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BFC Celebrates 20 Years with Epic Party and Purse

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Inlet, NY – Thousands gathered at Inlet’s Fern Park Saturday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of a classic Adirondack bike race, the Epic Outdoor Adventures Black Fly Challenge, presented by Pedals & Petals.

Under sunny skies spectators and racers cheered at the finish line while the band Showtime entertained. The food and beer, provided by Inlet Volunteer Emergency Services and Tri-Valley Beverage, flowed freely as a purse of over $9,000.00 with special prizes was awarded to 125 winners out of the record 800 entrants.

The BFC 2015 overall Women’s Champion was [Read more…]

BFC 2015 Results

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Congratulations to the BFC 2015 Champions:

women: Rosanne Van Dorn, time: 2:08:05
(Rosanne defended her BFC 2014 Title)

men: Anthony Clark, time: 1:51:50
(A new Indian Lake-to-Inlet course record)

youngest finisher: 10 year old Sam Wilcox

oldest finishers: 76 year old Carl Grimm and 82 year old Joe Butcher III
(Joe came in after the 5-hour timing cutoff but at 82 we think he earned an award anyway!)

For complete Age Class and Overall results visit the Race Results page.

BFC Photos

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Click here for photos by  Pat Hedrick Photography

Results Coming Soon!

Final Race Course Report

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Despite this week’s rains the course is solid overall. The newer road surfaces in the Moose River Recreation Area drain exceptionally well and are hard and fast. The Indian Lake and Inlet highway departments have done a great job of maintaining the roads and we owe them a HUGE thanks!

Leaving Indian Lake, there is new pavement on much of the Cedar River Road. The following gravel road surface is very smooth to the Cedar River Gate and for the first few miles into the Moose River Recreation Area.

Miles 18 & 19 are rocky with several areas where racers need to watch for yellow paint and down arrows. In fact, there is one stretch with too many rocks to paint so it’s marked with a down arrow. Mile 21 is also a bit rocky. These are on downhills so be careful.

The course then smooths out for the next several miles. The recent rains hardened the sandy stretch along the Moose River Plains (see photo below) but created a few big puddles in that area as well. They should drain somewhat by race time.

Turning right at the Big-T the road remains solid in the driving lanes but is a bit soft on the sides for a short stretch. From there the road is solid all the way to Red River and beyond. A few miles after turning right at Red River and after a long ascent you’ll come upon a sign that says “CAUTION – STEEP HILL” and you had better PAY ATTENTION!

This is the most dangerous section of the race course. The final descents down to the Limekiln Gate are smooth and very fast! There are some boulders on your side of the road and the right shoulder is soft.

The speed you can attain on these hills can turn a bike ride into an ambulance ride in a split second so ride within your ability!!!

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BFC Online Registration Ends at Midnight Thursday

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Register online and save money. Go to Active.com and register now!

Friday pre-race registration & packet pickup is at Pedals & Petals, 9am-9pm.

Saturday race day registration is at Byron Park, 8am-10am.

Hey Fatbikers, Join the Epic Fatbike Challenge!

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Epic Outdoor Adventures has created a special Epic Fatbike Challenge for BFC 2015. To be eligible for Fatbike Challenge prizes you must report to the Epic setup immediately after you register at Byron Park so they can get your name and bib number.

The Fatbike Challenge entrants list will be given to YellowJacket so they can determine the top 3 male and female fatbike finishers and Epic will then provide prizes, as owner Brian Hill put it, “specifically selected to enhance your fatbike adventures.”

BFC Shuttle Riders – Read This!

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The Morning Shuttle will arrive at Inlet’s Arrowhead Park at 7:30am. All shuttle riders are expected to arrive early enough to get their bikes on the shuttle for the 8:00am departure to Indian Lake.

The Afternoon Shuttle will arrive at Inlet Community Church on South Shore Road (500′ from Fern Park) at 3:30pm. All shuttle riders are expected to arrive early enough to have their bikes loaded for the 4:00pm departure for Indian Lake.

BFC: the Best Payout for the Entry Fee

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The Epic Outdoor Adventures Black Fly Challenge will award well over $9,000 in prizes this year. In addition to the posted purse, which includes 33 categories and age classes, special 20th Anniversary Prizes will include:

  • Special BFC 20th Anniversary gear for the Men’s and Women’s overall champs
  • BFC medals for the top three in every category & age class
  • A BFC pint glass for each member of the biggest team
  • $100 each for the youngest, oldest and furthest finishers
    (Within the 5-hour timing limit. No exceptions!)
  • Epic Outdoor Adventures prizes for the top 3 male & female fatbike finishers

 

One Week to Race Day!

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Register now at Active.com. Be a part of the biggest Black Fly ever on the 20th Anniversary of the Adirondacks’ Greatest Race!

 

Race Course Report

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The Cedar River gate is now open so the Moose River Plains Road is passable all the way through. The shoulders are a bit soft (as usual) but the road is solid.
The BFC race trail through Fern Park are also open. The BFC trail contractor just put the finishing touches on some new stone, culverts and ditching and the trail looks great.
Come on up and pre-ride the race course!

Shuttle Update

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As of this morning there are still 30 spots left on the Afternoon Shuttle.
The Morning Shuttle sold out over a month ago.

Reminder: Tee-Shirt Deadline is Monday

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If you want a BFC 2015 tee-shirt you must register before midnight Monday May 25th!
Tee-shirts are not guaranteed for anyone that registers after midnight Monday.

2015 Outdoor Guide

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Produced in conjunction with the Black Fly Challenge, the Central Adirondack Outdoor Guide offers a sampling of the attractions, events and activities found in the mountain towns that surround the wild and scenic Moose River Recreation Area: Inlet, Raquette Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Indian Lake and Sabael.

In addition to maps, trail descriptions and outdoor info, the Guide is filled with ads for local shops, services, dining, lodging and camping. Please support theses cycling-friendly sponsors of the BFC!

click here to download a pdf copy of the Outdoor Guide

Pedals & Petals Presents BFC 2015

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Voted one of America’s Best Bike Shops in 2014, Pedals & Petals is the Presenting Sponsor for the 20th Anniversary Black Fly Challenge. It seems only appropriate that the home of the BFC is one of its major sponsors. Every year as the race approaches Pedals & Petals becomes BFC Central, not only for race production and volunteers but for hundreds of racers that stop in for last minute tune-ups, gear and for Friday pre-race registration. Pedals & Petals is located on Route 28 in Inlet. Stop in and say “hi” to Ted and the crew!

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BFC Tee-Shirt Deadline

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The deadline to guarantee yourself a cool BFC 2015 Tee-Shirt is May 25.
Anyone that registers after May 25 is not guaranteed a shirt.
Go to Active.com NOW and register!

Don’t forget – new for 2015:

  • Racers lunch is included in the entry fee.
  • The total Purse is over $9,000.00!

BFC Title Sponsor

Black Fly Challenge is a registered trademark of the Adirondack Mountain Bike Association, part of the
Inlet Area Business Association.

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