RACES/TRAINING OUTINGS/TEAMMATES NEEDED

POST INFORMATION THAT YOU STUMBLE UPON REGARDING UPCOMING RACES THAT YOU FIND INTERESTING OR ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND PERSONALLY. POSTINGS FOR TEAMMATES NEEDED OR TRAINING TRIPS YOU HAVE OR WOULD LIKE TO SEE PLANNED.

Hey, all!

I am kinda new to this board, but wanted to know if there was a website that had all of the upcoming races in the triangle / triad area. Does anyone know of any / recommend any that are coming up? I am looking for any races to motivate me to train (from 12 - 30 hr).

Thanks all,
I look forward to talking AR with all of you.
--EP

I have just updated our race calendar with even more additions, up to 38 regional events.

Just click on the Blue Highlights to get race information links


http://www.triangle-a...

And of course we have the Praxis Series that we are doing locally. See the message "Announcing the 2008 Praxis Series!" for details.

Found this one being held near Pilot Mountain in the middle of May, couple weeks after the Panther...I always thought that would make a great area to race in. Distances/time look manageable, not very far to travel either.....

http://www.wfu.edu/~f...

NCARS SERIES #1 US WHITEWATER CENTER, CHARLOTTE NC.

FROM THE DIRECTOR:

Hello local adventure racers, The NCARS #1 adventure race clinic and 3.5 hour race at Lake Norman StatePark is on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Only 24 days away! This event isdesigned for ANYONE who is reasonably fit to learn about the sport, meetothers, and leave with a spreadsheet of attendees. Plus that feeling ofsuccess! Activities will once again include canoeing, mountain biking andhiking. Last year we had 50 racers and 8 support team volunteers. This year we could double that, if you help spread the word. We currently have16 registrants. The registration deadline is Sat 3/22. Please forward this info to all you know who may be interested in attending. This will be the only AR training in the Charlotte area. Details and link for online signup are at www.action-learning.com/adventure

Respectfully, Doug Gray, PCC, Head Coach
We work with adventurous business leaders who want to get results.
704.895.6479 ph
www.action-learning.com

Mountain Bike skills clinic, April 12th Harris Lake Park


Triangle Off Road Cyclists (TORC) will be hosting a MTB Skills Clinic on April 12, 2008, 10:00am to 2:00pm, at Harris Lake County Park.

This is an all ages event, all skill levels event and open to the public. Group rides to follow.

More details are coming, just not right now.....stay posted to www.trianglemtb.com on the forums page under events.

Thanks,
Tim
A TORC Events Geek

Saturday, April 19
THE 6 HOUR GRIND ON THE GREENWAY - Singletrack Mountain Bike Race
Presented by SouthPark Cycles and www.BlackDogBikes.com

The 6 Hour Grind on the Greenway is six hour singletrack mountain bike race with twelve categories designed to attract mountain bike racers of all abilities and skill levels. The six hour format is a great way to give endurance mountain bike racing a try, to train for longer endurance races or just to have six hours of fun in the woods.

The beautiful Anne Springs Close Greenway will play host to the super exciting six hour mountain bike race on Saturday, April 19. Don?t let the name ?Greenway? fool you, the race at Anne Springs Close Greenway is about 98% fast and challenging singletrack. The event will be held from 11AM to 5PM. The start and finish of the event will be at the Field Trial Barn. Categories, registration and all other pertinent info is posted on www.charlottemtnbike.com

Food at the Grind on the Greenway
A local Girl Scout Troop will be providing food and coffee, for a small donation, from 9am to 11pm. Charlotte Sports Cycling will be providing a neutral feed area, with food and drink, during the event for all race participants. After the event, Charlotte Sports Cycling will be providing a pasta dinner for all race participants.

Race Location
The event will be held at the Field Trail Barn on Springfield Parkway in Fort Mill, SC. There will be lots of room for team pits. The Field Trial Barn will be open and available for inclement weather. There will be a bike washing station and mechanics on site for the event.
http://www.leroysprin...

Registration
Pre-registration for the Grind on the Greenway is $50 for each race participant and $60 the day of the event. Registration includes event t-shirt, bad full of swag. neutral feed zone, pasta dinner, six hours of hard racing and the right to brag for years to come. This race will be sanctioned and insured through USA Cycling. For those who do not have an annual USA Cycling MTB license, one-day racing licenses will be available for $5

Online registration is open! Visit http://www.BikeReg.co... or www.activezach.com for online registration. For mail in registration, visit www.charlottemtnbike.com

This event is being held in conjunction with the Earth Day celebrations organized by the staff at Anne Springs Close Greenway. We will have 12 different racing categories with great prizes and trophies going three deep in all categories.

Duo Male
Duo Female
Duo Single Speed
Duo Coed
Solo Male Open
Solo Female Open
Solo Single Speed
Solo Female Novice
Solo Junior
Solo Male 19 - 34
Solo Male 35 - 44
Solo Male 45+

Awards
Prizes and trophies will be given to each race participant finishing in the top three of each category. The awards ceremony will be held shortly after the last finisher crosses the finish line.

Hey all
I'm one of the organizers for the race on May 17th that Bruce brought up about a month ago on this list. I just wanted to say thanks for noticing us, and we'd love to see any of you guys out there. We've been running races in the area for Wake Forest University students for awhile, and wanted to open it up to more of the AR community. It looks like the month of May is going to be pretty busy for AR down in this area, which is only a good thing!

~Todd fallesen

Is anybody else from the area planning to do this one?.....I'm getting ready to pull the trigger and register on a two person team...didn't know if anyone else was planning to do it or not.

Seems like a no brainer..no support crews...light gear list...awesome terrain..low entry fee.. and lots of hills to ride up.......

UPCOMING MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE- HIGHPOINT

http://www.youthunlim...

Lots of prizes, many differant category options over a 6.5 mile course, check out the link for more details.