Horseriding. Reserved, weighed up and more or less packaged!

As promised... after serious negotiation and research, the organisers of Raid in France have managed to conclude an arrangement for the supply of 100 horses for this 2009 Edition. Making 1 horse for each competitor, for which you should doubly attentive and care-taking to avoid any confrontations with our cheif horseman and vet. Thierry Grizard.

The race. Extra time given for registration

The deadline for the registration for Raid in France 2009 has been postponed to the 30th of April, in order to give some time to the teams which have not still completely sorted out their budget. Hang in there, the adventure is not far away...

Interview. Pascal Bahuaud, creator of the Raid in France

Pascal, a lover of open space and an ardent sportsman started the Raid adventure in 2006. The successful first edition was in the Pyrenees in 2007 and now a return to the East with this 2009 edition. Pascal wishes to return to the raids which he experienced during the Raid Gauloises: authentic and within the conditions of a real adventure. Interview.
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The race. Participants from the four corners of the earth

Amongst the 20 or so teams already inscribed for this second edition of Raid in France, several are international: Canadians from Vertleraid.ca, the british from Hey Lo and the Belgians from Coureurs Célestes (thank you to our Belgian friends for their sense of humour). The Italians from Pedrini-Iret are finalising their participation, as are several other teams from Sweden and Spain. Amongst the french teams there is Quechua, winners in 2007, Wadventure, Lafuma and some less wellknown teams who intend to defend their honour: Columbia Lozère Sport Nature, Energie Coté Sud, Arteka, Planète Tonique, Dauphiné Adventure, Vaucluse Aventures Evasion, Yogi Tea, Issy Aventure, Ville de Fréjus......

Wanted. Girls seeking... partner

Once upon a time there were 4 girls who decided to participate in the Raid in France 09: Myriam, Aurore, Anne and... Karina, the Brazilien member of the team who has unfortunately been injured whilst snow surfing. The team have found a replacement but need to find a partner in order to finalise their budget: myriam_muris@yahoo.fr

Guest Star. Franck Adisson, godfather of the 2009 Edition

Decidedly, Raid in France loves canoeing/kayaking. After Tony Estanguet in 2007, Franck Adisson has accepted to be the godfather of this edition in the southern alps and the med. Olympic champion in biplace canoeing in 1996 with Wilfrid Forgues and Bronze medalist in Barcelona, he also participated in the Raid Gauloises and has witnessed a true enthusiasm in supporting a race 100% french, 100% non-stop, 100% adventure and overall....100% nature.

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