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ATHLETE GUIDE
C&C RANCH | FLAGSTAFF
JUNE 2, 2012
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Howdy Barn Burner 104 Athletes,
We proudly present this second race in the 2012 Leadville Race Series, The Barn Burner
104. Welcome to the fourth go-round of the Landis Cyclery Barn Burner 104! Solo Racers,
welcome to your chance to qualify for the legendary Leadville Trail 100. Relay team
members , we are so glad you are coming back for the showdown with your closest peers
and rivals!
We’re not gonna lie to you, there’s not a lot of changes this year, just the same ole killer
mountain bike ridin’, beautiful pines and mountain air, lots of good times with friends,
the mother load of cold Four Peaks Brewing Company beers, plenty volunteers to make
sure you have a fantastic ride.. oh and of course the qualify slots for the solo riders! The
property you will be camping on was once part of the Wild West, no joke, wagons went
right through it during the gold rush. The property owner and his family have been
extremely gracious and kind in allowing us to use their land. Be sure to thank them and
help keep the place clean (leave no trace principals in full effect) in hopes we can come
back again and again!
The property owner is a long time friend of the race, and helped plot the course and set
up the site. For those of ya’ll that did not partake in the pre-rides, this is a 26+ mile looped
course, with plenty ‘o room for speed, some bumpy descents, and a few hills to keep you
honest. The course is open to traffic, motorized buggies, deer, riders and other folk, so
please be courteous, obey the law, and use your smarts.
Thank you for racing with us and we hope to see you again soon at many of our Leadville
Race Series events. Please visit www.leadvilleraceseries.com for a complete listing of all of
our events.
Best Regards,
Andy Bellino
Malin Bengtsson
Casey Brown
Josh Colley
Shannon Gipson
Marvin Sandoval
John Sellinger
Kimo Seymour
Stephanie Weber
Leadville Race Series
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Timeline of Stuff to Tend To
Directions to the Venue:
**Directions: (these will not interfere with race day bike traffic…Please use them!)**
From Phoenix (LOTS OF DIRT ROAD)
Take I-17N to I-40W to Belmont Truck stop (exit 185). Turn right off interstate. Turn left on
to access road at truck stop. Travel on access road +/- 1 mile. IMMEDIATELY after cattle
guard turn right onto gravel road 171. Travel +/- 7.2 miles north on 171. Approximately 1 mile
past Lava Cave road (which is on your right and the sign is hard to see) turn left (first left
after aforementioned Lava Cave road) on to 812, there will be signage helping you from 812
in. Follow 812 for approximately 2 miles into the property (private). You will go through
2 cattle gates, after gate 1 stay to the left, after gate 2, stay to the right. Close the gates
behind you....(thank you). Drive and Park within the designated areas only. Please DO
NOT trespass prior to the race. Property owner is kind enough to let us use it for the race,
don’t trespass!
From Flagstaff (LEAST AMOUNT OF DIRT ROAD)
Take Hwy 180 past Snow Bowl. Turn left on FS road 245 (there is a wood sign on the right
as you are headed west telling you about the road) This road is dirt and has many pot
holes, drive safely. Follow this until you junction with 171 (it tees and you will have to go
left or right). Take a left on 171. You will then take a right on to FS road 812, there will be
signage helping you from 812 in. Follow 812 for approximately 2 miles into the property
(private). You will go through 2 cattle gates, after gate 1 stay to the left, after gate 2, stay to
the right. Close the gates behind you....(thank you). Drive and Park within the designated
areas only. Please DO NOT trespass prior to the race. Property owner is kind enough to
let us use it for the race, don’t trespass!
Parking
PLEASE NOTE:
Cost is $10.00 per Car and $20.00 per RV to camp for the weekend, plus 2 cans of food per
person. The food will be donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank Flagstaff.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday May 31, 2012
Registration and Packet Pick Up
4:00 p.m. Site is Open for Camping
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PACKET PICK-UP – at Absolute Bikes
• You MUST bring your ID and your USAC card (if you are a USAC member).
• If you are registering for this event and are not a USAC member, you will need to
purchase a one day USAC permit- cost is only $5.00.
• This is a USAC Sanctioned event.
Friday June 1st, 2012
Registration and Packet Pick Up
11:00 a.m. Pre Ride the Course with Dave Wiens
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PACKET PICK-UP – at Race Site
Bigfoot BBQ has you covered Friday afternoon, they’ll be serving some tasty down home
BBQ as well as providing iced beverages to enjoy with your meal
• You MUST bring your ID and your USAC card (if you are a USAC member).
• If you are registering for this event and are not a USAC member, you will need to
purchase a one day USAC permit- cost is only $5.00.
• This is a USAC Sanctioned event.
7:30 p.m. Athlete meeting – In the Beer Garden with Ken and Merilee
8:00 p.m. Question and Answer Session with Dave Wiens
Stick around for a viewing of RACE ACROSS THE SKY to get psyched for Barn Burner 104
For all media-related inquires, please contact KJ Leinberger at kjleinberger@
lifetimefitness.com or 952-229-7162.
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Saturday June 2, 2012
Race Day
5:30 – 6:30 am – Last minute packet pick up
6:15 am - Athlete meeting – mandatory for at least 1 team member
7:00 am - Race Begins!!
5:30 am - 5:00 pm - Bigfoot BBQ will be onsite serving coffee and breakfast items until
10:30. After 10:30 they will be serving some tasty down home BBQ at down home prices.
11:00 a.m. – Four Peaks Brewing Company Beer Garden is OPEN!
• 2 Free Beers on us!
• $2 per drink thereafter – 100% of proceeds go to MBAA & FBO.
• Four Peaks will be selling 12 packs you can take back to your camp as well.
4:00 p.m. last rider allowed on course (can’t have you ridin’ in the dark!)
6:00 p.m. Course Closed
6:15 p.m. Awards Ceremony followed by allocation of Lottery Spots!
8:00 p.m. Bring your own S’mores to roast around the camp fire behind the barn
MOVIE NIGHT – A family-friendly film will be shown to wind down the day
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Divisions:
• Cowboy (1) – race by yourself, dudes/gals.
• Loner (1) – race by yourself, with 1 gear on bike, dudes/gals.
• Pardner (2) – race with a friend (or foe), dudes/gals, co-ed (for co-ed each person
must ride 2 laps)
• Posse (4) – race with 3 friends, dudes/gals, co-ed.
• Relay Teams (Pardner or Posse) – relay teams consist of two, or 4 members. If you
only have 3, someone can suck it up and ride another lap. Come up with a theme,
or just ride and have a good ole time.
** When you complete a lap, you MUST (sheriff’s rules) check in at the Barn. We will record
your time before you (or the next person on your team) begins the next lap. We are not
concerned about order of your riders.**
Sunday June 3rd, 2012
2:00 p.m. – Please leave site as you found it and tidy up!
Stuff you need to know ‘bout…
GENERAL INFO
• Parking is $10.00 for cars and $20.00 for RV’s to be parked for the weekend, and 2
cans of food for each person in the vehicle.
• You MUST HAVE your ID and USAC card ( if you are a member) to pick up your
packet. If you do not bring your card, you will need to pay $5.00
• You CANNOT pick up a packet for your friends, although this sure is nice, we need
to see their pearly whites too!
• You MUST HAVE your race plate on your bicycle.
• The race starts at 7:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2nd.
• We’re using bandanas again this year, relay teams MUST pass the bandana!
• Awards start at approximately 6:15 p.m!
• Awards are 3 deep per category/division
• Belt Buckles will be distributed immediately after you finish your race in the allotted
time. Please continue through the Barn and into the Beer garden to pick up your belt
buckle (must meet cut off times). You MUST have your bib with you to receive your
buckle.
• Solo Alley is for solos only…please share the space.
• Results will be posted periodically throughout the day.
• Dismount your steed before entering the barn (Mandatory)
• Mount your steed (or tag your partner and pass your Bandanna ) after you exit the
barn.
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SHERIFFS RULES
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Every rider must check in at the barn upon completion of their lap.
Helmets must be worn on the bike, and your chin strap must be buckled.
Unsportsmanlike conduct – is grounds for disqualification.
Abandonment – no garbage, clothing etc shall be thrown on the course, ranch etc...
DNFs – must be reported to timing.
ABSOLUTELY NO RIDING IN THE DESIGNATED KENDRICK WILDERNESS! (see
attached flyer)
• The area around FR767 and FR 760A is a Northern Goshawk nesting area. We are
asking that you proceed through this area without stopping, and avoid making noise
if possible.
• Practice Leave no trace principals (see the last page)
CAMPING
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You must have a parking pass displayed in your front window.
Bring your own camping supplies
Bring your own food and water
Portos & Showers will be onsite (use water sparingly please, **Showers will only be
open on Saturday)
• You may only camp in designated areas on the ranch, first come first serve.
• ALL campfires must be above ground in a container that you must bring. Please do
not dump fire remains onsite! – Pending Forest Service Fire Restrictions*
** FOREST SERVICE FIRE RESTRICTIONS WILL BE ENFORCED.
HOTEL CAMPING
We have arranged a group discount with Motel 6 Flagstaff West-Woodlands Village #1000,
which is the closest hotel to C&C Ranch.
Friday/Saturday
• 1 Bed: $61.40 per night
• 2 Beds: $72.99 per night
You must call to make the reservation and make note with the reservations representative
that “Sally approved the SRS Rates for the Barn Burner Mountain Bike Race” (it’s like a
secret code required to receive the discount).
Motel 6 Flagstaff West-Woodlands Village #1000: (928) 779-3757
Address:
2745 S Woodlands Village
I-40 at I-17/US 180
Flagstaff AZ 86001
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QUALIFIER EXPLANATION
Each Leadville Qualifying Series race provides 70-100 qualifying slots to the Leadville
Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race, based on the total number of registered riders at each
qualifier event. Half of the qualifying spots will be allocated based on the top age-group
performances and half will be drawn among riders who have met a time standard specific
to that race.
In 2011 we implemented a corral system for starting positions at the Leadville Trail 100. For
2012, we are improving this system. Please review the chart below outlining corral numbers
and bib and bike plate colors.
Finish Time at Barn Burner 104
Corral number and color in Leadville
Sub 7.5 hours
1. Gold
Sub 8 hours
2. Silver
Sub 8.5 hours
3. Red
Sub 9 hours
4. Green
Sub 9.5 hours
5. Purple
Sub 10.5 hours
6. Orange
Sub 11 hours
7. Blue
If you elect to defer your entry in Leadville Trail 100 until 2013, we are not able to make
any guarantees at this time for your start position for 2013. Some of you are racing the Barn
Burner 104 and already have entry into LT100. If you wish us to consider your finish time
in Flagstaff for corralling in Leadville, please email sgipson@lifetimefitness.com by June 11.
Include your name, Barn Burner finish time.
BARN BURNER BELT BUCKLE CUT OFF TIMES
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CATEGORY
THE BIG “UN”
SMALL BUCKLE
Cowboy
9 Hours
11 Hours
Loner
9 Hours
11 Hours
Pardner
8 Hours
10 Hours
Posse
8 Hours
10 Hours
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EXPO
Be sure to vist the vendor expo. Booths will be next to the course across from the Start/
Finish area. The Leadville Race Series will be staffing a mobile retail shop offering
merchandise, including a limited edition Barn Burner 104 T-shirt. These will sell out
quickly, so shop early to secure yours! All racers will have an opportunity to pre-order the
2012 Leadville Race Series cycling jersey. The expo will be open Friday 2:00 p.m. – 8:00
p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m..
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COURSE MAP
**A large map will be posted onsite. Maps can also be downloaded from our website.**
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VENUE
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Thank ya Kindly!
This event is not possible without the help of MANY people. Their support, time and flat
out hard work enable us to put on fun, safe, memorable events. Be sure to visit with them,
check out their gear, or just say THANKS. Your gratitude goes along way.
Owners of the Ranch
• The Coffman’s
• The Crown’s
Sponsors
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Landis Cyclery
Four Peaks Brewing Company
Clear Funds
Body Armor
PowerBar
GU Energy
Bigfoot Bar-B-Q
Absolute Bikes
OTHERS
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MCECG – The Ham Radio Crew
The many Volunteers
Riders…thanks for coming out and supporting the sport
FBO & MBAA – for supporting & working on the trails we all love
Absolute Bikes – Anthony Quintile
City of Flagstaff
Kaibab National Forest Service
Coconino National Forest Service
All the Leadville Race Series staff
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Kendrick Peak Wilderness
Wilderness...what, no mountain bikes?
$300 for the first ofense. $500 for the second offense. Bikes can be confiscated on site
and Law Enforcement will be involved!
What is Wilderness?
• Wilderness areas are free of mechanized equipment
• Wilderness areas provide opportunities to experience nature unaltered.
• Wilderness areas allow ecosystems to exist without influences of human impacts.
Wilderness is an area of undeveloped federal land retaining its primeval character and
influence which is protected and managed so as to preserve its natural conditions and
provides outstanding opportunities for solitude or a primitive and unconfined type of
recreation.
Excerpt from Wilderness Act of 1964
Why are mountain bikes not allowed?
• As a mechanical device, mountain bikes bring an un-natural component to our
wilderness areas.
• Mountain bikes conflict with users seeking an entirely primitive experience.
• Wildlife behavior can be disrupted by the speed and noise of bikes.
Public lands allow for many different recreation activities. Please respect the desired
experiences of other users and only ride on designated mountain biking trails.
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Leave No Trace Principals
Plan Ahead and Prepare
• Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you’ll visit.
• Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies.
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
• Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rock, gravel, or dry
grasses.
• Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary.
Dispose of Waste Properly
• Pack it in, pack it out.
• Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep at least 200 feet from
water, camp, and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished.
Leave What You Find
• Preserve the past: examine, but do not touch, cultural or historic structures and
artifacts.
• Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them.
Minimize Campfire Impacts
• Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the backcountry. Use a lightweight stove for
cooking and enjoy a candle lantern for light.
• Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires.
Respect Wildlife
• Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them.
• Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors,
and exposes them to predators and other dangers.
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
• Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience.
• Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail.
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AT YOUR SERVICE... THE LEADVILLE RACE SERIES STAFF
KIMO SEYMOUR
Global Brand Director Leadville Race Series
kseymour@lifetimefitness.com
CASEY BROWN
Race Director
Contact for Race Management issues
cbrown6@lifetimefitness.com
ANDREW BELLINO
Race Logistics
abellino@lifetimefitness.com
MALIN BENGTSSON
Retail & E-Commerce Manager
mbengtsson@lifetimefitness.com
(719) 219-9350
SHANNON GIPSON
Registration & Volunteer Manager
sgipson@lifetimefitness.com
(719) 219-9351
JOHN SELLINGER
Director of Marketing and Sponsorship Opportunities
jsellinger@lifetimefitness.com
(240) 888-2952
DAVE WIENS
Technical Director Leadville Race Series
daveonpine@yahoo.com
You’ll also be seeing the familiar faces of Founder and President Ken Chlouber and former
Race Director Merilee Maupin at the events this year!
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2012 LEADVILLE RACE SERIES SCHEDULE
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Race
Race Dates
Registration Close
Register
LQS Barn Burner
104
June 2, 2012
May 30, 2012
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LQS Wilmington
Whiteface 100
June 17, 2012
June 13, 2012
Register now!
Leadville Trail
100 Run Training
Camp
June 23-25, 2012
June 15, 2012
Register now!
Leadville Trail
Marathon
June 30, 2012
June 23
Register now!
Leadville Trail
Heavy Half
Marathon
June 30
June 23
Register now!
Camp of
Champions
July 5-8
TBD
Register now by
phone only: (719)
219-9351
Leadville Silver
Rush 50 MTB
July 14
July 5
Register now!
Leadville Silver
Rush 50 Run
July 14
July 5
Register now!
Silver King & Silver
Queen
July 14-15
July 5
Register now!
LQS Tahoe Trail
100
July 22
July 18
Register now!
Leadville Trail 100
MTB
August 11
CLOSED
CLOSED
Leadville 10K Run
August 12
August 5
Register now!
Leadville Trail 100
Run
August 18-19
CLOSED
CLOSED
Leadman &
Leadwoman
Multiple Dates
CLOSED
CLOSED
LQS Alpine
Odyssey 100
September 15, 2012
September 12, 2012
Register now!