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BFC 2017 Results
Congratulations to the BFC 2017 Champions:
Women’s Champ: Bryna Blanchard, time: 2:08:37
(Bryna was also the 2010 BFC Women’s Champ)
Men’s Champ: Cory Kuhns, time: 1:55:14
(This is Cory’s first BFC Championship)
Go to the Race Results page for PDF Downloads
Click Here for Searchable Results from Mid-Atlantic Timing
~ BFC 2017 Special Prizes ~
Youngest Finisher: 9-year old Charles Lobosco III time: 3:47:26
Oldest Finisher: 80-year old Bruce Prendergast time: 4:54:53
Furthest Away: Reed Wiman (Seattle, WA)
Biggest Team: R-Cubed (again)
Screamen Eagle Fatbike Challenge
Women:
1st-Paula Tucker time: 2:58:51
2nd-Jessica Blake time: 2:59:08
3rd-Carolyn Snook-Hart time: 3:07:06
Men:
1st-Raymond Willard time: 2:12:23
2nd-Conor Tarbell time: 2:15:22
3rd-Andrew Gracey time: 2:18:25
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Do not link to pdf files. Their url’s may change with updates.
Final Race Course Report
As reported earlier, the Moose River Plains Road is generally solid with only a few soft spots and some soft shoulders.
From Byron Park:
- miles 10 to 11 – some holes & low spots along right shoulder
- mile 18 – begin descent toward the sand plains
- miles 20 to 25 – rock hazards on downhills
- miles 28 to 34 – several single-lane spots
- mile 34 – start of fast descent to Limekiln w/ soft right shoulder
The Fern Mountain trail has a half-dozen wet spots but they’re not big or deep and we’ll work on draining them Friday.
Photos below are from when we marked the course on Wednesday…
Preliminary Race Course Report
The Moose River Plains Road is in good condition. According to riders that went from Cedar River to Limekiln this weekend the road is solid with very few soft spots. The shoulders are still a bit soft but you shouldn’t be over there anyway!
The Indian Lake and Inlet Highway Departments opened the road to vehicles today “so traffic can pack it down and make it even faster.”
The Fern Mountain singletrack trail is solid as well. If this week’s weather stays relatively dry the course conditions should be good from end to end.
We’ll be marking the course Wednesday and giving a final report after that.
BFC 2017 Online Registration Ends Thursday 6/8
Online registration at BikeReg.com ends at midnight Thursday June 8. BikeReg is predicting BFC 2017 will be at or near the cap of 1,000 racers when online registration ends. If that’s the case then Friday and Saturday may be packet pickup only, with no in-person registration. So don’t wait, register now!
As of this writing there were less than 30 spots left on the afternoon shuttle. The morning shuttle is sold out. Check out the posts linked below to answer all your BFC questions:
- New to the Black Fly? Start with: FAQs & BFC Rules
- Read about the BIG changes this year: New for BFC 2017
- Should you enter Cat1 or Cat2? Registration Guidelines
- Check out the Prizes page to see the payouts.
- Interested in the Screamen Eagle Fatbike Challenge?
- Edit Your Own Registration or Contact Bike Reg for help.
- View the Event and Shuttle schedule for times and details.
- Visit the BFC Store for Jerseys, Bike Raffle Tickets and more.
Prizes, Prizes, Prizes
In addition to the new and expanded Cat1 (competitive) and Cat2 (recreational) categories BFC 2017 will give out prizes for: Tandems; Juniors; Biggest Team; Youngest, Oldest and Farthest finishers (within the 5-hour timing limit) and the Screamen Eagle Fatbike Challenge.
The total purse is now over $14,000.00! View the Prizes page for all the payouts… And check out this cool map of participant locations (no one from California yet this year?)
2017 Central Adirondack 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 Outdoor 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
Get Your Black Fly On!
Check out all the cool Black Fly gear at the BFC Store:
BFC Bike Raffle Tickets, Hats, Socks, Jerseys, Tees and more.
BFC 2017 Lodging Sponsors
Looking for a great place to stay on BFC Weekend?
Check out the BFC 2017 Lodging Sponsors…
- Garnet Hill Lodge (North River)
- Great Camp Sagamore (Raquette Lake)
- Great Pines Resort (Old Forge)
- Marina Motel (Inlet)
- Rocky Point Properties (Inlet)
Great Camp Sagamore is once again offering an all-inclusive BFC Weekend package that’s a great value. Check it out!
Race Tee Deadline is Monday
The BFC 2017 race tees are looking cool thanks to Black Fly Friend Trampoline Advertising & Design Co. so if you want one make sure to register at BikeReg before midnight Monday May 22. Please SHARE so your friends don’t get left out!
Note: Tee-shirt color may vary. Above graphic for display only.
Please Support the BFC 2017 Sponsors!
Black Fly Challenge 2017
Presented by
Pedals & Petals
Supported by Shift Cycle Wear
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Black Fly Friends
LOCALadk magazine • Screamen Eagle Pizza • Trampoline Advertising & Design Co • Walmart
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BFC 2016 Champion Profiles
Last year’s BFC 2016 Champions both made history:
- Rosanne VanDorn became the first-ever Three-Peat BFC Champion
- Christopher Welch was the first-ever Junior to become BFC Champion
Read the BFC Champion Profiles for Rosanne and Christopher and find profiles of past BFC champs under the ‘Results’ menu at BlackFlyChallenge.com
BFC Questions & Answers
Have BFC questions? Before taking the time to send us an email and then wait for an answer visit BlackFlyChallenge.com and get instant answers!
You’ll find tons of BFC info under each menu heading plus the latest BFC News posts:
- New to the Black Fly? Start with: FAQs & BFC Rules
- Read about the BIG changes this year: New for BFC 2017
- Should you enter Cat1 or Cat2? Registration Guidelines
- Check out the Prizes page to see the payouts.
- Interested in the Screamen Eagle Fatbike Challenge?
- Edit Your Own Registration or Contact Bike Reg for help.
- Visit the BFC Store for Jerseys, Bike Raffle Tickets and more.
- Support our BFC Sponsors and download the Outdoor Guide.
- Want a race tee-shirt? Register before May 22 !!!
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BFC Tee-Shirt Deadline is May 22
If you want a BFC 2017 race tee-shirt be sure to register no later than May 22! Anyone that registers after that date will not receive a race tee-shirt.
BFC Fatbike Challenge
Once again Screamen Eagle is stepping up to provide the prizes for the Fatbike Challenge. As interest in the Fatbike Challenge grows we are receiving questions about prizes and rules. You can get the answer to the former if you scroll down on the Prizes page.
As for the latter, in the interest of fair competition we have adopted a simple rule: All bikes in the Fatbike Challenge must have a minimum tire width of 3.8″ (97 mm) or larger and rims 2.16″ (55 mm) or wider, as explained on this Wikipedia page.
Take note – we will NOT be measuring tires! Fatbike Challenge competitors must self-police and report non-conforming bikes to race officials at the scorers table.
To enter the Fatbike Challenge check the ‘Yes’ to the “Are you riding a Fatbike?” registration question at BikeReg. If you already registered you can edit your registration. If you can’t figure out how to do that contact BikeReg. Procrastinators can add their bib number to the Fatbike Challenge list at race day registration.
