Race Face opens registration for the 2006 UXC II

After a successful inaugural Ultimate XC Challenge in 2005, Race Face is now open for application and registrations to the Ultimate XC Challenge II (UXC II) - an online, peer-judged contest that will send two teams of two riders to compete in the 2006 TransRockies with all expenses paid.

The UXC II calls for riders who have chain lube and fork oil in their blood, the unsung heroes of the singletrack, the guys without contracts who grind it out at their day jobs to ride on the weekends for pure love of the sport... to represent Race Face in the 2006 TransRockies.Riders who believe they are up to the challenge should have a strong race resume, and, more importantly, a Really Good Story (RGS) as to why they should be one of the chosen. The RGS portion needs to be submitted as a 90 second video explaining why they want to take part in one of the most punishing XC races in the world. Submissions must be received by June 15, 2006.

Similar to Ultimate Freeride Challenge, Race Face will take the top team submissions and post them online June 24th, 2006 for their online community to view and vote for which TWO teams should ride for Race Face at the 2006 Trans Rockies Challenge.

Winners of The Ultimate XC Challenge II will be announced July 8th, 2006.

Once selected - the two teams will be flown to the TransRockies race with all entry fees paid by Race Face. They will be outfitted in Race Face components and clothing and be given Race Face team support throughout the 7 day epic race.

In the weeks leading up to the TransRockies and throughout the 7 day race, visitors to the Race Face web site will be able to learn more about our teams and follow their progress through daily updates by our support team.

Between flights, accommodations, and entry fees to the contest, the value of the UXC to the winners is over $10,000 per team! Additionally, Race Face, through it's partnerships with TransRockies, Bike Magazine and SMARAG Media will document the UXC teams' story to the masses with television and magazine coverage!

As our two teams undertake one of the most memorable adventures of their lives, what emotions will they experience? What sort of pain will they endure and what will they learn about themselves? We will soon find out, in the Race Face Ultimate XC Challenge II.

To recap the dates to remember:


June 15th - submission deadline

June 24th - selected teams go online for voting

July 8th - UXC II winners are announced

August 6-12th – UXC II winners compete in the TransRockies

For more information on the Race Face UXC II and to download your application form, click through to: www.raceface.com/uxc.

About Race Face Performance Products:

Based in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Race Face Performance Products designs and manufactures leading-edge performance cycling components and clothing. Race Face products are distributed in more than 30 countries. The company sponsors a number professional teams and riders and is the creator of the Ultimate Freeride Challenge on-line freeride competition. For more information, visit www.RaceFace.com.