Big Sandy Returns for 2011

This is a little late (sorry Chris), but registration is open for this year's Big Sandy, NorCal's only point to point race:

Its time to sign up. Registration for the Third Annual Big Sandy Point to Point Mountain Bike Race is now open. Register online Now. We love online registration so much, we are paying the service fee.

Or visit the udated website to download a registration form.

Our little race is starting to get recongnized as a must do California Race. In order to maintain the level of quality the event is know for, we have decided to limit the field size to 300. Register early and secure your place in one of the best mountain bike events you will race this year.

We are Proud to be a part of the Northern California State Championship Series this year.

The Big Sandy is a point to point XC race held northeast of Fresno. See full details at bigsandyrace.com.

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 20 Jan - 25 Jan, 2011

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

1. Sacramento CX (01/22/11) [CX]
2. Sierra Nevada High School Short Track MTB Race (01/22/11) [STRX]
3. MTB Kickstart (01/23/11) [XC]
4. Surf City CX (01/23/11) [CX]
5. BBP Dual Slalom Winter Series (01/23/11) [DS]

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 13 Jan - 18 Jan, 2011

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

1. Rio Bravo Rumble (01/15/11) [XC, DUO]
2. CCCX CX (01/16/11) [CX]

Boggs 6 Registration Open

... in about 1 hour ...

We’ll be running a classic MTB XC team relay-style event at a 3500 acre swath of pine forest known as the Boggs State Demonstration Forest, about 2 hours north of SF Bay.

Registration Nation! Oh right, the reason you’ve actually opened this email. Registration will open at 9:00 AM PST on January 7th, 2011. That’s this Friday. Not unlike a Harry Potter movie or an iWhatever product release, our fans have already begun camping out at our stoop, despite regular police patrols, pepper spray, and heavy doors that unexpectedly swing out. The rest of you may want to go over to http://boggs.bikemonkey.net to register. It’s a simple process and will cost you $75 bucks, for which you get a meal, a t-shirt, and the chance to look sunken-eyed after a day on the course. This event has sold out every year, despite raising the rider limit time and again, so get quick or get left behind.

Via Boggs Baby at Bike Monkey.

 

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 6 Jan - 11 Jan, 2011

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

1. Sacramento CX (01/08/11) [CX]
2. Surf City CX (01/09/11) [CX]
3. BBP Dual Slalom Winter Series (01/09/11) [DS]

Boggs Registration Opens Friday

In addition to a date for Boggs VI, we now know when registration will begin:

The inquisitive minds want to know when Boggs registration will open. The answer? Friday January 7th in the morning hours, let’s say around 9:00. Okay?  Good.

However, the Bike Monkey needs some help before the race:

Friends of Lake Boggs has put together a trail maintenance schedule and we’re going to be there lending a hand. Here are the dates.  If you have a spare weekend please come!

• Sunday, January 9 at 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Feburary 12 at 10 a.m.
• Sunday, March 13 at 9 a.m.
• Saturday, April 9 at 9 a.m.

Allow 2-3 hours; bring water, gloves and a hand tool. Some tools are also available. The meeting spot is at the Boggs parking lot by the forestry manager’s office.

Via Boggs Trailwork Days at Bike Monkey.

Big Blue Announces New Tahoe City Endurance Race

Big Blue Adventure, longtime local adventure racing promoters, are putting on their first MTB endurance race in Tahoe City:

Lake Tahoe is famous for its amazing and endless single-track.  The Lake Tahoe 4 & 8 Hour Mountain Bike Race takes advantage of the area’s beautiful trails for a challenging and fun course.  The main venue is located at the Highlands Community Center a few miles east of Tahoe City.  The course is approximately 12 miles on single track and some fire road.  Fast lap times should be around 40 minutes. Race as a solo or on a team of 2, 3 or 4 (teams of 3 and 4 apply to the 8hr race only).

For more information about the race and to register, visit the event’s website or email angel@bigblueadventure.com.

Look for more details as the date draws closer.