The BFC is unique in that it changes direction every year. Click “Read more” to vote for your favorite BFC race direction: [Read more…]

Anyone registered after the May 26 tee-shirt deadline should be in luck because we ordered a lot of shirts – hopefully enough for everyone. Entrants that register after the cutoff date are not guaranteed a shirt but usually get one.
design by Rob Imundo

The Moose River Recreation Area roads are solid, hard and fast. Last year’s washouts near Cedar River have been repaired and that section of road is in great shape.
The BFC race record, going from Inlet to Indian Lake, is 1:53:33. Will we see any records this year?

Online registration continues at Active.com until midnight June 7th.
Pre-race registration is at Pedals & Petals, 9a.m. to 9p.m. June 8th.
Race day registration is at Inlet Town Hall, 8a.m. to 10a.m. June 9th.
Click here for the Pre-Race & Race Day Schedule.

If you want a BFC 2012 tee-shirt you must register before midnight Saturday May 26th!
Tee-shirts are not guaranteed for anyone that registers after midnight Saturday.

Black Fly Weekend offers a lot more than the classic BFC Adirondack Mountain Bike Race.
Look at what else you can do when here!
[Read more…]

Pat Hendrick Photography specializes in sports & event coverage, serving Upstate New York and Vermont, and documenting the athletic feats of a four-season cast of competitors.
From their online proof galleries you can purchase everything from prints to photo novelties, get multi-image discounts and even buy digital files of your BFC race photos.

A BFC Facebook friend asked a great question: “My husband and I will be newbies this year. Any advice?” Well, there’s nothing better than the voice of experience, so we re-posted the question to the Black Fly Buzz so BFC veterans can supply some helpful advice.

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Now available, for the first time ever, Black Fly Challenge commemorative jerseys. This year’s jersey features the BFC race course map on the back.
These top-quality jerseys are custom-made by Shift Cycle Wear and available only until June 17.
Click Here to view the jersey and get yours now!

UPDATE as of May 5:  3 spots left on the morning shuttle – 5 spots left on the afternoon shuttle.

NOTE:
Additional shuttle(s) may be added if there is sufficient interest – don’t hesitate to call or email.

For reservations contact Gordi at Pedals & Pedals, (315) 357-3281, or [email protected]

This year’s Black Fly Challenge will be in memory of Mike Drake for his efforts in creating the race and establishing it as a premiere cycling event in the Adirondacks. Read the story here.

The Adirondack Mountain Bike Association is proud to announce that 92.7-FM TheDrive radio station of Utica, has signed on as a Presenting Sponsor of the 2012 Black Fly Challenge.

92.7 TheDrive is a locally owned, independent Rock station serving Utica, Rome, Herkimer and the North Country of Central New York and featuring Bob & Tom Mornings and long sets of world class Rock all day.

AMBA has also forged strategic partnerships with the Inlet Area Business Association and Adirondack Special Events and is currently seeking a Title Sponsor to help grow and improve the Black Fly Challenge.