Update on 12/31: Due to the larger than anticipated interest (who knew so many people
like going downhill at Happy Jack on fatties), we are shortening stage 3 a bit.
To avoid the potential problems with the two way traffic from the original stage,
we are now starting it at the H.Q./Crow Cr. intersection. Cuts a couple minutes from the stage,
but at least you won't get smashed into if you are running a bit late getting there.
The "loop" will be about 16 miles total, with 4 timed stages and 5 transfers.
The entire day will be on single track. The stages go from hardest to easiest
throughout the day in terms of pedaling effort. Count on working hard if you
want to win.
Trail conditions could vary wildly. If it hasn't snowed for a while, there
could be some bare ground or ice. If it snows the night before the race, it will
be soft. We will do what we can, within reason, to make sure we have a well packed trail.
If trail conditions warrant, we may change, shorten, or eliminate stages.
Our schedule leaves plenty of time to get between
stages, but it means a full
day out. Soon after each of the first two stages you will pass back by the trailhead and
your car. Consider your car your own highly personalized aid station. Feel free
to stop there and get anything you need, or warm up. Just make sure you leave
enough time to get to the start of the next stage.
Course Map and Profiles:
Old school map and individual stage profiles are below the Trailforks map.
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| Pole Cr., Snowshoe, and Black Ice |
1.96 mi |
3.2% ave. |
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| DDA and Middle Aspen |
1.73 mi |
-4.4% ave. |
10:30am start |
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| Pole Cr., Snowshoe, and Black Ice |
2.53 mi |
2.7% ave. |
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| Aspen |
1.57 mi |
-4.4% ave. |
11:40am start |
|
| Pole Cr., Snowshoe, and Headquarters |
2.64 mi |
3.3% ave. |
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| Crow Cr. |
1.18 mi |
-6.0% ave. |
1:10pm start |
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| Crow Cr. and Headquarters |
1.94 mi |
4.1% ave. |
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| Haunted Forest and Aspen |
1.17 mi |
-7.7% ave. |
2:10pm start |
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| Pole Cr. |
.58 mi |
1.1% ave. |
