Course Info
Course Description:
All racers should complete their conquest before Sunday evening at 7:30PM. Cut-off checkpoints will be established to ensure no one is on course much after 7:30PM. Racers must pass through the Boreas Pass checkpoint by 4:30 pm to complete loop 3. Aid stations and medical coverage will support racers during the event. Carter Park will be Event Headquarters, where the cloverleaf style loops converge, and team riders’ exchange.
B-68 Course Description:
Loops 2 and 3. All racers should complete their conquest before Sunday evening at 7:30PM. Racers must pass through the Boreas Pass checkpoint by 4:30 pm to complete loop 3. 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.
B-32 Course Description:
Loop 2 – a challenging 32-mile jaunt of high alpine technical singletrack. The race will begin under neutral start and proceed from Steven C Ice Arena up Boreas Pass Road. Racing will begin up Boreas Pass Road and go one mile to where it levels off at County Road 503. Left turn here for a quick downhill and hard right onto the Barney Ford Trail to pick up the Loop 2 course description.
Feed Zones:
There will be Aid Stations on course (see course maps and descriptions), about every 10 miles, stocked with water, Heed, electrolytes, and a selection of energy foods, pb&j’s, bananas, oranges, fig newtons, bars, gels. You can also leave Drop Bags for transport to a particular aid station. You can leave these at Aid Station drop zone on Sunday morning.
Loop Maps:
The course is the same as last year with the exception of a slight reroute around the top of Bergenhof Restaurant on Peak 8. You will not descend Ski Hill paved road this year, but ride dirt around the bottom of Peak 8 ski area base and down 4 oclock Run to Park Avenue.
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Solo 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. 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, thus not completing the race.
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 sunscreen is mandatory. SPF 30+ is recommended.
Race Preparation / Hydration:
The Crew at Carver Sports loves to ride bikes – the longer the better! Swing by 203 N. Main St. to grab free copies of the race course map, stock up on trail food, and get information about the race or local trails.
In honor of your efforts, Carvers will be extending a 20% discount on parts and service to all Breckenridge 100, B-68, and B-32 competitors. Get those brakes bled and that drivetrain cleaned before hoping in the saddle for 10+ hours!
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 recommended.
Course Marking:
The course is marked 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.
Carter Park/ Aid Station / Team Transition Zone / Medical / Staging Area:
Carter Park will be Race Headquarters during the day. It will be the transition zone for teammates in the team competition. Riders may stage their own supplies there.
Tents in Carter Park:
Tents may be set up in Carter Park but must follow these very strict guidelines when weighting down the tent! The fire marshall will be inspecting. LINK to PDF of Tent requirements
