecoach stopfor the famous Butterfield Overland Stageline.It was also the place where Walter Vail, one ofthe largest cattlemen in the Southwest, and forwhom Vail, Colorado was named, built hisranch. It’s the idyllic spot to spend theweekend camping with family and friends andthe XTERRA rates can’t be beat - just $25 pernight for tents ($35 for RVs). There is a $5park entry fee. Visit vaillakeresort.com or emailvaillakeresort@yahoo.com for more info.

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SPONSORSThe XTERRA West Championship is presented by Paul Mitchell and XTERRA Gear. Sponsors include the NevadaCommission on Tourism, Pacifico, Travelocity, GU, Gatorade, Rodale, and Zorrel.

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MEDIA INFORMATIONThe XTERRA West Championship Press Guide is designed to provide the media with useful information about the 2007race, the pros competing in it, and XTERRA in general. Below are additional items of interest:

Complete race coverage can be found online at xterraplanet.com

TEAM Unlimited will record and post full race results on the web, and will email results upon request.

During the championship race a media van will escort interested press members to key strategic locations throughout the course to track leaders and course happenings, and get the best possible images. Please arrange a seat on the van in advance.

TEAM Unlimited will not operate a press room in Temecula; however, we will accomodate any specific requests within reason.

Professional, high-resolution, full-color images from the race will be available to the media after the event at http://homepage.mac.com/xterraphoto. Contact Trey Garman to obtain the password, or to have photos sent directly to you.

DIRECT ALL MEDIA INQUIRIES AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO:

Trey Garman, Director of Marketing and Media Relations808-216-8606 (cell) or trey@xterraplanet.com

TEAM Unlimited - 720 Iwilei Road, Suite 290 - Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

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XTERRA KIDS ZONEThe XTERRA Kids Zone on Saturday is a daylong schedule of events providing youngsters with the chance to participatelike their parents in a positive and fun environment. Camp activities include the Shimano Youth Series bike race, Kidssprint, skills riding course, cargo climbing net, balance beam, and soccer style penalty-kick shootout.

Entry is free and all participants receive fun prizes and awards!

Key Times - Saturday, May 19:10:30am - XTERRA Kids Sprint11:30am - XTERRA Kids Bike Race

Note: Parents must register their children prior to participating inBase Camp activities.

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SATURDAY, MAY 19

7:00-8:30am XTERRA Vail Lake Trail Run/Walk Registration9am XTERRA Vail Lake Trail Run/Walk (5K/10K) Start, presented by Hawaiian Airlines

A benefit for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Inland Empire Chapter9am-5pm Expo Open – Exhibits, Demos, Pacifico Beer Garden, and food booths9am-11am GU “Cruise for a Cause” and Duathlon Registration Open9:30am-4pm XTERRA Kids Zone Open10:30am XTERRA Vail Lake Trail Run Awards Ceremony10:30am XTERRA Kids Sprint 11am GU “Cruise for a Cause” – A benefit for the San Diego Mountain Biking Association11am-4pm XTERRA and XTERRA Sport Registration Open11:30pm XTERRA Kids Zone – Shimano Youth Series Bike Race12pm XTERRA Duathlon Start (3k trail run/15k mountain bike/5k trail run)12pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell - Mountain Biking Clinic12:45pm Kahuna’s XTERRA & XTERRA Sport Race Briefing1pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Art of XTERRA1:15pm XTERRA Duathlon Winner Expected2:30pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Swim Clinic

NOTE: This is the only time athletes can swim in the lake4pm Expo Close

SUNDAY, MAY 20

6:30am Transition Open for Set-up and Body Marking8am XTERRA Sport Start (750m swim, 15k Mountain Bike, 5k trail run)9am-4pm Expo Open – Exhibits, Demos, Pacifico Beer Garden, and food booths9:30am XTERRA Sport Winner Expected10:00am XTERRA West Championship Start (1.5k swim, 30k mountain bike, 10k trail run)10am-2pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation11am XTERRA Sport Awards Ceremony12 noon XTERRA/XTERRA Sport Athlete BBQ12/12:30pm XTERRA West Championship Male/Female Winner Expected 2pm XTERRA Cut-off at T22:30pm XTERRA West Championship Awards Ceremony 3pm Expo Close8pm Pacifico XTERRA Post Race Party – Venue TBD

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As of 5/1/07. Schedule subject to change.

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OFF-RROAD SPORTS FESTIVALMore than just a race, the XTERRA West Championship is filled with festivities for the entire family.

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For one weekend only down at the shores of Vail Lakethe lively world of XTERRA gathers for a celebration ofsport, healthy living, and good times. Come down andjump around to the beat of music, smell of bbq, andsight of great racing action. Visitors can get a profes-sional haircut from the best Paul Mitchell stylists inCalifornia, keep it cool in the Pacifico Beer Garden,style-up with XTERRA Gear apparel, and stay fueledwith the latest in GU Energy Gel formulas. It's aweekend festival specifically designed to get you outand active.

The Expo is open from 9am-to-4pm on Saturday andSunday.

Founded to help physically challenged athletes reach theirathletic goals, the non-profit Challenged Athletes Foundation isthe official charity of the Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon at each stop onthe XTERRA US Champioinship Series. Stylists will cut hair from10am-2pm on Sunday.

CHALLENGED ATHLETES FOUNDATION

XTERRA VAIL LAKE5K WALK &

5K & 10K TRAIL RUN

presented by Hawaiian Airlines

A benefit for theJuvenile Diabetes

ResearchFoundation -

Inland EmpireChapter

Forget boring old road runs that conquer miles and miles ofconcrete and asphalt, the XTERRA Vail Lake Trail Run is a "mudin your eye, don't twist your ankle on that rock" kind of run. Getdirty, and deal with the elements Mother Nature dishes out. Thereare spots on this course where there isn't even a trail, just a redarrow half-mile away telling you where to go. It's up to you to pick

your route, and the fun is in choosing which way to go. These are, in fact, the same 5k and 10k paths that Sunday's XTER-RA competitors will tackle on their way to the finish line. Get to know Temecula Valley in a whole new way - all while breath-ing in some fresh air and exercising your way to the start of a great day.

Awards go to the top three in each age group and the 10k women's winner earns roundtrip airfare to Hawaii fromHawaiian Airlines. Wahine holo nui! Hawaiian Airlines way of saying, 'run fast young lady!'

Of course the true beauty of the Trail Runs and 5k walk is the cause, with proceeds benefiting the Juvenile DiabetesResearch Foundation - Inland Empire Chapter.

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OFF-RROAD SPORTS FESTIVAL

XTERRA DUATHLON

Some guys andgals just don'tswim and ifyou're one of

them, this race is for you. Competitors will start with a 3k(1.9 mile) off-road trail run, follow with a 15k (9.3 mile)mountain bike, and finish up with a 5k (3.1 mile) trail run. It'sopen to athletes of all ages and skill levels, and you caneven race it as a two-or-three person relay team. Therugged off-road trails are identical to those being used forthe main event. The mountain bike course offers plenty ofchallenge, with leg-burning climbs and twisting, technicaldownhills. The reward for your work on the ascents is thepanoramic views of Temecula Valley at each peak, and theexhilarating rides back down.

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Learn the art of XTERRA from the best off-road multisportathletes on the planet. XTERRA U is a must for first-timers and anyone looking to sharpen their skills inswimming, mountain biking, trail running, and nutrition.The pros will even break down into Temecula coursespecifics and answer any and all questions. Best part is,these hands-on clinics are FREE.

Attend all the lessons or pick your discipline (see schedule for start times);

- Mountain Biking with Jamie Whitmore and Mike Vine.- Swimming with Candy Angle and Andrew Noble.- The Art of XTERRA (Transition, Nutrition, Training, andCourse Tips) with expert panel of Seth Wealing, JennySmith, Conrad Stoltz, and Melanie McQuaid.

GGUU ““CCRRUUIISSEE FFOORR AA CCAAUUSSEE””The "GU Cruise for a Cause" charity bike ride is set for

Saturday at 11am with proceeds to benefit the San DiegoMountain Biking Association. All riders will receive a free t-shirtand swag from GU and 100% of their $20 entry fee will bedonated to the SDMBA, which aims to:- Educate trail users in safe & appropriate mountain bike use- Maintain or regain access to suitable county trails- Provide expert assistance in trail design, building, andmaintenance- Work with other trail user groups, land managers and policy-makers to develop fair and responsible policies governing theuse of public and private lands

PPAACCIIFFIICCOO BBEEEERR GGAARRDDEENNAfter your race, or while waiting foryour racers to come through thefinish line, be sure to stop in to thePacifico Beer Garden - serving up

good times with great beer from Pacifico. Cinco deMayo may have passed, but it’s spirit lives on all yearwith XTERRA. 12% of the alcohol retail sales will bedonated to Rancho Damacitas, which provides qualitylong-term care and treatment for children who areneeding out-of-home services.

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XTERRA RACING

XTERRA SPORT

Jumping into a full-distance XTERRA the first time out can beintimidating – that’s why organizers created the XTERRA Sportrace. The sport competition uses the same course, but cutseach discipline in half. This race is ideal for newcomers, offer-ing a great introduction to the rigors of XTERRA.

750-METER SWIM - 15-KILOMETER MTB - 5K TRAIL RUN

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Athletes now have more incentive than ever to forgetogether units of two or three people and challengeXTERRA as a team in either the sport or championshiprace. The top three teams in each relay division will getinvited to race for the national team championship atLake Tahoe (Sept. 29), GU is giving away generousheaps of swags to participants, and entry fees wereslashed dramatically for teams this year. This is thebest way to get started in XTERRA, and the crew willeven help pair up individuals, so if you need a team-mate to complete a relay squad, simply send an e-mailto info@xterraplanet.com.

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At the XTERRA West Championship professionalathletes vie for thousands in cash while amateurs racefor points towards regional standings and spots into theXTERRA USA and World Championship races. Readon for information on how the series works, a coursedescription, pro purse distribution, last year’s winnersand more...

Championship Start: 10:00 a.m. on Sunday

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THE TEMECULA COURSE

The swim is in Vail Lake, an 800-acre private lake in Temecula Valley. The water is expected to be somewhere in the mid-to-high 60's. Championship racers swim one 1,500-meter lap (750 meters for Sport competitors). From the lakeparticipants have about 100 yard little uphill jog to the swim-to-bike transition (T1). The 30-kilometer mountain bike course(15k Sport) offers a variety of terrain challenges and lots of rolling hills with rocks and boulders and soft dirt or muddepending on the weather. There are quite a few climbs, each offering magnificent views of the Valley from the top,followed by quick descents on twisting single track. The bike-to-run transition is back at the lake, giving friends and familythe chance to cheer. Like the bike course, the 10k trail run (5k Sport) heads up and down several rolling hills. There arewide open sections and sections that run through dense trees. The finish line is back where it all started, down by the lake.

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PICTURES FROM THE COURSE

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PRO START LIST

START LIST BY COUNTRY/ALPHA

Pro MenUSA - Jimmy Archer, Brian Astell, Craig Evans,Ryan Ignatz, Jason Jablonski, Will Kelsay, JohnKoenig, Greg Krause, Josiah Middaugh, BrianSmith, Jim Vance, Cody Waite, Seth WealingAUSTRALIA - Andrew NobleCANADA - Mike Vine, Luke WayCOSTA RICA - Rom AkersonNEW ZEALAND - Mark LeishmanSOUTH AFRICA - Dan Hugo, Conrad Stoltz-----------------------------------------------------------------

Pro WomenUSA - Candy Angle, Dara Marks Marino, AmberMonforte, Nicole Newton, Jamie Whitmore.CANADA - Melanie McQuaidNEW ZEALAND - Jenny Smith

The professionals competing in Temecula are amongthe best mountain bikers and triathletes on the planet.

# - Name - Age, Hometown

1 - Seth Wealing - 28, Boulder, Colorado

2 - Andrew Noble - 41, Gold Coast, Australia

3 - Conrad Stoltz - 33, Stellenbosch, South Africa

4 - Brian Smith - 31, Gunnison, Colorado

5 - Ryan Ignatz - 28, Boulder, Colorado

6 - Mike Vine - 34, Victoria, B.C., Canada

7 - Brian Astell - 26, Gualala, California

8 - Will Kelsay - 25, Boulder, Colorado

9 - Jimmy Archer - 34, Boulder, Colorado

10 - Josiah Middaugh - 28, Vail, Colorado

11 - Greg Krause - 30, Littleton, Colorado

12 - Jason Jablonski - 33, Wenatchee, Washington

14 - John Koenig - 37, Glenview, Illinois

15 - Jim Vance - 30, San Diego, California

16 - Craig Evans - 29, Nashville, Tennessee

17 - Rom Akerson - 24, Costa Rica

18 - Dan Hugo - 22, Stellenbosch, South Africa

19 - Mark Leishman - 27, Palmerston North, New Zealand

20 - Cody Waite - 28, Denver, Colorado

21 - Luke Way - 25, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

# - Women - Age, Hometown

61 - Melanie McQuaid - 34, Victoria, B.C., Canada

62 - Jamie Whitmore - 31, Somerset, California

63 - Candy Angle - 37, Weymouth, Massachusetts

64 - Jenny Smith - 34, Westport, New Zealand

65 - Amber Monforte - 29, Reno, Nevada

66 - Heather Fuhr - 39, Alberta, Canada

67 - Dara Marks Marino - 31, Flagstaff, Arizona

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Some of the world’s best triathletes, mountain bikers, trail runners, and adventureracers collide in the consummate individual challenge for outdoor athletes. As this is thefirst major race of the XTERRA U.S. Series, there is no telling how the competition willunfold. Off-season training - or lack thereof - could make a huge difference on this day.And as always with XTERRA - where Mother Nature is your toughest competitor -anything can and usually does happen. All qualifications aside, here are those mostlikely to walk away winners in California:

MEN’S FAVORITESSeth Wealing shocked the XTERRA Planet last year when he won the USA

Championship race and the U.S. Pro Series - becoming the first American to everaccomplish that feat. He backed it up with a third place finish (top American) at theXTERRA World Championship. AND last year he was the runner-up to Brent McMahonat Temecula. Add it all up and Wealing comes into the first one as the man to beat. Thatsaid, Conrad “the Caveman” Stoltz has healed from injuries suffered during a pre-ridecrash in Tahoe last year and is on a mission to reclaim his status as the King ofXTERRA. The two-time Olympian and XTERRA World Champion won in Temeculaback in 2005 and showed he’s in good form by winning the XTERRA South Africa titleon April 14. Josiah Middaugh finished strong last year with a 4th place finish in Mauiand he was third in Temecula a year ago. Greg Krause was 7th at XTERRA Worlds andis poised to break out. Mike Vine and Brian Smith are both peddle-to-the-medalmountain bikers that could potentially destroy this hilly course. Don’t count out AndrewNoble, who finished in the top five at all six U.S. Series races last season, and was 5thhere last season. Making his continental U.S. debut is the XTERA Amateur WorldChamp Rom Akerson from Costa Rica, who will be riding in his first race as a pro.

WOMEN FAVORITESIt appears we have another wonderful season of the McQuaid-Whitmore rivalry on the

horizon. McQuaid holds the upper-hand by winning the USA race, U.S. Series, and theWorld Championship (for the third time) last season. Whitmore, the all-time winningestXTERRA athlete with 32 race wins under her belt, won here in Temecula last year (butMcQuaid was victorious in SoCal in 2005). Over the last few years Candy Angle hasplaced third behind those two more times than she’d care to remember (including lastyear). Jennifer Smith had a breakout race at the USA Championship where she finished2nd. Smith was 4th here last year. Heather Fuhr is one of the most recognizable namesin multisport with a ton of Ironman victories, including the 1997 World Championship.Fuhr also won the Hawaiian Airlines Double twice for turning in the fastest combinedtimes in the Ironman World Championship and XTERRA World Championship (the tworaces are just eight days apart). Amber Monforte embarks on her second year as a prowhile Dara Marks Marino turns from pro mountain biking to XTERRA with this being herfirst-ever championship race.

PROS TO WATCH

WHITMORE

WEALING

STOLTZ

MCQUAID

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MEET THE PROS

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SETH WEALINGBoulder, Colorado

2006 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champ2006 XTERRA USA Champion2006 XTERRA UK Champion

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 1PERSONAL: Born November 21, 1978 in Lafayette,Indiana...earned bachelor degrees in architecture andenvironmental design from Ball State University.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Raced in selected XTERRA’sstarting in 2000 through 2002 before concentrating on WorldCup and Olympic racing. Returned to XTERRA in 2005.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won 2002 USA EliteTriathlon National Championship, member of the 2003national select team, placed third at ITU World Cup race inTongyeong, South Korea.2005: Placed 4th at Richmond, DNF’d in Keystone, andwas the top American at the XTERRA USA Championshipin Nevada where he finished fourth.LAST YEAR: Finished 2nd at the first two races of the yearin California & Alabama, was 7th in Richmond, did not racein Milwaukee, was 2nd in Utah, won the XTERRA UnitedKingdom Championship on Sept. 2., then won the XTERRAUSA Champion, becoming the first American to ever win therace and the first American since Michael Tobin to winXTERRA U.S. Pro Points Series. Placed 3rd, top American,at the XTERRA World Championship.THIS YEAR: Finished 4th at the XTERRA New ZealandChampionship (wrong turn on the bike course).

ANDREW NOBLEGold Coast, Australia

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 3FINAL 2006 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 27PERSONAL: Born August 19, 1965...married to 2002XTERRA World Champion Candy Angle, living in MA.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Seventh year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fifth at 2001 XTERRAWorld’s, 1996 Duathlon World Champion.2003: DNF at Richmond. 10th in XTERRA Pro Series.2004: Finished 6th in Richmond.2005: Placed 12th in Temecula, 5th in Richmond, 7th inMilwaukee, DNF’d in Keytone, and was 8th in Tahoe.Placed 8th in XTERRA U.S. Pro Points Series, and was40th (34th pro) at the World Championship.LAST YEAR: Finished 5th at the first race in California,was third in Alabama, fourth in Richmond, 2nd inMilwaukee, 5th in Utah, 4th at XTERRA UK, 4th in Tahoe,and 12th at XTERRA Worlds in Maui.THIS YEAR: Placed third at the XTERRA SaipanChampionship, won the Tagaman triathlon a week later andwon the Pacific Islands Club Double Award for having thefastest combined times in the two races at Saipan.

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CONRAD “The Caveman” STOLTZStellenbosch, South Africa

2001-002 XTERRA World Champion4-ttime XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champ4-ttime XTERRA South Africa Champion

2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 4FINAL 2005 PRO SERIES RANK: 1PERSONAL: Born October 23, 1973…a two-time Olympictriathlete, finished 20th in 2000 and was the first off the bike,dnf’d in Athens...started BMX racing at age seven, runningat nine, biathlon at 13, triathlon and cycling at 14, and protriathlon at 18...“It’s in my blood.”XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Seventh year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A four-time XTERRAU.S. Pro Points Series Champion (2001-03 & 2005), andtwo-time XTERRA World Champion. 2002: Won in Keystone, California, Tahoe, and Maui. 2003: Won first race at Big Bear, placed second inRichmond, was third in Keystone, and won in Tahoe. Alsocaptured the XTERRA Pro Points Series.2004: Placed second in Richmond, 6th in Keystone, secondin Big Bear, and fifth in Tahoe. Finished third in theXTERRA U.S. Pro Series, and dnf’d at XTERRA Worlds. 2005: Won five straight before placing 2nd in Keystone.Won XTERRA South Africa, the West Championship inTemecula, CA, the East Championship in Richmond, VA,the Midwest Championship in Milwaukee, WI, and wassecond in Keystone, before winning the inaugural XTERRABrazil. Placed second in Tahoe but still won XTERRA ProSeries title. Placed 9th at Worlds.LAST YEAR: Won the XTERRA South AfricaChampionship for the third straight year on March 25,missed the first U.S. race of the year in California withinjuries, returned in time for Alabama where he was fourth,and a week later he won the East Championship inRichmond. Placed 8th in Milwaukee after a series of crash-es and injuries and then 4th at the Mountain Championshipsin Utah. A pre-ride crash at the XTERRA USAChampionship kept him out of nationals and worlds.THIS YEAR: Won the XTERRA South Africa Championshipfor the fourth straight year.

BRIAN SMITHGunnison, Colorado

2006 XTERRA Midwest Champion

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 5PERSONAL: Born November 15, 1975 in Glens Falls,NY...NORBA XC Pro since 2001...ran track and crosscountry at Western State College...married to XTERRA proJennifer Smith.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 5th Place NORBA FinalsDurango, CO 2004, 1st Place Overall-Grand TraverseBackcountry Extreme Ski Race 2006, 1st Place 4-PersonMale Team-Vail/Beaver Creek RAAM 2005, 3-Top 10XTERRA Championship finishes, 1st Place Overall GarnetHill XTERRA Point Series 2004.LAST YEAR: Finished 10th at the first XTERRA race of theyear in California while posting the fastest bike split. Placed5th in Alabama, his best XTERRA finish ever at the time,was 9th in Richmond, and won the Midwest Championshipin Milwaukee on August 6. Did not race in Utah due to injury.Placed 12th at the USA Championship and 18th atXTERRA Worlds.

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RYAN IGNATZBoulder, Colorado

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 6PERSONAL: Born September 25, 1978 in born in Arcadia,CA and grew up in Estes Park, CO...earned Masters ofScience in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology at Univ ofColorado at Boulder...is a lecturer at the University andSports Garage bike shop employee when not racing.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2002 USAT All American,6th at Collegiate Nationals (2002)...14th at 2002 ProNational Champs...11th at XTERRA National Champs(2003)...2002/2004 South West Regional CollegiateChampion.LAST YEAR: Finished 9th at the first race of the year inCalifornia, posted his best-ever XTERRA finish with a 6th inAlabama, was 10th in Richmond, 6th in Milwaukee, 7th inUtah, 6th in Tahoe, and 9th at XTERRA Worlds.

MIKE VINEVictoria, B.C., Canada

2005, ‘06 XTERRA Mountain Champion

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 7FINAL 2006 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 54PERSONAL: Born May 18, 1973...currently residing inSolana Beach, CA...part-time swim coach, system analystconsultant and auto mechanic.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Finished in the top threein 14 consecutive pro tour races encompassing the entire2000 XTERRA America Tour and the first three races of the2001 XTERRA USA Championship series. Won the 2000XTERRA Canada Championship, the 2001 East andCentral Championships, 2002 Saipan Crown, and 2005 &‘06 Mountain Championships.2005: Placed 4th in Temecula, 8th in Richmond, 11th inMilwaukee, and won impressively in Keystone with a 4:32margin of victory over Stoltz. Finished 3rd in Tahoe andsecond in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Points Series, and was 4that the XTERRA World Championship.LAST YEAR: Placed 7th in first race of the year inTemecula, was 14th in Alabama, and didn’t race inRichmond. Placed 2nd at the inaugural XTERRA MexicoChampionship on June 24, DNF with mechanical inMilwaukee, then won the last regional of the year at theXTERRA Mountain Championship in Utah (second straightMountain Championship). Was 14th at XTERRA UK andfinished 2nd at the XTERRA USA Championship where heposted fastest bike split. DNF XTERRA Worlds because ofa mechanical.

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MEET THE PROS

BRIAN ASTELLGualala, California

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 10PERSONAL: Born March 18, 1981. Grew up inHampstead, New Hampshire ...ran cross-country and trackat UNC-Charlotte...has been a pro mountain biker since2001.2005: Placed 15th in Richmond and 89th at the WorldChampionships in Maui.LAST YEAR: Finished 12th in Temecula, 10th in Alabamaa career-best 6th in Richmond, was 7th in Milwaukee, 11thin Utah, 33rd at USA Championship and 29th at XTERRAWorlds in Maui.

WILL KELSAYBoulder, Colorado

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 11PERSONAL: Born August 5, 1981...attended the Universityof Colorado and raced on the national championshiptriathlon team.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fourth year.LAST YEAR: Finished 11th at the first XTERRA race of theyear in California, was 11th in Alabama, DNF in Richmond,was a career-best 9th in Milwaukee, 10th in Utah, 17th atUSA Championship and 114th at XTERRA Worlds.

JIMMY ARCHERBoulder, Colorado

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 12PERSONAL: Born July 20, 1972…earned a bachelor’sdegree in exercise physiology from the University ofColorado, where he was an All-American cyclist…alsoearned All-America honors as a runner at Adams StateCollege...is currently the web and tech editor for InsideTriathlon Magazine.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth year. BEST XTERRA FINISH: 4th at Half Moon Bay in 2000.2005: Finished 13th in Temecula, 12th in Richmond, 10th inMilwaukee, DNF’d in Keystone and Tahoe. Finished 14th inXTERRA U.S. Pro Points Series, and 12th at the WorldChampionship.LAST YEAR: DNF in first race at Temecula, was 13th inAlabama, 11th in Richmond, 13th in Milwaukee, 12th inUtah, 15th in Tahoe, and 14th at XTERRA Worlds.

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JOSIAH MIDDAUGHVail, Colorado

2004-005 XTERRA USA Champion

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 13PERSONAL: Born July 25, 1978…earned a Bachelor ofScience degree in health fitness from Central MichiganUniversity where he ran cross country and track….a two-time Snowshoe Racing National Champion (2002, ‘03)...anendurance coach and personal trainer at Dogma Athletica.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Seventh year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2005 USAT Long CourseNational Champion, North American Snowshoe Champion,and USAT Winter Triathlon National Champion. Before turn-ing pro he was the 2002 XTERRA Amateur USA and WorldChampion in the 20-24 division.2004: Placed 7th in Richmond, won in Keystone, placedthird in Big Bear and Lake Tahoe, and won XTERRACanada. Was the top American finisher in Tahoe where heposted the fastest bike and run, thus named the XTERRAUSA Champion. Placed second in the XTERRA U.S. ProSeries. Was the top American (3rd overall) at XTERRAWorld Championship.2005: Placed 7th in Temecula, 10th in Richmond, 6th inMilwaukee, and 3rd in Keystone by six seconds. Finished9th in Tahoe and was sixth in the XTERRA U.S. Pro PointsSeries (top American). Was also the top American at theWorld Championship (10th overall) for the second straightyear.LAST YEAR: Finished 3rd at Temecula then broke hisknee-cap in a training ride before the second race of theyear in Alabama. Came back in time for Tahoe where hefinished 7th, and followed that with a 4th place at XTERRAWorlds in Maui.

GREG KRAUSELittleton, Colorado

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 15PERSONAL: May 3, 1977...is a manager for MetropolitanHomes Construction...earned an economics degree fromthe University of Washington where he rowed crew.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year.2003: Won the XTERRA USA and World Championships inhis age group, won the Hawaiian Airlines Double Award(finishing Kona in 9:28:42 and Maui in 2:53:42 for a com-bined time of 12:22:24), and was the top amateur at Tahoe(14th overall), Big Bear (9th overall) and Keystone (16thoverall). 2004: Finished 19th in his pro debut at Richmond, 7th inKeystone, 5th in Big Bear, and 9th in Tahoe. Placed 6th inXTERRA U.S. Pro Series. Placed 39th at XTERRA WorldChampionship.2005: Finished 5th in Temecula - top American. Did notrace in Richmond. Placed 13th in Milwaukee, 5th inKeystone, and 12th in Tahoe. Finished 9th in XTERRA U.S.Pro Points Series. Was 11th in Maui.LAST YEAR: Finished 6th in his first XTERRA of the yearat the Mountain Championship in Utah, and followed with a9th place finish at XTERRA USA Championship. Placed7th at the XTERRA World Championship.

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JASON JABLONSKIWenatchee, Washington

2006 XTERRA Amateur World Champ

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 16PERSONAL: Born December 29, 1973 and was raised insmall loggin town of Randle, WA...earned degree in ele-mentary education and biology from Central WashingtonUniversity.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won the 2005 XTERRAAmateur World Championship in first year racing triathons.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Third year.LAST YEAR: Finished 15th in first XTERRA as a pro inCalifornia, was 10th in Milwaukee, 14th in Tahoe,and dnf’dat XTERRA Worlds.

JIM VANCESan Diego, CA

PERSONAL: Born June 15, 1976...originally fromIndianapolis...ran cross country at the University ofNebraska, where he received BS in Physical and HealthEducation.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fourth year, second as pro...wonthe amateur XTERRA World Title in 2004, finishing 17thoverall.2005: Finished 14th in Richmond, 15th in Milwaukee, dnfin Tahoe, and was 20th in XTERRA U.S. Pro Points Series.Placed 18th at the XTERRA World Championship.LAST YEAR: Finished 12th in Alabama and 13th inRichmond.

CRAIG EVANSNashville, TN

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 26PERSONAL: Born March 29, 1978...works as apharmaceutical sales rep...earned a degree in healthcareadministration from Western Kentucky University.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year. Turned pro in 2006after winning the amateur overall at the SoutheastChampionship in Alabama. Won every XTERRA PointsSeries race he entered in 2004 and 2005.LAST YEAR: Finished 12th in Milwaukee, and sat out restof the season with injuries.

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MELANIE McQUAIDVictoria, B.C., Canada

2003, ‘05 & ‘06 XTERRA World Champ2006 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champ

2006 XTERRA USA Champion

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 1PERSONAL: Born May 17, 1973…has a degree inbiochemistry…raced with Canada’s National Cycling teamfor six years. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Seventh year. 2002: Finished in the runner-up position in both theXTERRA East and Central Championships before winningthe West title at Half Moon Bay. Finished 4th at the USAChampionship and was the runner-up in the XTERRA ProPoints Series. 2003: Second at Big Bear and Richmond, won in Canada,and was 2nd in Tahoe. Finished second in the XTERRAPro Points Series.2004: Won the first race in Richmond, then finished runner-up to Whitmore in Keystone, Big Bear, and Tahoe. Alsofinished second in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series. WonXTERRA Canada and placed second at XTERRA Worlds.2005: Won the XTERRA West Championship in Temecula,CA, finished 7th at XTERRA Czech, won XTERRA Italy,placed 2nd in Richmond and Milwaukee, and won Keystoneto tie Whitmore for the Series lead heading into Tahoe.Placed second in Tahoe and 2nd in the XTERRA U.S. ProPoints Series. Was 9th in the XTERRA European Tourstandings. Became the first female to win her secondXTERRA World Championship in Maui.LAST YEAR: Finished 2nd at first race of the season inTemecula, won the inaugural XTERRA SoutheastChampionship in Alabama, was second in Richmond andMilwaukee, and won the Mountain Championship in Utah tocreate a virtual tie with Whitmore for the XTERRA U.S. ProPoints Series lead, then won in Tahoe to capture her firstPro Series crown after three runner-ups. Followed that withher second straight and unprecedented third XTERRAWorld Championship.

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JAMIE WHITMORESomerset, California

4-TTime XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champ2004 XTERRA World Champion

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 2PERSONAL: Born May 4, 1976…ran track and crosscountry at Cal State – Northridge while earning herbachelor of arts degree in criminology.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 8th year. All-time winningestXTERRA athlete, male or female, with 32 career victories.2002: Won the XTERRA USA and Central Championships,placed second at Half Moon Bay. Also won the XTERRAPro Points Series Championship. Captured her first-everXTERRA title at XTERRA Saipan.2003: Won four straight races in Saipan, Big Bear,Richmond, and the Czech Republic, before placing secondat XTERRA Canada. Also won XTERRA Netherlands andXTERRA Germany en route to capturing the inauguralXTERRA European Tour Championship. Capped off herseason with a win in Tahoe for her second Pro Series title.2004: Won XTERRA Saipan and Tagaman, Keystone, BigBear, Lake Tahoe, Austria, Czech, Italy, Netherlands, andJapan. Finished 2d at Richmond, and third in Germany.Won the XTERRA USA Pro Series Championship for thethird straight year and the XTERRA European Tour for thesecond consecutive season. Picked up her biggest careerwin at XTERRA World Championship.2005: Finished 2d at XTERRA Saipan, won Tagaman, theXTERRA West Championship, XTERRA Czech, andXTERRA Italy before winning East title in Richmond. Thenplaced second at XTERRA Austria, won the MidwestChampionship in Milwaukee and finished 2nd in Keystonebefore winning the inaugural XTERRA BrazilChampionship, and then her second XTERRA Japan title.Won in Tahoe for the fourth straight year to secure herfourth consecutive XTERRA U.S. Pro Points Series title.Was the runner-up in the XTERRA European Tour. Placed3rd at the World Championship.LAST YEAR: Finished 2nd at XTERRA Saipan, won thefirst US Pro Series race in Calif., was 2d in Alabama, wonin Richmond, Mexico, & Milwaukee, was second in Utah,then won in Japan. Placed 5th in Tahoe, yet still finished astop American in XTERRA U.S. Pro Series for 5th straightyear. Did not finish in Maui after a crash on the bike. THIS YEAR: Finished third at XTERRA Saipan.

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CANDY ANGLEWeymouth, Massachusetts

2006 XTERRA Brazil Champion2002 XTERRA World Champion

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 3PERSONAL: Born August 19, 1969...married to XTERRApro Andrew Noble from Australia…grew-up in Greencastle,PA…played basketball for Quinnipiac University.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year.RACING HIGHLIGHTS: 2002 XTERRA World Champ,2002 Czech Republic Champ. 2002: Placed 8th in Richmond and 6th at Half Moon Baybefore placing third at the XTERRA USA Championship.Placed 7th in the Pro Points Series Standings. Won theXTERRA World Title.2003: DNF at Big Bear, 2nd in the Czech Republic, 3rd atRichmond, 9th in Keystone, and 5th in Tahoe. Finished 5thin the XTERRA Pro Points Series.2004: Finished third in Richmond, fifth in Keystone, fourthin Big Bear, and third at Tahoe. Placed third in theXTERRA U.S. Pro Series. Overseas she was ninth in theCzech, 4th in Italy, and 7th in the Netherlands. Placed 9thin XTERRA European Tour, & 9th in Maui.2005: Finished 5th in Temecula, 4th at XTERRA Czech,3rd in Richmond, 3rd in Milwaukee, DNF’d in Keystone, was5th in Tahoe, and DNF in Maui.LAST YEAR: Finished 3rd at Temecula, Alabama,Richmond, won the XTERRA Brazil Championship,Milwuakee, was 3rd at XTERRA U.K., 4th in Tahoe, anddnf’d at XTERRA Worlds after a spill on the bike.

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AMBER MONFORTEReno, Nevada

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 10PERSONAL: Born May 14, 1978...graduated from theUniversity of Nevada - Reno with a dual major in biologyand nursing and now a nurse in a general surgical unit.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fourth year, second as a pro.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won the 2005 XTERRAUSA Amateur Championship...completed the HawaiianAirlines Double - finishing XTERRA World Championship aweek after Ironman World Championship in 2005.LAST YEAR: Finished 10th at the first XTERRA race of theyear in California (her first race as a pro), was 14th inAlabama, 9th in Richmond, DNF in Milwaukee, was 7th inUtah, and 11th at USA Championship in Tahoe. Placed21st at XTERRA Worlds in Maui.

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HEATHER FUHRAlberta, Canada

PERSONAL: Born January 19, 1968RACING HIGHLIGHTS: Won the 1999, 2001 - 2003, and2005 Ironman USA, the 1997 Ironman Triathlon WorldChampionship, 2000 Ironman California and Germany, andmany more (see heatherfuhr.com).XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Won the Hawaiian AirlinesDouble award in 1993 and 1994 for having the fastest com-bined times in the Ironman Hawaii World Championship andXTERRA World Championship. Finished 18th at XTERRAWorlds in 2004, 12th in 2003 when she set the run courserecord with a 42:55 11k. Finished 38th in 1999.

DARA MARKS MARINOFlagstaff, Arizona

PERSONAL: Born June 18, 1975...earned a humanitiesdegree at the University of Colorado...pro mountain bikeracer from 2001-06.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: First year. Won her first-everXTERRA event at the Arizona Xtreme points series race on4/21/07. RACING HIGHLIGHTS: Finished 18th at the Mountain BikeWorld Championships in New Zealand last year.

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JENNIFER SMITHWestport, New Zealand

FINAL 2006 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 7PERSONAL: Born March 9, 1973...married to XTERRA ProBrian Smith...originally from Westport, New Zealand andnow living in Gunnison, CO...works as a personal trainer.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: New Zealand nationalteam member for mountain bike world championships from2001-2005...represented NZ on the track, road and crosscountry running teams from 1990-97. LAST YEAR: Finished 4th at the first XTERRA race of theyear in California while posting the fastest bike split, was 6thin Alabama, did not race in Richmond, was 5th inMilwaukee, did not race in Utah, and was 2nd at the USAChampionship in Tahoe. Placed 4th at the XTERRA WorldChampionship in Maui.

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ABOUT THE 2007 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIESThe 2007 XTERRA National Championship Series for pros consists of six events:

May 20 XTERRA West Championship Temecula, CAJune 10 XTERRA Southeast Championship Pelham, ALJune 17 XTERRA East Championship Richmond, VAAugust 18 XTERRA Mountain Championship Ogden/Snowbasin, UTSept. 30 XTERRA USA Championship Lake Tahoe, NV

The top 15 pros at each event are awarded points based on overall pro finish. Pros can drop one of their scores from thefirst four events, but must count the points they get (or don’t get) in Nevada. Thus, the final point total combines athletesbest three scores in the first four races, plus the USA Championship race points. He/she with most points in the end isdeclared Series Champ. The U.S. Series will dish out $190,000 in prize money. $20,000 in Temecula, Pelham, Richmond,and Ogden, $40,000 in Nevada, plus $70,000 will be distributed to the top overall points scorers in the Series.Note: The XTERRA World Championship Oct. 28 in Makena, Maui is a stand-alone event worth a $130,000.

2007 Pro Points Score Breakdown: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15100 90 82 75 69 63 58 53 49 45 41 37 34 31 28

2006 XTERRA U.S. Pro Points Series Final Standings

MEN West S'east East Midwest Mountain USARk Name Temecula Pelham Richmond Milwaukee Ogden Tahoe Total1 Seth Wealing (USA) 90 90 58 0 90 100 4282 Brent McMahon (CAN) 100 100 90 82 x 41 4133 Andrew Noble (AUS) 69 82 75 90 69 75 3914 Conrad Stoltz (RSA) x 75 100 53 75 x 3035 Brian Smith (USA) 45 69 49 100 x 37 3006 Ryan Ignatz (USA) 49 63 45 63 58 63 2967 Mike Vine (CAN) 58 31 x x 100 90 2798 Justin Thomas (USA) 63 53 53 41 53 53 2759 Dominic Gillen (USA) 53 58 69 75 x x 25510 Brian Astell (USA) 37 45 63 58 41 x 207Also with points: Will Kelsay (176), Jimmy Archer (174), Josiah Middaugh (140), Michael Simpson (116), Greg Krause (112), Jason Jablonski (104),John Koenig (94), Chris Legh (82), Nicolas Lebrun (82), Tom Evans (75), Bucky Schafer (69), Francisco Serrano (69), Jim Vance (68), Amon Pease(62), Tyler Johnson (49), Craig Evans (37), Ryan DeCook (37), Lars Finanger (34), Jeff Sanders (34), Yu Yumoto (31), Guy Perry (31), MichaelBoehmer (31), Dennis Manor (28), Tim Snow (28), and Hank Campbell (28).

WOMEN West S'east East Midwest Mountain USARk Name Temecula Pelham Richmond Milwaukee Ogden Tahoe Total1 Melanie McQuaid (CAN) 90 100 90 90 100 100 4802 Jamie Whitmore (USA) 100 90 100 100 90 69 4593 Candy Angle (USA) 82 82 82 82 x 75 4034 Danelle Kabush (CAN) 53 75 69 53 75 82 3545 Janae Pritchett (USA) 69 49 75 45 69 58 3206 Melissa Thomas (USA) x 41 58 75 82 63 3197 Jennifer Smith (NZL) 75 63 x 69 x 90 2978 Ingrid Rolles (RSA) 41 45 53 63 53 37 2519 Jenny Tobin (USA) 63 58 63 58 63 x 24710 Amber Monforte (USA) 45 31 49 x 58 41 224Also with points: Aracelly Clouse (156), Jennifer Perez (151), Nicole Newton (138), Monique Sawicki (127), Shae Rainer (102), Jackie Burt (83),Christy Murphy (62), Erin Ford (53), Shonny Vanlandingham (49), Linda Gabor (49), Kerry Barnholt (45), Teresa Eggersten (37), Beth Hibbard (34),Jimena Florit (31).

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2005 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Conrad Stoltz 390 1. Jamie Whitmore 3902. Mike Vine 310 2. Melanie McQuaid 3803. Olivier Marceau 309 3. Candy Angle 3024. Brent McMahon 283 4. Jessica Harrison 2825. Justin Thomas 179 5. Melissa Thomas 2716. Josiah Middaugh 252

2004 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Sylvain Dodet 290 1. Jamie Whitmore 3002. Josiah Middaugh 264 2. Melanie McQuaid 2803. Conrad Stoltz 249 3. Candy Angle 2394. Nicolas LeBrun 247 4. Janae Deverell 2095. Justin Thomas 179 5. Lynley Allison 208

2003 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Conrad Stoltz 290 1. Jamie Whitmore 3002. Steve Larsen 280 2. Melanie McQuaid 2703. Nicolas LeBrun 264 3. Melissa Thomas 2324. Justin Thomas 218 4. Jenny Tobin 2025. Jason Chalker 207 5. Candy Angle 200

2002 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Conrad Stoltz 300 1. Jamie Whitmore 2902. Nicolas LeBrun 248 2. Melanie McQuaid 2653. Kerry Classen 235 3. Raeleigh Tennant 2344. Mike Vine 228 4. Kerstin Weule 2225. Andrew Noble 201 5. Melissa Thomas 214

2001 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Conrad Stoltz 465 1. Anke Erlank 4692. Nicolas LeBrun 404 2. Monique Merrill 3753. Ned Overend 373 3. Raeleigh Tennant 3434. Mike Vine 365 4. Jenny Tobin 3265. Kerry Classen 319 5. Cheri Touchette 309

2000 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Michael Tobin 826 1. Kerstin Weule 8902. Mike Vine 820 2. Jody Purcell 8103. Kerry Classen 802 3. Lorraine Barrows 6884. Ned Overend 697 4. Jenny Tobin 6355. Dave Harrison 596 5. Linda Gabor 524

1999* U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS (First year)Men Women1. Michael Tobin 886 1. Kerstin Weule 886 2. Jimmy Riccitello 732 2. Jody Purcell 827 3. John Koenig 676 3. Lorraine Barrows 718 4. Ned Overend 660 4. Jenny Wood 708 5. Kerry Classen 635 5. Linda Gabor 675

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2007 XTERRA U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE PURSE BREAKDOWN

XTERRA USA Championship Pro Points Series Purse ($70,000) awarded @ Lake TahoeRank Men Women1st $14,000 $14,0002nd $7,000 $7,0003rd $4,500 $4,5004th $3,000 $3,0005th $2,000 $2,0006th $1,200 $1,2007th $900 $9008th $700 $7009th $500 $50010th $450 $45011th $40012th $35013th $30014th $25015th $200

XTERRA USA Championship Pro Purse ($40,000) @ Lake TahoeRank Men Women1st $5,000 $5,0002nd $4,000 $4,0003rd $3,000 $3,0004th $2,400 $2,4005th $1,800 $1,8006th $1,400 $1,4007th $1,000 $1,0008th $700 $7009th $50010th $40011th $30012th $200

XTERRA Regional Championships Pro Purse ($20,000) @ Temecula, Pelham,Richmond and OgdenRank Men Women1st $2,500 $2,5002nd $2,000 $2,0003rd $1,500 $1,5004th $1,200 $1,2005th $900 $9006th $700 $7007th $500 $5008th $350 $3509th $25010th $20011th $15012th $100

XTERRA World ChampionshipPro Purse ($130,000) @ MauiRank Men Women1st $25,000 $25,0002nd $15,000 $15,0003rd $8,000 $8,0004th $5,000 $5,0005th $3,000 $3,0006th $1,750 $1,7507th $1,200 $1,2008th $1,000 $1,0009th $800 $80010th $700 $70011th $60012th $50013th $40014th $30015th $300*Double $2,500 $2,500

*The Hawaiian Airlines “Double” Purse is awarded to the pro man and woman with the fastestcombined 2007 XTERRA World Championship and Ironman Hawaii Championship time, a featreserved for the world’s leading endurance athletes as the two events are held only eight daysapart. Eneko Llanos from Spain and Sibylle Matter from Switzerland won the men’s and women’spro double awards last year.

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2006 XTERRA West Championship Results Featuring a 1.5-kilometer swim, 32k mountain bike, and 10k trail run

At Temecula, CA (May 21) Among the vineyards on a bright and sunny Sunday afternoon in Southern California BrentMcMahon and Jamie Whitmore shined, winning their respective pro divisions ...

TOP 15 PRO MENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts 1 Brent McMahon 24 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:13:50 $2,500 1002 Seth Wealing 27 Boulder, Colorado 2:17:01 $2,000 903 Josiah Middaugh 27 Vail, Colorado 2:17:31 $1,500 824 Tom Evans 38 Penticton, Canada 2:19:07 $1,200 755 Andrew Noble 40 Gold Coast, Australia 2:19:20 $900 696 Justin Thomas 31 Reno, Nevada 2:21:35 $700 637 Mike Vine 33 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:22:27 $500 588 Dominic Gillen 28 South Royalton, Vermont 2:23:24 $350 539 Ryan Ignatz 27 Boulder, Colorado 2:24:37 $250 4910 Brian Smith 31 Gunnison, Colorado 2:25:28 $200 45Also receiving points: Will Kelsay ($150, 41), Brian Asteel ($100, 37), Jeff Sanders (34), Yu Yumoto (31), Jason Jablonski (28).

TOP 15 PRO WOMENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts1 Jamie Whitmore 30 Somerset, California 2:38:13 $2,500 1002 Melanie McQuaid 32 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:41:06 $2,000 903 Candy Angle 36 Weymouth, Massachusetts 2:41:45 $1,500 824 Jennifer Smith 33 Greymouth, New Zealand 2:44:43 $1,200 755 Janae Pritchett 29 Crested Butte, Colorado 2:45:25 $900 696 Jen Tobin 37 Boise, Idaho 2:48:51 $700 637 Monique Sawicki 26 Mililani, Hawaii 2:51:08 $500 588 Danelle Kabush 31 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:52:35 $350 539 Shae Rainer 26 Austin, Texas 2:56:37 4910 Amber Monforte 28 Reno, Nevada 2:57:10 45Also receiving points: Ingrid Rolles (41), Aracelly Clouse (37), Beth Hibbard (34), Nicole Newton (31), and Jennifer Perez

Fastest 1.5k (0.93) lake swim: Brent McMahon (19:28), Beth Hibbard (22:05)Fastest 31k (19.5) mountain bike: Brian Smith (1:16:09), Jennifer Smith (1:26:12)Fastest 9k (5.6 mile) trail run: Brent McMahon (37:06), Jamie Whitmore (46:07)

XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONS (FEMALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Kalyn English 3:21:34 Canyon Country, CA20 - 24 Tracy Turpen 4:01:09 Santa Maria, California25 - 29 Sage Grossi 3:11:00 Tempe, Arizona30 - 34 Laura Home 2:58:00 Santa Cruz, California35 - 39 Birgit Johnston 3:05:31 Los Gatos, California40 - 44 Katrin Tobin 2:53:14 Santa Cruz, California45 - 49 Devyani Kamdar 3:51:44 Larkspur, California50 - 54 Barbara Peterson 3:32:52 Berkeley, California55 - 59 Libby Harrow 4:58:42 Vero Beach, Florida* TOP AMATEURS

XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONS (MALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Ryan Ognibene 2:55:28 Santa Ana, California20 - 24 Brett Wolf 2:49:41 San Clemente, California25 - 29 Trevor Glavin 2:36:41 Saminas, California30 - 34 Conrad Snover 2:36:28 Truckee, California35 - 39 Jens Beck 2:33:48 Anchorage, Alaska40 - 44 Tim Johnston 2:40:11 Los Gatos, California45 - 49 Tom Monica 2:44:22 Walnut Creek, California50 - 54 Mike Erbe 2:49:23 Santa Cruz, California55 - 59 Kent Robison 3:06:54 Reno, Nevada 60 - 64 Peter Wood 3:15:51 La Jolla, California65+ Hans Dieben 3:58:52 Chula Vista, CaliforniaChallenged Willie Stewart 3:04:53 Redlands, California

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2005 XTERRA West Championship Results Featuring a 1.5-kilometer swim, 32k mountain bike, and 10k trail run

At Temecula, CA (May 15) Among the vineyards on a bright and sunny Sunday afternoon in Southern California ConradStoltz and Melanie McQuaid shined, winning their respective pro divisions ...

TOP 10 PRO MENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts 1 Conrad Stoltz 31 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:07:59 $2,500 1002 Brent McMahon 24 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:08:33 $2,000 903 Olivier Marceau 32 Cannes, France 2:10:53 $1,500 824 Mike Vine 31 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:12:24 $1,200 755 Greg Krause 27 Denver, Colorado 2:13:48 $900 696 Francisco Serrano 24 Garza Garcia, Mexico 2:14:36 $700 637 Josiah Middaugh 25 Vail, Colorado 2:15:51 $500 588 Kerry Classen 32 Bend, Oregon 2:16:43 $350 539 Jason Chalker 30 Canberra, Australia 2:17:19 $250 4910 Kelly Guest 28 Vancouver, B.C., Canada 2:17:58 $200 45

TOP 10 PRO WOMENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts1 Melanie McQuaid 31 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:26:40 $2,500 1002 Jamie Whitmore 29 Elk Grove, California 2:27:53 $2,000 903 Renata Bucher 27 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:33:38 $1,500 824 Jessica Harrison 27 Perpignan, France 2:36:23 $1,200 755 Candy Angle 35 Weymouth, Massachusetts 2:37:42 $900 696 Danelle Kabush 30 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:39:26 $700 637 Melissa Thomas 35 Boulder, Colorado 2:41:47 $500 588 Jennifer Smith 32 Greymouth, New Zealand 2:44:08 $350 539 Jen Tobin 35 Boise, Idaho 2:48:08 4910 Danelle Ballengee 32 Dillon, Colorado 2:49:17 45

SPLITSFastest 1.5k (0.93) lake swim: Brent McMahon (18:00), Anneka Sakovich (18:52)Fastest 30k (18.6) mountain bike: Conrad Stoltz (1:08:34), Melanie McQuaid (1:19:36)Fastest 10k (6.2 mile) trail run: Brent McMahon (38:29), Renata Bucher (42:41)

XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONS (WOMEN)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Kate Chapman 3:26:20 Breckenridge, CO20 - 24 Erin Collins 3:16:39 Provo, Utah25 - 29 Amber Monforte 2:46:44 Reno, Nevada30 - 34 Aracelly Clouse 2:50:21 Cameron Park, CA35 - 39 Karen Stokes 3:11:11 Newport Beach, CA40 - 44 Jodi Ruby 3:11:58 La Verne, California45 - 49 Barbara Peterson 3:20:43 Berkeley, California

* TOP AMATEURS

XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONS (MEN)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Ryan Ognibene 3:07:42 Santa Ana, California20 - 24 Will Kelsay 2:41:27 Boulder, Colorado25 - 29 Kristopher Danforth 2:23:55 Reno, Nevada30 - 34 Andrew Biglow 2:19:13 Boulder, Colorado35 - 39 Scott Zavack 2:38:53 Los Gatos, California40 - 44 Tom Lyons 2:30:17 Reno, Nevada45 - 49 Bruce Wilson 2:50:47 Temecula, California50 - 54 Arnold Schmidt 3:12:52 Beverly Hills, Ca55 - 59 Kent Robison 3:02:26 Reno, Nevada60 - 64 George Wright 3:05:42 Los Alamitos, California65+ Hans Dieben 3:42:05 Chula Vista, CaliforniaChallenged Willie Stewart 3:09:30 Redlands, California

XTERRA AMERICA TOUR SERIESThe XTERRA America Tour is designed to provide age group athletes with a bona-fide championship to compete forwithin their geographic region. At the end of the regular season the top performers in each of eight regions are invited tocompete against other athletes their same age - but from different regions - at the national championship in Nevada onSeptember 30. This year there are 50 races in 32 states across the country, as well as the U.S. Territories of Guam andSaipan. It marks the 11th straight year of expansion for the sport of XTERRA.

Here's how the Series works:1) There are eight regions, determined by a competitor's primary residence at the time of their first race:

NORTH EAST (NE) - Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York.MID ATLANTIC (MA) - Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C.SOUTH EAST (SE) - Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin IslandsNORTH CENTRAL (NC) - Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky.SOUTH CENTRAL (SC) - Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas.MOUNTAIN (MT) - Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming.NORTH WEST (NW) - Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska.SOUTH WEST (SW) - California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, Pacific Territories.

2) Age Group: "XTERRA Age" is based on a competitor's age on December 31, 2007. Athletes compete in the followingage categories: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ (w), 60-64 (m), 65+ (m), and new for2006 is the Challenged Athletes Division (which is not broken down by age group, simply gender).

3) Series competitors race for points at their choice of 50 events - including XTERRA Points Series (XPS) races &XTERRA Championship Series (XCS) races. Competitors are required to race and count points in at least one event inhis/her region. Competitors can enter as many events as they'd like, however, they count just their best three finishes.

4) Points are awarded to the top 15 finishers in each age group at each race. If you race at more than one XTERRAChampionship event, only the best finish counts at full points. Any other finishes earn points at the same rate as theXTERRA Points Series races. There are two points systems:

XTERRA Championship Series:

XTERRA Points Series:

5) The highest points scorers in each region are invited to compete for a national title at the XTERRA USA Championshipin Nevada (qualifying spots based on chart below). The competitor with the most points in their age group in eachXTERRA Region earns the title of XTERRA Regional Champion, and wins a custom racing jersey.

XTERRA USA Championship Slots Available in each of eight regions:DIVISION 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60+ 60-64 65+ *PC TOTALMale 2 5 10 10 9 7 4 3 2 2 1 24 79Female 2 4 10 9 7 5 3 2 2 1 24 69TOTAL 4 9 20 19 16 12 7 5 4 1 2 1 4 148

*PC = There are six Physically Challenged Divisions: Below knee amputee, Above knee amputee, Below elbowamputee, Above elbow amputee, Blind (Legally blind: 20/200 w/best correction), & Impaired (Including but not limited to:Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Arthritis, Spina Bifida, Nerve damage, Retinitis Pigmentosa, & Multiple Sclerosis).Athletes in each division are also split into one of two age groups (15-39 and 40+). The top two points scorers in eachregion are invited to race at the national championship in Nevada.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th100 90 82 75 69 63 58 53 49 45 41 37 34 31 281st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th75 67 61 56 51 47 43 39 36 33 30 27 25 23 21

DATE Race Location Region3/11 XTERRA Guam Piti, GU SW3/17 XTERRA Saipan - The Crown Jewel Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands SW4/1 XTERRA Miami North Miami, FL SE4/1 XTERRA REAL Granite Bay, CA SW4/21 XTERRA Arizona Xtreme Mesa, AZ SW4/28 XTERRA Ft. Yargo Winder, GA SE4/28 XTERRA Gator Terra Ruston, LA SC4/29 XTERRA Castaic Castaic, CA SW5/6 XTERRA Uwharrie Uwharrie, NC SE5/20 XTERRA Patanella's King of the Hill Lebanon, NJ MA5/20 XTERRA Last Stand Augusta, MI NC5/20 XTERRA Dirty Canyon Lakes, TX SC5/20 XTERRA West Championship Temecula, CA SW5/27 XTERRA Smith Lake Fort Bragg, NC SE6/3 XTERRA ACE Big Canyon Oak Hill, WV MA6/3 XTERRA Deuces Wild Show Low, AZ SW6/9 XTERRA Eureka Springs Eureka Springs, AR SC6/10 XTERRA Trimax Mifflinburg, PA MA6/10 XTERRA Southeast Championship Pelham, AL SE6/16 XTERRA Buffalo Creek Buffalo Creek, CO MT6/17 XTERRA East Championship Richmond, VA MA6/23 XTERRA Dawg Dayz North Little Rock, AR SC6/23 XTERRA Solstice La Grande, OR NW6/23 XTERRA Tahoe City Tahoe City, CA SW6/24 XTERRA Garnet Hill North River, NY NE6/24 XTERRA Torn Shirt Brighton, MI NC7/8 XTERRA M2Xtreme Ellicottville, NY NE7/8 XTERRA Lock 4 Blast Gallatin, TN SE7/14 XTERRA Iron Creek Spearfish, SD MT7/15 XTERRA Thompson Lake Poland, ME NE7/15 XTERRA EX2 Flintstone, MD MA7/15 XTERRA Midwest Mudder Lawrence, KS SC7/15 XTERRA Vashon Island Vashon Island, WA NW7/21 XTERRA Hammerman Anchorage, AK NW7/22 XTERRA Wild Horse Creek Bozeman, MT MT7/28 XTERRA DINO New Castle New Castle, IN NC7/29 XTERRA Sky High Grafton, NY NE7/29 XTERRA First Coast Jacksonville, FL SE7/29 Crested Butte Bank XTERRA Crested Butte, CO MT8/5 XTERRA Appalachia Indiana, PA MA8/5 XTERRA Panther Creek Morristown, TN SE8/5 XTERRA Camp Eagle Rocksprings, TX SC8/5 XTERRA Snow Valley Running Springs, CA SW8/12 XTERRA STOAKED Hanover, NH NE8/12 XTERRA Iron Will Jonesboro, AR SC8/18 XTERRA DINO Logansport Logansport, IN NC8/18 XTERRA Mountain Championship Ogden/Snowbasin, UT MT8/19 XTERRA Charlottesville Charlottesville, VA MA8/25 XTERRA Mountainman Kaaawa, HI (Oahu) SW8/26 XTERRA Schiff Scout Wading River, NY NE8/26 XTERRA Blackhawk Muskegon, MI NC8/26 XTERRA Wild Ride McCall, ID NW9/2 XTERRA Onteora Livingston Manor, NY NE9/29 XTERRA Nevada Lake Tahoe, NV9/30 XTERRA USA Championship Lake Tahoe, NV10/28 XTERRA World Championship Makena, Maui, Hawaii

XTERRA Points Series Races (XPS) / XTERRA Championship Series Races (XCS) in BOLDSchedule subject to change. As of 4/13/07. Info: www.xterraplanet.com or call toll-free to 877-751-8880

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DATE EVENT LOCATION2/17 XTERRA Argentina Championship Cordoba3/17 XTERRA Saipan Championship Saipan, N. Mariana Islands4/14 XTERRA New Zealand Championship Rotorua4/14 XTERRA South Africa Championship Grabouw, Western Cape5/20 XTERRA West Championship* Temecula, CA5/26 XTERRA Italy^ (European Championship) Sardinia6/10 XTERRA Southeast Championship* Pelham, AL6/17 XTERRA East Championship* Richmond, VA8/18 XTERRA Denmark Championship^ Arhus, Jutland8/18 XTERRA Mountain Championship* Ogden, UT8/25 XTERRA Brazil Championship Ilhabela8/25 XTERRA Japan Championship Marunuma8/25 XTERRA Austria Championship^ Carinthia9/8 XTERRA Germany Championship^ Titisee9/8 XTERRA Costa Rica Championship Playa Tambor9/16 XTERRA UK Championship^ Neath Valley, Wales9/23 XTERRA France^ Mandelieu9/30 XTERRA USA Championship* Incline Village, NV10/28 XTERRA World Championship Makena, Maui, HI* XTERRA America Tour^ XTERRA European Tour

Note: Does not include in-country series such as the XTERRA America Tour, XTERRA South Africa Series, CzechTour, German Tour, Japan Tour, Brazil Tour, and French Tour.

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2006 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RESULTS

Reigning XTERRA World Champion Nicolas Lebrun won his first XTERRA European Tour title by winning races in Italy,Czech, and Denmark, and finishing 2nd in France and third in Germany. On the women’s side Renata Bucher dominatedthe Tour with victories in France, Italy, Czech, Spain, and the UK.

The XTERRA European Tour awarded more than the equivalent of $100,000 U.S. and attracted some of the biggestnames in multisport.

OTHER 2006 GLOBAL TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

DATE Race (Location) Pro WinnersMarch 25 XTERRA South Africa (Western Cape) M: Conrad Stoltz W: Michelle LombardiApril 1 XTERRA Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) M: Olivier Marceau W: Renata BucherApril 8 XTERRA New Zealand (Rotorua) M: Hamish Carter W: Gina FergusonJune 24 XTERRA Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) M: Francisco Serrano W: Jamie WhitmoreJuly 29 XTERRA Brazil (Ilhabela) M: Nicolas Lebrun W: Candy AngleAugust 26 XTERRA Japan (Marunuma) M: Yasuo Takahashi W: Jamie WhitmoreOct. 29 XTERRA World Championship (Makena, Maui) M: Hamish Carter W: Melanie McQuaid

2006 XTERRA European Tour Final Standings

MEN Total XTERRA XTERRA XTERRA XTERRA XTERRA XTERRA XTERRAPl Name Points France Italy Czech Spain Denmark UK Germany1 LEBRUN Nicolas FRA 390 90 100 100 0 100 0 82 2 PFITZENMAIER GER 302 82 63 75 82 58 0 0 3 DIETZ Ronny GER 288 0 90 0 0 90 45 63 4 KUBICEK Jan CZE 275 53 0 90 63 69 0 49 5 WINGENFELD GER 238 0 0 0 53 63 69 53 6 LAURENT FRA 215 49 69 63 0 0 0 34 7 GARDNER Sam GBR 214 41 49 0 75 41 49 0 8 LLANOS Eneko ESP 180 0 0 0 90 0 90 0 9 ZOIS Martin AUT 152 0 0 41 49 34 0 28 10 BOONSTRA RSA 128 0 0 0 0 75 53 0

WOMEN Total XTERRA XTERRA XTERRA XTERRA XTERRA XTERRA XTERRAPl Name Points France Italy Czech Spain Denmark UK Germany1 BUCHER SUI 400 100 100 100 100 0 100 0 2 WASLE Carina AUT 362 0 0 90 90 82 0 100 3 FRANK Claudia GER 308 63 82 0 82 69 0 75 4 LOMBARDI RSA 241 82 0 0 0 0 90 69 5 VAN LUBEK NED 241 0 0 82 0 90 69 0 6 ERDERLYI HUN 220 0 75 63 0 0 0 82 7 DIBENS Julie GBR 190 90 0 0 0 100 0 0 8 BONAZZI Stefania ITA 165 0 90 75 0 0 0 0 9 KELJA Riikka FIN 150 75 0 0 0 0 75 0 10 MCKAY Kathryn CAN 127 69 58 0 0 0 0 0

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THE 12th XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Following an action-packed racing season that will span 16 countries with morethan 100 events, XTERRA will host its 12th XTERRA World Championship inMaui on October 28th. A season-ending blow-out like no other, the WorldChampionship is the culmination of a worldwide series of races held inArgentina, Saipan, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Denmark, Brazil, Japan,Austria, Germany, Costa Rica, United Kingdom, France, and the U.S.The race course, considered one of XTERRA's toughest and most grueling, will

consist of a 1.5-kilometer roughwater swim at Makena Beach, a grueling 30-kilometer mountain bike on the slopes of Haleakala, and an 11-kilometer trailrun. Access to this legendary course is permitted once a year - on race day.Conditions change radically from year to year, diminishing the advantage torepeat competitors, and perpetuating the course's stature as among the mostintimidating in the series.

The maxed-out field is limited to 600 competitors, who represent the best off-road, multisport athletes on the planet. It is a "winner take all" race, with one ofthe richest pro purses in multisport at $125,000, and it is awarded solely on thebasis of the Maui performance. Since this race is a stand-alone event, it offers aunique opportunity to competitors. Even those who have had a less than stellarseason, are given an opportunity to redeem themselves and earn the covetedtitle of XTERRA World Champion.

Last year Hamish Carter from New Zealand captured the men’s championshipand Melanie McQuaid from Canada won her third world championship in fouryears.

A special prime, the Hawaiian Airlines Double, will pay $2,500 to the man andwoman with the fastest combined Hawaii Ironman and XTERRA WorldChampionship time. Only two weeks and a narrow channel of ocean separatethe two events, which each year attract a growing number of endurance athletes.In 2006, Spain’s Eneko Llanos won the men’s double and Switzerland’s SybilleMatter won the women’s double.

The award-winning TEAM TV crew will be there to televise all the action for aone-hour sports special which will air across the national via national syndication

QUALIFYING FOR MAUI

Amateur athletes can qualify for theXTERRA World Championship byfinishing in one of the 34 qualifyingspots available at each Global TourChampionship event or one of the 36qualifying spots (see below) at any ofthe five XTERRA ChampionshipSeries races in Temecula, Pelham,Richmond, Ogden, or Lake Tahoe.There are also a limited number ofat-large slots available early in theyear.

DIVISION Men Women Total15-19 1 1 220-24 1 1 225-29 2 2 430-34 3 2 535-39 3 2 540-44 3 2 545-49 2 2 450-54 1 1 255-59 1 1 260-64 1 1 265 + 1 1Total 19 15 34

THE XTERRA PLANETAt the finish line of the very first race in 1996 it was clear that XTERRA wasgoing to be more than just a one-off event. There was passion in the eyes ofthe competitors and an unwavering feeling that XTERRA was destined tobecome a lifestyle…a movement. We believed. So much so we restructuredthe company to keep it growing. Look at where XTERRA is today…

- The first piece of expansion started with more races, a lot more. From one to 100+ in 16 countries in a 10-year spanincluding a 50-stop America Tour for amateurs and a full-blown European Tour.

- We initiated a series of XTERRA Camps across the U.S. to help prepare athletes to race and get them startedtowards an active lifestyle. To that end, we offer up half-distance races for newcomers at our major events, plus thechance to race as part of a relay team. We also offer free XTERRA University clinics taught by our top pros.

- We dish out a half-million dollars in prize money to attract some of the world's leading multisport athletes and garnerthe attention of national and international media.

- We make champions. In the U.S. series alone we recognize 184 amateur regional champions and 22 amateurnational champions, plus relay team national champions.

- We get kids involved wherever we go with the XTERRA Kids Zone. It's a free schedule of events with running andbike races, obstacle courses, and other fun games. The notion is to get kids outdoors and active.

- We put the lifestyle on display for millions to see with XTERRA TV. A dozen shows reaching into homes all over theworld with inspiring images of fun activities in great places.

- We became consumer friendly. First with XTERRA Gear - equipment designed for rugged competition. Then, withraces in more than a dozen countries and nearly every state in the U.S., we knew traveling was part of the game sowe selected Travelocity to power XTERRA Travel on our website. We recently re-created XTERRAPlanet.com, whichis soon to be a complete resource for any outdoor adventure.

- With the introduction of the XTERRA Foundation - we gave XTERRA heart. The XTERRA Foundation is a non-profitspecifically designed to provide educational opportunities for at-risk kids.

- We've opened the doors for runners, not just multisport athletes, with the XTERRA Trail Run Series. This year thereare more than 30 5k and 10k fun runs reaching into 18 major metropolitan cities in America - providing more chancesto participate in the healthy, active, outdoors lifestyle.

- We took the XTERRA format into the snow with the creation of the XTERRA Winter World Championship to be heldat Snowbasin Resort and Ogden, Utah on March 8-9, 2008.

- We launced the XTERRA Green Team to protect and preserve the areas we race in, and give back to thecommunities that host us.

- The movement is growing rapidly, and also includes events like the Nevada Passage adventure competition.

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Date Race Location Descriptor2/11 XTERRA Mission Gorge Trail Run Los Angeles, CA SoCal Series #14/14 XTERRA Merrimack River Trail Run Andover, MA New England Series #14/21 XTERRA Belly of the Beast Trail Run Knoxville, TN Tennessee Series #15/12 XTERRA Malibu Creek Trail Challenge Los Angeles, CA SoCal Series #25/19 XTERRA Seven Islands Sunblast Trail Run Knoxville, TN Tennessee Series #25/19 XTERRA Vail Lake Trail Run Temecula, CA SoCal Series #3 6/2 XTERRA Bonneville Basher Trail Run Salt Lake City, UT Utah Series #16/2 XTERRA X-Country Trail Run Chicago, IL Chicago Series #16/9 XTERRA Northfield Mountain Trail Run Northfield, MA New England Series #26/9 XTERRA Oak Mountain Trail Run Pelham, AL America Tour 6/16 XTERRA James River Trail Run Richmond, VA America Tour6/17 XTERRA Presidio Challenge Trail Run San Francisco, CA NorCal Series #16/30 XTERRA I.C. King of Trails Race Knoxville, TN Tennessee Series #37/8 XTERRA Loon Mountain Trail Run Lincoln, NH New England Series #37/14 XTERRA Snowbird Challenge Trail Run Salt Lake City, UT Utah Series #27/14 XTERRA Stump Jumpin Trail Stomp Lawrence, KS Midwest Series #17/14 XTERRA Renegade Trail Run Chicago, IL Chicago Series #27/28 XTERRA Sundance Trail Run Salt Lake City, UT Utah Series #38/4 XTERRA XTREME Trail Run Chicago, IL Chicago Series #38/12 XTERRA Boordy Vineyards Trail Run Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Series #18/17 XTERRA Golden Spike Trail Run Ogden, UT Utah Series #48/18 XTERRA Pain Terrain Trail Run Blue Springs, MO Midwest Series #28/19 XTERRA Mt. Tamalpais Trail Run Marin, CA NorCal Series #28/31 XTERRA Towson Block Party Trail Run Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Series #29/8 XTERRA Dot Trail Trot Kansas City, KS Midwest Series #39/16 XTERRA Golden Gate Park Trail Run San Francisco, CA NorCal Series #39/29 XTERRA National Trail Running Championship Incline Village, NV National Champs10/6 XTERRA Pt. Mugu Trail Run Malibu, CA SoCal Series #1 for 200810/27 XTERRA Makena Beach Trail Run Makena, HI Independent10/28 XTERRA Parks and People Trail Run Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Series #310/27 XTERRA Boney Mountain Trail Run Los Angeles, CA SoCal Series #2 for 200811/4 XTERRA Heritage Park Trail Run Athens, GA Independent11/24 XTERRA Topanga Turkey Trot Los Angeles, CA SoCal Series #3 for 200812/16 XTERRA Crystal Cove Trail Run Los Angeles, CA SoCal Series #4 for 2008

CHECK OUT THESE EVENTS IN THE SoCAL TRAIL RUN SERIES!*tentative as of 4/15/07

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IT REALLY STARTED in the late '80's. That's when TomKiely (CEO of TEAM Unlimited - owners and producers ofXTERRA) was tasked with creating more publicity for theWaikiki Oahu Visitors Association. His idea was sports TV."First, sports is part of our life blood in Hawaii, and second,

what looks good on TV? - The beaches and the ocean,"explained Kiely.

The concept was pretty simple. TV sports andentertainment is one of the biggest industries in the world.The travel industry is THE BIGGEST industry in the world.Bring those two together in programming, and you've gotsomething big.So he came up with the idea for the Hawaiian International

Ocean Challenge - a lifeguard skills competition thatattracted water safety specialists from Australia, NewZealand, California, and of course, Hawaii. Then, he forgeda relationship with ESPN - the worldwide leader in sports.

In 1990 the Ocean Challenge was broadcast on ESPN,and millions of viewers were exposed to the beauty ofWaikiki - the sun, sand, and crystal clear blue water of thePacific Ocean. Subsequently, this is where David "Kahuna"Nicholas enters the picture - as "race director."

"So we get into producing the Ocean Challenge," saysKiely. "And now I'm thinking I've got all these athletes andTV crews and if it costs me this much to produce one show,it'll cost less for another, and even less for a third."ESPN approves two more shows (Waikiki King's Race and

Diamond Head Wahine Windsurfing Classic) and in 1991TEAM Unlimited produces three events and three TVshows. The concept is working, and Hawaii is reaping thebenefits of the outdoor exposure the shows are generating.

"So the next year (1992) we produced seven HawaiianSports Adventure Shows…multiple segments, differentstories, great scenics, and 30-minutes of entertaining, goodfun stuff," said Kiely.

Those seven shows were in addition to the OceanChallenge and a few others televised events, including theinaugural Tour O' Hawaii.

"Now that was a great event," said Nicholas - now themanaging director of the XTERRA Global Tour. "The TourO' Hawaii happened before professional cyclists wereallowed to compete in the Olympics so the top riders fromevery country kept their amateur status so they could racein the Olympics. We just missed Lance because he signedwith Motorola, but we had George Hincapie, Jan Ulrich,Tyler Hamilton, and dozens of others. Looking back, the

field was a who's who of international cycling."A few years later the Olympics allowed pros to compete,

road cycling in the U.S. was on the decline, and the Tour O'Hawaii was no more. At the same time, however, mountainbiking was taking off. So in 1995, in addition to 12 other TVshows and several events, TEAM Unlimited produced theHawaiian Mountain Tour.

In doing so Nicholas and mountain bike Hall-of-FamerDean Crandall established the rules and held the first-evermountain bike stage race. This is also where many of theXTERRA greats first appeared. The likes of Ned Overend,Shari Kain, Melanie McQuaid, Steve Larsen, Mike Kloser,Leslie Tomlinson, and host of others were taking part in theHawaiian Mountain Tour. Now these races took place atKualoa Ranch on Oahu, where the Koolau mountain rangemeets the ocean, and the story goes that after their racesthe mountain bikers would ride down to the beach and jumpin the water. It sparked a thought…why not have amountain bike triathlon?

By 1996 TEAM Unlimited had produced more than 50shows and sporting events, and while the idea of an off-roadtriathlon was enticing - who'd pay for it?

Almost simultaneously, the Aston Hotel in Maui (now theWailea Marriott Resort) was shopping for a good idea fortheir grand opening and the Maui Visitors Bureau waslooking for a new event that could tell a different story aboutMaui's south shore because all the exposure up to that pointwas golf. Well, what better way to show off the hotel andsouth shore than 1) starting the race at this beautiful beachin front of the sponsor hotel, 2) follow a race that covers 21miles of terrain with two dozen camera's, and 3) put it on TVfor the whole world to see?

Add a phone call to Kiely from a friendly competitor in themarketplace (to remain unnamed) inquiring on the verysubject of producing an off-road triathlon and you have allthe main ingredients for XTERRA's birth.

Kiely likes to define luck as the "intersection of opportuni-ty and activity." He recalls bringing Nicholas and VP ofMarketing Janet Clark into his office.

"Look, I said, so-and-so called me and said that they werethinking about doing an off-road tri and if they do, then we'reforever second, so we have to be the first ones to do it. Iimmediately called Aston and the MVB and said O.K., I'vegot the idea, here's the thing, bing, bang, boom," said Kiely.

"And that's what got us started in XTERRA."

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TEAM UNLIMITED

TEAM Unlimited is a Hawaii-based television events and marketing company,founded in 1988. It owns and produces XTERRA, and in 2007 more than 100events will be held in 16 countries. It all started with 123 competitors oneafternoon in Maui, and has since evolved into the most prestigious off-roadmultisport race in the world. There are now more than 20,000 competitors,ages 13-70, from all 50 states and more than 40 countries.

XTERRA THROUGH TIME1996: Jimmy Riccitello and Michellie Jones win inaugural event in Wailea, Maui.1997: XTERRA adds two events in California, and one in Louisiana in addition to World Championship.1998: The XTERRA tour goes to Michigan, Colorado, Oregon, and back to Louisiana.1999: 11 races spanning from California to New Jersey. First year of Pro Points Series.2000: XTERRA goes global with its first international races in England, Japan, and Canada.2001: The first year of the Nissan Xterra USA Championship Series, Australia and the Netherlands. 2002: The inaugural XTERRA Saipan Championship, and races in Germany and the Czech Republic.

The Nissan Xterra USA Championship Series expands to 31 races. 2003: The seventh consecutive year of expansion provides more than 50 events to compete in.2004: Forty-five events in the U.S., plus 33 international races and a full-fledged XTERRA European Tour2007: Now more than 100 races worldwide, and new global stops in Argentina and Costa Rica.

TEAM TVSince 1990 TEAMUnlimited hasproduced morethan 250 televisionshows resulting inthree regionalEmmy’s and 35Telly Awards forproduction excellence.

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