May 24, 2011 – Hardwood Ski and Bike is pleased to announce that two XTERRA Canada Duathlon events for men and women will be held at Hardwood Ski and Bike on June 18 and on August 21. The events will consist of completely separate run and bike courses. The run course will be on double track cross country ski trails while the mountain bike course will be a friendly mix of double track and fun, flowing single track trails for all ability levels.

This event is great for tri-athletes, runners or mountain bikers and the course has been designed to allow riders of all abilities to participate in the event.

Race Categories for Male and Female
16 yrs and under, 17-19 yrs, 20-34 yrs, 35-49 yrs, 50 yrs+
Awards to Top 3 in each category.

There are also lots of prizes for participants of both events.

WHAT: XTERRA Canada Duathlon – Run, Bike, Run
4 kms run, 18 kms mountain bike & 4 kms run

WHEN:
– Saturday June 18 – 10:00 am
– Sunday August 21 – 10:00 am

WHERE: Hardwood Ski and Bike, 402 Old Barrie Rd. W., Oro Station, Ontario

About Hardwood Ski and Bike
Hardwood Ski and Bike is a family oriented cross country skiing, mountain biking and outdoor recreation facility with 300 acres of beautiful trails. We have 80 kms of mountain bike, 74 kms of cross country and +10 kms of snowshoe trails. Our facility is located 15 mins. north of Barrie just off Highway 400, within 1 ¼ hour drive from downtown Toronto. “A place where everyone can enjoy pursuing their outdoor fitness activities in a fun, social, safe and healthy atmosphere”