RACE DETAILS
Deep in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky you'll find miles of trail at Sugarcamp Mountain. These trails have been in progress for the last decade but already have a legacy as some of the best trails in the state. Lots of elevation, technical features, and beautiful views. This is the final race of the BGMC XC series for 2023 and the overall winners will be crowned.
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Tentative Schedule:
Friday: October 27th - All courses open for pre-ride Saturday: October 28th - 9AM XC START - 10AM Select Enduro stages open for practice - 2PM (or when XC finishes) All Enduro stages open for practice - 5PM Enduro Pro Stages 1 & 2 - 6:30PM XC Overall XC Awards and Bike giveaway Sunday: October 29th - 9AM Pro and Amateur Enduro |
NO SUNDAY (DAY OF) REGISTRATION FOR ENDURO
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CAMPING INFO
Limited Camping in the "BIKE WING"
PURCHASE ON REGISTRATION PAGE
Limited Camping in the "BIKE WING"
PURCHASE ON REGISTRATION PAGE
We've worked very hard with Jenny Wiley State Park to reserve most of wing A for the racers! We will have some of this area open to camping all weekend long. Some of the spots will be kept for parking and using for the XC start/finish. Note, that if you decide to camp in wing A, during the XC race on Saturday it may be hard for you to get in and out with your vehicle before 2PM as the race is going on. We suggest if you are in an RV to find a place in wing B or C. We will have the remaining A and B spots available via our race registration page. Not all of the spots are currently reserved are cyclists, FYI.
It's totally fine for you to buy a spot and a friend join you if there car/van/truck can also fit on the site. If you have questions please reach out.
It's totally fine for you to buy a spot and a friend join you if there car/van/truck can also fit on the site. If you have questions please reach out.
COURSE DETAILS
XC NOTES:
We will be releasing the XC course once a couple of repairs are made, and a few options are finalized. This route WILL NOT go up escalator. It utilizes new trail and keeps racers in the middle of the mountain for the majority of the race. Each lap is roughly 1000ft of climbing. Pros will do 3 laps, roughly 24 miles, Open classes 2 laps at 16 miles, and Party Lappers and 11-14 with 1 lap at 8 miles.
We will be releasing the XC course once a couple of repairs are made, and a few options are finalized. This route WILL NOT go up escalator. It utilizes new trail and keeps racers in the middle of the mountain for the majority of the race. Each lap is roughly 1000ft of climbing. Pros will do 3 laps, roughly 24 miles, Open classes 2 laps at 16 miles, and Party Lappers and 11-14 with 1 lap at 8 miles.
ENDURO NOTES:
We will not release the full details of the course until early October. The course will be well marked with signs and tape in needed areas. The start blocks are at the top of the mountain where the shuttle drops you off at. If you've not been here before it's pretty easy to get your bearings - don't stress.
Here is what you need to know:
- Multiple timed stages from top of the mountain to the Sky Lift lot or Campground.
- Shuttles for some stages, pedaling for some as well.
- Pros will have Saturday night stages
We will not release the full details of the course until early October. The course will be well marked with signs and tape in needed areas. The start blocks are at the top of the mountain where the shuttle drops you off at. If you've not been here before it's pretty easy to get your bearings - don't stress.
Here is what you need to know:
- Multiple timed stages from top of the mountain to the Sky Lift lot or Campground.
- Shuttles for some stages, pedaling for some as well.
- Pros will have Saturday night stages
COURSE SAFETY
THIS IS IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ
Enduro riders:
Here are are notes about keeping you safe during this race. If you have any questions please send us an email and we will be glad to get back with you.
- Full face recommended, but not required.
- You have to keep your helmet on during the climb stage for those who do it.
- Course will have taped intersections, and some signs. We will add tape, or a netting to help identify technical areas.
- The trails for this race are all considered Intermediate - Hard (Blue and Black). They require experience, and proper gear. If you're a new rider, or new enduro rider, Shuttle Saturday is a great day for you to scope the courses and make sure this is safe before diving into race mode.
Here are are notes about keeping you safe during this race. If you have any questions please send us an email and we will be glad to get back with you.
- Full face recommended, but not required.
- You have to keep your helmet on during the climb stage for those who do it.
- Course will have taped intersections, and some signs. We will add tape, or a netting to help identify technical areas.
- The trails for this race are all considered Intermediate - Hard (Blue and Black). They require experience, and proper gear. If you're a new rider, or new enduro rider, Shuttle Saturday is a great day for you to scope the courses and make sure this is safe before diving into race mode.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Book now as rooms are filling up! Camping is always a great option.
Travel
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Lexington: 121 mi.
Louisville: 192 mi. Cincinnati: 197 mi. |
Knoxville: 205 mi.
Bowling Green: 260 mi. Nashville: 313 mi. |
Pines Branch Road Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Camping
Jenny Wiley State Resport Park has an amazing facility and part of that consist of a campground. If you're looking to camp this is a great option close to the race venue.
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Resort Lodging
The race is connected to Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, which offers great lodging options. Stay close to the race and be enjoy the outdoors when off the trails.
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Airbnb
You'll find a mix of great Airbnb's scattered around the area to offer a more unique stay during your race weekend.
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