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.”
Last Call for BFC 2014 Sponsors
BFC sponsor and Outdoor Guide advertiser deadline is April 5th.
Anyone interested should view the BFC sponsor & Outdoor Guide advertiser rates & info pdf
New this year is the BFC Lodging Sponsor List which is shown on the website confirmation page to each BFC registrant and again in the confirmation email that each racer receives. This listing is $100 and we can add you immediately.
Contact [email protected] or the Inlet Information Office with your questions.
Register Your Team for BFC 2014
New at Active.com this year is the ability to register your race team.
Who will be the biggest team at the BFC this year?
Check out these screenshots to see how it works: [Read more…]
Great Camp Sagamore offering special BFC Weekend Package
Great Camp Sagamore is offering a special BFC Weekend package that is a truly spectacular deal! It includes:
- Friday evening dinner aboard the W.W. Durant, on Raquette Lake
- Two nights lodging at historic, peaceful Great Camp Sagamore
- Saturday morning breakfast; then beer, band & bbq after the race
- Sunday morning brunch & Sagamore historic tour
A National Historic Landmark, Great Camp Sagamore is a 27-building educational institute in Raquette Lake that was formerly the wilderness retreat of the Vanderbilt family. Visit the Sagamore website and check out this great deal – and please support our BFC sponsor!
BFC 2014 Presented by Epic Outdoor Adventures
We are pleased to announce that Epic Outdoor Adventures is the Presenting Sponsor for Black Fly Challenge 2014.
This is Epic’s first year as a BFC sponsor and they are jumping on board in a big way! We welcome their enthusiasm and support.
Epic Outdoor Adventures is where Central NY outdoor enthusiasts gather to share stories, plan adventures and, of course, get their favorite bike, paddle and ski gear! Check out the Epic Facebook page for more info – and please support our Presenting Sponsor!!!
Winter Bike Events in the ADK
Check out these great Adirondack Winter bike events:
BFC 2014 Jersey & Tee Design Contest
Winning design(s) will be used on BFC 2014 Jersey & Tee!
Winner will be given full credit for their design and acknowledged or introduced at BFC awards presentation in Indian Lake.
Click here to visit the BFC Facebook page for contest details.
New for BFC 2014
The BFC race committee has made improvements and added some cool new things for 2014, including:
- A new and improved Active.com interface that allows you to create and join teams, edit your registration (switch categories, etc.) and transfer your registration.
- Jersey & Tee Design Contest. Submit your designs and they could appear on the BFC 2014 Jersey and Tee! Details to follow.
- Video & Photo contest. Submit your best BFC photos and videos and we’ll use them to promote the race – and give you full credit of course. Details to follow.
- Sunday BFC Mountain Bike Rodeo & Races. Favorites from the old Adirondack Mountain Bike Festival are back! Rodeo events, kids races, hill climb, circuit race. Check them out here.
BFC 2014 Registration is Now Open
Registration for the 19th 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.
Cool: For the second year in a row Janis and Josef Hansen, of Liverpool, NY, are the first to register for the BFC. They registered within minutes of our email going out!
Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Ride, Saturday October 12
Pedals and Petals will join Trek dealers across the nation to host the 6th annual Trek Womens Breast Cancer Awareness Ride on Saturday, October 12. Everyone is welcome to participate in either a family friendly group ride offering an 11.6 mile loop or a 20.8 mile loop. We will be leaving from Pedals & Petals at 10AM and riding down the scenic South Shore Road. There will be raffles, giveaways, food and beverages!
MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION ALERT!
Help make Mountain Biking better in the Inlet Area and join IMBA and DEC in a conversation.
When: Wednesday July 3rd
Time: 10a.m.
Where: Raquette Lake School
The Plan: To look over the proposed bike trails and do an actual walk through of the trails with the NYDEC.
Want to get involved? Now is the time. Help make a difference. [Read more…]
BFC part of plot in new Adirondack Kids book
The Black Fly Challenge is central to the plot of the newest book in the Adirondack Kids series, “The Carousel Case, the Bicycle Race and the Blackfly Bad Guy.”
This is the thirteenth book in the successful series from father-son writing team of Gary and Justin VanRiper. Read a sneak peak from chapter one, check out their schedule of book-signing appearances and buy the book for your future BFC racers at the Adirondack Kids website.
