Event Director Comment Archive
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| Apr 29 | Yes, the rumors are true. |
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| Feb 24 | The USA Cycling Pro MTB Ultra-Endurance Tour (Pro UET) is coming to the Northeast! The Hampshire 100 has been selected to participate as an event in the 2011 pro tour season. Pro UET will offer various disciplines of racing for endurance athletes. Individual rider rankings will be offered for the Pro/Solo category in 6-hour, 24-hour, marathon, and ultra-marathon events around the country. The top-10 ranked riders in the Pro/Solo category for both males and females will have the bragging rights to a top-10 number plate at each event. More information here. |
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| Aug 25 | Thank You!A sincere thank you to all who supported the 4th edition of the Hampshire 100. This year's results are now posted. The weather was certainly much different from last year. The lower temperatures, dry summer, and revised course all led to some very fast times. From first to final finisher, there was an amazing array of personal stories. Whether it was an elite-level rider able to climb the powerline section, a rider whose chain broke 2 miles after the start and still managed to finish the race---and fast, or those numerous riders who were in their first mountain bike race, they all were inspiring and helped make the 4th Hampshire 100 experience what it was. |
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| Aug 25 | Many have been asking about the welfare of fellow competitor, Gabriel Crooker, who took a spill on course, and needed medical attention. Although still hospitalized, he is doing well. I have spoken with him, and passed along all the well wishes. The concern and support for him from his fellow competitors has been outstanding, and he appreciates the good thoughts during his recuperative period. |
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| Aug 19 | For those camping on-site Saturday night, your campsite may remain in place until post-event, if desired. However, no camping will be allowed on Sunday night. |
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| Aug 18 | On-site wrenching services will again be provided by James McDonough of Eastern Mountain Sports. He can assist with last minutes mechanical issues on Saturday evening from 6 -8 pm, and Sunday morning from 6 – 6:30 am. |
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| Aug 6 | Confession - the event director played for a bit today, riding the last 7 miles of the course. |
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| Aug 3 | As a registered participant, you will have free shower privileges after your epic 62 mile journey. Info will be in your racer packet. |
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| Aug 2 | For those riders trying to keep well hydrated, you will find at least 4 additional water/Gatorade stations along the way. These self-serve stashes will be strategically located, just where you might need them the most. These will be in addition to the 6 regular feed stations that will have volunteers assisting in your food and hydration needs. |
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| Aug 1 | Six hours of labor and $80 of lumber yields a newly renovated bridge on course. Sweet! |
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| Jul 29 | The course is being cleared and buffed daily. This season’s weather has made it the driest course ever.
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| Feb 15 | A sample of comments from 2009 participants:
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| 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
| Aug 4 | A sample of participant comments from last year's event:
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| May 28 | Your t-shirt from past Hampshire 100 events just became more valuable. It was made and donated by The Mountain Corporation - the same company that produces the currently hot Three Wolf Moon t-shirt. | |||||||||||||||
| May 27 | If you missed registering for the Vermont 50, don’t fret - try the Hampshire 100! |


