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Where: Ely,
Nevada and the surrounding mountains. The event takes place
on BLM and USFS administered lands under special use permits.
When: June
13th, 2009 9:00 a.m. at Broadbent
Park 501 mill St.
Registration/Check
in: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday June 12th at Jailhouse
Casino (211 5th St.) and 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on race day
at Broadbent Park.
What:
- An enduro format
mountain bike event. Timed sections mostly downhill, combined
time wins.
- Men's and women's
events for all classes.
- New fun ride
class that is shorter in length and less climbing than the
beginner class with 2 timed sections.
- Beginner Class:
17.5 miles, 2,300' elevation gain, 3 timed sections.
- Sport Class:
26.6 miles, 3,500' elevation gain, 4 timed sections.
- Expert Class:
33.3 miles, 5,400' elevatin gain, 6timed sections.
Special Note:
Please wash your bikes before coming to Ely to help prevent
the spread of noxious, invasive plant species. These invasive
plants can be a severe fire danger and as well as a threat
to wildlife habitat and the livelihood of local farmers and
ranchers.
Camping
In addition to
the many fine hotels in the Ely area, there is also free camping
available at Broadbent Park (start/finish area) Friday and
Saturday night. If you camp, remember that you are in a residential
neighborhood, so be considerate and keep the noise down. Restrooms
and hopefully showers will be available. The park is within
walking distance to downtown Ely with shops, restaurants,
and bars!
Enduro
Format
There will be 3-5
timed sections or "special tests", mostly twisty
downhills. The sum of the times on these special tests will
determine the winner. So take your time on the uphills and
enjoy the scenery and then let it all hang out in the special
tests. Here's the rules.
Things
to Do
Be sure to spend
some extra time around town and check out some of the other
rides that the Ely area has to offer.
Contact
Info
Kent Robertson
775-296-2162 or krobeg@mwpower.net
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