Briar Badlands Battle IV MTB/XC race

Bethel MTB trails, DeSoto National Forest

Sunday, March 1, 2009 @ 9:00 AM

Date

Start: Sunday, March 1, 2009 @ 9:00 AM

Address

Bethel MTB trails, DeSoto National Forest
Hwy 15 (West side) Biloxi, MS

Fees

Adults $30 / Juniors $10 / on-site registration additional $5 / one-day racing license (Cat 2-3) $10

Registration Closing Date

Friday, February 27, 2009 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

The course starts with a ¾ mile drag race down 426 to South Bethel taking you back to the trailhead where you jump into tight single-rack through the pines/brush of Briar Patch, then onto Couch along the river & through dense old growth. After the “infamous clay climb” the course spits you out onto the fast & sweeping turns of Badlands (fan viewing area). Laps 2 & 3 exclude the 426 drag race.

Directions to the Race

From Hwy 49 @ Saucier take NEW Hwy 67 S. to 3rd intersection of old Hwy 67 turn left, go to 4-way stop continue on Bethel Rd. watch for Bike Trail sign & turn right onto dirt road . From I-10 Exit 46 north traveling on Hwy. 15 approx. 10 miles. Look for Bike Trail sign on west/left side of the road. Follow dirt rd # 426 1mi. to Couch Trailhead on the west side of the road.

Camping

On Site Camping is permitted. There are no electric connections. On site bathroom available

No Alcohol permitted

Bethel Trails are part of the DeSoto National Forest. ****NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED**** ****NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED**** ****NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED**** ****NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED**** ****NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED****

Additional Information

**$600 PAYOUT - CAT 1&2 ONLY** -10+ racers pays 4 deep - 6-9 racers pays 3 deep - 4-5 racers pays 2 deep Trophies for Cat 3 & Single Speed Categories with < 4 racers will be combined with preceding category @ race director's discretion

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