Hampshire 100 Race Details
Sunday, August 22, 2010 - 6:45 AM
Oak Park- Greenfield, NH
Test your skills and stamina at this 4th annual edition of this premier mountain bike race, sanctioned by the Eastern Fat Tire Association.
Description
A true endurance event. Have you got what it takes to make it to the finish line?
The 100 kilometer (63 mile) course will wind through the beautiful and varied terrain of Southern New Hampshire. The single loop course will give participants a good mix of mountain bike terrain. The first miles are open and fast, allowing lung and leg warm-up, and a stretching out of the field. Ample technicals and climbing follow in later miles. The current course is planned to be similar, but not identical, to the prior years' editions, as the trail boss always adds enhancements to the ride each year. Approximately 7,000 feet of climbing.
Registration fee includes entry, aid stations with food and fluids, SAG wagon support, post-race meal, complimentary campsite Saturday night at the start/finish venue (no hookups, but within sight of the start/finish line), participant souvenirs, festivities, and awards to top finishers. The number of race participants is limited so enter early. No transfers allowed of registration between racers.
Racers will be responsible for the information in the Race Rules & Pointers. The final version of the document will be included in racer packets.
If a racer does not wish to take advantage of the complimentary rough camping at the venue, more traditional overnight lodging, for a fee, may be found in the area. Helpful links include the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce and Greenfield State Park.
The primary beneficiary will be Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center, which is dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities and their families. Visit their website for more information on, or to make an addition donation to, this charitable organization.
Additional beneficiaries this season include the Eastern Fat Tire Association, a nonprofit organization which promotes and sanctions mountain bike races, recreational bicycle fun rides, and works on New England mountain bike trail access issues and Greenfield Trails Association, a nonprofit organization working to restore, maintain, and enhance some of the very trails you may ride on. Also benefitting from this year's event will be many local civic and charitable groups from the 6 towns that the course traverses.
Prizing
- All classes - unique Hampshire 100 medals through 3rd place
- Fastest 3 in Category (Expert, Sport, Novice) - male & female - enhanced custom Hampshire 100 medal
- Top Finisher in Elite, Expert, Sport, Novice, SingleSpeed - male & female - the famous H100 windchime
In addition, the Elite class - male and female - will have a cash purse. Total purse available for prizing will be dependent on number of registrants in the class.
Mandatory Check-In
All racers are generally expected to pick up their racer packet on Saturday, August 21st, between the hours of 2 – 9 PM, at the start/finish venue. There may be an opportunity for Sunday morning pick-up for those that cannot get to the venue on Saturday without undue hardship. This is packet pick-up only. No new registrations will be allowed on Sunday morning. Participants must pick up their own packets. Photo ID is required. If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must also be present.
Open Racer/Cruiser Class
Limited entry is available in this class. This timed class rides approximately 25 miles. Sag wagoned back to venue, where you can enjoy post-event meal and watch the 62-milers finish. A reduced entry fee applies to this class, yet still includes complimentary camping, Sunday breakfast goodies and dinner, and best of all, a good spin through the faster half of the course in Southern New Hampshire.
Additional Race Information
Be sure to check for additional race information posted periodically on the home page as well as in the EFTA Promoters Forum.