2015 Casper Mountain Classic

We are halfway through the season which is unbelievable. It's been a short spring and the temps and weather have jumped right in to summer. For that reason we are excited to be on the mountain. Tomorrow night at 6:30 will be our next race. Start by parking at the lodge if it's open. Parking overflow will be down at skunk hollow parking lot and beartrap if needed. Bathrooms will be at Skunk Hollow as well. If you have raced with us this year you don't need to fill out a waiver or do anything besides check in with us and let us know you are here and going to race. Please have your bib # memorized or available to show us and we will promptly get you checked in. If you are new to racing with us, welcome! this race will cost $5 and we promise it will be a good time. Please fill out a waiver for us and get your bib number. You should be ready to go after that.
      This race start will be on Strube loop and will turn left onto the Beartrap Loop. This course will be much like the classic Casper Mountain loop  you've raced in the past. (Look in the Blog/Facebook archives for past maps) Although the exact course is yet to be determined it will be something similar with 5-10-15 mile distance for each of the categories respectively.(10 miles for both comp and sport). Food will be provided by Subway for racers of the event and we will have all the great swag to raffle off from the local bike shops as well. So bring the bug spray the camp chairs and stay and hang out a while afterwards. See you tomorrow.


Later,
FFR

Mountain Bike Racers! - prepare yourself for the Casper Mountain Short Track race night!  Monday evening June 15, 2015 at ‘TheMAZE’ Nordic ski area on Casper Mountain.  Each race will be 20 minutes in length, the course is short, 0.55 miles, the terrain changes FAST and does not favor any particular skill set.  This course is PRIME for spectators,  so invite your friends and family to come cheer you ON!

Each category will race in turn: Recreational, Sport, Competitive, Expert .

The registration/check-in will close at 6:00. Kids race at 6:10.  Recreational riders be ready to go at 6:30. 

Course description:

START fast by the Nordic timing shed headed North, slightly down hill and wide.  Don’t get too comfortable though, the course gradually tapers down as it slithers along and makes a sweeping right just before you have to hit the brakes (or not) and make a 180 left onto the single track!  From there it is a gradual ascent on the twisty trail through the trees. Pop out of the single track at a hard left up a soft wide trail for a stretch then another left past the bleachers and the START/FINISH line. Keep going until the LAP Gate closes.

Each time you pass the START/FINISH will be 1 lap.  After 20 minutes, the LAP GATE will close and the FINISH GATE will open.  So, if you are on the course when that GATE closes, you are on your last lap.  Most laps, shortest time wins.

The FINISH GATE will be funnel shaped so the timers have a good view of the order. Please slow down as soon as you pass through the FINISH GATE.  The FINISH area is always a congested place so we appreciate a controlled departure from the course.

Have fun. Ride Safe.

Post race cuisine provided by The Cottage. 

Race participants only please.