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
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
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
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!
Pedals & Petals Presents BFC 2015
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!
BFC Tee-Shirt Deadline
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!
The BFC Store is Live!
Get cool Black Fly Challenge merchandise with the famous BFC trademark logo, including hats, socks and miscellaneous BFC sale items at the new BFC Store!
BFC Postcard – Share This!
Afternoon Shuttle Update
As of today the Afternoon Shuttle still has 50 spots left. These will start going fast as we approach one month to go before race day so grab your spot soon!
The Morning Shuttle is sold out.
BFC 2014 Champion Profiles
Black Fly Challenge 2014 saw Rosanne Van Dorn become a first-time BFC Champion and Alec Donahue not only defended his title but set a course record for the second year in a row.
Check out their BFC Champion Profiles:
BFC 2014 Women’s Champ Rosanne Van Dorn
BFC 2014 Men’s Champ Alec Donahue
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You’ll find these and past BFC Champion Profiles
under the Race Results menu.
Who’s Gonna Have the Biggest Team at BFC 2015?
As of today Team HRRT with Captain Andrew Rizzi leads Team Wheel Dicks with Captain Sean LaPlante, 12-7. (We have no idea what either team name means.)
Is your team registered???
Will there be prizes for biggest team? Well, we are ordering a lot of BFC pint glasses so who knows… stay tuned.
Six Weeks ’til Race Day
Are you registered yet? Go to Active.com and register now!
And remember, new for BFC 2015:
- Post-race food is included in the race registration fee and will be provided by Inlet Volunteer Emergency Services.
- The post race party at Inlet’s Fern Park will feature Central New York’s ultimate party band, Showtime.
- Boy’s and Girl’s Junior Cyclocross categories were added due to an uptick in competitors and to further encourage juniors participation.
- Epic Outdoor Adventures is providing prizes for a special Epic Fat Bike Challenge.
- This year’s bike raffle is a $2,000.00 fatbike provided by Epic.
- The new BFC Store will be online soon offering products with the BFC logo.
Order Your BFC Jersey TODAY for Race Day Pickup!
Go to Shift Cycle and get yours NOW!
After today you will still be able to order until June 21 with delivery in August.
Shuttle Update
As of this afternoon there are only four spots left on the Morning Shuttle.
There is still plenty of room on the Afternoon Shuttle with 60 spots available.
Big News! Epic moves up to Title Sponsor
The BFC race committee is proud to announce an agreement has been reached with Epic Outdoor Adventures that will make Epic the BFC Title Sponsor for the next three years.
Epic is located at 401 East Genesee St (Route 5) in Fayetteville where owners Brian and Susan Hill, along with their experienced staff, offer “CNY’s #1 Source for Premium Service and Equipment.”
Epic is famous for creativity and customization, as evidenced by the BFC raffle bikes – both last year’s bike and this year’s bike were selected and customized by Brian.
Epic also supports numerous community events in addition to the BFC, including community rides, the Green Lakes Triathlon, McCauley Mt Fatbike Fest and Winona Forest IditaFAT, among others.
Stop and say hi to the Epic crew at the store and at the Epic Black Fly Challenge! [Read more…]
