Done

I have no intention of doing this race again. Most importantly, I won't be around Prescott next fall. Secondly, this sort of deal is a lot of work!

Check out the Kaibab race this coming summer; the hardest one-day mountain bike race in Arizona.

2007 Results

The Results (time on course minus points collected)
1) Scott Morris 9:53-415**= 2:58
2) Paula Morrison 4:20-80*= 3:00
3) Chad Brown 9:38-225= 5:53
3) Mike Knowles 10:23-250= 6:03
Jason Alexander
Tony Davidson
Aaron Pulley
5) Dave See^ 9:15-180= 6:15
Dave Thompson
6) John Spann 9:00-120= 7:00

*Paula entered as a trail runner at the last minute.

**Scott not only got seven out of eight checkpoints, he earned 20 bonus beer points, hauling one full and one empty can up the unpleasant climb out of the checkpoint 3.

^Team Dave were the only singlespeed riders.

-It should also be noted that every rider had issues finding at least one checkpoint. Some were hidden in rocks, buried in pine needles, or in holes in the ground. However, every checkpoint book was found by at least one team, showing the value of perseverance and following directions.

Last, but far from least, a good time was had by all eating pizza and drinking beer around the fire after. Many quotable moments were had, which for the moment I'll allow to surface of their own accord.

11/7/07 Edit: It was brought to my attention by Scott Morris that I suck at math, and had added up some wrong points. So, Scott wins!

What?!

November 3rd, 2007, 0700-1700. Start/finish location pending.

Solos and teams allowed. Registration via email will begin October 1st. Participants will be capped at 50.

This will be a "scramble" type event in the vein of the Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventure. You (and your team) will recieve a course map and team number at 0700. The map will outline the in-bounds area for the scramble, and detail checkpoint locations. Each checkpoint will contain a container, within which is a book. You will be required to remove the page that corresponds to your number and return it to the finish area to recieve points. Total points will count against the teams elapsed time, and the best time overall will "win". You must return to the finish area by 1700 to be counted as a finish.

Accessing checkpoints will require strategic mountain bike riding, and accessing the containers themselves may require some creativity. Be warned.


Rules as follows, to be strictly enforced via the integrity system:

1) You are physically on your own. All food, water, and supplies must be either carried by you alone, purchased from a store off-route, or filtered from in situ sources along the course. No "coincidental" prearranged support, psychological or physical. If you bonk, get lost, or have a major mechanical or injury, have the knowledge, wherewithall, and ability to get yourself found and saved without the assistance of others.

2) Follow all LNT guidelines. No gel wrappers left on the trail! Knowledgeable violation will lead to a DQ and lifetime ban.

3) Be a good citizen. Interpret #1 within reason. If you see fit to give a fellow racer directions, mechanical assistance, water, a tube, or moral support, do so. Similarly, do not expect or feel entitled to any of the above. It's nice to have good neighbors, but there isn't a law mandating it.

4) Obey all laws, natural or man made. Don't be mean to hikers, cut off horses, or ride bikes off trail. Furthermore, do not leave the in-bounds course area!