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• Sunday, January 20th 2019

• This a team relay race in Southwest Michigan on a ½ mile, groomed, flat track.

The track is located in “The Pit”14791 Hoffman Road, Michigan 49093

Men will begin race first with a 8:30am start time. 4 rider teams will race 100 laps for 50miles on the same ½•mile course. (The men’s race will also be limited to the first 40 teams.)

• Women & Coed* will race begin after the men finish at approximately 2:00pm.  4 rider teams will race 50 laps for 25 miles around the ½ mile track.  That’s only 6.25 miles per rider. *Coed teams must have at least 1 member of the opposite sex represented.  (Maximum of 40 teams)

•Race categories within the 25 Mile (50 Lap) event may be merged.  This decision will be based on registered category participation levels as of December 23, 2018.

• When the race begins, your team will make exchanges by slapping hands to switch racers in the designated exchange areas.  Each racer will have a chip on their number plate to count their team’s laps.

• We ask that you try to dress in the same kit, or colors to help the spectators follow the lead teams.  We will also attempt to hold up signs of the leading teams from 1st to last.

• Race will be announced by Brian McDaniel of Mac’s Sports Timing.

• Cost is $200.00 per team, or $50 per rider. Register as an individual, naming your team during the registration process.

• Following the races, we will crown the champions, at the post race celebration. 1st, 2nd and 3rdPlace Teams in the Women’s, Coed and Men’s divisions will receive our signature Frosted Fat Tire Trophy, one for each rider of the winning relay team. Race categories within the 25 Mile (50 Lap) event may be merged.  This decision will be based on registered category participation levels as of December 23, 2018.

• Will this be more fun for the Racers or the Spectators? Whatever the case, this won’t be a candle party! Be sure to dress for the day's elements .

•  A pole building with portable heaters will be used as The Frosted Pit Fat Bike Relay headquarters. Affordable Solutions will provide race day warming sheds, Clark Logic will be bringing insulated warming containers and a couple warming fires will be strategically placed near the race area for riders and spectators.  Teams are encouraged to bring team tents for protection from the elements, warmth and training bike set up. (Electricity will not be provided for portable heating devices.)

• The Post Race Celebration will have a DJ. Food and beverages will be provided for participants and available for spectators.

• Will this be more fun for the Racers or the Spectators? Whatever the case, this won’t be a candle party! Be sure to dress for the days elements.

• Avoid race day stress and travel, stay with a River Country Tourism Lodger and receive a $20.00 discount with the PROMO CODE FFT2019

BIKE REGULATIONS:

1. Fat bikes must be equipped with a minimum of 3.7 inch width tires.

2. YES…YOU CAN SHARE BIKES!

3. No regulations on how bikes are equipped, but only Fat Bikes allowed.

4. No E-Bike

Lone Cone is located in gorgeous Norwood, Colorado just outside of Telluride in the San Juan Mountains. The Lone Cone Fat Bike Challenge is a self-supported backcountry endurance fat bike race.  For 2019 we have two great options. We will have the long course at 25 miles and the short course at 12 miles.

The long course route is 25 miles long with 2500 feet elevation gain on freshly groomed snowmobile trails. Don’t let the length and elevations fool you, it can still take up to 5 hours with fresh snow! This is not meant for beginner riders or someone looking to check out fat bikes for their first time. The route is on groomed trails but fresh deep soft snow can exist which will make for a challenging ride. Expect to walk on the infamous Hillary Step towards the top of the route at 10,500 feet. Be prepared, this will be an epic day on the fat bike!

The short course route is 12 miles with 750 feet of climbing. This is perfect for beginner-intermediate riders looking not to suffer at the higher elevations and just to have a good ole fun time. You will still get to experience the first big climb to the USFS boundary line just like the long course but you get to turnaround and head back to the start/finish.