Saturday August 15th, 2009 delivers the "Grizzly Challenge" with steep climbs, pine forests trails and fast single track. It's a challenging course that will test your riding skill and fitness. Riders choose between 1 or 2 laps and prizes will be awarded to top finishers. Afterwards refuel with a tasty BBQ.
| Course Map: |
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| Men's & Women's: |
"Adventure" (1 lap) - 8.75 miles |
| "Grizzly" (2 laps) - 17.5 miles |
| Youth (17 & under): |
"Cub" (1 lap) - 8.75 miles |
| Climb / Descent: |
1,573 feet per lap |
| Meeting Location: |
Bear Valley Adventure Company |
| Starting Time: |
10 AM |
| Prices: (includes BBQ) |
Grizzly: $35
Adventure: $25
Cub: $20 (17 & younger)
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| Event Registration |
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Racing Rules:
- All racers must attend the pre-race safety announcements.
- Racers must finish the race riding, pushing, or carrying their bike.
- No short cutting of course is allowed. If you cut the course you must go back and re-enter where you left the course.
- Racers may leave the course to make necessary repairs as long as they return to the course at the exact location where they left.
- Law Abiding: Federal, state and local laws and ordinances must be abided by at all times.
- NO headphones or earphones, MP3 players etc. are to be used anytime you are on the course.
- All racers, spectators and officials are required to have fun on race day!
Good Sportsmanship Conduct:
Foul riding, use of profane or abusive language and other unsportsmanlike behavior will be taken seriously. We are out here for FUN! Such behavior by any racer shall subject that racer's warning or immediate disqualification. This will be strictly applied when such behavior is directed at course officials, volunteers or spectators. The penalty imposed is at the discretion of the race director or co-director. |
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Cash Prizes:
This race is largely in the name of fun, but a generous sponsorship from the Bear Valley Mountain Resort has provided cash prizes to top male and female finishers in each division.
Men's Grizzly Division
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Woman's Grizzly Division
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| 1st - TBA |
1st - TBA |
| 2nd - TBA |
2nd - TBA |
| 3rd - TBA |
3rd - TBA |
Men's Adventure Division
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Woman's Adventure Division
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| 1st - TBA |
1st - TBA |
| 2nd - TBA |
2nd - TBA |
| 3rd - TBA |
3rd - TBA |
Cub Division
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| 1st - TBA |
1st - TBA |
| 2nd - TBA |
2nd - TBA |
| 3rd - TBA |
3rd - TBA |
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On Sunday (August 16) take advantage of shuttles to transport you and your bike above Lake Alpine to access the spectacular descent from Cape Horn to Lake Alpine and eventually back to Bear Valley.
| Meeting Location: |
Bear Valley Adventure Company |
| Starting Times: |
Every 30 minutes starting at 9 AM |
| Skill Level: |
intermediate - advanced |
| Fitness Level: |
moderate |
Price:
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$10 |
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