but heed the website warnings below..... (yep.. that is Perry on a dirt road climb at last year's event... )
Warnings:
§ Variable weather conditions leading up to or
on the day of the event may result in extreme riding conditions.
§ The rider and bicycle should be in top
condition before attempting this race.
§ The course includes 16 kilometers of unpaved
roads that may be extremely rough, covered in deep potholes and/or muddy.
§ The course includes several very steep,
technical descents where professional racers have crashed. One guy had his ear
ripped off. If you fly off a switchback and no one sees you, the bears will
find you before we know you are missing. Think about that.
§ All participants will have $10,000 in
additional medical coverage provided via the insurance policy for the event.
§ The Koppenberg of the High Country (Big Flatts
Church Rd) is unpaved with an incline greater than 20%. Compact cranksets and
26 tooth cogs are strongly recommended.
§ There are several long paved descents, and
Railroad Grade Rd is a 10 mile stretch of very flat paved road. Cyclocross
gearing (e.g. 46×12) will spin out.
§ 25c or larger diameter tires are highly
recommended. Knobby cyclocross tires will be very slow.
§ Every year someone blows out a $100 tubular
tire five minutes into the race and goes home. Don’t be that guy – use
clinchers.
§ Carbon rims and frames may suffer serious
damage from kicked up gravel.
§ Consider wearing MTB-style bike shoes as you
may have to walk.
§ This race will be epic.
§ Don’t give up.
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