This just in from YellowJacket Racing…
Registrations: 796
Started: 729
Finished: 721
DNF: 8
DNS: 67
DQ: 1 (Someone started without a helmet!)
Unless something new pops up these should be the final numbers.
Thanks Inlet and Indian Lake Highway Departments!
Despite having rain for three days straight before the race the Limekiln-Cedar River Road was solid enough for a new course record! Alec Donahue shaved 1:15 off the old record, finishing in 1:46:22.
We all owe the Inlet and Indian Lake Highway crews thanks for making the road better every year. And thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors and racers for yet another record-setting year!
Another Record Year
UPDATE: Final total from YellowJacket is 796 entries, up 218 from last year!
— Original Post…
789 Entries – beat last year’s record by 211 entries!
A new course record – 1:46:22 by Alec Donahue!
View the results page.
Final Race Course Report
As of Wednesday the Limekiln-Cedar River Road was still solid in the driving lanes and a little soft on the sides. The only area where the road itself was a bit soft was a 1/2-mile stretch along the Moose River Plains, from the Otter Brook intersection heading East.
Despite this week’s rains the course should be solid overall. The newer road surfaces in the East half of the Moose River Recreation Area drain exceptionally well and will be hard and fast.
The rain is supposed to stop around midnight but there will definitely be some puddles in the Plains tomorrow… We’ve had rain for three days straight! It might be muddy but nothing like 2011’s epic slog!
The Indian Lake and Inlet highway departments have done a great job of maintaining the roads and we owe them a HUGE thanks!
Shuttles Are Sold Out!
Both shuttles are sold out. If anyone wants or needs to swap or sell shuttle spots go to the Black Fly Buzz forum and communicate directly with each other there.
Race Course Report
The Limekiln-Cedar River Road is in very good condition. The driving lanes are solid and the sides are a bit soft – typical for this time of year.
If we don’t get too much preceipitation before race day it could be very fast – again!
For some good advice on riding the BFC race course, check out this Facebook post by Rich Karaz.
One Week Left for Online Registration
Registration at Active.com ends next Thursday at 11:59p.m. After that you can register on Friday June 13, at Pedals & Petals or on race day at Inlet Town Hall.
Registration fees are $40.00 online and $50.00 in person.
There are still 8 slots left on the Morning Shuttle! The Afternoon Shuttle is sold out.
Shuttle Update
The Afternoon Shuttle is sold out!
There are 12 spots left on the Morning Shuttle (as of 8a.m. Tuesday.)
BFC 2013 Champion Profiles
Black Fly Challenge 2013 saw Ruth Sherman defend her 2012 BFC title and Alec Donahue become a first-time BFC Champion. Check out their BFC Champion Profiles:
BFC 2013 Women’s Champ Ruth Sherman
BFC 2013 Men’s Champ Alec Donahue
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You’ll find these and past BFC Champion Profiles
under the Race Results menu.
The Moose River Recreation Area is Open!
The Moose River Recreation Area is open so anyone wanting to ride the BFC race course is welcome to do so and submit their reports! Share them on Facebook, Twitter or send them to: info @ blackflychallenge.com
BFC T-Shirt Deadline is Saturday May 24!
Want a BFC Race T-shirt? Register by Saturday May 24!
T-shirts are not guaranteed for anyone that registers after May 24.
Why? Because our t-shirt order must be placed by May 26,
and we can only guess how many more shirts we’ll need.
Preliminary Race Course Report
First reconnaissance between the Limekiln and Cedar River gates through the Moose River Recreation Area was conducted Tuesday by the Inlet Highway Superintendent and BFC Race Director.
While portions of the road were still snow-covered (really!) it’s in very good shape considering the amount of snow and rain received this past Winter and Spring.
With more than a month to go it should be in great condition for race day.
BFC One-of-a-Kind Bike Raffle
Win this One-of-a-Kind special BFC edition
Transition Klunker!
Value: $1,000.00 ~ Customized by Epic Outdoor Adventures
Raffle proceeds will benefit two great causes:
• The Fight Against Breast Cancer,
through One Square Mile of Hope
• Inlet area trail improvements,
through the Black Fly Challenge
Click Here To Enter! • Click Here for Photos, Specs & Reviews
The Klunker is a throwback to the original mountain bike created by Gary Fisher: [Read more…]
BFC 2014 Official Jersey ~ On Sale Now!
Black Fly Challenge 2014 Official Jerseys are now on sale!
These top-quality jerseys are custom-made by Shift Cycle Wear and are available only until June 22.
Click Here to view the jersey
and get yours now!
The ordering deadline to pick up your jersey on race day is May 4. After that you will still be able to order until June 22, then your jersey will be sent directly to you with a final delivery date of August 8.
BFC 2014 Media Sponsors
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Black Fly Challenge welcomes Adirondack Life and LOCALadk
as media sponsors for 2014.
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These are the Adirondacks’ premier regional publications and the BFC
appreciates their support of
“the Adirondacks’ Greatest Race.”
