Breckenridge 100
Cross Country Mountain Bike Challenge
Breckenridge,
Colorado
Saturday July 19, 2008
“You’ve done the rest, now take
the test.”
Warriors Cycling and the National Ultra Endurance Series
present
2008 Breckenridge 100
Many exciting changes in
the works for 2008 including...
- easier course allowing more people to finish
- more aid stations
- organized camping
- more prize money
- pancake breakfast
Online Registration @ SportsBaseOnline.com
Printable Registration Form (.pdf)
Loop
Maps:
So why not take the test this summer?
Welcome to Colorado’s premier off-road endurance race, the Breckenridge 100 Cross Country Mountain Bike Challenge. Featuring Solo and Three Person Team Competitions, this incredible course climbs 13,719 feet over its 100 miles and will remind you of what backcountry mountain biking is all about.
With Solo and Team categories, this is a perfect opportunity for you to expand your boundaries. So start studying…. the test is waiting for you on July 19th! Featuring three distinct cloverleaf loops and the full spectrum of mountain terrain, this course will inspire solo and team competitors alike.
Featuring an inspiring, sprawling course nestled between 3 ski resorts, participants will face a unique challenge of strength and fortitude. The distinct clover-leaf loops offer team competitors the opportunity to strategize their efforts and pick which loop each participant will tackle.
Our goal is to provide you a unique and rewarding experience in cross country competition. Our renowned course architect has linked together an amazing, interconnecting network of backcountry trails, dirt roads, double track and bike paths that will take you far beyond the typical boundaries of endurance racing. From start to finish, you will be both pampered and pushed to your limit at the same time.
You’ll cross the Continental Divide three times, climb 12,000 foot passes and forge high mountain streams while all the time returning to the support and encouragement of our staff, friends and teammates who are waiting for you at Carter Park in historic downtown Breckenridge.
Event Highlights:
Saturday July 19th commemorates the 4th annual kickoff of the race from downtown Breckenridge at 6:00AM. All racers must complete their conquest before nightfall Sunday evening at 7:30PM. Cut-off checkpoints will be established to ensure no one is on course after 7:30PM.
Racers will enjoy a banquet dinner and competitor briefing on Friday night before the race. Saturday morning, racers stage at Carter Park at 6:00AM sharp. Full aid stations and medical coverage will support racers during the event. Carter Park will be Event Headquarters, where the clover-leaf style loops converge, and team riders exchange.
Pre-Registration:
Online registration until Wednesday, July 16th at SportsBaseOnline.com, or print off a registration form from this event website and mail it in. We recommend you print off a registration confirmation for your records. Pre-registered mail-in entries must be received by Monday, July 14th.
Late Registration:
There is no race day registration. Late registration, if space is available, will be held on Friday, July 18th at Downstairs at Erics from 4:00PM until 6:00PM.
Racer Check-in and Banquet Dinner:
Raceer check-in and banquet dinner will be held at Downstairs at Erics restaurant at 111 South Main Street. All competitors must check in with race officials between 4:00PM and 6:00PM in Breckenridge on Friday, July 18th. Here you will sign your waivers, and pick up your race number, goody bag and race apparel. You are also required to attend the pre-race briefing at the banquet dinner on Saturday evening at 6:00 PM. There will be no race day registration.
For More Information:
Send your questions to us through our contact link, or call 281-684-2905.
Directions/Parking:
Town Map
From Denver, go west on I-70 to Frisco/Breckenridge exit (203) and go south on Hwy 9 which turns into Main Street Breckenridge.
There is limited parking on French Street in front of Carter Park. There is additional parking at the Steven C. Ice Arena on Boreas Pass Road, just 2 blocks south of Carter Park.
To get to Carter Park, turn east off of Main Street onto Adams Street and go up 3 blocks.
To get to Steven C. Ice Arena, turn east on Boreas Pass Road, which is on the south edge of town at the last stoplight by the Conoco station.
Locations:
All race event activities take place in downtown Breckenridge, Colorado.
Schedule of Events:
Friday July 18th Downstairs at Erics
4:00PM – 6:00PM Racer check-in, and Registration
5:00PM Banquet Dinner
6:00PM Mandatory Racer Briefing
Saturday July19th:
Start at Carter Park 6:00AM Race Staging for all divisions
Carter Park is the location for:
Race start, race Headquarters, Aid Station, Team Rider Transition Zone, Medical Support, Racer Staging Area
7:30PM Race Finish - All Racers must finish in Carter Park by 7:30PM.
7:35PM Post Race Awards Presentation and Party
Camping/ Lodging:
We are organizing racer camping and will have more details as we get closer to race day. There is good camping north of Breckenridge on Tiger Road along the North Fork of the Swan River. Contact the Forest Service at 970.468.5400 for info on Forest Service Campgrounds. Beaver Run Resort and Great Western Lodging are our lodging partners. Beaver Run has single night hotel room. With a 2 night minimum stay, Great Western Lodging offers Riverbend studio condos from $99/night, and Trails End one bedroom condos from $115/nt. Call 888.333.4535 and mention the Breck 100/63 race special.
Backcountry Ethics / Littering:
Littering of any kind is strictly prohibited during the race. You will be disqualified if there is a report of you not respecting this rule. The Forest Service has been extremely supportive and it is imperative that we show them we can hold an event like this and be good stewards of our trails, and the backcountry. Please help us to gain permission to host this unique event again next year and use these wonderful trails in the future by pocketing your gels, bars, baggies, bottles, tubes, etc. DO NOT THROW ANYTHING ON THE GROUND! Pack it in, pack it out! If you absolutely must discard something before returning to Carter Park, do so with a course marshal. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this very important policy. Ride on!
Backcountry Weather:
This race takes place at altitudes above 10,000 feet and you will enjoy some of the most pristine riding terrain in Colorado. With that said, you can expect to experience a wide spectrum of weather conditions. Be prepared for the worst. At least have extra gear, clothing, and supplies stashed at Carter Park so you can adjust to changing conditions. Obviously sun-screen is mandatory. SPF 30+ is recommended.
Race Preparation / Hydration:
This will be a long day in the saddle, and therefore you must give your body all the love you can by drinking a lot during the race. You will be at altitude and therefore need more liquids than usual. Pre-race hydration is also important. Drink plenty of water the day before to hydrate your muscles. A chamois cream or balm of some type is strongly recommended.
Course marking:
We have done our best to mark the course so you can follow it. Orange and black arrows, and orange flagging tape will guide you. However, you may need to use common sense and some navigation skills of your own. The basic rule of thumb is do not turn unless instructed to do so. Follow the tracks of those in front of you. Each rider will receive a map and course directions in their race packet to take with them on course. Refer to this when you need to. Familiarize yourself with the course and have a good sense of where you’re going before race day.
Course Description:
Loop Maps:
Please stay tuned to this event page as we make updates. The course should be close to final by June 29th, but we reserve the right to make last minute changes.
Solo 100 mile competitors will ride all three loops. Team riders can strategically choose which loops they will ride.
Time Checkpoint at Boreas Pass / Section House
There will be a time cut-off checkpoint at the summit of Boreas Pass on Loop 3. All racers must get over Boreas Pass by 4:30pm to complete loop 3. Racers not reaching this checkpoint by 4:30 pm will be turned around here and given a finishing time based on their last checkpoint record.
Entry Fees:
Solo $185
Three Person Team $225
(No refunds once an entry is accepted. There are no refunds for those who do not make the time cutoff checkpoint, therefore not completing the entire course.)
What does your entry fee get you?
- One of the most unique cross country race courses in Colorado
- Custom Breckenridge 100 race apparel (specify size on registration)
- Goody bag
- Race results immediately following finish of racers
- Pre-race banquet dinner
- Post race buffet
- Aid Station
- Awards for top 3 finishers in each category
- Medical support
Categories:
Solo: Men, Women, Junior, Singlespeed
Three-person: Men, Women, Co-ed
Age Divisions:
Junior 13-18
Senior 19-29
Veteran 30-39
Veteran 40-49
Master 50+
Team ages are calculated by total age of riders, divided by number of riders.
Results / Awards:
**Breckenridge 100 Prize Money**
Men: $400 first, $300 second, $200 third
Women: $300 first, $200 second, $100 third
Fastest Times overall, regardless of age class.
Race results will be posted at the finish area every 30 minutes following the finish of the first rider. An award ceremony will be held at Carter Park as soon as the top ten finishers in each category have finished. Riders or a rider representative must be present at the award ceremony to receive their award.
Race Headquarters / Aid Station / Team Transition Zone / Medical / Racer Staging Area:
Carter Park will be Race Headquarters during the day. The Aid Station for all loops will be located there. It will also be the transition zone for teammates in the team competition. First Aid support will also be available there. Riders may stage their own supplies there as well.
Volunteering:
A rewarding opportunity is also available to those non-racers who are interested in joining our volunteer race crew. You will assist with registration, timing and scoring, aid stations, marshalling and more. Race course marshals are needed to help direct racers along course during the race. It is approximately 5 hours of time, and each volunteer will receive a crew t-shirt, lunch, and great satisfaction in knowing they are helping raise money for the TAME foundation and the Summit County hippotherapy program which uses horses as riding therapy for children with disabilities. A race like the Breckenridge 100 relies heavily on volunteer support and your contribution is sincerely appreciated. Click here for information on volunteer opportunities Please email us at volunteer@warriorscycling.com and let us know if you are interested in being part of this unique event.
This race is permitted by and held in the White River National Forest
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