Mountain Bike Race News and Events

3rd Annual 6 Hour Grind on the Greenway Mountain Bike Challenge

February 8, 2010 – 1:27 pm
3rd Annual 6 Hour Grind on the Greenway Mountain Bike Challenge Saturday, May 8, 2010 Anne Springs Close Greenway Ft Mill, SC www.charlottemtnbike.com Don't let the name fool you.  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  When? Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 11AM to 5PM. Early event registration through May 7 Day of registration: 8:30AM to 10:30AM Where? The event will be held at Anne Springs Close Greenway mountain bike trails. The start/finish location will be at the Field Trial Barn.  The course distance will be roughly 9 miles of awesome singletrack with a elevation gain of 805 ft at the 2300 acre park. Course Map and Elevation are available on the website. Who? Open to all, with 8 solo and 3 duo categories! REGISTRATION IS OPEN Discounted online early registration will be open until April 14. Standard online registration will be available April 15 - May 7 Day of ...

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2009 Tree Shaker 12 & 6 Hour Mountain Bike Challenge

September 22, 2009 – 11:27 pm
2009 Tree Shaker 12 & 6 Hour Mountain Bike Challenge Saturday, October 10 9AM to 9PM Anne Springs Close Greenway Ft Mill, SC The event will be held at Anne Springs Close Greenway mountain bike trails. The course distance will be roughly nine miles of awesome singletrack at the 2300 acre park. START/FINISH will be located at the Field Trial Barn on Springs Parkway. Ft Mill, SC is located just minutes south of Charlotte on I-77. Food pit stocked with all kinds of goodies will be located at the transition area. Pasta dinner and bond fire after the race.  :) Open to all, with 12 categories! Solo Male, Solo Female, Solo Single Speed Duo Male, Duo Female, Duo Coed Three Person Male, Three Person Female Three Person Masters* (120+ years minimum) Six Hour Solo, Six Hour Solo Female, Six Hour Duo We have lots of great sponsors for the 2009 event. BikeSource, Heartwood Tree Service, KONA, SouthPark Cycles, Clif Bar, Specialized, Cane Creek, Defeet, Hydrapak, Mavic, BlackDogBikes.com, ...

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Cackalacky Cup

August 12, 2009 – 11:09 pm
Saturday, August 21 - 23 2009 Cackalacky Cup Lake Norman State Park, Troutman, NC Benefiting Bob Kariker and Family Charlotte Sports Cycling is joining forces with the gang from First Flight Bicycles and the Tarheel Trailblazers to host the 2009 Cackalacky Cup. The Cackalacky Cup is a three-day vintage-themed mountain bike festival with a little something for everyone. Mountain bike racing and riding, plus you never know who might show up. The 2009 event will help raise money for the Kariker family. Some of you may or may not know Bob Kariker.  Bob and his family live in Statesville, NC.  Bob has been instrumental in developing and building many of the mountain bike trails here in the piedmont of North Carolina.  He has dedicated an enormous amount of his life to building and maintaining the mountain bike trails we all ride every week. Recently, Bob, a talented machine operator, was working with a Trailblazer crew at the US National Whitewater center when the Ditch Witch rolled over, crushing ...

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Widmer Brothers Rivers Edge Mountain Bike Marathon

August 12, 2009 – 11:07 pm
Widmer Brothers Rivers Edge Mountain Bike Marathon US National Whitewater Center Saturday, August 29 Charlotte, NC Endurance Racing, Food, Beer, Music and Entertainment for the Whole Family The 2nd Annual Widmer Brothers Rivers Edge Mountain Bike Marathon is a 50 mile mountain bike which will 2222 mountain bikers both mentally and physically. The race is held on the super sweet singletrack trails at the US National Whitewater Center . The race will consist of four laps around a 12.5 mile loop. Solo Categories: Men 19 - 34, Men 35 - 49, Men 50+, Women 19 - 39, Women 40+, Single Speed, Juniors Duo Categories: Duo Male, Duo Female, Duo Coed Awards Winners Jersey: Widmer Brothers Merino Wool Jersey to each SOLO first place finisher. Sweet Trophies: Top three Solo and Duo finishers Sponsor Prizes: Top five Solo finishers and top three Duo finishers. All registrants will receive a sponsor goody bag including a 2009 Widmer Brothers River Edge Mountain Bike Marathon T-Shirt. US National Whitewater Center Discount Passes All race registrants ...

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Important stuff you need to know about the Cowbell Challenge Marathon:

June 17, 2009 – 9:26 pm
Important stuff you need to know about the Cowbell Challenge Marathon: The Marathon Course is 6.30 miles to the Dirt, and an 8 mile loop for 6 laps. Cut-off time occurs 7 hrs after the 10 am start--that makes cutoff at 5pm. Start of the of the marathon race is on South St at the School Crossing sign, the one closet to Main St. Parking is available at the two schools on South St The middle school is about 100 ft from the start, and the elementary school is about 100 yards down. Please park at one of the schools. South St, will be blocked off at 9:30am. We strongly recommend Car pooling to the start of the marathon with a driver that can drive the car back to Fisher Farm Park for the finish.  We can transport a limited number of racers via bus if needed. Pickup times at the park are 7:45 am, 8:20 am, ...

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LEADVILLE TRAIL 100 MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE

June 15, 2009 – 2:06 am
LEADVILLE TRAIL 100 MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE DATE: August 15, 2009 START TIME: 6:30 AM EVENT FEE: TBD Entries must include signed waiver and full payment. Absolutely no refunds or transfers once entry is accepted. Entries will be limited and determined by lottery. Entries must be received by Jan. 31 for lottery participation. Confirmations will be mailed by February 9. Unsuccessful entries will be returned. We do not keep a waiting list. Group entries are limited to 6; send group entries together in one envelope. USA CYCLING: This is a USA CYCLING sanctioned race. USA Cycling rules apply with some exceptions. Due to the extreme nature of this race, USA Cycling points are not awarded. (Photo ID required at check-in. All racers will be required to sign an additional USA Cycling release and waiver.) EVENT DESCRIPTION: 50 miles out and back. Start/Finish in the heart of Leadville @ 10,200. 90%+ dirt or double track dirt roads. Steep climbs: serious descents. 7 mile climb ...

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Cowbell Race Weekend

June 12, 2009 – 8:33 pm
Some of you have been asking how far is the black top road section of the marathon race to Fisher Farm Park; it is 6.25 miles to the dirt trails. The course: once inside the park will be about 9.25 miles of a race loop to do 5 times for a total of about 52.5 miles. The new sections will be done in two weeks; after the trails are complete I will be able to give the right info about the mileage on the race loop. Mark Sullivan of The Cycle Path and The Town of Davidson Park and Rec have worked together to provide more land use to max out the miles for the race loop. www.thecyclepath.net , www.ci.davidson.nc.us There is a price increase of $10 per class on Monday, June 1st save some cash sign up by Sunday, next price increase is on race day goes up by $20 per class. Please go ...

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U.S. Cup presents all new PRO XCT course for Bump N Grind event.

May 26, 2009 – 6:03 pm
U.S. Cup presents all new PRO XCT course for Bump N Grind event. http://www.bumpngrindrace.com/ The U.S. Cup in conjunction with USA Cycling has designed a new PRO XCT race course for stop # 3, the Bump N Grind event in Birmingham, Alabama on May 31st. “Historically Bump N Grind offers a 17 mile XC loop, explains U.S. Cup Chairman R. Scott Tedro. This new PRO XCT series is all about offering riders change, and for the Pro’s we are doing our best to offer shorter courses like they find on the World Cup Circuit.  Ty asked that I fly down here personally to assist Bump N Grind promoter Chris Straynar in helping with the course layout, and I think the out come is going to be a fast and furious course.” continues Tedro.   “The guys at the U.S. Cup have been unbelievable, explains Bump N Grind promoter Chris Straynar. Scott flew down personally with ...

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The Results of race number 2 of the Fisher Farm Series:

May 25, 2009 – 6:47 pm
The Results of race number 2 of the Fisher Farm Series:  Open Male: Robert Marion  AM Men 18-30: Chris Armstrong  AM Men 31-45: Mark Odendahl  AM Women 31-45: Crystal Dellinger  Single Speed Men: KC Acetta  Single Speed Women: Sherry George  Youth Men: Jake Lewis  The Course was right under 3 miles, the phase two flat section, the climb, basically the Green loop...  The Next Course will be the more of the first section, the blue trail on phase 2, no dips or skinnies; Open class 4 laps, AM 2 laps and the Youth 1 lap... about 4 miles per lap...  Over All Points Leaders:  Open Male: Chase Dickens  Open Female: Philicia Marion  Single Speed Men: KC Acetta  Single Speed Female: Sherry George  AM 18-30 Male: Curtis Armstrong  AM 31-45 Male: Chris Davala  AM 31-45 Female: Crystal Dellinger  Master Male: Mike Metz  Youth Boys: Jake Lewis    Next Race: this coming Thrusday... Last four races coming up...    http://www.cowbellchallenge.org/6shooter.html

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LEADVILLE SILVER RUSH 50

May 25, 2009 – 2:02 am
LEADVILLE SILVER RUSH 50 MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE DATE: July 25, 2009 START TIME: 9:00 AM EVENT FEES: TBD Cut-off for all entries will be Friday, July 24 at 4:00 PM. No race day entries will be accepted. Entries must include signed waiver and full payment. DEADLINE FOR ON-LINE ENTRIES WILL BE THURSDAY, JULY 23 Absolutely no refunds or transfers once entry is accepted. USA CYCLING: This is a USA Cycling sanctioned event. USA Cycling rules apply with some exceptions. Due to the extreme nature of this race, USA Cycling points are not awarded Photo ID required at check-in. All racers will be required to sign an additional USA Cycling release and waiver). EVENT DESCRIPTION: The course is 50 miles out and back within the high altitude environment of Leadville's historic east-side mining district. The route is extreme in true Leadville fashion. Three well supplied aid stations with a 4 hour cut-off time at half-way point. AWARDS: Race mementos and T-shirts to all entrants. ...

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Charlotte Sports Cycling Inc

May 22, 2009 – 3:08 pm
Many thanks to Neal of "Charlotte Sports Cycling Inc" for all the great race info! Charlotte Sports Cycling Inc. 2022 Dembrigh Lane Charlotte, NC 28262 www.charlottesportscycling.com  www.charlottemtnbike.com

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State Games of North Carolina

May 22, 2009 – 3:07 pm
State Games of North Carolina Criterium in Mooresville - June 21 Mountain Bike Race at US National Whitewater Center - June 27 www.ncsports.org

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Tour de Kale

May 22, 2009 – 3:06 pm
Friday, June 19th & Saturday, June 20th Tour de Kale  Back for its 10th year, the Tour de Kale is focused on promoting fitness  and helping others who are less fortunate that us. After a skiing  accident left Kale Watkins paralyzed, his friends founded the non-profit  Tour de Kale in February of 2000 to help raise money to cover his  medical expense. Can you tame the Summit. 60 mile section with a +20% grade finish. -  $150.00 for 1st place, 2nd - $75.00, 3rd $25.00 for both Men/Women.  Finishes also broken down by Age and Cat. Right from the get-go TDK drew an amazing response and continues to be a  superbly organized and executed event raising over $50,000 each year for  hardship medical cases in the Denton, NC community. Come join us for a ride with awesome support, scenic routes including 90  mile views over High Rock Lake, and great food afterwards. All Riders  Welcome! 5k Run Location: Denton, NC - Harrison Park  Time: 8:00 PM Distance: 5k Cost: $20.00  Contact: ...

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Caesar’s Head Challenge

May 22, 2009 – 3:04 pm
Saturday, June 13 Caesar's Head Challenge Are you ready for the challenge? Come out to Upstate South Carolina  Saturday, June 13, 2009 for one of the most challenging rides in the Southeast. Starting at the base of  Caesars Head State Park riders will have three route choices available.  All levels of riders, from beginner to professional, will be greeted  with a challenging event. A GranFondo style event we will be using chip timing for all  participants. Additionally riders completing the 62 and 100 mile  distances will be given a finishing time AND, as a special feature, a  separate time for the 6%, 6.4 mile, 2000' elevation gain climb to the  finish on top of Caesars Head. There will be rest stops for each route  and a catered lunch afterwards. We are supporters of Global Bike, a nonprofit organization providing  bicycle transportation for medical staff in remote African locations. A  portion of the proceeds from the ride will be provided to Global Bike.  Please visit their web site www.globalbike.org for ...

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Pedal the Piedmont

May 22, 2009 – 3:03 pm
Saturday, June 13 Please join us in Kernersville, NC for "Pedal the Piedmont" on Saturday,  June 13th. We have an exceptional day planned that starts with a  tremendous 100k or 50k tour, followed up with a beer garden, great food,  wine tasting, music and much more.... Finally, the renowned Kernersville  Summerfest closes out the day.  You can register at www.active.com .  Contact Bill for more info billcannon@triad.rr.com

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