EX2 Adventures: 9 Hours of Cranky Monkey Mountain Bike Relay Race

Date

Start: Saturday, May 18, 2013 @ 10:00 AM

Address

Rocky Gap State Park
12500 Pleasant Valley Dr. Flintstone, MD

Fees

See Below

Brief Description

The 9 Hours of Cranky Monkey is back for round four at beautiful Rocky Gap. Solo racers and teams of 2 or 3 will churn out as many 9-mile laps as they can in a 9 hour period, from 10am-7pm. In addition, a new 3 hour solo option is being added in 2013. This is perfect for those not able to commit the time or training to compete in the full race.

Overview

Racers LOVE Rocky Gap for its awesome trail network, fantastic facilities, and gorgeous lake views. We are really excited about hosting this event again and are sure it will continue to be wildly popular! Come on out and race with the monkey!

About Rocky Gap and Facilities

Rocky Gap is just a 2.5 hour drive from the Washington and Baltimore metro areas. On both Fri 5/17 and Sat 5/18, racers will be permitted to camp in the huge grassy pit area located along the course and next to two gorgeous beaches ($5/person/night - pay at check-in). Swimming is permitted in the lake and at that time of year, the water temperature should be chilly but refreshing for those in-between-lap swims. For those not camping, there is a lodge right on site and plenty of nearby hotels.

Course

The 9 Hours of Cranky Monkey race course consists of a 9 mile lap around a fun, challenging, and semi-technical loop. The course is very diverse and has a little of everything - smooth lakeside single-track, flat open grassy areas, a few rock gardens, log ramps, several steep hills, and a couple of long fire road sections.

Race Format

Solos and teams of 2 or 3 will complete as many 9-mile laps as possible in a 9 hour period, from 10am-7pm. We are also offering a 3 hour option in 2013 where solo racers complete as many laps as possible in a three hour period, from 10:30am-1:30pm. Team members alternate laps in relay fashion. An electronic e-punch timing system, similar to chip timing, will be used to accurately calculate lap times.

3 Hr - Solo Classes

Female, Beginner Male, Sport Male, Expert Male, Single-speed, and Clydesdale (200+lbs)

9 Hr - Solo Classes

Solo Female, Solo Male, Solo Single-speed, Solo Male Masters 35+, Solo Male Masters 45+

9 Hr - 2/Team Classes

Duo Co-Ed, Duo Female, Duo Male, Duo Male Masters 80+ (combined team age of 80+)

9 Hr - 3/Team Classes

Co-Ed, Female, Male, Male Masters 120+ (combined team age of 120+)

Awards

The top five finishers in each class will receive awards. The top three finishers in each class will receive prizes.

3 Hr. Reg Fees (Solo only)

Early by 3/18: $60
Regular by 4/18: $75
Late by 5/14: $90
On-site on 5/17 or 5/18: $105 (if space is available)

9 Hr Reg. Fees

Solo/2-Person Team/3-Person Team
Early by 3/18: $100/$170/$210
Regular by 4/18: $115/$190/$240
Late by 5/14: $130/$210/$270
On-site on 5/17 or 5/18: $145/$230/$300 (if space is available)

Entry Fee Includes

Fun and challenging course design, limited race entry (400 racers), professional race operations, wonderful volunteer support, medical support, aid stations, electronic e-punch timng system (similar to chip timing), accurate results with split/lap times, timely posting of results on the EX2 website, plentiful post-race food, electric atmosphere, great music, awards/prizes, and colorful t-shirts.

T-shirt

High-quality Zorrel t-shirts are distributed at all EX2 events. They have a cotton feel and microfiber Dri-Balance Lifestyle Moisture Transport Technology. All racers that register at least 10 days before the event are guaranteed a t-shirt in their specified size. In an attempt to predict racer participation, we will order some additional t-shirts. However, those registering within 10 days of the event will receive t-shirts while supplies last.

Additional Information

Please visit www.ex2adventures.com for more information.

More Information

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