The 2013 Black Fly Challenge will introduce 5 more age classes, resulting in a bigger purse.
The total available purse for the 2013 BFC is $8,235.00, in cash and prizes, for 32 different categories and age classes!
Check it out on the Prizes page.

Merry Christmoose ~ See you in 2013!

The Adirondack Mountain Bike Association, producer of the Black Fly Challenge, would like to express great appreciation for the outstanding efforts to repair and improve the roads in the Moose River Recreation Area.
The work to repair washouts in the Cellar Brook area clearly went above and beyond remediation to create a smooth, stable and substantial road that should be the envy of any town with gravel roads.
Numerous racers, volunteers and visitors commented that these are the best road conditions that have ever existed in ‘the Plains.’
The towns of Indian Lake and Inlet along with Hamilton County and the DEC should be proud of their cooperative efforts to manage and improve the Moose River Recreation Area, which is so vital to our economy.
Thanks to all of you and keep up the great work!

BFC 2012 Commemorative Jerseys from Shift Cycle Wear are available only until June 17!

BFC 2012 Official Race Photos by Pat Hendrick Photography

We’ve got some COOL videos this year! Check ’em out on the BFC Videos page

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This plaque, dedicating the 17th Annual Black Fly Challenge to the memory of BFC founder Mike Drake, was presented to Mike’s wife Paula and sons Mike & Matt before the BFC awards at Indian Lake School on Saturday June 9, 2012.
read:  The Birth of the Black Fly Challenge

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Black Fly Challenge commemorative jerseys are available only until June 17. This is the first time that the BFC has offered commemorative jerseys so grab a bit of history and order one today!
These top-quality jerseys are custom-made by Shift Cycle Wear and feature the BFC race course map on the back and a tribute to BFC founder Mike Drake.
Click Here to view the jersey and get yours now!

We love BFC fan photos & videos and cycling club & race team reports!
Send your images or links to: [email protected]

The Numbers:

• 506 Entries
• 459 Finishers
• 1:47:38, a new course record
  Eight racers equalled or beat the old record time – by nearly six minutes!
• 2:01:58, a new women’s finishing time record

Congratulations to the 2012 Men’s & Women’s Champions:

men: Cory Burns, time: 1:47:38
women: Ruth Sherman, time: 2:01:58

Go to the Race Results page

Race photos will be up in 72 hours – we’ll email entrants and post the link here.
Race reports and more to follow.

Watch Live Streaming Video of the BFC 2012 Start Here,
courtesy of the Matt’s Draft House webcams.
Matt’s webcam should stream live beginning at 9a.m. through the race start.

For Pre-Registered racers it’s easy – packet pickup on Race Day at Inlet Town Hall to get your bib#, timing chip, tee-shirt and race bag.

Pre-Race registration is at Pedals & Petals on Friday.

Race Day Registration is at Inlet Town Hall on Saturday, 8a.m.-10a.m.
Minors must bring a signed waiver or a Parent/Guardian to sign one. No exceptions!

As stated previously, the Moose River Plains roads are in good condition. From the Limekiln gate, in Inlet, to the Otter Brook Road intersection (a.k.a. the Big T) the road is solid with the usual rocks, boulders and divots.
From the Big T through the Plains the road is smooth. In the recently repaired areas, from Sly Pond trailhead to to Cedar River gate, the road is very smooth and very fast. In fact, it has never been this good before.
Kudos to Inlet, Indian Lake, Hamilton County and DEC for doing a beautiful job, not just on the repairs, but on the whole road. THANK YOU!