July 14, 2012 Tahoe Sierra 100

The Tahoe Sierra 100 is one of the most challenging ultra mountain bike races in North America. A true 100 mile course, no laps here my Brothers and Sisters. 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. The TS100 is being held on some of the same trails as the two biggest endurance events in North America. The Western States 100 ultra trail run, and The Tevis Cup horse endurance race. The TevisCup has been held for the last 57 years and is by far the Grand Daddy of all horse endurance races. The Western States 100 has been held for the last 39 years. Adequate mental and physical preparation are of the utmost importance. 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 lifetime. Many of the volunteers spend endless hours and days out on the Tahoe-Sierra course. They are truly the heart of this event. GBE uses 100% biodegradable ribbons and signs made out of wood pulp, and flour is used for all ground trail markings.

Click links below to get a little taste of some of the sweet singletrack you’re going to be riding. Riders are Steve Gallo, 4th at the 2011 US 24 Hour National Championships, and Jon Hyatt, winner of his age catagory at the 2011 Coolest 24 Hour Race. Both stated this is some of the best single track they’ve ever ridden.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyTqmSdWleU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39hMk-p_CG8&feature=youtu.be

Registration Information:

Online registration http://www.bikereg.com/14751

Registration closes July 11, 2012. While entry’s are non-refundable and non-transferable to other events, we do allow transfers to other riders. To modify or transfer your entry please e-mail:  lisa@aburnbikeworks.com

Fee Increase Dates: March 10, 2012, April 27, 2012 and June 9, 2012.

Mail-in registration form: (Coming soon)

Save time. Fill out the MEDICAL FORM now and bring it with you. Or mail it with your mail-in reg form. trt100m_medical_form-new-one-2

All registrants will receive:

Timing chip results
Fully stocked aid stations
Custom 3″ metals to all finishers
Custom Pullover Hoodie
Custom Beer Glass
BBQ
Cash prizes to to Pro men and women

Full ATV/EMT service on the course during the entire event.
Racer sag if needed.
No Refunds.
Transfers can be made up to two weeks before the start of the event. Late transfers will cost $15.00 each.
Sandbaggers will be disqualified.

We will have a full BBQ, great beer, and an awards ceremony starting at 4:30 PM in Foresthill at the finish area. Cash awards and a one of a kind custom trophies 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.

Categories:

There will be solo, pro/expert (Open), age and single speed categories.
THERE MUST BE 5 PEOPLE IN A CATEGORY TO QUALIFY FOR ANY AWARDS!

Clydesdale class will be weighted in at race start.

Prizes: (**Must be present to collect your award, with the high cost of shipping GBE will not ship awards**)

Prize money for the 2011 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) / Award-Prize (4th) / Award-Prize (5th)
THERE MUST BE 5 PEOPLE IN A CATEGORY TO QUALIFY FOR ANY AWARDS!

Race Check-in:

Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Auburn Bike Works from 10:00AM-6:00PM. (www.auburnbikeworks.com)
Friday, July 13, 2012 at Ice Lakes Lodge from 3:00PM-8:00PM. Please bring your drop bags if needed. GBE will not ship your drop bags back to you after the race. Please be sure to take everything with you.
There is NO RACE-DAY CHECK IN!!!! You must check in Thursday or Friday before the event!

Race Information:

Race meeting begins at 5:30AM SHARP–approximately 30 minutes prior to race. Race begins at 6:00AM sharp!

Anyone dropping trash on the course will be disqualified, and will not be allowed back at any GBE events.

Click link below for driving directions from the start to the finish in Foresthill, to meet your rider at the end.

TS100 Qualifying Rules and Races: (This is an ultra endurance MTB RACE. In saying so, you must qualify by completeing a MTB endurance race.)

Only MTB endurance races from 2010-2012 can be used.
8 hr MTB race (70 miles or more, 45 and over 60 miles or more)
12 hr MTB race (90 miles or more)
MTB 100 endurance race (Must have finished the race before cut off time)
24hr MTB race (120 miles or more)
24 hr Adventure races (Solo or team must finished before cut off)
Boggs 8hr Cobb, Ca (Bike Monkey event)
Coolest 8 & 24 hr race Royal Gorge Ski Resort, Ca
Boggs 8 & 24hr race, Cobb, Ca
Cohutta 100 TN 12,000ft of climbing
Syllams Revenge 100 ARK
Mohican 100 OH 11,000ft of climbing
Lumberjack 100 Michigan 9,000ft of climbing
Breckenridge 100 CO 13,750ft of climbing
Cream Puff 100 Oregon 18,000ft of climbing
High Cascades 100 Oregon 11,000ft of climbing
Wilderness 101 Pennsylvania 15,000ft of climbing
Leadville 100 CO 9,000ft of climbing
Fools Gold Georgia  14,400ft of climbing
Shenandoah 100 Virginia 14,000ft of climbing
Hammerstein 8 & 24, Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA
12 Hours of Humbolt
12 Hours of Weaverville
Whiskeytown 9-5
12 Hours of Temecula

RACER MUST HAVE PROOF OF RACE RESULTS (WEBSITE WITH YOUR RACE RESULTS FROM QUALIFYING EVENT) Please do not sign up with out proof of qualifier. If you have not qualified in 2011, there are plenty of races before July 14, 2012. No “new” races can be used as qualifiers, “new” being any event that is less than 1 year old.

Bus Charter Service Information:

We will be offering a bus shuttle service for racers that don’t have a pit crew or car ride back to the start at Royal Gorge Ski Resort. There will be an extra charge for the shuttle service; $33.00 for rider and bike. It will leave the finish area twice. First shuttle at 5:00 PM. Second shuttle at 8:30 PM. It is a 1.5 hour ride back to the start and your car. Bring food and drink so you don’t bonk on the bus.

14 Hour Cutoff:

It is important for you to take note that we will be enforcing a 14 hour cut-off, 8:00PM, at which point a sag van will sweep the course to pick up any stragglers.

Sunrise/Sunset:

Race day sunrise is 5:49 AM. Sunset is 8:33 PM. (Total light hours, 14h 43m)

Aid station locations and cut off times may change due to the TS100 ending in Auburn this year. The 2012 TS100 will be 100 miles as last year it was 82.5 miles. The first 10 miles within The Royal Gorge Ski Resort from 2011 will be removed. The course map for the 2012 TS100, with all the new single track and climbing sections, will be up in the weeks to come. Please stand by! 

Course/Aid Station Cut Off Times:1. Auburn Bike works aid station. (About mile 12 on Soda Springs Rd) Cut off time, 8:00am.2. Redstar Ridge aid station (About mile 34.96) Cut off time, 12:30pm.  6 1/2 hrs into the race.3. Road 43 aid station (About mile 50) Cut off time, 3:30pm. 9 1/2 hrs into the race. (DROP BAGS HERE, LIGHTS IF NEEDED)4. Dusty Corners aid station. (About mile 64) Cut off time, 5:00pm. 11 hrs into the race. Must have lights if you are leaving after 4:00pm.5. Deadwood aid station. (About mile 74) Cut off time, 6:00pm. 12 hrs into the race. Must have lights after 6:00pm. (DROP BAGS HERE)6.Chicken Hawk aid station (About mile 82) Cut off time, 8:00pm. 14 hrs into the race. Must have lights after 7:30pm.Some very good suggestion.THIS IS NOT A WATER BOTTLE TYPE OF RACE. EACH YEAR WE HAVE RIDERS LOSE ALLOT OF WATER  BOTTLES. WATER PACK IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO. ALL FOUR PRO RIDERS THAT DID THE COURSE  LAST WEEK HAVE STATED THERE ARE NOT ALLOT OF PLACES THAT YOU CAN TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF YOUR BARS AND  DRINK.
THERE ARE ALLOT OF SECTIONS THAT YOU MAY LOSE YOUR BOTTLE SO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE WATER PACK. DON’T TRY THIS EVENT WITHOUT HAVING TWO TUBES,  PUMP AND SOME SMALL BACK UP FOOD IN YOUR PACK.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE TIRE THAT CAN HANDLE VERY AGGRESSIVE TERRAIN. YOU WILL ALL BE VERY HAPPY THAT I HAD TO TAKE OUT THE OTHER 5,000 ft OF CLIMBING. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU LEAVE DUSTY CORNERS THE RACE REALLY STARTS THERE.  THE TERRAIN CHANGES AND GETS VERY FAST ON THE DOWNHILL.YOU NEED TAKE YOUR TIME GOING DOWN FROM LAST CHANCE TO SWINGING BRIDGE.
TOP DESCENDING SKILLS WILL BE NEEDED HERE. IF YOU FEEL THE NEED TO GET OFF YOUR BIKE THEN DO SO AND JUST BIKE AND HIKE YOUR BIKE TO THE BOTTOM.
I WILL SEE YOU ALL THE FINISH LINE!!!
THANK YOU GBE,INC
Jim Northey
Event Director      

Aid stations:

You must check OUT of every aid station.

Pit crews will have access to course in two locations. (Devils Thumb and Gorman Ranch) Outside help on course, other than at aid stations, is means for disqualification.

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 TBA. 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 by Hammer Nutrition
Endurolyte tablets by Hammer Nutrition
Perpetuem 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

Drop Bag Aid Stations:

There will be two drop bag aid stations; 1. Madcat Road 43 2. Deadwood. Racers must pick up their drop bags at the end of the race.

Crew Aid Stations:

There are only two aid stations your crew can pit for you.

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. “LA CASTIO” Rule: You will be charged complete and full costs for Search and Rescue if you; 1. DNF (Do Not Finish) or get pulled from the race by a race official and choose not to stay at an aid station 2. If you refuse to stop 3. You can not ride in the opposite direction of the race. 4. If you do not comply to the rules and regulations of the TS100 5. If you do any of the above and continue riding the course.

Medical:

Medical aid will be available at every aid station. If you see a ride down, please stop and assist, then report to medical staff as soon as possible. Also be aware of where downed rides location on the trail is as best you can.

Location:

This year’s race will start at Ice Lakes Lodge. The race will go through 10-20 miles of the cross country ski trails at Royal Gorge this year. Click here: http://royalgorge.com/ 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:

• Truckee Area Campgrounds
• Donner Memorial State Park
• Sugarbowl Area

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 Also, affordable rooms at Ice Lakes lodge- http://royalgorge.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 (Start Area):

Click here for a full list of hotels/motels – including contact information.

Local Hotels (Finish Area-Auburn, CA)

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/hotels_motels/hotels/us-ca-auburn.html

http://www.foresthill.us/

Local Eats (Start Area):

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/

Local Eats (Finish Area-Auburn, CA):

http://www.insiderpages.com/s/CA/Auburn/Restaurants