America's Original Gravel Grinder • Limited to 1,000 entries
Make it a Black Fly Weekend! Stay with one of our North Country Subaru ~ Black Fly Challenge Lodging Sponsors:
All registration transfers and edits must be completed through BikeReg before 11:59PM, Saturday June 7th. Have questions? Visit the BFC Questions, Answers & Rules page and/or this Transfers post. There may still be transfers available: check out the BFC Strava posts page.
The Indian Lake to Inlet Event Schedule is as follows:
Friday June 13, 10am-8pm: Packet Pickup at Pedals & Petals
Saturday June 14, 2025 – RACE DAY!
DON’T FORGET – The BFC is a Destination Race!
Bring someone to drive your vehicle to the post race party in Inlet!!!
The North Country Subaru Black Fly Challenge is pleased to announce the addition of Mountain Ice as our newest Supporting Sponsor along with the return electrolyte innovator LMNT.
LMNT’s science-backed formula helps folks get more of the sodium, potassium, and magnesium they need, while omitting sugar, calcium, phosphorus, and trace minerals that may not work for everyone. It’s healthful hydration and an easy box to check on your path to health.
How LMNT used science and real-world experience to arrive at their formula is an interesting story. Check it out here.
Mountain Ice works differently than other topical gels. It doesn’t just numb the pain, it treats the inflammation causing pain with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents that help treat pain at the source.
Locally created and produced, this non-greasy formula absorbs quickly with natural ingredients that include turmeric root, Arnica Montana flower extract, Tea tree oil, aloe vera, and Vitamin E, along with MSM, Chondroitin, and Camphor.
Find out how Mountain Ice is reinventing the pain relief industry.
BFC racers, fans and friends know that Pedals & Pedals has been the backbone of the North Country Subaru Black Fly Challenge for decades. This post spotlights our newest Presenting Sponsor, Syracuse Bicycle.
While their tagline may be “Love Bikes, Love Life” their slogan “Not everyone can ride their bike everywhere, but everyone can ride their bike somewhere” is the guiding principle in both the programs they offer and the community leadership they provide.
Syracuse Bicycle sets the bar high when it comes to an exceptional customer experience. You can even belly up to the bar in their open service area and enjoy a free coffee or espresso while technicians work on your bike!
BFC is honored to have them as a Presenting Sponsor. Please stop into the store at 2540 Erie Blvd East or visit them online. And tell ’em the Black Fly sent you!
BFC Title Sponsor North Country Subaru is dedicated to helping the community in a variety of different ways. They see their success as something worth sharing and want to give back to the community that supports their business.
They support dozens of community events and organizations and were recipients of the Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award. The award recognizes elite Subaru retailers who not only provide an exceptional customer experience but also demonstrate outstanding commitment to supporting their local communities.
North Country Subaru is also a big supporter of the cycling community, as evidenced by their BFC sponsorship and acquisition of Rick’s Bike Shop, also in Queensbury, where they feature bikes, trainers, joggers, parts, tools, clothing and accessories by all the top brands.
At Rick’s Bike Shop they promise “We have almost everything. If we don’t have it, we’ll get it.” At North Country Subaru their motto is “Cars you can count on. People you can trust.” But that’s more than just a motto, it’s their mission and philosophy. BFC is truly honored to have their support.
Visit their website or stop by the dealership at 616 Quaker Road in Queensbury. And please tell them the Black Fly sent you!
The BFC 2025 Volare Elite Cycling Jersey features Italian fabric construction, advanced ventilation panels to keep you cool, a waterproof zippered pocket for protection of valuables and an invisible zipper so the graphics look great. It’s available in race, sport and relaxed club cuts.
Click Here to visit the order page and be sure to check out the Sizing Chart before ordering!
The North Country Subaru ~ BFC 2025 is sold out. If you’re looking for a registration, remember:
Every year dozens of registrations are transferred. For the few that have issues transferring a registration it’s often because of incorrect or incomplete information. Read the BikeReg transfer instructions here.
See ya in June!
The North Country Subaru BFC 2025 is almost sold out. There are about 100 spots remaining.
Register now if you want in! Capped at 1,000 entries.
As usual after the race sells out:
The North Country Subaru Black Fly Challenge is proud to welcome Syracuse Bicycle as a Presenting Sponsor of BFC 2025! Check ’em out online or at the store, 2540 Erie Blvd East in Syracuse.
Registration for the North Country Subaru Black Fly Challenge is Now Open!
Register Now at BikeReg
Then, go to the BFC Store and
Registration for the North Country Subaru ~ BFC 2025 opens at 12:01am on Sunday February 2nd… Groundhog Day!
The North Country Subaru ~ Black Fly Challenge 2025 raffle bike is a Trek Checkpoint ALR4 gravel bike. MSRP: $1,949.99.
Drawing on race day. Tickets: $5/each or 5 for $20.
Visit Trek for features, specs, video and more. Get your tickets at the BFC Store!
Pat Hendrick Photography’s BFC 2024 Photos
Congratulations to BFC 2024 Champions!
Women: Ruth Sherman (2:09:45)
Men: Mike Jones (1:48:37)
This is Mike’s third BFC Championship and Ruth’s FOURTH!
She is the Queen of the BFC.
Special Prizes on the Results Page.
Results by SVE Mid-Atlantic Timing
For complete results including special prizes go to the Results Page.
