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WORS #12, Wigwam MTB Challenge

Sunday October 10, 2010
Sheboygan, WI
Find out more: http://www.wors.org/schedule/

WORS #11, Bear Paw

Sunday September 26, 2010
White Lake, WI
Find out more: http://www.wors.org/schedule/

Chequamegon 40

Saturday September 18, 2010
Cable, WI
Find out more: http://www.cheqfattire.com/

WORS #10, Treadfest

Sunday September 12, 2010
Lake Geneva, WI
Find out more: http://www.wors.org/schedule/

Ironman Wisconsin

Sunday September 12, 2010
Madison, Wisconsin
Find out more: Ironman Wisconsin Official Website

WORS #8, Border Battle

Sunday August 08, 2010
River Falls, WI
Find out more: http://www.wors.org/schedule/

WORS #5, Subaru Cup

Saturday June 26, 2010
Mt. Mroris, WI
Find out more: http://www.subarucup.com/

Ironman Kansas 70.3

Sunday June 06, 2010
Lawrence, Kansas
Find out more: Ironman Kansas Official Website

Heartbreak Hundred

Saturday May 29, 2010
Lebec, CA
Find out more: Click Here

This race starts UP! Leaving Lebec, it’s a gentle climb towards Frazier Park which pitches up as it heads to Apache Saddle through lush green forests. After the summit, it’s one of the finest descents in all of California, down a recently repaved road with gorgeous views of the valleys on both sides. Then ride to Ventucopa and up the valley before turning up Lockwood Valley Road and towards this ride’s namesake, the infamous Heartbreak climb. A great course with only five turns!

Total distance is 100 miles with 8,000 feet of climbing.

Collegiate Road National Championships

Sunday May 09, 2010
Madison, Wisconsin

WORS #1, Bump & Jump

Sunday May 02, 2010
Iola, WI
Find out more: http://www.wors.org/schedule/

Breathless Agony

Saturday May 01, 2010
Redlands, CA
Find out more: Click Here

This classic ride climbs to the top of Onyx Summit the hard way! Starting in Redlands, riders warm up for a while before climbing up the “not maintained” Jackrabbit Trail. The climbing is endless, and breathless, from there! The steepest climbing of the day, Oak Glenn is next. On the way up, you’ll wind your way through apple orchards on roads featured in the Redlands Stage Race. You’ll get a well earned, but brief, respite on the way down to the base of the mountain. Then the climbing continues. Up from the ranger station to Angeles Oaks, and onward to Onyx Summit is probably the longest continuous climb in Southern California. Thirty miles of climbing interrupted by only a few little rollers at Barton Flats after Angeles Oaks. The clock stops at mile 75 when you breathlessly reach Onyx Summit at 8,435 feet. So stay a while and enjoy the party before you enjoy the 42 mile descent back to Redlands.

Riders must complete the four pass option which is 114 miles with 12,000 feet of climbing.

Conference Finals

Sunday April 25, 2010
Durango, Colorado
Find out more: http://collegiatecycling.org/rmccc/uploads/Calendar/10%20FLC%20Squawker%20Road%20Flyer.pdf

TransIowa V6

Saturday April 24, 2010
Grinnel, Iowa
Find out more: TransIowa V6

Trans Iowa V6: Here’s a reminder of what Trans Iowa is…......We are informing you all that are in the event that if you don’t agree that you are on your own, that you are responsible for yourself, and that this is being undertaken of your own volition, then don’t take the start.

AZT300

Friday April 23, 2010
Arizona, Arizona

300 miles of self supported AZT fun in the sun

Cheyenne Canyon Hill Climb

Sunday April 11, 2010
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Find out more: http://collegiatecycling.org/rmccc/uploads/Calendar/ColoradoSpringsClassicWeekend.pdf

Colorado College Criterium

Saturday April 10, 2010
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Find out more: http://collegiatecycling.org/rmccc/uploads/Calendar/ColoradoSpringsClassicWeekend.pdf

Mulholland Challenge

Saturday April 10, 2010
Agoura Hills, CA
Find out more: Click Here

Ride up, over and along mountain peaks and ridges, and through a multitude of canyons and country sides in the Santa Monica Mountains. It’s pretty much up or down all day, with very few “flat” sections. These roads are where Lance did a lot of training for number seven. Starting in Agoura Hills, it heads over to the coast in Malibu via Las Virgenes/Malibu Canyon. Then tackle the first big climbs of the day, Topanga and Old Topanga Canyons. After these classic climbs continue north on Mulholland with a few miles of rollers before the climb up from the famous Rock Store on miles of fresh, silky smooth asphalt. As it enters Ventura county, riders climb up nearly deserted Little Sycamore, Yerba Buena and Cotharin before a fast and curvy descent with breathtaking views down Deer Creek to the coast. They’ll enjoy the couple of rolling miles down the coast back to Decker Canyon Road, as they are the last flat miles before the finish. Climb the super steep Decker back to Mulholland, and then enjoy the rolling hills until it reaches the last long climb of the day - Stunt Road. After a gruelling four mile climb, riders are rewarded with terrific ocean breezes and views at the last checkpoint. But it’s not all downhill from there! A tough one mile climb up Piuma and the last steep pitch on Cold Canyon will challenge all to the end!

Total distance is 112 miles with 12,000 feet of climbing.

Oredigger Classic Circuit Race

Sunday April 04, 2010
Golden, Colorado
Find out more: http://collegiatecycling.org/rmccc/uploads/Calendar/2010%20Flyer.pdf

Oredigger Classic Hill Climb

Saturday April 03, 2010
Golden, Colorado
Find out more: http://collegiatecycling.org/rmccc/uploads/Calendar/2010%20Flyer.pdf

Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Race

Saturday March 27, 2010
Middleville, Michigan, MI
Find out more: Barry-Roubaix

View reports for Mohawk 100

Mohawk 100

Barry-Roubaix

Saturday March 27, 2010
Middleville, Michigan
Find out more: Barry-Roubaix

“The KILLER gravel road race!”

University of Northern Colorado Criterium

Sunday March 14, 2010
Greeley, Colorado
Find out more: University of Northern Colorado Criterium

View reports for U of CO Crit

U of CO Crit U of N CO Criterium

Metro State Time Trial

Sunday March 07, 2010
Denver, Colorado
Find out more: Metro State TT Flyer

View reports for Metro State Time Trial

Metro State Time Trial

University of Denver Criterium

Saturday March 06, 2010
Denver, Colorado
Find out more: University of Denver Criterium

First race of the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference Race Series! The Collegiate season is starting!

View reports for The race season is under way in the Rocky Mountains

The race season is under way in the Rocky Mountains

Longhorn Ironman 70.3

Sunday October 25, 2009
Austin, Texas

1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run

WORS #12 Wigwam MTB Challenge

Sunday October 11, 2009
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Find out more: http://www.wors.org/schedule/event.php?e=11

View reports for Pumpkin Cross & WORS #12

Pumpkin Cross & WORS #12 WORS #12 - mtbVegan WORS # 12

Kona Ironman World Championship

Saturday October 10, 2009
Kailua-Kona, HI
Find out more: Ironman Kona

Kona Ironman World Championship. 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. All on the nice warm, windy Hawaii island!

View reports for Kona Ironman World Championship Race Report

Kona Ironman World Championship Race Report

24 hours of Moab

Saturday October 10, 2009
Moab, UT
Find out more: Moab 24

Back on the rocks behind the rocks and maybe even underneath a few rocks. Rocking the west coast.

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24 Hours of Moab

Orange County Triathlon

Sunday September 27, 2009
Mission Viejo, CA
Find out more: Orange County Triathlon

Olympic Distance Triathlon (1k swim, 40k bike, 10k run).

View reports for Orange County International Triathlon

Orange County International Triathlon

WORS #11 Wolf River Rendezvous

Sunday September 27, 2009
Shawano, Wisconsin
Find out more: http://www.wors.org/schedule/event.php?e=12

View reports for WORS #11 mtbVegan

WORS #11 mtbVegan WORS#11 Wolf River - Juniors WORS #11 Wolf River Rendezvou

Chequemagon Fat Tire Fest

Saturday September 19, 2009
Hayward, WI
Find out more: Chequemagon

View reports for Chequamegon Fat Tire 40

Chequamegon Fat Tire 40

Chequamegon 40

Saturday September 19, 2009
Hayward, Wisconsin

View reports for Chequamegon 40 - 1st Place Ladies Singlespeed

Chequamegon 40 - 1st Place Ladies Singlespeed Chequamegon 40 Chequamegon Fat Tire Fest…. Chequemagon Fat Tire Festival

WORS #10 Treadfest

Sunday September 13, 2009
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Find out more: http://www.wors.org/schedule/event.php?e=2

View reports for WORS#10 Treadfest - Juniors

WORS#10 Treadfest - Juniors WORS #10 Treadfest - mtbVegan WORS TREADFEST…

Dominguez Hills CBR State Crit Championships

Sunday September 06, 2009
Dominguez Hills, California
Find out more: Dominguez Hills CBR State Championships Crit

State Criterium Championships to include a Miss-N-Out category

Dakota Five-O

Sunday September 06, 2009
Spearfish, SD
Find out more: Dakota 5-O

The Ridge Riders of the Black Hills Mountain Bike Club will again host the 9th Annual Dakota Five-0, Sunday September 6, 2009 in Spearfish, SD. 294 riders participated in 2008. The race has continued to grow each year but not the entrance fee. 2008 brought about the all new Bacon Station, where riders were treated to gourmet country bacon, beer, and Twinkies. It was a big hit, and nice addition to the already well supported 50 mile ride.

Shenandoah Mountain 100

Sunday September 06, 2009
Stokesvilled, VA
Find out more: SM100

As always i’m stoked for Stokesville. Several great friends, sweet single track and a challenge.

WORS #9 Reforestation Ramble

Sunday August 30, 2009
Suamico, Wisconsin
Find out more: http://www.wors.org/schedule/event.php?e=2

View reports for WOR # 9

WOR # 9 WORS#9 Reforestation - Juniors WORS #9 ~ mtbVegan

Seeley Lions Club Pre

Saturday August 29, 2009
Seeley, WI
Find out more: Pre Fat

Saturday, August 29, 2009

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    Race Format - Citizen, Sport & Expert
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    3 Divisions
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    Something For Everyone
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    Children’s Race After the Adult Races
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    Come enjoy a Fun Day of Racing & Recreation
    at the Seeley Lions Pre-Fat

Registration

  Registration is at the
  Sawmill Saloon in Seeley
  Friday, August 28:  5:00pm - 9:00pm
  Saturday, Aug. 29:  8:00am - 9:30am

Gore-Tex TransRockies Run

Sunday August 23, 2009
Buena Vista to Beaver Creek, CO
Find out more: TransRockies Run

From August 23-28, up to 150 teams of two will take on the Colorado Rockies for a running experience like no other. During the six days of the GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run, runners from all over the world will run, eat and live together as they cover 113 miles of spectacular scenery, fully supported by a dedicated and professional Event Team who will look after all aspects of their food, accommodations and on-course support.

XTERRA Austin

Sunday August 23, 2009
Austin, Texas

1500 Meter swim, 16 mile mountain bike, 5.5 mile trail run in the live music capital!

Jackson County Triathlon

Sunday August 23, 2009
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Find out more: Jackson County Triathlon

This is another Kansas City based race that is good for first timers.

Long Course Triathlon
Swim: .6 Miles
Bike: 25.53 Miles
Run: 5 Miles

Long Course Relay Triathlon
Swim: .6 Miles
Bike: 25.53 Miles
Run: 5 Miles

Short Course Triathlon
Swim: .3 Miles
Bike: 11.75 Miles
Run: 3 Miles

Short Course Relay Triathlon
Swim: .3 Miles
Bike: 11.75 Miles
Run: 3 Miles

Duathlon
Run1: 1.4 Miles
Bike: 11.75 Miles
Run2: 3 Miles

18 Hours on the Farm

Saturday August 15, 2009
Goochland, VA
Find out more: 18 Hours on the Farm

Oh yeah back on the farm. This is my favorite fully rideable endurance race course of all time. Hot showers and a belly full of breakfast afterwards to boot.

Racersanchasers.com Summer Shootout #3

Saturday August 15, 2009
Temecula, CA
Find out more: Racersandchasers.com

The 3rd in a 4 race series at the local grassroots racing. Held at Cahuilla Creek MX park. Yes, thats right, dirt bikes and MTB existing at the same venue! Come on out and enjoy grassroots at it’s best!

Ore to Shore

Saturday August 08, 2009
Marqutte, MI
Find out more: Ore to Shore

View reports for Ore To Shore…..and back again

Ore To Shore…..and back again

WORS #7 Alterra Coffee Bean Classic

Sunday August 02, 2009
Franklin, Wisconsin
Find out more: http://www.wors.org/schedule/event.php?e=4

View reports for Alterra Coffee Bean Classic

Alterra Coffee Bean Classic Why am I so nervous? WORS#7 Alterra Coffee - Juniors WORS #7 Alterra Coffee Bean Classic

Wilderness 101

Saturday August 01, 2009
Coburn, PA
Find out more: W101

My 1st NUE series hundie since I missed Cohutta.

View reports for Wilderness 101!

Wilderness 101! Wilderness 101 Wilderness 101

24 Hours of 9 Mile

Saturday July 25, 2009
Nine Mile Park, WI
Find out more: 9 Mile 24

Here we go again.

WORS #6 Sunburst Showdown

Sunday July 19, 2009
Kewaskum, Wisconsin
Find out more: http://www.wors.org/schedule/event.php?e=5

View reports for Sunburst Showdown

Sunburst Showdown WORS#6 Sunburst - Juniors

Vineman 70.3 Triathlon

Sunday July 19, 2009
Sonoma, CA
Find out more: Vineman Triathlon

Swim 1.2 miles in the Russian River, bike 56 miles through vineyards, run 13.1 miles (again through vineyards!)

View reports for Vineman 70.3 Triathlon

Vineman 70.3 Triathlon

Tour of Granite Country

Saturday July 18, 2009
Richmond, MN
Find out more: http://www.endurancepromotions.com/?page_id=3

Saturday July 18 and Sunday July 19

Richmond, Albany and Avon


Saturday July 18
The Fix Studio Road Race
Sunday July 19th
Time Trial and Crit race

View reports for A Tour of Granite Country

A Tour of Granite Country

Carlsbad Sprint Triathlon

Sunday July 12, 2009
Carlsbad, CA
Find out more: Carlsbad Triathlon

Sprint triathlon: swim 1k, bike 25k, run 5k

Shawnee Mission Park Triathlon

Sunday July 12, 2009
Shawnee, Kansas
Find out more: Shawnee Mission Park Triathlon

The 25th annual SMP triathlon is a great race for beginners

The Long Course is a .62 mile (1000 meter) swim, 18 mile bike and a 4.5 mile run (see maps for course layout). The swim is an out and back course with a standing water start. The bike course is 4 laps of the main park road providing a rolling venue.

The Short Course is a .31 mile (500 meter) swim, 9 mile bike, and a 2.4 mile run (see maps for course layout). The swim is an out and back course with a standing water start. The bike course is 2 laps of the main park road providing a rolling venue.

Breck Epic

Friday July 10, 2009
Breckenridge, Co
Find out more: Breck Epic

The Breck Epic, July 5-10 2009, is a 6-day ultra-endurance mountain bike stage race held in the sprawling backcountry of Breckenridge, Colorado. After a 10-mile time-trial on day one athletes will contest 5 subsequent stages spending 4-8 hours on course each day, most of it over 10,000 feet.

Buffalo Springs 70.3 Triathlon

Sunday June 28, 2009
Lubbock, TX
Find out more: Buffalo Springs 70.3

1/2 Ironman - swim 1.2 miles, bike 56, run 13.1

View reports for Buffalo Springs 70.3 Triathlon

Buffalo Springs 70.3 Triathlon

WORS#4 Subaru Cup

Saturday June 20, 2009
Mt. Morris, Wisconsin
Find out more: http://www.wors.org/schedule/event.php?e=3

View reports for ChelanMan Triathlon

ChelanMan Triathlon Hot Mt Morris… WORS#4 Subaru Cup - Juniors WORS #4 Subaru Cup

Ironman 70.3 Kansas

Sunday June 14, 2009
Lawrence, Kansas
Find out more: Ironman 70.3 Kansas

Part of the 2009 Ford Ironman Series this 70.3 mile race was host to over 2,000 athletes.

24 Hours of Big Bear

Saturday June 13, 2009
Hazeltown, WV
Find out more: Big Bear

No pain no gain 24 solo, not a practice run.

WORS #3 Big Ring Classic

Sunday June 07, 2009
Wausau, Wisconsin
Find out more: http://www.wors.org/schedule/event.php?e=9

View reports for Down But Not Out!

Down But Not Out! Off To The Races WORS #3 Big Ring Classic WORS#3 Nine Mile Rec - Juniors WORS # 3

Massanutten HOO-HA! (Kenda Cup East)

Sunday June 07, 2009
Keezletown, VA
Find out more: Massanutten HOO-HA! (Kenda Cup East)

View reports for Massanutten HOO-Ha! (Kenda Cup East)

Massanutten HOO-Ha! (Kenda Cup East)

Masanutten Hoo Hah/Super D

Saturday June 06, 2009
Massanutten, VA

Saturday Super D race.
Sunday XXC brutality with the Kenda Cup racers and the rocky Nutt ridge.

Iron Hill Challenge (MASS XC #4)

Sunday May 31, 2009
Newark, DE
Find out more: Iron Hill Challenge (MASS XC #4)

SAVE THE DATE!
Iron Hill Challenge - May 31, 2009
Rain or Shine!
Beautiful Iron Hill County Park.  Bring the family.  Playgrounds for the kids and the dogs!
Course has been finalized.  5.5 miles per lap.  Keep the pink ribbon on you right.
Beginners and Enduros will be staged at the same time.  In order to give the Enduros some encouragement to start their day, beginners will be unleashed at a random time shortly after the enduro start.  Good Luck!
12 and under athletes will race one lap on course customized for the age group.
There will be food!  Vendors are being confirmed.
There may be an expo!  Vendors are being sought.
Course will be fast with a couple of technical sections. 
The Mega-Dip is there - Consider yourself warned!

There may or may not be more details to follow!
Directions to the race venue:
I-95 to Exit 1A for Route 896 South(Last southbound or first northbound exit in Delaware)
Right onto Old Baltimore Pike
Right onto Whittaker Road
Park entrance on the right.
Or if you have one of those fancy GPS things, find it with Google Maps.
CHECK OUT THIS COOOOOL MAP OF THE COURSE: http://www.gpsbikemaps.com/index.php?m=bikes&p=http://www.gpsbikemaps.com/index.php?m=races&p=races/ironhill09/map.php

View reports for Iron Hill Challenge

Iron Hill Challenge Iron Hill Challenge

Kansas City Triathlon

Sunday May 31, 2009
Kansas City, MO
Find out more: The Kansas City Triathlon

The first annual Kansas City Triathlon. A race created for athletes by athletes

Onion Man Triathlon

Sunday May 24, 2009
Walla Walla, Washington
Find out more: www.wwmultisports.com

Burn 24 hour race

Saturday May 23, 2009
Wilksboro, NC

Burn 24

Saturday May 23, 2009
Wilkesboro, NC
Find out more: Burn 24

25/Solo Practice

Iola Bump n Jump

Sunday May 17, 2009
Iola, Wisconsin
Find out more: WORS

#1 WORS Race

View reports for Wors #1 Bump ‘n Jump

Wors #1 Bump ‘n Jump

Memphis in May Triathlon

Sunday May 17, 2009
Memphis, TN

SSUSA

Saturday May 16, 2009
Athens, GA
Find out more: SSUSA ever changing race blog

The 2nd Annual SSUSA will pick another owner of the coveted SSUSA belt for the 2009 year.  I’m not actually racing, but as last year’s winner, I get to throw the thing…so come hang out all weekend and ride your bike damn it

Toga Duathlon

Saturday May 16, 2009
Rockland Lake State Park, NY
Find out more: Toga Spring Duathlon

Run 3K Bike 15.5m Run 3K

Tuesday Night Crits

Tuesday May 12, 2009
Albuquerque, NM

5/12 - 6/30 Tuesday night crit race series

View reports for El Dorado Crit - First Road Race

El Dorado Crit - First Road Race

WORS #1 Iola Bump & Jump

Sunday May 10, 2009
Iola, Wisconsin
Find out more: http://www.wors.org/schedule/event.php?e=10

View reports for Bump n’ Jump - WORS #1

Bump n’ Jump - WORS #1 Iola open SS WORS #1 Iola Bump & Jump Wors #1 Iola Bump N Jump

12 Hrs of Addison Oaks

Saturday May 09, 2009
Leonard, MI
Find out more: funpromotions.com

DIrt Sweat and Gears

Saturday May 09, 2009
Fayetteville, TN
Find out more: Dirt Sweat and Gears

12 Hour race on a fun course….great promoters and a old timey feeling festival scene with lots of beer and pros.  Can’t be missed

Masanutten

Saturday May 09, 2009

12 hrs of Addison Oaks

Friday May 08, 2009
MI
Find out more: funpromotions.com

Michigan Endurance Cup Series

Wednesday Night Series #2 Renaissance

Wednesday May 06, 2009
Charlotte, NC
Find out more: http://charlottemtnbike.com

The Charlotte Mountain Bike Series events will be hosted every Wednesday evening throughout the summer with registration opening at 5:00 and the first category off at 6:15, with each category thereafter leaving in 2 minutes intervals.  The starting order will be Expert Men, Super Sport Men, Sport Men, Super Sport Women, Beginner Men, Sport Women, Beginner Women, and Juniors.

Escape from Granogue/ Mid Atlantic Super Series #2

Saturday May 02, 2009
Montchanin, Delaware
Find out more: Escape from Granogue/ Mid Atlantic Super Series #2

2009 Escape from Granogue Race Bible

And so it has been written, and re-written:

The Escape from Granogue Race is dedicated to the loving memory of our dear friend Andrew Mein. Andrew was a founder of the Wooden Wheels Mountain bike team, a stalwart in the cycling community, a loving husband, a superb trials rider, capable of amazing flatulence, a terrible bass player, an incredible mechanic, and a very good friend.

Andrew was stuck by a car and killed in 1998 while commuting home from work on his favorite bike at the time, a steel fixed gear road bike. Andrew was a hipster 10 years before hipsters knew they were hipsters.

This race is put on not in his memory, but as a celebration of his life, and his vision of mountain bike racing. Andrew believed in fierce and fair competition, and having a great time doing it. Andrew was known for saying, ” always be an ambassador for the sport” and for bringing many new racers into the game.  Andrew was a fan of punk rock and the community and grass roots nature that came with it. Please join us in this celebration.

Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Volunteer abuse will not be tolerated. This race is a celebration of dear friend, anyone behaving in a manner that rains on our parade or is in direct conflict with the event will be escorted from the estate by Mr. T and the big Russian Guy from Rocky V. Seriously.

Registration opens at 7:00 and will close 30 minutes prior to the start of each race as follows:

Enduro 7:00 to 8:15

Sport 7:00-8:30


Expert and Elite 9:00-10:30


Beginner 11:00-12:30

Kid race anytime before 10:00.

Kids race will begin shortly after 10:00. This race is free, but all riders must register at Granogue. Top three finishers will be subject to USDA drug testing.

Gambling on the kids race is not permitted.

Anyone with the cow bracelet from last year still intact needs to contact me prior to pre-reg closing for their free entry into this year’s event.

For the record I did not come up with the “Escape from Granogue Name” and I hate it. Anyone who can come up with a better name that we can use in 2010 will receive a complimentary entry for 2010, and your name highlighted in next year’s race bible.

Important Rules:

NO PRE-RIDING of the course.  This event is held on a private estate. We are grateful that the Dupont’s allow us to hold our event. Please do not abuse their hospitality by pre-riding these trails.

If you are caught Pre-riding you will be banned from the event. Even if a cousin’s brother’s sister in law told you it was okay to ride on the estate, you will still be banned if caught riding the course. No we aren’t trying to be dicks, but anyone riding the estate in the month prior to the event is automatically associated with our race. Any increased traffic on the estate jeopardizes our event.  This celebration is important to us. Please don’t jeopardize the future of this event by selfishly poaching the trail system at Granogue and pre-riding.

Bring water. It will be warm on race day. Come prepared. It may be so warm that you might consider swimming in the pond. Please do not. Aside from being disqualified from the race, and escorted from the estate by Dog the Bounty Hunter, all the ponds have an electric field over them, breaking that electrical barrier will result in instant electrocution and you’ll likely die. Seriously the Duponts are really into science and stuff, they have that kind of stuff going on.

Possible Benefit Ride on Sat before the race.  Keep returning for updates!  Got to work some things out.

NO ALCOHOL ON THE ESTATE. We are a dry race. Please do not bring alcohol onto the estate. This will jeopardize the future of our event. If you are caught imbibing alcohol at the race you will be disqualified. Again, this celebration is very important to us, but help us to keep the event alive and thriving for years to come.

Race registration is $30 via bikereg.com.  Juniors race for $10 and the kids race if free.

There is a $10 late fee for day of registration.  $30+$10= $40.  I can hear you now behind the keyboard of your computer:

” $40 !! $$40!! What are you guys trying to get rich? $40 for day of mountain bike registration? I remember when you could buy milk for $1, comic books were a nickel and race entries were $15”

The answer is: yes, we are trying to get rich. In case you haven’t noticed promoting bicycle races is incredibly lucrative and secretly paying for Tom, Lauri and my secret vacation home in the south of France. Not really. The house is in Fiji.

Save yourself $10, and make our lives easier go ahead and pre-reg. You know you’re coming, you know this is a great race, just do it. Pre Reg. All the cool kids are.

THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.

REFUNDS: There are no refunds within two weeks of the event. No exceptions. You can email me, and I will tell you, “I’m sorry we don’t offer refunds.”

Exception: there are no exceptions.

The course is a classic Northern Delaware mountain bike course. It contains many steep difficult climbs, many technical sections containing roots, rocks, logs, the occasional odd object that may cause a puncture, field climbs, a nasty fire road known as “the koppenberg”,  undulating terrain, a tunnel and many challenging obstacles I cannot possibly explain here. Please come prepared, and always apply the golden rule of mountain biking, “when in doubt, dismount”

Awards:

Top 3 riders in each beginner class will receive a super sweet MASS medal. We will also have a fun raffle for all beginner riders following their race.

Top 5 riders in the sport, enduro and expert classes will receive a super sweet plaque for their efforts.

Elite Women and Men will compete for COLD HARD CASH.

Pay out schedule as per MASS series Rules.

Elite 40+ women compete for the same cash purse but receive separate points for MASS scoring.

L-Web is a 40+ elite woman, but refuses to race the masters class because she is bad ass.

Beginner Juniors 12 and under will do 1 lap on a shorter course


Beginners will do a 2 laps on a shorter lap

Sports will do 2 full 7 mile laps

Expert and Elites will do 3 full 7 miles laps

Enduros will do as many laps as those sick, sad fools can squeeze into 4 hours.

Because I know you will ask: the beginner loop is 5 miles or so. Trust me it will be long enough and hard enough. If it’s not, you probably should be in sport you dirty sandbagger.

We have some nifty prizes and a great course to race on. That being said none of our prizes are worth getting hurt over or taking any additional risks to win.  Sure Lance Armstrong is not taking a salary this year, buy Johan Bruneel is not waiting for you at the finish line with a super sweet contract. The guy near the finish with an accent is Jan.

Trust me, he doesn’t have a contract for you. You might be too sexy for your shirt, but let’s have a fun day at the race. Oh and If anyone pulls a Baker, and you know punches anyone, we will press charges to the full extent of the law, and you’ll be banned from all Granogue events for life.


This event is put on by not one person, or one program but a community of people who wish to honor a good friend and cherish the opportunity and responsibility to give back to the sport that has given us all so much. Members of the following organizations help to make this event happen: Wooden Wheels, the Secret Henry’s Team, Twin-Six, First State Velo Sport,  the Delaware Cyclocross Coalition of Delaware, C3-Sollay.com, Buddy and the Keg Breakers, Visit Pa.com, my family, a few bike liners, and Fast Forward Race Productions, Velo Amis.

We are also extremely proud to be working with the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation as a fundraiser, information center and raffle. Please support them, as they celebrate with us. We are offering a Granogue pre-ride starting promptly at 11:30 Saturday May 2nd. A $5 dollar donation to the Hera Foundation gets you a chance to preview the NEW single track before the race… No riders will be permitted to leave onto the course after 11:30am; BE TIMELY !!!


Directions to the event:
Directions: Best bet is to use a map program:
2900 Montchanin Road, Wilmington, DE 19807

From Rt. 52 to Center Meeting Road. Right on Rt. 100 then 0.2 miles on left.  From Rt. 202 to Smith’s Bridge Rd. then left on Rt. 100 and 0.2 miles on left.

Everything I have said above maybe 100% true, maybe not.

After all of that, if you still have questions please email:

fatmarc@bikecentric.com


Thank you for joining us on this great day.

respect.

Fatmarc Vanderbacon, Tom and LA LA


www.fatmarc.com

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“Escape from Granogue” - MASS #2

TransIowa V5

Saturday May 02, 2009
Williamsburg, Iowa
Find out more: TransIowa V5

Event Dates: May 2nd-3rd A pre-race meeting will be held on May 1st. Look for details coming soon!

Entry Fee: FREE!

Field Limit: 75

Start/Finish Town: Williamsburg Ia. (Details coming soon!)

Lodging: Motel Info: If we can get at least 10 rooms filled, we can get a reduced rate at the Best Western. Here’s the deal: Double occupancy King Bed Room $80.91 + tax. Double occupancy 2 Queens Room $89.91 +tax. Tell them you are with Trans Iowa when you call. Check out the motel here.

Best Western 1708 N Highland Street Williamsburg, Iowa, 52361-9633, Phone: 319/668-9777

Registration: CLOSED

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Trans Iowa V5

Wildflower Triathlon Long Course

Saturday May 02, 2009
Lake San Antonio, CA
Find out more: Wildflower Long Course

1/2 Ironman - swim 1.2 miles, bike 56, run 13.1

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Wildflower Long Course Race Report

21st Peak Sports Mudslinger

Saturday May 02, 2009
Philomath, Oregon
Find out more: Mudslinger

Start Time: 9:55 am, rider meeting and neutral roll down .25 to start line

Location: 35177 Tum Tum Rd, Philomath, OR 97370

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21st Peak Sports Mudslinger XC Race 21st Peak Sports Mudslinger

PMBAR

Saturday May 02, 2009
Pisgah Forest, NC
Find out more: PMBAR

basically a 12 hour wooded alleycat with 400 available miles of trails to navigate

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2009 PMBAR

CCC Canberra Tour

Saturday May 02, 2009
Canberra, ACT, Australia
Find out more: Canberra Tour

The most prestigious 2 day tour in Australia

PMBAR

Saturday May 02, 2009
NC

Wednesday Night Series #1 Francis Beatty

Wednesday April 29, 2009
Weddington, NC
Find out more: Charlotte MTN Bike Summer Series

The Charlotte Mountain Bike Series events will be hosted every Wednesday evening throughout the summer with registration opening at 5:00 and the first category off at 6:15, with each category thereafter leaving in 2 minutes intervals.  The starting order will be Expert Men, Super Sport Men, Sport Men, Super Sport Women, Beginner Men, Sport Women, Beginner Women, and Juniors.

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Wednesday Night Series #1

Pontiac Lake TT

Sunday April 26, 2009
Waterford, Michigan
Find out more: USAC MTB Michigan Championship Series #1

1st Race in the NORBA sanctioned State Series.

Bear Springs Trap XC

Sunday April 26, 2009
Mt Hood, Oregon
Find out more: Bear Springs Trap XC

Location: McCubbins Gulch located on Mt. Hood National Forest near Bear Springs Ranger station.

Daniel Porter will be racing the single speed.

Bike Line Bike Line Fair Hill Spring XC Mid-Atlantic Super Series Opening XC Race

Sunday April 19, 2009
Fair Hill, Maryland
Find out more: http://www.masuperseries.com/2009

Bike Line Spring XC @ Fair Hill

This Is A Shine Only Event
The race will be a shine only event to protect the trails at Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area.
In the event of inclement weather a notice of cancellation will appear on www.bikeline.com no later than         9:00 pm,Saturday, April 18, 2009
Pre-registered riders will receive a refund of their race fees in the event of a cancellation.
Event Information

Pre-Registration Fee = $30.00**
Registration closes April 16, 2009 @ NOON Eastern.
Day of Registration = $ 40.00**  CASH ONLY Registration opens at 7:30 am and closes 20 minutes prior to your class start.
** Includes park fee, no park fees will be collected at the gate
Course Description -
Each lap will be approximately 7.5 miles of ripping Fair Hill trails consisting of 75% singletrack. The course contains a number of fast flat to slightly rolling sections with most climbing being relatively short in duration. Most of the double track will be at the beginning and end of each lap. This should make for an exciting sprint finish. The course will be the perfect way for racers to start the MASS XC season.
Start Location & Parking - North Appleton Road parking area in the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area. The parking area is located at the intersection of Black Bridge and Appleton Rd. (Rt 316). Driving directions and map can be found on a mapping service using the following address, click on the link below for Google Maps:
2900 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area  
           
                                No Alcohol is permitted within park property.
MASS Rules apply to all races.
All required waivers must be signed prior to racing at Day of Registration & Check-in.
No MP3 players permitted during pre-ride and races.
No course pre-ride during races.

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Bike Line Fair Hill Spring XC/MASS #1

6 Hour Grind on the Greenway

Saturday April 11, 2009
Fort Mill, SC
Find out more: 6 Hour Grind on the Greenway

The 6 Hour Grind on the “Greenway” is a 6 hour singletrack mountain bike race, with 805 ft of elevation per lap, that will challenge participants both physically and mentally.

H8tr 100

Saturday April 11, 2009
Madison, WI
Find out more: The Kitten Factory

Local pride is at stake in this 100k dirt, show, and ice showdown. Bring the H8!

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The H8 has been felt

Hornings Hustle

Sunday April 05, 2009
North Plains, Oregon
Find out more: Hornings Hustle Mountain Bike Race

Daniel Porter will be racing in the Single Speed Category

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Hornings Hustle

Warrior Creek 6 Hour race

Saturday April 04, 2009
Boome, NC

CA 70.3 Triathlon

Saturday April 04, 2009
Oceanside, CA
Find out more: Ironman CA

Swim 1.2 miles, bike 56, run 13.1

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CA 70.3 Triathlon Race Report

CCC 1 day Tour

Saturday April 04, 2009
Canberra, ACT, Australia
Find out more: Event site

Barry-Roubaix

Saturday March 28, 2009
Middleville, Michigan
Find out more: Barry-Roubaix home page

Dirt Road death march. 50k or 100k. Not for the weak.  Be prepared to suffer.

Rockburn Reloaded USAC (NORBA) XC MTB Race

Sunday March 22, 2009
Elkridge, Maryland
Find out more: Rockburn Reloaded USAC (NORBA) XC MTB Race

Rockburn Reloaded
Pre-Season USA Cycling Cross Country Mountain Bike Race
Held under USA Cycling permit pending.

Waitlist: Waitlist entry is FREE, you will pay the regular price (no $5 late fee) on race day.  Waitlist is for pre-registration in the Cat 2 (Sport) class only.  Anyone who wants a vacant spot in the Cat 2 (Sport) race must pre-register here on BikeReg to be on the waitlist.  Waitlist spots will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis based on order of pre-registration here on BikeReg.  Waitlist entrants must be present at registration at 11:00 am SHARP to claim any available entries.


Course: The perfect pre-season warm-up.  Excellent for first-time mountain bike racers. Five miles of fast single track and double track through forests and abandoned farmland. 

Field Limit: 100 riders on course at one time.  Limit 100 Cat 3 (Beginner) and 10-14 Juniors.  Limit 100 Cat 2 (Sport).  Limit 100 Pros and Cat 1 (Expert).  Starting spots will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

Racing Age: Your racing age is your age on December 31, 2009.

Registration: Register online at BikeReg.com, minimal fee applies. Online registration closes Thursday, March 19 at 5:00pm. Day-of Registration and Sign-in opens at 8:30 am. Registration and Sign-in closes 30 minutes prior to each race. Day-of Registration subject to $5 late fee. One-day licenses for Cat 2 (Sport), Cat 3 (Beginner), and Juniors are $5, available online or onsite. All riders or their parent or guardian must sign a USAC standard rider release. No mail-in registration. No transfers/entry swapping.  NO REFUNDS.
Licenses: One-day or Annual mountain bike license required for all Cat 2 (Sport), Cat 3 (Beginner), and Junior riders. One-day mountain bike licenses can be purchased online or onsite for $5. Annual mountain bike licenses can be purchased at usacycling.org. All Cat 1 (Expert) and Pro racers must have a current USA Cycling (NORBA) mountain bike license indicating they are *already* Category 1 (formerly known as Expert) or Pro. No rider will start the Pro/Cat 1 (Expert) race and no refunds will be granted to any rider who fails to produce their license at registration.
Rain Date: Sunday, March 29, 2009. Rain determination will be made no later than 9pm, Saturday, March 21, 2009 and posted on BikeReg.com, Facebook, and several listservs. Only heavy rain before or during the event will postpone.
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS:
Address: Rockburn Branch Park, 6105 Montgomery Road, Elkridge, MD 21075
Travel directions from Route I-95 in Maryland:
- Take exit 43B to MD route 100 West
- Within ½ mile, take exit 4 to MD route 103 West (slight right turn)
- Within ½ mile, turn right onto Montgomery Road
- Within ½ mile, turn left onto Montgomery Road
- Within 1 mile, turn left at Rockburn Elementary School into Rockburn Branch Park via Rockburn Branch Park Drive

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Rockburn Reloaded USAC (NORBA) XC MTB Race

ACT Masters Criterium Championship

Thursday February 19, 2009
Canberra, ACT, Australia

Mas o Menos 100k

Friday February 13, 2009
Terlingua, Texas