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Additional Info
This is the course
that messes with the mind when the climb begins again and your legs go,
“put it in the granny” you look down and you have no more gears to use… and
you want the next feed station, the next reward of a downhill ride to
rest. This is an awesome course to measure up yourself and your
riding partners and buddies...It is stocked at the aid stations for your
use... Don’t worry about racing at this point, you just want find your game
and finish to accomplish one of the hardest things you have ever done…”
Remember them
hills, it is “Gruuntin time” no tp for you…
To let you in a
something special about us, we wait for you, on group rides, and in this
event, our volunteers will stay put till you pass them, your peace of
mind are concerns as on any ride. We will support you to the end, and
clap as you come across the line.
We want you to
come and test your metal, see what you are capable of. We want to
ride with you, and share our experiences… After all isn’t that what riding
is all about, challenging yourself up the next hill, clearing that
elusive obstacle, riding with friends, riding someplace new, seeing the
terrain, viewing the wildlife... Just a little info about the race…In years
past there was a race, called the “Bearlodge Fat Tire Challenge”, the race
promoter(s) did this race for around 10 yrs, The Fat tire disappeared, and
us cubs’ not affiliated with old boar bears… decided to bring back the
race, We have done the Bearlodge race for the last three years, and
we wanted a simpler name hence the Bearlodge Mtn. Classic. It is still as
fun as the old race, from what we have been told, and now we are seeking
the niche. Funds received for registrations help pay, for the maintenance
of the trails, in securing tools. And for extra insurance costs etc.. as
needed for putting on the race…We also use the funds to allow new riders,
the opportunity to race or ride in other areas or events. See Association
News. These funds are also used to purchase prizes for the Sundance Community
Bike Rodeo. We also donate to our local daycares, and other non
profits, when funds are available. This event is a fundraiser for the
goals and our mission statement. Come be with us…After all this just
big group ride is it not…though we feed ya and sag ya along the way….Now
how often does that happen on a ride…See you soon.
“The only hill is the one you make
of it” quote by A.W.
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September 20, 2009
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-Due to cooler temps, better riding conditions,
and very beautiful conditions every fall, we have with help of other people
decided to hold the Classic in the fall.
We also have course changes, and
working/making them available on this site. We have discontinued using
Private Property that has been used in the past.
All participants will need to arrive at Reuter Campground
in the Bearlodge National Forest. Take Exit 185 and head west up Hwy14 the
Cell Tower on your left is your landmark, take right and follow paved road
into National Forest. We will be
just past the cattleguard, about 200 yards to the left.
This allows riders and racers all
summer to hone those skills, in preparing for the event. This also allows
us to work on trail throughout the spring and summer.. More Information
TBA.
Same small group
of people, same great trails, and just getting better every year..
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Event
Information:
Beginners
Challenge course, is an approximate 14 mile course, it has a lot to offer
any rider. It has plenty of singletrack, rock gardens, and tons of great
views, some people ride the course just for the sheer fun, of going up
getting refreshment and heading back down. It is a fun ride and will let
you know where you sit in any shape or form. It will help you become a
better rider. Not so much an endurance test but good ride…
Intermediate
Challenge course, is moderately challenging ride, 17 miles for men and
women. It has parts of the beginner course, and a nice switchback descent
into Tent canyon, there are some technical sections towards the beginning
of the Ogden trail climb but also has lots of singletrack and also has
several stream crossings dependant on the time year and water output based
on current conditions. You then head up Ogden trail cross a road then head
back to Reuter Campground. It is great measure of those interested in
getting the miles in, or checking the legs out. A great amount of views and
very fun, remembering that all that goes up does come down….
Epic
Challenge Course, This is a 24 mile test for the men and women of your
skills, and also of your metal… With the intermediate course and beginner
course thrown in with additional technical singletrack in Lost Houston
Creek Trail, and the Carson Cut-Across Descent), again additional stream
crossings, with a lot of climbing; this is a classic course. As
listed in the map and general description a lot of climbing and a lot of
descending. This is the endurance race you look forward to.
Epic Challenge course rules: There will be 5 hr time
limit for the Challenge Course, That for most riders means you must average
5 mph to finish. There is a lot of climbing but time can be made on the
descents.. The cut off times will be posted at the Feed Stations. Race
Marshals will have the only and final say DNF OR MF (Mechanical Failure)…
Catch a ride come for food and support your riding buddies, because they
will need all your assistance……
We
also want everyone to enjoy the food and prizes at a reasonable time,
including the volunteers because they will be the last ones down …At least
you won’t have to walk far in this epic if you do break down. Really
the Classic will not be much different than past events just a new name and
time limit. WOOO HOOOOO
We
also have been told it is as physically challenging as the Dakota 50 and
hence it is a great test to see where you sit at the fall solstice and best
of the cooler riding of the fall season.
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