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2010 Icycle Mountain Bike Event - XC & Night DH Races
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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[bizutch]

REI here in Asheville is selling a set of metal spiked Nokian knobbies for $80.00 each (for the rider who gives no quarter.)

 

[mtbman1127]

wish i could do it but i'm out with a broken collar bone...and this is one of the most fun races of the year!

 

[mtb-sam]

whats the course like?

 

[Chromejesus]

I don't think you would need spiked tires. Rode there wednesday and traction was good no snow left on the trails, just lotsa leaves. On the other hand there's still a week to go and the weather could very well change.

 

[BKQuill]

On the other hand there's still a week to go and the weather could very well change.

That's the truth. A few years ago we went up on Friday for the race and I was driving with the sunroof and window open. Got there and rode in shorts and a jersey. Come that night, the temp dropped and it snowed all night, Saturday I was freezing my tail off, rolling in several inches of snow.

 

[manimal]

latest extended forecast is calling for rain on friday but clear and cold on saturday, high of 38. so...the dh trail will probably be pretty muddy as it thaws on sat.

that said...i'll be there! i'm planning on driving up sat morning and leaving sat night...unless someone has floor space in a room they want to trade for use of a mitycross 350 headlight http://cygolite.com/products/new/MityCross/mitycross350.html

 

[Trilliamiano]

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I think Mueller would be highly inclined to take you up on that offer. I'll tell him to hit you up

 

[manimal]

I think Mueller would be highly inclined to take you up on that offer. I'll tell him to hit you up

sounds good...i have the helmet mount and everything

 

[drkenan]

Holy forecast change. Now they're calling for "big snow" in Asheville on Friday night. Last time that meant 20" at my house.

 

[Dirtrider]

Holy forecast change. Now they're calling for "big snow" in Asheville on Friday night. Last time that meant 20" at my house.

Just hear on the radio 6-9" range in Asheville, more in the higher terrains. Starting Friday and going through Saturday. I guess we'll wait and see what the news says tonight, and then prolly change it 1/2 dozen times by Sat.

 

[Mulestar]

This could get good...

 

[manimal]

looks like the piedmont area will get more snow than the mtns this time around...at least at fontana but at least it'll be a true "icycle"! i'm excited!

 

[Wes D]

The Icycle will be held as scheduled. Please do not put yourself in danger to get here but we look forward to having a snowy Icycle. Thanks. J&W Events

 

[bizutch]

I have 4WD, good tires, and room for 3 other riders. My gas, lodging (couch) and entry fee are all I require to become personal secure transportation shuttle for the weekend.

 

[Mulestar]

Gas ~$50, Lodging $60, Entry fee $30...for under $150 you could hire Butch as your personal driver and male companion!

 

[drkenan]

Gas ~$50, Lodging $60, Entry fee $30...for under $150 you could hire Butch as your personal driver and male companion!

Where do I sign up?!

I was thinking something was a little off with that equation...

 

[manimal]

I have 4WD, good tires, and room for 3 other riders. My gas, lodging (couch) and entry fee are all I require to become personal secure transportation shuttle for the weekend.

i might take you up on the couch if it gets too nasty to drive home sat night.

 

[Jeremy R]

i might take you on the couch if it gets too nasty.

Gross.

 

[manimal]

Gross.

dangit...sounded fine until you quoted it...

kenan...let me know if you're not going to race so i can pick up noah's jacket on the way

 

[drkenan]

Probably not going but that remains to be seen. Just give me a shout and let me know when you think you'll be coming through.

 

[manimal]

Probably not going but that remains to be seen. Just give me a shout and let me know when you think you'll be coming through.

werd..i'll be leaving the winston area no later than 9am...so, road conditions dependent, i'll be in a-ville around 11 ish. maybe i'll just plan a lunch stop there.

 

[drkenan]

werd..i'll be leaving the winston area no later than 9am...so, road conditions dependent, i'll be in a-ville around 11 ish. maybe i'll just plan a lunch stop there.

You should - I know a place that serves the BEST organic tempeh.

 

[bizutch]

Where do I sign up?!

I was thinking something was a little off with that equation...

The ADA already has you blacklisted. Do you really want the North Carolina Insurance Commission to know your name?

 

[bizutch]

Gas ~$50, Lodging $60, Entry fee $30...for under $150 you could hire Butch as your personal driver and male companion!

$30.00 for gas, $30.00 for entry fee and me on the couch of the cabin is only 60.00. That's only 20 per client and one hell of a deal to know you'll safely arrive at your destination sans tow truck. How much would a cigarette tainted cab ride 2 1/2 hours round trip cost?

And unlike in your car, the bikes are guaranteed to arrive at the destination with the riders.

 

[manimal]

You should - I know a place that serves the BEST organic tempeh.

Sweet...see you at McD's!


as far as driving conditions...you semi-locals think 74 will be ok? i'm pretty sure 40 will be plowed but i don't know how fast they get to those mountain secondaries.

 

[drkenan]

I think you're crazy to make that drive if you would like my professional opinion (cuz I AM professional dammit). Even with 40 being plowed, it will take FOREVER. Last big snow, I drove down to Marion when it first started and it was utterly ridiculous. Tons of wrecks everywhere. Even from Asheville, I would fully expect a 5 hour drive.

 

[manimal]

I think you're crazy to make that drive if you would like my professional opinion (cuz I AM professional dammit). Even with 40 being plowed, it will take FOREVER. Last big snow, I drove down to Marion when it first started and it was utterly ridiculous. Tons of wrecks everywhere. Even from Asheville, I would fully expect a 5 hour drive.

hmm...maybe i'll wait 'til morning and see what the damage is.

but if i do go my chances of getting on the podium increase drastically because the classes will be thinned out...heck, i may be the only sport competitor on the mountain!

 

[moreusa]

We are sponsoring the shuttle truck for the Icycle Night Time DH. Plan is to have the truck there by noon-time Saturday. Chris Herdon is already at Fontana and will be in touch with us early Saturday to see if, a. Our U-Haul Truck can make it to Fontana Village, and b. Is the the road to the top of the DH track accessible. I shoud lbe able to give you an update early tomorrow, but if I can't get the truck there you will have to rely on your own 4X4s for the shuttle.

We will do our best (or die trying) to get through to serve the Hot Wine Toddy at the bottom of the DH so come and visit the Morewood Tent.

We already have 8" of snow in Fletcher

 

[drkenan]

hmm...maybe i'll wait 'til morning and see what the damage is.

but if i do go my chances of getting on the podium increase drastically because the classes will be thinned out...heck, i may be the only sport competitor on the mountain!

Ok...if that's the case I'm going too and it will be neck and neck.

Although...I haven't even stepped foot on a bike in 2 months +.

 

[Mulestar]

I'm gonna be PISSED if I can't get out of Boone tomorrow morning.

 

[Jeremy R]

I'm gonna be PISSED if I can't get out of Boone tomorrow morning.

I am almost positive I will not be able to get out of my driveway in the morning.

 

[bizutch]

I think you're crazy to make that drive if you would like my professional opinion (cuz I AM professional dammit). Even with 40 being plowed, it will take FOREVER. Last big snow, I drove down to Marion when it first started and it was utterly ridiculous. Tons of wrecks everywhere. Even from Asheville, I would fully expect a 5 hour drive.

I'm going to side with Kenan. This is the main road to my house 10 minutes off I-40 in Asheville at 5:30pm. I'm thinking my rate is a bargain right about now gents.

 

[manimal]

yeah..i'd be very surprised of the shuttle truck could make it to the top. glad i didn't pre-register!

 

[BKQuill]

we're getting the freezing rain mixed with a little snow right now. Jeremy, I'll assume that we're not going to make it, I'll still call ya in the morning.

 

[Jeremy R]

we're getting the freezing rain mixed with a little snow right now. Jeremy, I'll assume that we're not going to make it, I'll still call ya in the morning.

Yeah, we have 5 inches of snow already.
I just checked because my wife just made me go knock the snow off the satellite dish. If Rowan can't watch Mickey Mouse, well then the whole house will suffer.
Needless to say, I am not going anywhere. I just saw the footage of all the brain surgeons stuck on I-26 in Asheville. Maybe the storm snuck up on them.

 

[herndon]

Hey everyone, While I don't know the conditions of roads anywhere else, I did just go out for a 15 min drive. The shuttle road has been scrapped and salted and I went up in 2wd until I had to turn around. We are working on getting a turnaround scrapped. Hwy 28 is clear with the exception of a lot of fog. Like I said it was only a 15 minute drive so I didn't make it that far. Temps are between 32 and 34 off of my truck thermometer. Please no one put yourself at risk to try to get here.

 

[moreusa]

We had 10" last night in Fletcher and I have 2 trucks bogged-down on our driveway. Heads-up that the U-Haul shuttle will be late or won't make it.....sorry!

 

[BKQuill]

If Rowan can't watch Mickey Mouse, well then the whole house will suffer.

I know exactly what you are talking about brother!! It's amazing how a thing (or things) so small can rule the roost.

Steph want to know how much snow did you end up with? We've got nothing, just a nice coating of ice. I suppose I could just call you

 

[Mwehahaha]

A little sledding from yesterday.