Remember, this is an endurance challenge, and you will be challenged. Unlike the previous years, the weather will be pristine with 65-85 degrees and 10% chance of rain. The trails are dry, and our volunteers have been working hard to make them near perfect.
Do not forget that you must be self-reliant; you will be on your own. Have everything you might need to get yourself back to the start area. We will not go out and bring you home.
I will post the routes in the next few days, however, some areas are still influx at this time. Sorry no mass starts this year, but you will be required to leave within a window of time. If you plan on “racing” a specific distance, be there at the beginning of your start time so you can leave with like-minded people.
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60’s and 40’s must leave between 8:00AM and 8:30 AM.
· 20’s gravel and single-track must leave between 8:30AM and 9:00 AM.
· 10’s will leave after 9:00 AM and the ride leaders will determine the loop.
20 and 40 single track courses will be like last year and should be fast rolling. The 40 will cross some challenging sections that should put the hurt on you. The 20 and 60 gravel loops share the first 16 miles up to the sag stop. Then the 60’s will leave into the far reaches of the property. On the good side a large section of the South Powerline has been improved and rides smooth. Naturally, both will feature a mix of gravel, grass, dirt, and a tiny bit of asphalt. No single track this year. You will get to use your gravel bikes versatility to the max.
The finish line will have what you need after hours of suffering: beers and brats.
We will not have a package pickup the evening prior and instead will hand you your packet as you arrive that morning. We ask that you fill out the label on the cover of the packet and place it on your dash with the label facing upward. In the event we have a car left in the parking lot, we need to know who it belongs to.
DON'T FORGET, YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN.
Eric
