General Information
Let’s get ready to rumble as GBE brings back old school MTB racing.
Back in the 80’s and early 90’s the MTB courses were longer, harder including water crossings, single track, fire road, dust, mud, double track, long climbs, short steep climbs and some hike-a-bike sections just to piss you off.
Racers would carry three water bottles, one in a jersey pocket with some Coke or Gatorade and a ham and cheese sammy because energy food was not yet refined in the industry. Back then the courses were 15 to 30 miles long. Now that we have water hydration packs, one can ride all day. There will be one aid station 1/2 way out on course. No outside help allowed on course.
There will be a water station in the pit area only for the multi lap catagories. So if you’re used to doing those little 6 to 10 mile smooth going fast single track races, this event is not for you. This is REAL MTB racing !!!
Belly up Buckaroo and let’s see what you got. In the OLC you can expect two long hard climbs, some short steep climbs, a few water crossings, single track and fire roads, along with some fast technical descents. There should be about 2000 ft of climbing per lap.
Registration
Online registration at BikeReg.com Click here: http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9902
Registration will closes two days before the event date.
Local Hotel Information
Click link for hotel information: http://maps.google.com/maps?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS315&q=hotels%20%26%20motels%20in%20Auburn%20Ca&oq=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl
Categories and Prizes
There must be 5 racers to make a category.
Cash pay out in Pro Class only. Pay out amount will be decided by category size.
All other prizes yet to be decided.
Categories as Follows:
Pro, Semi Pro, Experts-3 laps.
Sports-2 laps
Beginners-1 lap
Pro /Semi Pro M/F
Expert M/F 19-34
Expert M/ F 35-44
Expert M/F 45-55
Sport M/F 19-34
Sport M/F 35-44
Sport M/F 45-55
Beginner M/F 19-34
Beginner M/F 35-44
Beginner M/F 45-55
Juniors Expert M/F 15-18
Juniors M/F Sport-Beginner 15-18
SS Pro/Expert M/F
SS Sport-Beginner M/F
Course
Click here for course map: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/cool-ca-olmstead-loop/463126438568241455
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