Check out all the cool Black Fly gear at the BFC Store:
BFC Bike Raffle Tickets, Hats, Socks, Jerseys, Tees and more.
BFC 2017 Lodging Sponsors
Looking for a great place to stay on BFC Weekend?
Check out the BFC 2017 Lodging Sponsors…
- Garnet Hill Lodge (North River)
- Great Camp Sagamore (Raquette Lake)
- Great Pines Resort (Old Forge)
- Marina Motel (Inlet)
- Rocky Point Properties (Inlet)
Great Camp Sagamore is once again offering an all-inclusive BFC Weekend package that’s a great value. Check it out!
Race Tee Deadline is Monday
The BFC 2017 race tees are looking cool thanks to Black Fly Friend Trampoline Advertising & Design Co. so if you want one make sure to register at BikeReg before midnight Monday May 22. Please SHARE so your friends don’t get left out!
Note: Tee-shirt color may vary. Above graphic for display only.
Please Support the BFC 2017 Sponsors!
Black Fly Challenge 2017
Presented by
Pedals & Petals
Supported by Shift Cycle Wear
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Black Fly Friends
LOCALadk magazine • Screamen Eagle Pizza • Trampoline Advertising & Design Co • Walmart
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BFC 2016 Champion Profiles
Last year’s BFC 2016 Champions both made history:
- Rosanne VanDorn became the first-ever Three-Peat BFC Champion
- Christopher Welch was the first-ever Junior to become BFC Champion
Read the BFC Champion Profiles for Rosanne and Christopher and find profiles of past BFC champs under the ‘Results’ menu at BlackFlyChallenge.com
BFC Questions & Answers
Have BFC questions? Before taking the time to send us an email and then wait for an answer visit BlackFlyChallenge.com and get instant answers!
You’ll find tons of BFC info under each menu heading plus the latest BFC News posts:
- New to the Black Fly? Start with: FAQs & BFC Rules
- Read about the BIG changes this year: New for BFC 2017
- Should you enter Cat1 or Cat2? Registration Guidelines
- Check out the Prizes page to see the payouts.
- Interested in the Screamen Eagle Fatbike Challenge?
- Edit Your Own Registration or Contact Bike Reg for help.
- Visit the BFC Store for Jerseys, Bike Raffle Tickets and more.
- Support our BFC Sponsors and download the Outdoor Guide.
- Want a race tee-shirt? Register before May 22 !!!
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BFC Tee-Shirt Deadline is May 22
If you want a BFC 2017 race tee-shirt be sure to register no later than May 22! Anyone that registers after that date will not receive a race tee-shirt.
BFC Fatbike Challenge
Once again Screamen Eagle is stepping up to provide the prizes for the Fatbike Challenge. As interest in the Fatbike Challenge grows we are receiving questions about prizes and rules. You can get the answer to the former if you scroll down on the Prizes page.
As for the latter, in the interest of fair competition we have adopted a simple rule: All bikes in the Fatbike Challenge must have a minimum tire width of 3.8″ (97 mm) or larger and rims 2.16″ (55 mm) or wider, as explained on this Wikipedia page.
Take note – we will NOT be measuring tires! Fatbike Challenge competitors must self-police and report non-conforming bikes to race officials at the scorers table.
To enter the Fatbike Challenge check the ‘Yes’ to the “Are you riding a Fatbike?” registration question at BikeReg. If you already registered you can edit your registration. If you can’t figure out how to do that contact BikeReg. Procrastinators can add their bib number to the Fatbike Challenge list at race day registration.
Deadline for BFC Jersey Race Day Pickup is April 23
Only one week left to order your official BFC 2017 Jersey or Tech Tee for race day pickup.
Go to the BFC Store now to order yours!
Orders placed after April 23 will be delivered to your home address after the race.
Morning Shuttle is Sold Out
The Morning Shuttle has sold out but there are plenty of spots left on the Afternoon Shuttle. You can reserve your spot when you register or, if you’ve already registered, go back to BikeReg and reserve your spot using the Shuttle Revision Payment, as shown below…
Morning Shuttle Will Sell Out Soon
As of today there are only 17 spots left on the Morning Shuttle. The Afternoon Shuttle has 67 spots left. If you’re already registered and want to add a shuttle to your registration go to BikeReg, scroll down to the Shuttle Revision Payment and purchase the shuttle by using the same name you used to register for the race.
BFC Sponsors Update
The deadline to become a BFC 2017 sponsor or place an ad in the Outdoor Guide is coming soon! Click here to view a pdf of sponsor/advertiser rates & benefits.
The Black Fly Challenge gratefully acknowledges our many loyal sponsors and welcomes some new ones:
Pedals & Petals returns as Presenting Sponsor for BFC 2017 and, as always, home of the Black Fly Challenge.
Black Fly Friends include LOCALadk magazine, Screamen Eagle Pizza (and the Fatbike Challenge) and Walmart. We thank them for their years of support.
Black Fly Fans include returning sponsors Town of Indian Lake, Inlet Area Business Association and Tamarack Cafe & Putterfingers Mini Golf. Welcome new sponsors Adirondack Brewery and Blue Line Brewery!
BFC Web (lodging) Sponsors include Great Camp Sagamore, Marina Motel and Rocky Point Properties.
Please support our cycling-friendly BFC sponsors!
BFC 2017 Bike Raffle ~ Get Your Tickets Now!
This year’s raffle bike is a ‘BFC Edition’ Trek Stache 7, valued at $2,100.00 and complete with BFC logos and the new Trek Care lifetime warranty.
Stache is an all-new species of 29+ mountain bike performance. The wide 3″ tires grip relentlessly, amplifying all the benefits of 29ers, while remarkably short chainstays deliver a fun, lively ride.
Want the capability of a full suspension trail bike in a simple hardtail package, plus the extra benefits of 29+ tires? Then you were born to ride the Stache.
Proceeds from the raffle will go to improving the mountain bike trail systems between Inlet and Indian Lake, including trails used for the BFC. We hope you will purchase tickets and support our efforts to improve your Adirondack trail riding experience.
Drawing will be at BFC Finish Line Party at Inlet’s Fern Park ~ June 10, 2017.
Click Here for Photos, Specs & Tickets
New for BFC 2017
After years of consideration and discussion with veteran racers we’ve made some big changes for BFC 2017…
Categories & Age Classes have been expanded from 35 to 47:
- CX and MTB categories will now be broken down into CX Cat 1, CX Cat 2, MTB 1 & MTB 2.
- Age classes have been expanded to include 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 & 60-99 for all of the above CX & MTB categories.
- Read the Registration Guidelines post to see what category you should register in.
- Screamen Eagle will again sponsor the Fatbike Challenge. Check the Fatbike box when registering at BikeReg.
- Junior & Tandem categories remain the same.
- Odd bikes are still welcome at the discretion of the race director.
A 44% Bigger Purse, Now Over $14,000.00:
- While payouts per age class remain the same the expanded categories & classes, along with special prizes, have increased the overall purse by over $4,300.00!
- Though cats & classes have expanded we will still follow the age-old rule seen at almost all races: Any category and/or age class with less than 5 competitors will be combined with a similar cat/class for the purpose of awarding prizes. Categories & age classes with less than 5 competitors that cannot be combined with a similar cat/class will not receive prizes.
For more info visit the FAQs & BFC Rules page and the BFC Prizes page.
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BFC 2017 Registration Opens Tomorrow
Registration for BFC 2017 opens tomorrow, Thursday February 2 (Groundhog Day) with some big changes that include expanded categories & age classes and a 44% bigger purse! Stay tuned for details.
