Welcome to the Hampshire 100

Yes, the rumors are true.
David “Tinker” Juarez is scheduled to participate in the 5th Annual Hampshire 100. It does appear that the course should suit him perfectly. We consider it a great honor to have this legend visit NH. After all, how often do we get to ride with someone who is a MTB Hall of Famer, current world masters MTB Champion, 3 time National Champion, 2 time Olympian, and more. To remind ourselves of how good a rider he has been for so very long, check out his website.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Confession - the event director played for a bit today, riding the last 7 miles of the course.

Included was a significant stretch of glorious singletrack trails created and maintained by Greenfield Trails Association. Many included in the Hampshire 100 for the first time.

What a ride!!!

Are YOU ready to play on August 22nd?

As a registered participant, you will have free shower privileges after your epic 62 mile journey. Info will be in your racer packet.

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.

Six hours of labor and $80 of lumber yields a newly renovated bridge on course. Sweet!

The course is being cleared and buffed daily. This season’s weather has made it the driest course ever.

A sample of comments from 2009 participants:

• Thanks for a great race
• Absolutely loved the race
• Quite an endeavor finding nearly 62 miles of contiguous trails
• Plan on attending again next year
• A real epic backcountry mountain bike race
• Enjoyed immensely
• Great yet challenging
• Loved the fiddler
• Appreciate the delicious foods and drinks at feed stations, cool water, ice to stuff in our bottles
• Fantastic
• Wonderful volunteers
• Toughest MTBike race in New England
• Organization was top notch
• Hard as hell….loved every mile of it
• To conquer this course is a win
• Blown away at how well the trails were linked, designed, and marked
• Totally exceeded my expectations
• Harder than the Ruta
• I just love the Hampshire 100

• It can be tough to put together such a long race and keep it fun, but you guys pulled it off
• Great trails
• Challenging yet fun event
• Friendly race volunteers
• I found the fiddler
• One of those events that you are blessed to take part in
• The course was fantastic
• I had a blast
• Was one of the best-run, well-conceived
• The convenient on-site camping was terrific
• The organization, race support, and volunteers were amazing
• It was an epic adventure
• See you again next year