Flagstaff Barn Burner


 

2010 Flagstaff Barn Burner
(Held under USAC Permit)
100+ mile Endurance Mountain Bike
Solo, 2-Person, 4-Person Teams
June 19, 2010 (Tenative) 
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MARCH 1, 2010

INTRODUCTION
Follow our wagon train up North to Flagstaff for the 2nd Annnual Flagstaff Barn Burner!  Come and get out of the heat, ride through the beautiful Coconino and Kaibab National Forest and camp on private land.  Bring the whole family, we will have something for everyone, heck, we even have a mini bmx track.

Git yer Buckle on!!  Here is a lil motivation to keep pedalin...fellers and women folk that finish under the below times will get a custom belt buckle!

  • Cowboy under TBD = belt buckle
  • Pardner under TBD= belt buckle
  • Posse under TBD = belt buckle

RACE FEATURES

  • A darn cool tee
  • Awards 3 Deep Overall and 3 deep per race division (see below)
  • Post race party, beer, games, music and more!
  • Vendors Onsite:
    • Global Bikes - all your biking needs and then some!  Official sponsor of the event!
    • Outerlinks Recycled bike jewlery.  Bring a lil cash to ship and your old bike parts to donate!  Custom pieces will be awarded to a lucky few!
    • Bigfoot Bar-B-Q will be serving some delicious BBQ starting at 11am. Voted best in Flag since 2002!
    • Crank Junkie - coffee and goodies.
    • Carmichael Training Sytems
    • Absolute Massage

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This is a 104 mile endurance mountain bike event.  The course is a 26 mile loop, and is on Forest Service roads.  The course is not technically challenging, but you are riding at altitude, in cooler weather, with cool people and camping out - what more can you ask for...and there are a few sketchy spots, just to keep you on your toes.  This course will be considered a "roady" mountain bike course, meaning it is beginner friendly and fast for those with more experience/endurance/EPO/whiskey.   Riders will start Lemans style, running to your trusty steed and heading out on a wild west adventure!  All riders will check in at the Barn at the completion of each loop and either change riders or simply check in before continuing onward. 

PRE-RIDE!
Only 1 date for 2010 to limit impact. Date TBD.

Riders should be ready to roll by about 10am and be sure to pack their own water, goodies, etc..  We will ride at a casual/moderate pace and stop along the way to answer questions, regroup 

Elevation Info - click here 

Weather - historical weather has high temperatures in the low 80's. Lows around this date are typically in the low 40's.

Forest conditions

REGISTRATION - **WILL OPEN MARCH 1, 2010**
Register online by clicking here.
Mail in registration form (click here).


Entry Fees

  • Cowboy aka Solo              $TBD
  • Pardner aka 2 Person       $TBD
  • Posse aka 4 Person          $TBD

Camping fee
$10 per car + 1 canned food item per person
$20 per RV + 1 canned food item per person
Canned food will be donated to a local food bank.  A portion of the camping fee will be donated to various AZ mountain bike trail projects, including MBAA and other local organizations!

Refund Policy
Red Rock has a strict no refund policy, please review our policy details here.

Athlete list - to be published starting in late May.

RACE DIVISIONS

  • Cowboy (1)- race by yourself, male/female.
  • Cowboy Single Speed (1)- race by yourself, with 1 gear on bike, male/female.
  • Pardner (2)- race with a friend (or foe), male/female co-ed.
  • Posse (4) - race with 3 friends, male/female, co-ed.

Relay Teams (Pardner or Posse)
Relay teams consist of two, or 4 members, if you only have 3 you can ro-sham-bo to see who gets the extra miles (it is THE great equalizer).  Come up with a theme, or just ride and have a good time.

**All Cat 1 riders must have and present at time of registration an annual USAC MTB license, available online (www.usacycling.org) or on site.  Cat 2 and Cat 3 riders may compete with an Annual or One Day USAC MTB license.  1 Day Licenses available onsite only.

EVENT TIME SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
Athlete guide will be posted approximately 1 week before the event.

  • Thursday June 17, 2010
    4:00pm Site is open for camping
    4:00pm -7:00pm Early Packet Pickup location TBD
  • Friday June 18, 2010
    4:00pm - 8:00pm:  Registration & Packet Pickup onsite.
  • Saturday June 19, 2010
    5:30am - 6:30am:  Last minute Registration and Packet Pickup on site.
    There will be a cutoff (can't have you ride in the dark).
    7:00am Start time
    4:00pm Last rider allowed out on course.
  • Sunday June 20, 2010
    2:00pm Camp site must be clear.

DIRECTIONS 

**PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE IN OFF 171/793 on Race day, we will have bike traffic out there!)**

DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE (LOTS OF DIRT ROAD)
From Phoenix -
Take I-17N to I-40W to Bellemont Truck stop.  Turn right off interstate.  Turn left on to access road at truck stop.  Travel on access road +/- 1 mile.  After cattle guard turn right onto gravel road 171.  Travel +/- 7.5 miles north on 171.  Approximately 1 mile past Lava Cave road turn left (first left after aforementioned Lava Cave road) on to 812.  Follow 812 approximately 2 miles to 793.  Once you go past a fenced area you are on PRIVATE property.  Please DO NOT trespass prior to the race.  Property owner is kind enough to let us use it for the race, don't trespass!

From Flagstaff (LEAST AMOUNT OF DIRT ROAD)
Take Hwy 180 past Snow Bowl.  Turn left on FS road 245.   This road is dirt and has many pot holes, drive safely.  Follow this until you junction with 171 (it tees and you will have to go left or right).  Take a left on 171.  You will then take a right on to FS road 812 (this is not marked well, but we will have signs out there).  Follow 812 for approximately 2 miles into the property (private).  Close the gate behind you....(thank you).  Once past the gate stay to the right and you will see a barn in the distance.  That is the venue!  Drive and Park within the designated areas only.

CAMPING
We will have a mini town laid out so that you can park your car and still race without a disorganized parking lot of RV's, SUVs, and other vehicles strewn throughout the property.

  • Outhouses - yes we will have portos onsite!
  • Bathing - no baths, but we plan on having hot showers available again!
  • Grub - we will have some onsite vendors, but always good to pack some of your own in case they sell out or don't have what you may like.
    • Crank Junkie - possibly for 2010
    • Bigfoot Bar-B-Q - hopefully for 2010!
    • Downtown Flag is about 40 minutes away.
  • Beer - yes, please bring some for you, for us for your friends. 
  • Water - we will have SOME potable water onsite, but recommend you bring some for your trip.  Remember you are still at altitude, stay hydrated.
  • Dump stations for your RV - there are NONE - please plan accordingly.
  • Water hookups for your RV - there are NONE - please plan accordingly.
  • RV NOTE - your call on if you can get your respective RV into this location.  You know your vehicle and driving abilities best...be smart!

Rules for Campers

Be nice.
Practice Leave no trace principles.
Keep your site clean.
You may camp starting on Thursday at 4pm.
Please vacate the premises (leaving it nice & tidy) by Sunday at 2pm.
Be kind to your neighbor.
Please camp/park in provided areas only.
Do not camp in the wilderness.
Above ground fires/chimeneas only - dependent on Fire restrictions!
Dogs are allowed, but should be leashed at all times...dogs found off leash are grounds for disqualification...and may get eaten in the wilderness (no kiddin).
A lil rowdiness is ok even encouraged, too much too late is not necessary.

BENEFICIARY
Canned food will be donated to a local food bank.  A portion of the camping fee will be donated to various AZ mountain bike trail projects, including MBAA and FBO!

VOLUNTEER
Can't race but will be happy to help?  We can sure use your help! Help out and get a cool tee, some free goodies, athlete appreciation and our sincere gratitude!  Contact our volunteer coordinator for more details on how you can get involved!  sage@redrockco.com

DISCLAIMER
The race course and timeline can be changed at the discretion of the race organization.  All distances are approximate by GPS measurements.  The race can be altered, postponed or cancelled with no refunds due to weather, natural disturbances, police activity, acts/threats of terrorism.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Still have questions?  Please view our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

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