 | Thank you for signing up for the upcoming Rope Mill Fast+Furious 15 Mile MTB Race on May 25th. This race update goes over our race day and start procedures for the upcoming event. Knowing these procedures will help us ensure we have a safe and smooth event for everyone. We are looking forward to seeing eveyrone on May 25th! KEY DETAILS YOU NEED TO KNOW/ACTION ITEMS: ▪ OPTIONAL early check-in Thursday May 23rd from 4 to 7 pm at OutSpokin' Bicycles, 3422 Sixes Rd, Suite 110, Canton, GA 30114. If you check in early, you can go straight to the start line on Saturday morning. (EARLY CHECK IN RECOMMENDED, but you can still pick up on Saturday morning 9:30 - 11:30 am)
▪ Waivers need to be printed at home, filled out ahead of time, and brought to the race check-in CLICK HERE FOR EVENT WAIVER
▪ No race day changes or rider swaps - if you want to change distance or category, you need to contact me via email no later than 5/20. No changes after 5/20. Click on the rider list below and ensure your details are correct...if not, please contact me now.
▪ If you can no longer attend, you may sell your entry to someone else, but this needs to be done by 5/20. Payment is between buyer and seller..all I need is the new rider's name and email no later than 5/20. No late rider transfers, no transfers to other events at this point.
▪ START TIMES ARE PRE-ASSIGNED, Riders will start in waves by category, beginning at 12 noon. You must start in your assigned wave or you are not eligible for podium prizes. Staging and start will be on the concrete path - there will be signs along the path indicating each wave and category.
| ▪ | OPTIONAL early check-in Thursday May 23rd from 4 to 7 pm at OutSpokin' Bicycles, 3422 Sixes Rd, Suite 110, Canton, GA 30114. If you check in early, you can go straight to the start line on Saturday morning. (EARLY CHECK IN RECOMMENDED, but you can still pick up on Saturday morning 9:30 - 11:30 am) | | ▪ | No race day changes or rider swaps - if you want to change distance or category, you need to contact me via email no later than 5/20. No changes after 5/20. Click on the rider list below and ensure your details are correct...if not, please contact me now. | | ▪ | If you can no longer attend, you may sell your entry to someone else, but this needs to be done by 5/20. Payment is between buyer and seller..all I need is the new rider's name and email no later than 5/20. No late rider transfers, no transfers to other events at this point. | | ▪ | START TIMES ARE PRE-ASSIGNED, Riders will start in waves by category, beginning at 12 noon. You must start in your assigned wave or you are not eligible for podium prizes. Staging and start will be on the concrete path - there will be signs along the path indicating each wave and category. | Everyone in the wave will receive the same start time. START TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON THE EVENT WEBSITE 5/22, but you can expect something similar to the Blankets Creek 15/30 race.
* Please do not arrive at Rope Mill before 9:30 am - bike race check-in will not be available until this time, as there is a trail run in the morning before the bike race. We have plenty of room left in this event if you have friends who'd like to join us! Registration is open until 5pm on May 24th! | CHECK-IN ▪ Saturday Check-in hours are from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Please do not arrive before 9:30 am - there is a trail run earlier in the morning and we are trying to prevent overcrowding at the trailhead. When you arrive, parking helpers will direct you where to park - please park where directed as we are trying to fill spots as they empty from the morning run. Its likely that you may need to park up at Kirk Rudy (1/2 mile away), so bring a backpack so you can ride down to the park with all your gear.
▪ Proceed to appropriate check-in line with waiver. You will receive your race bib and swag at this time. Hand sanitizer will be available.
▪ Port-o-lets as well as permanent bathrooms with running water will be available at this venue.
▪ Team tents for hanging out/rider support can be set up in the grass picnic area along the river. Tents may not be set up in any parking lots per the City of Woodstock. You will need to cross the race course to get to this area.
| ▪ | Saturday Check-in hours are from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Please do not arrive before 9:30 am - there is a trail run earlier in the morning and we are trying to prevent overcrowding at the trailhead. When you arrive, parking helpers will direct you where to park - please park where directed as we are trying to fill spots as they empty from the morning run. Its likely that you may need to park up at Kirk Rudy (1/2 mile away), so bring a backpack so you can ride down to the park with all your gear. | | ▪ | Proceed to appropriate check-in line with waiver. You will receive your race bib and swag at this time. Hand sanitizer will be available. | | ▪ | Port-o-lets as well as permanent bathrooms with running water will be available at this venue. | | ▪ | Team tents for hanging out/rider support can be set up in the grass picnic area along the river. Tents may not be set up in any parking lots per the City of Woodstock. You will need to cross the race course to get to this area. | RACE PROCEDURES ▪ Make sure your number plate is attached to your Handlebar (twist ties will be in your race bag) - do not bend the foam timing chip.
▪ Brief Pre-Race Meeting at 11:30 am in front of bathrooms
▪ A Water/HEED station for bottle refills will be available at Mile 5.8 and Mile 9.1, as you enter/exit the Explorer Loop.
▪ Course will be well marked with pink ribbons and pink/black arrow signs. Pink ribbons indicate the direction you want to head and are also used to designate that you are on-course if it has been a while in between turns. Course marshals will be positioned throughout the course for your safety. YOU MAY NOT PRE-RIDE THE FULL COURSE IN RACE DIRECTION ON FRIDAY AS THE TRAIL IS DIRECTIONAL BY DAY. You can pre-ride the Mill Trails in race direction on Sun-Mon-Wed-Fri. You can pre-ride Explorer and Avalanche Trails in race direction on Sat-Tues-Thurs.
▪ ANNOUNCE if you are passing to riders ahead and say RIDER BACK, PASSING RIGHT or PASSING LEFT and give them a chance to move to the side. PLEASE BE PATIENT, WORK TOGETHER, BE NICE and give each other space out on the trails.
▪ Because we have many start waves, the faster riders in the later waves may catch riders who start in earlier waves. Again, PLEASE BE PATIENT, WORK TOGETHER, BE NICE and give each other space out on the trails.
▪ COURSE DESCRIPTION
| ▪ | Make sure your number plate is attached to your Handlebar (twist ties will be in your race bag) - do not bend the foam timing chip. | | ▪ | Brief Pre-Race Meeting at 11:30 am in front of bathrooms | | ▪ | A Water/HEED station for bottle refills will be available at Mile 5.8 and Mile 9.1, as you enter/exit the Explorer Loop. | | ▪ | Course will be well marked with pink ribbons and pink/black arrow signs. Pink ribbons indicate the direction you want to head and are also used to designate that you are on-course if it has been a while in between turns. Course marshals will be positioned throughout the course for your safety. YOU MAY NOT PRE-RIDE THE FULL COURSE IN RACE DIRECTION ON FRIDAY AS THE TRAIL IS DIRECTIONAL BY DAY. You can pre-ride the Mill Trails in race direction on Sun-Mon-Wed-Fri. You can pre-ride Explorer and Avalanche Trails in race direction on Sat-Tues-Thurs. | | ▪ | ANNOUNCE if you are passing to riders ahead and say RIDER BACK, PASSING RIGHT or PASSING LEFT and give them a chance to move to the side. PLEASE BE PATIENT, WORK TOGETHER, BE NICE and give each other space out on the trails. | | ▪ | Because we have many start waves, the faster riders in the later waves may catch riders who start in earlier waves. Again, PLEASE BE PATIENT, WORK TOGETHER, BE NICE and give each other space out on the trails. | RESULTS/AWARDS ▪ Finish times wlll be uploaded to our results website, mgaresults.com , so you can view them on your mobile device from your car or elsewhere at the venue.
▪ Awards will be at approximately 2:15 pm AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED - THEY MUST BE PICKED UP AT THE RACE
| ▪ | Finish times wlll be uploaded to our results website, mgaresults.com , so you can view them on your mobile device from your car or elsewhere at the venue. | | ▪ | Awards will be at approximately 2:15 pm AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED - THEY MUST BE PICKED UP AT THE RACE | PAST EVENT SHIRTS 2/$5!!! We have a couple of boxes of past event shirts from our spring races. We are selling these for $3 each or 2/$5. Help us get rid of past inventory, score a sweet deal, and take a few home. We'll also have our logo T-shirts and hats for sale. This is your last chance for merch before we break for summer! | Your body needs to run at peak capacity so you can get your best result during the race. Here are a few tips from Hammer Nutrition to get started and make sure your body runs at peak capacity from start to finish! Tip #1 Hydration: Replenish, don’t replace! Keep fluid intake below 25 oz./hr during exercise. FIND OUT HOW MUCH Tip #2 Caloric Intake: Stay fueled, but not overwhelmed, by consuming 120-180 calories/hr. ARE CARBS BEST? Tip #3 Electrolytes: You need an array of vitamins and minerals, not just salt, to finish strong. WHAT DO YOU NEED? Tip #4 Pre-Event Fueling: Don’t tax your system with a meal within 3 hours of start time. BUT WHAT IF YOU'RE HUNGRY? Tip #5 Recovery: Refuel your tank with 60 minutes of finishing a workout. ARE CARBS OR PROTEIN BETTER? Take a look at how Hammer Nutrition provides you energy, endurance, and recovery with their fuels, supplements, and recovery products here. | Be sure to look for the card in your swag bag that contains a coupon with code for a full size bag of Ka'Chava Shake Mix. These are shipped directly to your home, you just need to cover the $7.99 to ship, which is still a great deal as a bag is $60-$70 retail. | | |
