The Races - Overview

This isn't a dirt road race nor a mountain bike race - it is a course that favors a 'cross rider on a 'cross bike. The race will start and end with a lap with barriers at Camp Thompson and you might run into some barriers at spots along the course to remind you that it's a 'cross race. Bring your climbing legs. The course is mostly fire-roads with some trails interspersed. The trails may contain sections where you will want to get off your 'cross bike and run, but for the most part will be 'cross bikeable. There are three run-ups. "Run-up" is a term used loosely and very open to interpretation.

There will be a cut-off time at the last checkpoint / aid station so we are sure everyone is off the course by dark. You should plan to be self-sufficient (carry tubes, water, tools, etc.) as we will have very light support at the checkpoints and they will not function as full-on service stations. Checkpoints / aid stations will have some food and water and also some tools and tubes.

Odd that we have to say this, but NO TRESPASSING in the apple orchards - they are private property and the owners don't appreciate riders helping themselves to free samples!

Just in case any last minute changes need to be made, we have to say this: we reserve the right to make changes to the advertised course.