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12 & 24 HOURS OF FURY
Presented by Bicycle Ranch
November 6, 2010 - 12:00PM
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INTRODUCTION
4 Peaks Racing, Bicycle Ranch, and McDowell Mountain Regional Park are proud to bring you the Valley of the Sun's premier endurance mountain bike event; The 12 & 24 Hours of Fury! This event consists of loops around the perimeter of the Competitive Track at McDowell Mountain Regional Park, one of Arizona's most popular courses. The rule is simple - the most loops in 12 or 24 hours wins! -
CATEGORIES
24 HOUR
Solo - male
Solo - female
Solo singlespeed - male
Solo singlespeed - female
Duo - male
Duo - female
Duo - coed
Quad - male (combined age 0-140)
Quad - male (combined age 141+)
Quad - female
Quad - coed
5 Person Coed
Corporate (up to 10 riders)
Trophies will be awarded three deep per category, all team members will receive an award
12 HOUR
Solo - male
Solo - female
Solo singlespeed - male
Solo singlespeed - female
Duo - male
Duo - female
Duo - coed
Quad
Trophies will be awarded three deep per category -
COURSE
The 12 & 24 Hours of Fury course is the perimeter loop of the McDowell Competitive Track. Also known as sort-tech-long the loop is 10 miles long. There will be an exchange area bypass for solo riders and those taking a second lap. The event is chip timed so riders making an exchange must exchange their timing chip.
Competitive Track Review:
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COST
UNTIL MIDNIGHT AUGUST 6
Solo - $90
Duo - $175
Quad - $340
Five - $400
Corporate - $600
UNTIL MIDNIGHT OCTOBER 6
Solo - $100
Duo - $190
Quad - $360
Five - $425
Corporate - $700
UNTIL NOON NOVEMBER 4
Solo - $110
Duo - $200
Quad - $380
Five - $450
Corporate - $800 -
SCHEDULE
Camping is not allowed in the competitive trailhead until Friday.
FRIDAY 11/5
4:00 p.m. Packet Pick Up and late registration at the Competitive Track opens
6:00 p.m. Movie #1
7:00 p.m. Packet Pick Up and late registration at the Competitive Track closes
SATURDAY 11/7
8:00 a.m. Packet Pick Up and late registration at the Competitive Track opens
11:00 a.m. Packet Pick Up and late registration at the Competitive Track closes.
11:15 a.m. Athlete meeting
12:00 p.m. The 24 Hours of Fury begins
12:15 p.m. The 12 Hours of Fury begins
7:00 p.m. Camp fire and s'mores
SUNDAY 11/8
12:15 a.m. The 12 Hours of Fury finish
12:45 a.m. 12 Hours of Fury Awards
7:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast
11:30 a.m. Trail access closes
12:00 p.m. The 24 Hours of Fury finish
12:15 p.m. Bicycle Ranch Raffle
12:30 p.m. 24 Hours of Fury Awards -
TIMING
This event will be chip timed by 4 Peaks Timing. Timing chips will be available for pick-up beginning at 9:00 a.m. the morning of the event. Please ensure your timing chip is returned after the race. These chips are the athlete's responsibility. Times will be posted hourly until 1:00 a.m., there will be an update at 4:00 a.m. and then hourly beginning at 7:00 a.m. -
SUPPORT
*Bicycle Ranch will be lending their expertise with neutral bike support.
*Geoman Gear will be providing neutral charging in additional to sales and service of Magicshine products. Contact geoman@geomangear.com for more information.
*NiteRider will be onsite helping athletes with their lighting needs. For light rentals please contact Tommy Bryant at Nite Rider - tommy@niterider.com
*The Hammer Nutrition/Snickers Marathon Bar Feedzone
*Shower facilities are available -
USA CYCLING
The 12 & 24 Hours of Fury is permitted through USA Cycling. Non-USA Cycling members are subject to a $5 fee for their one day license. USA Cycling members must produce their membership card at registration. Every athlete is required to check in, sign the waiver and submit it at registration. -
RULES
*TEAMS - Each member of a team must ride at least one day time lap and one night time lap (does not apply to corporate category)
1. For your final lap to count you must be across the timing line by 12:15 a.m. for the 12 Hours of Fury or 12:00 p.m. for the 24 Hours of Fury.
2. Results will be posted hourly until 1:00 a.m. There will be an update at 4:00 a.m. Results we be posted hourly again beginning at 7am.
3. Race numbers must be displayed at all times.
4. Please overtake with care and communicate to the slower rider. Slower riders please yield.
5. There are a couple of places on this course where taking a short cut is possible. Taking a short cut is grounds for disqualification.
6. Rider exchanges must be made in the exchange tent. This event will be chip timed and the chip is your baton.
7. Each athlete riding between 6:00 p.m. and 6:20 a.m. must have a tail light and front light with two to three hours of battery life and a back up lighting system (eg. Flashlight).
8. Racing between these times without a light illuminated will result in disqualification.
9. Please stop and help other riders if they require assistance. Time adjustments will be assessed on a case by case basis. Cell phone coverage is good at McDowell Mountain Regional Park and carrying a cell phone is recommended.
10. Each team that starts this race will be given a lap count and time in the results regardless of when they finish. There is no requirement to finish after noon on November 8. Winners are the individuals and teams that complete the most laps within 12 or 24 hours. -
PARKING & CAMPING
There is plenty of parking and camping available at both the competitive trailhead and across the road at the 30 acre lot. You will never be more than a 5 minute walk from the transition tent. Parking and camping will be on a first come first serve basis. Please leave the fence line for solo riders. -
ACCOMODATIONS
Fountain Hills is the nearest metropolitan area to McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Please visit www.fountainhillschamber.com for information on accommodation, restaurants and activities in Fountain Hills. -
PROFILE
Course Profile:
