More Info on the Triple Trail Challenge!
More Important Info For You!
SUPPORT
This is a self-supported and self-paced ride. We give you a map outlining the course. In addition, we will mark key points of the course (such as turns or ambiguous areas) with powder paint. There is NO SAG and probably NO COURSE SWEEP. In other words, you are ON YOUR OWN just as God intended mountain biking to be in the beginning. Make sure you bring a pump/spare tube/tools/energy bar-gel/water and a plastic baggie to put your map in so it doesn't get roached by your sweat. Food and drink may be puchased at the Gregory Party Store, located at the beginning of our Lakelands Trail leg of the ride. There are no aid stations along the course for food or water. You might also want to bring a cellphone in your jersey pocket "in case".
COURSE
Course condition is good and has been freshly mowed and trimmed. Keep in mind though, this is NOT a heavily used trail. Thus, it is thick and rich with vegetation with a sometimes narrow trail corridor and often has a "not very worn in" trail tread. Parts of this ride are also very hilly and technical. The Poto and Waterloo are not novice mountain biking trails! We will be marking the course at key turns and intersections with powder chalk spray paint. Marks will consist of arrows or confidence "dots" and will be put on the ground/soil only (so look down). Remember, trail marks wear out, get washed away, or are vandalized frequently -- so rely on your map first and marks second.
TIME
We will have a tent set-up at the Silver Lake Trailhead with maps and swag starting at about 8:30am. Look for the Michigan Sports and Fitness Tent where you will sign-in. However, there is no charge for the event. We'd like everyone to start by around 10am. It is best to get there and get out on the trail anytime between 9am and 10am. The time to complete the ride has ranged from 3 to 6 hours for most in the past. Plan accordingly based on your personal speed comfort zone.
TRAIL RUN
The DNR and Running Fit also will be doing a trail run on the day of our event staged from the Silver Lake Parking Lot. This is by design in conjunction with the day's DNR Go-Get Outdoors Program. The runners will primarily be on a different trail than us (Crooked Lake) at a different time, so we shouldn't be impacting each other. Still, be aware.
SWAG
Every rider with get a waterbottle at check-in/map retrieval courtesy of Two Wheel Tango containing some special swag inside of it courtesy of our sponsors. We will also have event t-shirts for sale for a minimum donation of $10.00. Remember, all proceeds go to purchasing our new Poto Chapter walk-behind trail trimmer-mower. Your waterbottle gets you into the Trippel Ale Challenge Clandestine Afterparty, where you will be swagged with free beer as well (if over 21 y.o.).
Questions or care to volunteer in some way? Email jasonaricjones@aol.com
SUPPORT
This is a self-supported and self-paced ride. We give you a map outlining the course. In addition, we will mark key points of the course (such as turns or ambiguous areas) with powder paint. There is NO SAG and probably NO COURSE SWEEP. In other words, you are ON YOUR OWN just as God intended mountain biking to be in the beginning. Make sure you bring a pump/spare tube/tools/energy bar-gel/water and a plastic baggie to put your map in so it doesn't get roached by your sweat. Food and drink may be puchased at the Gregory Party Store, located at the beginning of our Lakelands Trail leg of the ride. There are no aid stations along the course for food or water. You might also want to bring a cellphone in your jersey pocket "in case".
COURSE
Course condition is good and has been freshly mowed and trimmed. Keep in mind though, this is NOT a heavily used trail. Thus, it is thick and rich with vegetation with a sometimes narrow trail corridor and often has a "not very worn in" trail tread. Parts of this ride are also very hilly and technical. The Poto and Waterloo are not novice mountain biking trails! We will be marking the course at key turns and intersections with powder chalk spray paint. Marks will consist of arrows or confidence "dots" and will be put on the ground/soil only (so look down). Remember, trail marks wear out, get washed away, or are vandalized frequently -- so rely on your map first and marks second.
TIME
We will have a tent set-up at the Silver Lake Trailhead with maps and swag starting at about 8:30am. Look for the Michigan Sports and Fitness Tent where you will sign-in. However, there is no charge for the event. We'd like everyone to start by around 10am. It is best to get there and get out on the trail anytime between 9am and 10am. The time to complete the ride has ranged from 3 to 6 hours for most in the past. Plan accordingly based on your personal speed comfort zone.
TRAIL RUN
The DNR and Running Fit also will be doing a trail run on the day of our event staged from the Silver Lake Parking Lot. This is by design in conjunction with the day's DNR Go-Get Outdoors Program. The runners will primarily be on a different trail than us (Crooked Lake) at a different time, so we shouldn't be impacting each other. Still, be aware.
SWAG
Every rider with get a waterbottle at check-in/map retrieval courtesy of Two Wheel Tango containing some special swag inside of it courtesy of our sponsors. We will also have event t-shirts for sale for a minimum donation of $10.00. Remember, all proceeds go to purchasing our new Poto Chapter walk-behind trail trimmer-mower. Your waterbottle gets you into the Trippel Ale Challenge Clandestine Afterparty, where you will be swagged with free beer as well (if over 21 y.o.).
Questions or care to volunteer in some way? Email jasonaricjones@aol.com
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