Unfortunately I am postponing the Triple Crown Challenge ride this Saturday. The thought of 100+ people riding Kessler in the rain is too unsettling. That trail is technical enough when its dry. This ride will happen! Please stay tuned for new date. Thanks!
The Flyer
WHAT IS THE TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE?
Riding Mt. Kessler, Mt. Sequoyah & Lake Fayetteville trail systems all in one ride. Click here for 2015 recap.
WHY?
Why not!
WHEN?
Saturday June 4th POSTPONED Wheels Hot @ 9 am from The Bike Route
WHAT TO EXPECT?
About 20 miles of challenging single track trail.
About 40 miles total. Be prepared for 4-6 hours of saddle love.
This IS a ride. NOT a race. IT IS AN ADVENTURE!
You are responsible for any mechanical issues you might encounter.
You are responsible for doing your homework on the route & trail systems.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN WELL BEING.
You are responsible for having fun!
Official ride pit stop Puritan Brew Co. is offering a discount on coffee, food & beer to all participants! They are located on Dickson Street.
The ride will start & end at The Bike Route.
OCA will have food & ‘recovery’ beverages waiting for you. Thanks to Eureka Pizza & CORE Brewing Company.
Creative Awards will have a super cool award for those who complete the Triple Crown!
Cost? Free! There will be a tip jar to help offset food & ‘recovery’ beverage costs.
THE 3 RULES
1. You must ride all three trail systems.
- Mt. Kessler (you must ride Serpentine, Egg Beater, Spellbound, Western Myth & Crazy Mary trails)
- Mt. Sequoyah (1 loop, you choose direction, OCA suggests clockwise)
- Lake Fayetteville (1 loop, you choose direction)
2. You must start & stop from the same point (loop) and ride (your bike) to each trail system.
3. You must prove your achievement via STRAVA or other GPS device to receive award.
THE AWARD
The coveted TCC flask. Something super cool to hold your beverage of choice in. Oh snap it has a map of all three trail systems! This will be a well earned award. Thanks to Creative Awards & The Bike Route!
THE WEATHER POLICY
If raining or snowing ride will be postponed. I will make the call Friday morning.
THE RIDE SPONSORS
CREATIVE AWARDS, THE BIKE ROUTE, CORE Brewing Company, CLIF BAR, Puritan Brew Co., Eureka Pizza & OZARK CYCLING ADVENTURES
WILL YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE?
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