NEWS
Press Release: July 29th, 2021
PC Park BGMC POSTPONED! Just to remind folks if you did not see the update the race scheduled for July 31/Aug 1 is being postponed. The events from July 25 at the Sugarcamp Mtn race are also postponed.
Please, stay tuned for more updates.
PC Park BGMC POSTPONED! Just to remind folks if you did not see the update the race scheduled for July 31/Aug 1 is being postponed. The events from July 25 at the Sugarcamp Mtn race are also postponed.
Please, stay tuned for more updates.
Press Release: July 27th, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that this past weekend during the 5K trail run at Sugarcamp Mtn Trails we had a tragic situation take place. Sam Schaffer, 34, passed away while competing in this event.
Sam was one of the shining stars that made this race community and series what it is. Always smiling, Sam would walk to registration in the morning and thank us for hosting the event. His smile would grow as he approached the start line and you could see it all the way down the trail and still be spread across his face as he crossed the finish line, just like when he took first place at our Green River race. He was one of the many folks that made us love to host races, bring the community together, and all grow from the experiences we share out on the trail. Sam’s life was heavily focused on outdoor activities, and we’re glad to have given him a venue to pursue his passions.
Not having Sam at the next race(s) will be hard. We at BGMC are grieving that we lost such a valued member of our community this weekend. Our thoughts are with his family, his fiancé, and daughter. We can’t begin to understand what they are going through, and we ask that everyone be thinking of them in the weeks to come.
Out of respect for Sam’s family, at this time we have decided that the upcoming event at PC Park will also be postponed. We’re not ready to host another race yet as we grieve the loss we faced this weekend. It will be really hard to say “go” the next time we have everyone toe the line.
Please, be patient with us as we regroup moving forward. For now, join us in lifting up Sam’s family, and the legacy he leaves this outdoor community.
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that this past weekend during the 5K trail run at Sugarcamp Mtn Trails we had a tragic situation take place. Sam Schaffer, 34, passed away while competing in this event.
Sam was one of the shining stars that made this race community and series what it is. Always smiling, Sam would walk to registration in the morning and thank us for hosting the event. His smile would grow as he approached the start line and you could see it all the way down the trail and still be spread across his face as he crossed the finish line, just like when he took first place at our Green River race. He was one of the many folks that made us love to host races, bring the community together, and all grow from the experiences we share out on the trail. Sam’s life was heavily focused on outdoor activities, and we’re glad to have given him a venue to pursue his passions.
Not having Sam at the next race(s) will be hard. We at BGMC are grieving that we lost such a valued member of our community this weekend. Our thoughts are with his family, his fiancé, and daughter. We can’t begin to understand what they are going through, and we ask that everyone be thinking of them in the weeks to come.
Out of respect for Sam’s family, at this time we have decided that the upcoming event at PC Park will also be postponed. We’re not ready to host another race yet as we grieve the loss we faced this weekend. It will be really hard to say “go” the next time we have everyone toe the line.
Please, be patient with us as we regroup moving forward. For now, join us in lifting up Sam’s family, and the legacy he leaves this outdoor community.
Press Release: January 15th, 2021
All,
BGMC has decided to not work with USA Cycling in the 2021 season. This decision comes from looking at the cost to the rider, organizer, and what we can do to best help our riders.
For 2021, Juniors get a free membership with USA Cycling. Which we fully support! The cost of a one-day license is only $5 with USAC, which allows for Cat2/3 racing in MTB. For a CAT 1 license you’re looking at the cost of a $100 membership. The gap is huge. While we understand some of the reasons behind it, we don’t think that our series and rider group will benefit from it this season.
We want our races to be inclusive to all. We’ve partnered with insurance groups that allow for affordable rates so we can drop our entry fees to a more affordable level and hopefully get as many folks as possible to the race. We also want the racing to be fair. We fear that if many of the riders opt for a one-day license and race CAT 2, when they should be a CAT 1, the field will be unbalanced and conflicts may arise. We don’t want that, but instead want a race that everyone can enjoy.
To all of those looking for USAC points, we are sorry. This was a goal of ours, but with the fees associated with having USAC for 2021, it just didn't add up. We’re looking out for the majority of our riders, and we want to create the best possible event for them. With that, we feel this is the best decision to make.
As always, hit us up with questions via the Contact page on the site.
Sincerely,
Josh Patton
BGMC Race Director
All,
BGMC has decided to not work with USA Cycling in the 2021 season. This decision comes from looking at the cost to the rider, organizer, and what we can do to best help our riders.
For 2021, Juniors get a free membership with USA Cycling. Which we fully support! The cost of a one-day license is only $5 with USAC, which allows for Cat2/3 racing in MTB. For a CAT 1 license you’re looking at the cost of a $100 membership. The gap is huge. While we understand some of the reasons behind it, we don’t think that our series and rider group will benefit from it this season.
We want our races to be inclusive to all. We’ve partnered with insurance groups that allow for affordable rates so we can drop our entry fees to a more affordable level and hopefully get as many folks as possible to the race. We also want the racing to be fair. We fear that if many of the riders opt for a one-day license and race CAT 2, when they should be a CAT 1, the field will be unbalanced and conflicts may arise. We don’t want that, but instead want a race that everyone can enjoy.
To all of those looking for USAC points, we are sorry. This was a goal of ours, but with the fees associated with having USAC for 2021, it just didn't add up. We’re looking out for the majority of our riders, and we want to create the best possible event for them. With that, we feel this is the best decision to make.
As always, hit us up with questions via the Contact page on the site.
Sincerely,
Josh Patton
BGMC Race Director
