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Clint
Connor on Epic course using some body english to make his way through the
South Fork Trail Photo by: John
Mackey
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…”
Mtn biking a “divine invention” This course is your
intervention.
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 5 years, and we wanted a simpler name hence
the Bearlodge Mtn. Classic.
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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Sept. 19, 2010
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-Due to cooler temps,
better riding conditions, and very beautiful conditions every fall, why not
not hold the Black Hills best event in the fall.
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:
For course map and elevation profile
click on the Orange Course
links.
Note: Neither course has over 2 miles of
fire road.
Epic Challenge Course, This is a 22 mile test for the
men and women of your skills, and also of your metal… With the beginner
course thrown in with additional technical singletrack in South Fork, 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.
We also have been told it is more physically challenging than
the Dakota 50 and hence it is a
great test to see where you sit at the end of summer.
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…
7am Registration begins
8am riders safety briefing
9 am
Race/Challenge starts
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Register at Active.Com
Or grab registration when available from the these business;
Acme
Cycles In Rapid City,Sd , Deadwood Cycles in Deadwood, Rushmore Mtn Sports in Spearfish,
SD,
Scheels
in Rapid
City,
and Two Wheeler
Dealers in Rapid City &
Spearfish and Sioux
Falls.
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