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New for 2013, our friends at Mohawk Valley GIS are offering a free Black Fly Challenge race course app for both iOS and Android smartphones. Check out the BFC race course anywhere, any time. No reception needed once downloaded to your phone.
Visit NYRecWebMap.com to get yours now!
The Adirondack Mountain Bike Association and Adirondack Special Events, producers of the Black Fly Challenge, are pleased to announce the addition of new sponsors along with the return of several long-time BFC supporters.
BFC 2013 is Presented by Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company. Those familiar with BFC history might remember that Mountainman himself, John Nemjo, was one of the BFC founders back in 1996. We welcome him as a Presenter for the first time.
New to the BFC this year are Chobani, America’s favorite yogurt, and StefBar, a locally-made energy bar with organic ingredients and a biodegradable wrapper! [Read more…]
BFC racers are an interesting bunch. Check out our conversations with BFC 2012 champions Ruth Sherman and Cory Burns…
Morning Shuttle – A third bus has been added and there are less than 10 spots left!
(Morning Shuttle riders park in Inlet)
Afternoon Shuttle – There are 10 spots left on the first bus. Buses may be added.
(Afternoon Shuttle riders park in Indian Lake)
Sunday April 28, is the deadline to order your jersey for race-day pick up!
Click Here to view the jersey and get yours now!
After Sunday April 28, you will still be able to order until June 16, then your jersey will be sent directly to you with a final delivery date of July 19.
If you haven’t done so already, go to Active.com and REGISTER NOW!
Need some inspiration? How about our youngest and oldest entrants (so far):
UPDATE: As of May 7, the oldest entrant is David Legg (75)
UPDATE: As of May 2, the youngest entrants are Chris Welch and Qian Adams (14)
If you want a BFC race tee-shirt make sure to register by May 25!
You snooze, you lose.
We recently received this query from a Black Fly friend:
Question:
What are the youngest ages allowed? And do they (the youngsters) race the entire course from Indian Lake to Inlet?
Answer:
While the BFC has no minimum age, EVERYONE that enters is expected to be capable of finishing the entire course in 4 hours or less.
The sweeper truck is instructed to arrive at the finish line by 3:30pm, which is 5 hours after the 10:30am start.
NOONE is allowed to remain on the course behind the sweeper truck.
Black Fly Challenge 2013 commemorative jerseys are now on sale!
These top-quality jerseys are custom-made by Shift Cycle Wear and available only until June 16.
Click Here to view the jersey and get yours now!
The ordering deadline to pick up your jersey on race day is April 28. After that you will still be able to order until June 16, then your jersey will be sent directly to you with a final delivery date of July 19.
The Morning Shuttle is popular this year! The first bus is already full and a second bus has been added.
The Afternoon Shuttle still has plenty of space.
Remember, shuttle reservations are now done online at Active.com and you can add a shuttle to your registration or reserve the shuttle separately.
The 2013 Black Fly Challenge will introduce 5 more age classes, resulting in a bigger purse.
The total available purse for the 2013 BFC is $8,235.00, in cash and prizes, for 32 different categories and age classes!
Check it out on the Prizes page.
Merry Christmoose ~ See you in 2013!
New for the Black Fly Challenge in 2013:
Look for news posts and emails in 2013 with more details!
Registration for the 18th Annual Black Fly Challenge is now open at Active.com!
Shuttle users – make your shuttle reservation at Active.com when you register for the race!
The Adirondack Mountain Bike Association, producer of the Black Fly Challenge, would like to express great appreciation for the outstanding efforts to repair and improve the roads in the Moose River Recreation Area.
The work to repair washouts in the Cellar Brook area clearly went above and beyond remediation to create a smooth, stable and substantial road that should be the envy of any town with gravel roads.
Numerous racers, volunteers and visitors commented that these are the best road conditions that have ever existed in ‘the Plains.’
The towns of Indian Lake and Inlet along with Hamilton County and the DEC should be proud of their cooperative efforts to manage and improve the Moose River Recreation Area, which is so vital to our economy.
Thanks to all of you and keep up the great work!
BFC 2012 Commemorative Jerseys from Shift Cycle Wear are available only until June 17!
