2010 – Major Changes

I would just like to bring you up to speed on changes we are making for the 2010 event. It will be held on July 17, 2010, and will still be “Ontario’s Toughest Mountain Bike Race”. We will be moving the start/finish out of the town of Mattawa, to the North side of the race course at a place called Nature’s Harmony. This change is being made so that we can now offer camping on both Friday and Saturday night, which will create more of a self contained race environment. For those of you familiar with the Chico or Pulse Racing events, this is the same model that we are working towards. Think camping, bonfires, good friends and good times! The change will mean some minor changes to the course, but don’t worry, it won’t make it any easier!!

The race entry fee will include BBQ dinner on Saturday night, as well as a good community bonfire, weather permitting. Camping on Friday (or Saturday) night will add an extremely reasonable $5 to the fees for the race. Friday night fees can be paid with your race entry, while other fees will be payed directly to Nature’s Harmony. They will be offering pre-payment for supper on Friday night, as well as the potential for breakfast and lunch on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Please check out their website for information on meals and contact them directly to book camping on Saturday night or for any meals  you would like them to provide for you.

More information will be coming soon!

2010 – Plans are coming together….

Now that we are officially in “2010″, the race organizers are hard at work getting ready for our 15th annual event on July 17. The biggest change for this year looks like it will be a partnership with the “Bike Train” organization. This is a dedicated group of bike enthusiasts who organize train excursions from Toronto to outlaying areas. There will be a train heading to North Bay on Friday July 16 from Toronto, with capacity for 56 riders and their bikes (which will be in a special bike train car!). Have you thought about doing the race but were not sure how you would get to Mattawa? Well this is your chance! There will be a shuttle from North Bay to Mattawa so that all of your transportation needs are taken care of. There will also be special event deals on accommodations, which will all be announced in the near future. Stay posted to the website for more information. All the details should be arranged by early February.