September 11, 2010
Welcome to the 2010 Tahoe-Sierra 50/100. The solo race of a life time.
The Tahoe Sierra 100 is one of the most challenging ultra mountain bike races in North America, a true 100 mile course, not a lap course. Due to the remoteness, this race differs substantially from other ultra mountain bike races. Racing on the rugged roads and trails used by the gold and silver miners of the 1850’s, now accessible only to hikers, bikers, horses and 4Wheel drive vehicles. Adequate mental and physical preparation are of the utmost importance, for the mountains, although beautiful are relentless in their challenge and unforgiving to the ill-prepared. Over 300 volunteers are very dedicated to make the Tahoe Sierra 100 a race of a life time. Many of the volunteers spend endless hours and days out on the Tahoe-Sierra course. They are truly the heart of this event.
Registration Information:
Online registration is available at BikeReg.com http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9905
All 100 mile registrants will receive:
Timing chip results
Fully stocked aid stations
Custom 3″ metals to all finishers
T-shirt
Custom pullover hoddie
BBQ and free Santa Cruz Ale Works beer
Hot shower
Cash prizes to to Pro men and women
All 50 mile registrants will receive:
Timing chip results
Fully stocked aid stations
Custom Metal to all finishers
T-shirt
BBQ and free Santa Cruz Ale Works Beer
Hot shower
Prize money to top 3 Pro men and women
Save time, fill out the MEDICAL FORM now and bring it with you! trt100m_medical_form-new-one-2
Included with your registration: 100 milers get a custom Hoodie, 50 milers get a custom t-shirt. Free BBQ. BIG fully stocked aid stations with bike tecs at key aid stations. Full ATV/EMT service on the course during the entire event. Racer sag if needed. New for this year, free hot showers at the end of the event.
Refunds are not available 60 days prior to any GBE event. Transfers can be made up to two weeks before the start of the event–late transfers will cost $15.00 each.
Any racer that has raced as a Pro/Expert in any NORBA event, please sign up as a Pro/Expert! Same goes for experts racing in the sport class, and sports racers racing in the begginer class!
Race Information:
The race begins at 6:30AM sharp on September 11, 2010 Anyone dropping trash on the course will be disqualified from the event and will not be allowed back at any GBE events. Please pack out what you bring with you.
14 Hour Cutoff:
It is important for you to take note that we will be enforcing a 14 hour cut-off, 8:30PM, at which point a sag van will sweep the course to pick up any stragglers.
Sunrise/Sunset:
Race day sunrise is 6:41AM. Sunset is 7:41PM.
Course:
13,000ft of climbing in 100 miles. Top finishing times should be around the 7.5 hour mark this year because of the course changes. Starting at Royal Gorge Summit Station with 2.5 miles of single track to an 8 mile downhill and then a 2 mile climb up to Lyon Ridge. The views along this high sierra race are like no other. The course will get marked only days before the event due to other user groups moving and/or removing markers.
Click here for 2010 100 mile course map. Course is not marked: http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=729128244356365048 IF YOU PLAN ON PRE-RIDING THE COURSE, PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE ROYAL GORGE TRAILS AT THE OFFICAL START/FINISH AREA. YOU CAN START AT ICE LAKES LODGE AND ENJOY A TASTY ADULT BEVERAGE AFTER YOUR RIDE!
100 Mile Course Profile: 
Click here 2010 50 mile course map. Course is not marked: http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=781124935634547087
Categories:
There will be solo, pro/expert (Open), age and single speed categories.
THERE MUST BE 5 PEOPLE IN A CATEGORY TO QUALIFY FOR CASH PAYOUTS!
Prizes:
Prize money for the 2010 Tahoe-Sierra 100:
Pro/Expert – $800 (1st) / $400 (2nd) / $200 (3rd) / Award-Prize (4th) / Award-Prize (5th)
SS Open – $500 (1st) / $300 (2nd) / $150 (3rd)
THERE MUST BE 5 PEOPLE IN A CATEGORY TO QUALIFY FOR CASH PAYOUTS!
Prize money for the 2010 Tahoe-Sierra 50:
Pro/Expert - $250 (1st) / $150 (2nd) / $100 (3rd)
THERE MUST BE 5 PEOPLE IN A CATEGORY TO QUALIFY FOR CASH PAYOUTS!
This year, we will have a full BBQ, great beer, and an awards ceremony at 9:00pm at Summit Station Lodge, right at the start/finish area. Cash awards will go to top male and female pros. Awards will go to the top age group finishers in male and female. All official finishers will receive TS100 medals at the finish line.
Race Check-in:
Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 at Auburn Bike Works from 10:00AM-6:00PM. (www.auburnbikeworks.com)
Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 at Summit Station Lodge from 3:00PM-8:00PM.
!!!!NO RACE-DAY CHECK IN!!!!
Racers Meeting begins at 6:00AM SHARP–approximately 30 minutes prior to race. Races start at 6:30AM sharp for both 50 & 100 racers.
Aid stations:
Always plan on constant changing Sierra weather dress accordingly and be prepared! First aid, bike aid and ham operators will be present. There will be mandatory cut off times at the last two aid stations. There will be two drop bag aid stations due to the remoteness of the course. Lights will be mandatory on your bike at the last aid station, Robinson Flat if you leave after 5:30PM. You will not be allowed to ride on if you do not have a light. Please have a red flashing taillight on the back of you bicycle. You must bring your own anti-inflammatories and you are responsible for the proper use of said product.
All aid stations will have the following food and drinks:
Water
Heed and Endurolytes Tablets by Hammer Nutrition
Coca-Cola Products including, Monster, Sprite, Power Aid and Coke
Pickle Juice and pickles
Pop Tarts
Candy
Fruit
PB&J Sammy’s
Cookies
Chips and pretzels
Jim Jam
Cheese Gold Fish
Peanuts
Hard boiled eggs
Cashew Nuts
and some stations will have gel packets(Not the first two)
Here are your aid stations with mileages and (cutoff times):
Lyon Ridge 13.0
Redstar Ridge 23.31 (10:30AM cutoff)
100 milers turn left here and 50 milers go straight. Aid station people will direct you, pay attention.
Mad Cat’s Road 43 39.0-Drop Bags (1:30PM cutoff)
Dusty Corners 51.0 (3:00PM cutoff)
Dusty Corners 59.0 (4:00PM cutoff)
Mad Cat’s Road 43 62.0 (4:45PM cutoff)
Auburn Bike Work’s Robinson Flat 69.0-Drop Bags (5:45PM cutoff)
Mandatory lights if you leave Robinson Flat after 4:30PM
The Y 74.0 (6:45PM cutoff)
North Fork Bridge 84.0 (Final Aid Station) (7:45PM cutoff)
Finish-Summit Station, Royal Gorge 92.8
We can not allow spectators to follow racers from aid station to aid station. The department of forestry has put a stop to unneeded vehicle traffic on the roads. Racers can only be supported at aid stations. There is no support allowed from non-racers or friends and family along the race course. If you wish to support sign up and help support a aid station and help all the racers.
Drop Bag Aid Stations:
There are two drop bag aid stations. Road 43 is Mad Cat Bicycle’s aid station which you will pass twice, at mile 39 and 62. And Robinson Flat which is Auburn Bike Works aid station, at mile 69 and is where your lights are. There will be coordinated drop areas at check in for each drop aid station.
ALL DROP BAGS MUST BE AT RACER CHECK IN FRIDAY NIGHT BY 8:00pm! This is new from last year, VERY IMPORTANT, there is no bag dropping race day, you must have all your drop bags to the start finish area FRIDAY NIGHT! Also very important: ALL DROP BAGS MUST HAVE RACERS NAME AND NUMBER ON THE BAG IN BIG LETTERING. OTHER THAN YOUR RACE LIGHTS, DON’T PUT THINGS THAT HAVE TO BE SHIPPED BACK IN THE BAGS. PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR LIGHTS TOO. Your lights will be returned by Sunday morning at Ice Lakes Lodge. Please no ice chests. You will get Hammer Nutrition bags at race check in for drop bag use.
SAG Information:
If you DNF (Do Not Finish) and wait for the sag van to take you back to the start finish, you may have a long wait due to the sag van having to drive on the course, it is VERY SLOW GOING. Please be sure to have your patience cap under your helmet if you decide to DNF. And if you still have the same patience cap from kindergarten, please get a new more mature one at your local bike shop. No tantrums allowed! (Andy O)
Location:
This year’s race will start at Summit Station Ski Lodge at Royal Gorge. The race will go through 3 miles of the cross country ski trails at Royal Gorge this year. Click here: http://royalgorge.com/GettingHere.asp?d=1&fv=7&b=-1 Ice Lakes Lodge is only 1-1/2 miles away.
. Click here to view “Old Soda Springs” website. Click this link to see great pictures of the Ice Lakes Lodge: http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=12wtv945.11djt3tx&x=0&y=-7n7rxq&localeid=en_US
Camping:
There is no camping on-site within the Serene Lakes area. If you would like to camp for the race, please consider these camping areas:
Lodging:
For vacation rental homes for the weekend with rates starting as low as $300 for two night stay that sleep 8, go to : www.castlepeak.com (Castle Peak is offering 20% off to Tahoe-Sierra racers) Ice Lakes lodge is offering GENOUROUS discounts: www.icelakeslodge.com Rainbow Lodge is 15 minutes from race start, and has rooms for $99 plus tax, includes breakfast! The rate is based on double occupancy. You must mention you’re with the Tahoe-Sierra 100 to get the rate. You can make a reservation at: http://royalgorge.com/Reservations.asp?d=1&fv=7&b=-1&LodgeId=3
Local Hotels:
Click here for a full list of hotels/motels – including contact information.
Local Eats:
We are located on Donner Pass Rd in the Old Donner Summit Lodge. We have the best food in town and a great beer selection too! Check it, click it! http://www.summitrestaurantandbar.com/
Age Group Records
19-29 Men Nate Freed 9:15:53
19-29 Women (No Record Yet)
30-39 Men Phil Kelly 8:45:08
30-39 Women Amber Monforte 9:55:39
40-49 Men Tim Johnston 8:29:00
40-49 Women Tracy Barhydt 10:06:24
50-59 Men Rich Latorraca 10:19:23
50-59 Women Debbie Hakansson 10:50:14
September 12th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
I did the 50 and had a most memorable experience. The event was extremely well organized, aid stations well stocked and staffed, and the scenery…wow. Although the 50 mi course was all fire road, it was very technical in many areas. Railing the DH sections helped make up time on a SS, a turkey hen almost took my front wheel out on one occassion! The last 11 miles were relentless; up, up until the finish. Definstely bring your mental game, a suspension fork & seatpost, and solid preparation.
September 14th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Thanks guys! Great event. Awesome beer.
September 15th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Jimmyboy,
Thanks for all the time and effort you and your great crew put into the event. Great experience with definite plans to do it again next year. Did the 50 after your forewarnings and stories of men with automatic weapons and feel I made the right choice. Tough course! Plan on 100 next year if I can forget the pain involved. I think we are all suffering coal miner’s lungs after all the dirt and dust. The beer at the end definitely helped!
September 15th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Thanks Jim and Thanks so much to your volunteers. The effort and spirit of the volunteers at the aid stations was simply superb; responsive, anticipatory, encouraging and enthusiastic. What an event through remarkable forests…. and the challenge, well - both physically and mentally it was everything you could hope for!
Cheers
September 15th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Thanks to all those involved with putting on the event. It was a great experience overall. I rode the 50 miler and just kept pedaling waiting for some singletrack that never happened. Bike handling skills don’t really come into play anywhere so bring an extra set of legs and lungs. Just gotta trust the dust. For future reference, paper cups do not work with keg beer. I don’t know the science behind it, but you get like 2 oz of beer and 10 oz of foam. I’m pretty sure someone makes a corn-based plastic type biodegradeable cup that would work much better, thereby avoiding mandatory keg stands. I’ll probably still be blowing out dusty snot when I line up for the 100 next year. I just might have to go full lycra for that one. Awesome job!