I hope you are as excited as we are to have you all back on the farm!
I apologize for the wordiness of this post but it does include all of the details you need. We will have a few extra shirts for those that did not pre-order. I should be able to place another order if we run out.
BYC 2014 Details
Date - 9/27- 28/2014
Registration - 11:20 - 12:15 Don't wait until the last minute AGAIN this time!
Racer Meeting – 12:45
Race Start - 1:00
Kids Race - 3:15 Grab a
beer and watch the young shredders throw down after the big kids race
Gelande Quaffing - Directly after the kids race - approximately
3:45
What - Crazy cycling/gelande quaffing duo endurance biathlon
followed by a potluck dinner and partying into the night
Where - John and Kattia's Farm; 9658 E Perry Center Rd, Mount
Horeb, WI; an awesome little farm in a valley south of Mount Horeb
Why - Because you don't want to miss the best MTB event in Wisco!
Who - Anyone and their kids
Lodging - Free overnight camping is available onsite; there is
limited space for camper parking as well; the porta-johnny is back!
Dinner - POTLUCK - please bring one dish per racer to pass
(spectators can bring one dish per couple), a grill will be available. Don't
forget dishes are tied to bonus points!
Norwegian Fire Log/Bonfire - Weather permitting
Sunday – Breakfast by Coleman with bloody mary’s to remedy that
hangover
Beverages - Will be available for the biathlon as well beverages from the Vintage for dinner; please BYOB for all of your other
needs
Course Features - 1.5 mile hilly short track (expect 7 - 15
minute laps); Haunted barn, CX barriers, hay wagons, log crossings, teeter totter, livestock (pot
belly pigs, goats, and chickens)
Fee - $20 to cover shirts, breakfast, insurance, the plastic box
with a toilet, beverages, and other misc. expenses
Donation - The VBC is asking participants and spectators to
bring 2 unexpired canned items per person to donate to the local food pantry.
Let's beat the 137 lbs total from last year! Don't forget donations are tied to
bonus points!
Let me start by saying that although this is a race, it is for
fun, so those of you that feel you don't like to compete should have no excuse
for not coming out and having a good time. This particular event will be
focused on endurance or rather how many
laps can be put down and bonuses accumulated in 2 hours. This event uses a duo
format so you only really have to ride for about an hour. The standard egg
baton, costume, and underwear bonuses are in place. Let's get CREATIVE with
those costumes and remember spandex does not count toward the underwear bonus!
Most of you know what gelande quaffing entails but in case you have been living
under a rock…….click on the vids to the right. Don't be intimidated by the
athleticism displayed in some of the vids. We are just as health conscious as the
next hardcore mountain biker in training. We will go with 6 oz pours of
delicious golden nectar. Sunday morning will bring bloody mary’s with breakfast
to shake off that hangover from the delicious Vintage beverages we are getting for
dinner!
A few things to make sure you bring:
Teammate – Let us know if you are looking or check here: http://www.madcitydirt.com/smf_forum/index.php?topic=2600.0. There is always someone
standing around that can ride a bike.
Entry fee – please bring exact change and we prefer cash
Potluck dish – 1 per racer or one per spectating couple
2 food pantry donations – Please pay attention to the date!
Costume and/or underwear
Tent
Sleeping bag
Weather appropriate clothes – the forecast always looks
promising
Chair for the bonfire
Beverages for your bonfire bs'ing
Flashlight/head lamp for the late night trip to the barn for
left overs
Water to keep you in top shape
Biathalon Details:
MTB Race:
Format - Duo (male, female, coed, or junior - 10 - 18 and
confident on the trail)
2 hour - The last lap must be completed before time expires
Lap rule - Teammates can't be more than 2 laps apart
Costume/underwear - PG13 rated - there will be kids around
Altering or shortcutting the course = DQ
Bonuses/Penalties:
Successful completion of the egg baton: Don't crack your egg! = 2
laps overall. The egg must be carried somewhere on the rider or the bike at all times. You choose the means.
Consuming your raw uncracked egg = 1 lap overall
Costume = 2 laps overall per rider and must be worn for at least
2 laps
Underwear - wearing only tighty whities
or granny panties and a bra = 1 lap overall per rider (Lycra, boxers, and boxer briefs do not count)
All bonuses must be acknowledged by the
scorekeeper in the bonus box– Don’t assume we noticed your goofy ass costume or
those spiffy underwear!
Vomiting = 1 lap penalty per instance
Not bringing a dish for the potluck = 1 lap penalty per rider
Not bringing a food pantry donation = 2 lap penalty per rider
Gelande Quaffing: this portion is optional* for male, female,
and coed teams
Format - 90 sec rounds
The ‘quaffer’ must be 2’ from the edge of the table and must
catch the mug in the AIR
Players must alternate positions for each turn
Positions can’t be exchanged until the mug in play touches the
table top
6 oz. pours
Points:
Mug catch = 1 pt
Handle catch = 1 pts
360 deg catch = 2 pts
Under the leg catch = 2 pts
Wearing your costumes during quaffing = 2 pts
1 pt = 1 lap
Placing will determined by a composite score from both events.
*Must be 21 or older to quaff.
All biathlon related details (except duration and team makeup)
are subject to change prior to the event.
"Get on that training biatches!" - The BYC trail boss
