Wednesday, December 16, 2009

2010 Togwotee Winter Classic Two-Race Series

We are offering two races in 2010 because anything worth doing is worth over-doing right? The Togwotee Winter Classic is a not-for-profit bike race on snowmobile trails near Togwotee Pass at 7,000' to 9,500' in elevation under extreme winter conditions.

Race #1 - Saturday, January 9th 2010 - 9:00am Start
Race #2 - Saturday, March 6th 2010 - 9:00am Start

Distance: 25 mile loop or 31 mile loop depending on conditions the morning of the race. The goal is choose the distance that will result in a winning time of approximately 5 hours. If conditions are soft & slow, we will race the shorter loop. If conditions are firm & fast, we will race the longer loop. (See map below)
Entry Fee: Free
Start / Finish: Togwotee Mountain Lodge
Registration: 50 Racer Limit, please send an email to reserve your spot
Awards: There may be a few raffle prizes and/or prizes. Most importantly, we will gather in the bar at Togwotee Lodge to relive the day's glorious events immediately following the completion of the race.
Map of the area: Continental Divide Snowmobile Map

Course Descriptions (using the Continental Divide Snowmobile Map):
25-Mile Loop: (Slow & Soft Option)
Start - Parking area directly across the highway from Togwotee Lodge
CD Trail East
Right on V Trail (you will immediately push up a steep hill)
Right on CD Trail
Finish - Parking area directly across the highway from Togwotee Lodge

31-Mile Loop: (Firm & fast Option)
Start - Parking area directly across the highway from Togwotee Lodge
CD Trail East
Right on V Trail (you will immediately push up a steep hill)
Left on K Trail
Right on CD Trail
Finish - Parking area directly across the highway from Togwotee Lodge