for those who can't view the above poster art (being blocked to Flickr)
2010 Icycle Mountain Bike Event - XC & Night DH Races
30 January 2010
Fontana Village NC
30 January 2010
Fontana Village NC
XC Race Lemans start begins at 11:00 AM in 5 minute waves for Sport, Big Bike, and Beginner Classes. Then a 1PM Expert and Single-Speed class start. The 7 mile course consists of varied terrain with rocks, roots, creeks, & wide open passing lanes offering some of the finest WNC singletrack.
Classes:
* Sport - 11:00AM (2 Laps)
* Big-Bike (10 inches total travel, flat pedals, and 35 lbs) (co-ed) -11:05AM (1 Lap)
* Beginner - 11:10AM (1 Lap)
* Expert - 1:00PM (3 Laps)
* Single-Speed (co-ed) - 1:05PM (2 Laps)
There will be a Chilli Dinner Special 2:30pm - 5:30pm ($8 includes cornbread)
Prices:
* One Event - registration: $30.00
* Dual Entry Category - registration: $50.00
Registration:
Online Registration Closes: January 27, 2009 02:00 PM Pacific Time.
Registration and check in at the Fontana Village Adventure Center 8:00AM to 11:30 AM for XC. and 8:00AM to 5:00PM for downhill.
Night DH Race Not for the Faint at Heart. In order to participate, riders must have a 10 watt or greater night riding light. Racers will not be permitted on course with improper lighting.
Night Downhill Race begins at dark :30 with 1 Run.
Light up the night!
All Racers must test light on course under darkness.
Classes:
* Expert
* Sport
* Beginner
* Hard-Ass = fully rigid (co-ed)
Prices:
* One Event - registration: $30.00
* Dual Entry Category - registration: $50.00
Event will be held Rain or Shine. After the conclusion of the night downhill there will be an After Party & Awards Ceremony for all.
Registration and check in at the Fontana Village Adventure Center 8:00AM to 11:30AM for XC. and 8:00AM to 5:00PM for downhill.
Lodging:
Fontana Village is the location for all 2010 Icycle Events. Fontana Village Resort has cabins, lodge, and camping available at discounted rates for Icycle Participants. Cabins have full kitchens with cooking utensils.
For lodging contact Fontana Village Resort:
1-800-849-2258 or online at www.fontanavillage.com
Food:
So, this is the restaurant / chilli set up:
Friday: Bistro restaurant at Fontana Lodge open breakfast (7:30am-11am), lunch (11:30am - 2:30pm), dinner 5:30pm - 8pm.
Saturday: Bistro open breakfast (7:30am - 11am); lunch off the menu & chilli special (11:30am - 2:30pm); chilli special only 2:30pm - 5:30pm ($8 includes cornbread);
dinner off menu & chilli (if any leftover) 5:30pm - 9pm.
Sunday: Breakfast, lunch, dinner same as Friday.
Event Website is jandwevents.com
video from a couple of years ago, nothing much has changed
Icycle Race on Vimeo
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