Welcome to TotalXC
Total XC are an adventure racing team based in West Yorkshire. Please use this website to keep up to date with our adventures on route to our primary goal; the 2012 Adidas TERREX expedition adventure race.
Latest Blogs
Julbo Ultra Glasses
Thanks to Julbo and Lyon Equipment for supplying the team with Julbo Ultra Glasses. Rather than having glasses with multiple lens options, the Ultras have a photochromic lens which can adjust from very light (cat 1) to pretty dark (cat … Continue reading
Kit review – Montane Bionic Baselayer, Mountain Fury Tights and Krypton Jacket
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Renee shares her thoughts on her favourite pieces of Montane Kit. Continue reading
Open Adventure 2 Day
A new format of racing for our team, 5 races over 2 days. With Stu failing to secure the relevant passes for the weekend, Matt joined the team for a bit of fun in the Lakes. Continue reading
Sea Kayaking in Anglesea
Last week Renee and I [Stu] went on a 3 day sea kayaking course with Adventure Elements. We went to improve our pretty meagre kayak skills for use in general adventure racing, even though the Swift and Terrex will use … Continue reading
Open 5 – Peaks, Dovedale
The final race of this seasons Open 5 series was a great way to wave goodbye to the winter. The sun was out, the trails were dry and we were looking forward to the first race to count towards the 2012 UK Adventure Racing team championships. Continue reading
UK Adventure Racing Championships
Exciting times are ahead for the adventure racing community in the UK, following the formation of the UKAR committee earlier this year. It’s aim is to create a central hub for all things UK adventure racing. Continue reading
Paddle Training
It’s pretty safe to say that paddling is our weakest discipline and needs plenty of work. To this end Renee and I took to the Leeds and Liverpool canal in Silsden on a pretty dreary Saturday for a 2 hour … Continue reading
Open 5 – Warcop
The team embark on their first race as a team of 4 in preparation for races later in the year, with an impressive performance and a little bit of controversy thrown in for good measure! Continue reading
Looking the part
Over the last few months we have been training regularly as a team, but now we can look like a team too. Our new Montane kit has been delivered so we can check it all fits. Can’t wait to try it … Continue reading
Frozen Bike Night
Had an amazingly clean and dry bike ride on Tuesday night. The frozen mud furrows were a bit tricky but the complete lack of water and mud mid winter was just a joy. Andy got a bit carried away bunny … Continue reading