Welcome to TotalXC
Total XC are an adventure racing team based in West Yorkshire. Originally formed to compete in the Adidas TERREX 2012, the team still get together now and then to take on various races around the country.
Latest Blogs
Welsh AR Series – Round 1 – Brecon Beacons
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I’ve been keeping my eye on the relatively new Might Contain Nuts races for the last few seasons. Based in South Wales, they seem to put on fairly challenging events, focusing on ultras, trail races and middle distance (12 hour) adventure races. … Continue reading
Adidas TERREX Sting in Stirling – Ian’s Report
The Big One! 640km, 109 hours, 6 hours sleep. Continue reading
Is there life after Terrex?
Ian is working on a fabulous race report for the Adidas Sting in Stirling Race, unfortunately 4 weeks after the race his great masterpiece is still not finished. Something to do with getting back to work and having a life … Continue reading
The planning begins
Tracking the team in the Sting
Expedition adventure racing is not the most traditional of spectator sports, waiting on the top of some hill for hours on end to see the odd team trundle past is hardly the same as watching the 100m olympics final, but … Continue reading
Packing well underway
With just over a week to go until we pack up the van for the long drive North, we are quite happy with our preparations so far. In an attempt to avoid any unnecessary last minute panics, the team met … Continue reading
Team Training Weekend
A few photos from our team training last weekend in the Lakes. Not that much in the way of trekking and biking but upteen transitions and a couple of paddles in the boats. Met up with Ben Bardsley to pick … Continue reading
Adidas TERREX Swift 2012 – Ian’s Report
What I should have been doing this weekend was celebrating the Jubilee with my old uni mates at a relaxing 10 year reunion in the valleys of the Peak District. However, some 10 months ago I’d met up with 3 … Continue reading
The Adidas TERREX Swift is here!
The final details for our little race this weekend have been announced; no corner of the Dales will be un-explored. 5km run, 37km canoe, 89km mountain bike, 16km trek, 92km mountain bike and a final 65km trek. Continue reading