The Steamboat Stinger MTB Race

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The Steamboat Stinger MTB Race

OVERVIEW:
Like many of you, we've been awed and inspired by some of the great experiential races out there. Events like the Firecracker 50, the Gunnison Growler and the Laramie Enduro provide both a stout challenge and feature the singletrack and scenery we all crave as mountain bikers.

Honey Stinger was born and bred in Steamboat Springs, home to some of the highest quality riding in the Rockies. For years we've been talking about a backcountry race that showcases our world-class riding and our terrific community.

And so after a lot of late-night planning sessions (and some last-minute scrambling), we're pleased to announce The Steamboat Stinger ™ - a 50-mile singletrack-a-palooza with amazing riding and a race vibe that's distinctly Steamboat.

THE COURSE:
You can expect singletrack…lots of it. Beginning at the Howelson Hill Ski Area right in the heart of Steamboat, the course takes an extended detour deep into the beautiful backcountry of Routt County before returning to the transition/finish area. Racers will wind through open meadows, narrow aspen-lined Colorado loam just begging for you to lean it hard, and wild sage gardens offering incredible views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. It's a 50-mile race composed of two 25-mile loops that are 90% singletrack. Head to the event webpage for a written description. Maps and elevation profile coming soon.

MAP & ELEVATION PROFILE:




THE MISSION:
Proceeds from the Steamboat Stinger will benefit:

Partners in Routt County
Routt County Riders
The Howelesen / Emerald Mountain Partnership

FORMAT:
Solo categories will ride two 25-mile loops
Duo categories (teams of two) will ride one lap each
3 fully stocked aid stations per lap

CATEGORIES:
Solo Race Categories

Solo Open Men
Solo Citizen Men (no license required)
Solo Open Female
Solo Female Citizen (no license required)
Solo Male Singlespeed
Solo Female Singlespeed
Clydesdale – 200lbs+

Duo

Duo Male
Duo Female
Due Co-ed

PACKET PICKUP:
Packet pickup will take place from 12-6PM on Saturday, July 23 at BAP, 735 Oak St. Steamboat Springs, CO 80487.

PRICING:
Solo categories: $75
Duo Categories: $140

All racers get a sweet goodie bag stuffed with Honey Stinger products, an event tee that you'll actually be stoked to wear and an after-race meal.

REFUND POLICY:
Refunds will be honored up to Midnight on July 16. After that date all requests will be granted a deferred entry into the 2012 race.

FIELD LIMIT:
In order to keep our first year manageable and at the request of our land agency partners, we’ve got a limit of 300 entries. A solo entrant counts as one entry. A team entry also counts as one entry. Simple, right?

SANCTIONING:
USA Cycling sanctioned. Mountain Competitive Permit #2011-2232. All riders must have a valid USAC license or purchase a one-day license ($5.00 addt'l).

PRE-RIDING:
Trails on Howelson are open to the public, so please be courteous of all other users including the equestrian operation. Horses can be skittish around bikes, especially with inexperienced folks on board, so please be extremely courteous and cautious.

RULES:
All USA cycling rules apply.

PURSE:
We've got gobs of Honey Stinger product (And yeah, that means Stinger Waffles!) for first through fifth place in each category.