I just updated this race info on the GMARA website. There's two
different levels of ride, so come on out and put those nav and bike
skills to the test. I'm working with two guys from the Fellowship that
really know those trails, so expect to have to make some pretty
interesting navigation decisions along the way. There may even be a
hill or two, although that may just be a rumor.

Cheers,
Chris

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Test out both your bike riding and navigation skills on the afternoon
of October 12th at the Wheel of Fire MTB Adventure Race presented by
Fellowship of the Wheel and Green Mountain Adventure Racing Association.

This unique event has been designed to test riders' stamina and their
ability to strategically navigate the Sleepy Hollow and Hinesburg Town
Forest trails. Racers will have to pick their own route around the 35
miles of trails to reach as many Check Points as possible. The epic
course will traverse both mighty trail systems on miles of fun
singletrack built by FOTW. There will also be a shorter course that
stays within the Sleepy Hollow trail network. You choose your
challenge and the length of your ride!

Course maps will be distributed on October 12th at 12 pm for Advanced
riders and 1 pm for Beginner and Intermediate riders. Racers will
start (and finish) at Sleepy Hollow at timed intervals up to an hour
after the map is distributed. The winner will reach the most Check
Points (CPs) within the allotted time.

Advanced riders will start at Sleepy Hollow between 12 pm and 1 pm.
They'll quickly make their way over to the HTF on trails and have 3
hours to reach as many CPs as possible, in any order, before crossing
back to Sleepy Hollow. Upon their return, they'll have up to 5 hours
total (from their start time) to reach additional CPs at Sleepy
Hollow. Advanced riders will be allowed to ride with one other
competitor. One aid station (with water, energy drinks, and food) will
be provided at the crossing point between the two trail networks.

Beginner and Intermediate riders will start between 1 pm and 2 pm and
have up to 3 hours to reach as many CPs as they can, in any order.
Their course will stay on Sleepy Hollow property and offer a wide
range of trail difficulty levels. There will be extra points and
surprises to keep it fun for all ages. Beginner and Intermediate
riders will be allowed to ride with up to three other competitors.

The race will be held in conjunction with a free dinner and party
hosted by FOTW.

Racers must be members of either FOTW of GMARA and are invited to
share in the dinner and party. Not a member yet - join up. Race entry
is $21 by Oct 1 and $26 by Oct 11. Register, once open, will be at
http://www.fotwheel.org/race.php. Sorry, no race day registration.