Course Map

The course is about 1.8 mile long with 40 feet of elevation gain per lap. In dry conditions, we should see racers do about 5 to 8 minutes per lap (depending on category).

There will be a "dual-access" pit area in the center of the course. This is the only area where racers are allowed to change bikes or wheels during the race.

Click on the picture below to see a larger view of the course map. You can also view this year's course lay-out in Google Maps.

2007 Course Conditions & Photos

9/14 - I went to the farm tonight for a final check of the course and found out that one section on the NE side of the course has suffered a bit from field irrigation run-off. Depending on what the conditions of that section are tomorrow morning, there is a chance that we will modify the course to avoid this section altogether and add some mileage elsewhere along the course. So be prepared for a course that might look a bit different from what is currently posted on the web site.

All things considered, I think that the best bike choice for this race will be a cyclocross bike with cyclocross tires... but then again, who knows what the course will look like tomorrow! ;o)

9/14 - Obviously the weather hasn't been all dry this week. Yesterday, we had some sprinkles and according to at least one person who pre-rode the course on Thursday, there are again a couple of slick spots on the course. Another pre-rider commented that "[...] after experiencing the bumps at 110 psi on skinny road tires, it seems smarter to use my cross bike with 75psi."
At least there is no rain in the forecast and tomorrow's wheather is expected to be nice and sunny.

9/9 -The course is in great shape. With the nice weather of the last week, the farm roads have completely dried out. Expect a flying, fast course! Still, there are plenty of ruts and a couple of potholes, so don't go too skinny on the tires.