5th Annual Togwotee Winter Classic

3/1/2012 UPDATE:

Race Date: Saturday, March 3rd, 2012
Pre-Race Meeting: 8:15 AM
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Entry Fee: Free
Start / Finish: Togwotee Mountain Lodge
Registration: 50 Racer Limit, please send an email to reserve your spot
Awards: There will 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

We will offer two distances. Race the 25-Mile loop OR the 35-Mile loop. You must declare your distance before the start of the race. Choose wisely!

REMINDER: The sponsors, organizers, and anyone else having anything to do with this race are NOT responsible for your safety. We cannot stress this enough. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU.

2011 Togwotee Winter Classic, Race #2 Results & Pics

The TWC Race #2 was met with good conditions despite concerns that it might be soft and sloppy. Overnight temps in the teens firmed up the trail nicely and temps in the 20s to low 30s made for a pleasant day on the trails. For the first time we offered two distances and this format was a hit with the racers.

35-Mile Results
1st - Carey Smith - 3:43:00 (35-Mile Men's Course Record)
2nd - Bryan Safarik - 4:15:00
3rd - Dave Byers - 4:15:02
4th - Hamilton Smith - 4:30:00
5th - Dave Bergart - 4:44:00
6th - Katie Engelman - 5:00:00 (1st Woman, 35-Mile Women's Course Record)

25-Mile Results
1st - Dave Saurman - 3:23:00
2nd - Michelle Byers - 3:24:00 (1st Woman)
3rd - Tony Labbe' - 3:37:00
4th - Chris E. - 3:50:00
5th - Scott Fitzgerald - 4:00:00
6th - Len Carlman - 4:15:00


Pics courtey of Lori Clark-Erickson & Dave Byers

Thanks again to our sponsors for supportig our snow bike races!

2011 Togwotee Winter Classic, Race #2

UPDATE: 3/8/11
The forecast looks good, not great, for the TWC Race #2. A clear cold night Friday would firm up the trails nicely. Not that it really matters 'cause we are racin' anyway and it will be glorious!


Date: Saturday, March 12th, 9:00am Start
Entry Fee: Free
Start / Finish: Togwotee Mountain Lodge
Registration: 50 Racer Limit, please send an email to reserve your spot
Awards: There will 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

We will offer both distances. Race the 25-Mile loop OR the 35-Mile loop. You must declare your distance before the start of the race. Choose wisley.

REMINDER: The sponsors, organizers, and anyone else having anything to do with this race are NOT responsible for your safety. We cannot stress this enough. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU.

The Togwotee Winter Classic Race #1 Video

2011 TWC Race #1 from Dave Byers on Vimeo.

Watch it full-screen and turn the music up!

2011 TWC Race #1 Pics

Thanks to Lindsay at Windy Ridge Photography for taking a few pics despite the flat light. If anyone is interested in purchasing pics, visit the Windy Ridge Photography website.

2011 Togwotee Winter Classic Race #1 Results

We set a new record for attendance with 18 snow bikers at the start line! This was the first time we have raced the 35-Mile loop utilizing the "K" Trail and the level of difficulty was significantly higher than the traditional 25-Mile loop.

Temps: Low to mid 20s with some snow & wind mid-race, a little sun in the early afternoon
Riding Conditions: Variable - sections of firm, sections of soft but rideable, and some soft sections required pushing

Men
1st - Jay Petervary - 4:39:00
2nd - Mike Piker - 4:41:00
3rd - Mark Heshberger - 4:46:00
4th - Dave Bergart - 5:08:00
5th - Dave Saurman - 5:18:00
6th - Dave Byers - 5:28:00
7th - Eric Greenwood - 5:41:00
8th - Todd Johnson - 5:55:00
9th - Gabe Klamer - 5:58:00
DNF - Brandon Campisi (completed the 25-mile loop)
DNF - Jordan Potter (completed the 25-mile loop)
DNF - Tony Labbe
DNF - Brady Wirick

Women
1st - Tracey Petervary - 5:20:00
2nd - Katie Engleman - 6:09:00
3rd - Michelle Byers - 7:10:00
DNF - Sarah Hamilton (completed the 25-mile loop)
DNF - Melissa Davidson (completed the 25-mile loop)

Interesting Note:
We had a huge variety of snow bikes represented at the race. Very cool.
- Ti 9:Zero:7
- Aluminum 9:Zero:7
- Ti FatBack
- Aluminum FatBack
- Wildfire FatBike
- Salsa Mukluk
- Surly Pugsleys of all vintages