7th Annual

Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic

presented by Right Brain Brewery

RACER INFORMATION

The P2P Course

Most racers I talk to think the course is pretty darn good as is so it’ll remain pretty much unchanged, with maybe a new section of trail along with a couple of small surprises. For those of you new to the race this year, the course is a combination of Crystal Mountain property and State land - specifically, the Betsie River Pathway. We've put together what we think is a fantastic layout which promises to be both unique and challenging. One thing we do know: it's really fast.

Racers will start at the base of the mountain with a slight uphill on grass (yeah, I hear the moans), then out to a short section of pavement on CMRS property: then the fun begins. You'll skirt along some wicked-good single-track and 2-tracks on the south side of the property before ducking in to the Betsie River Pathway. There, you'll be on miles of ribbon-like single-track that twists, winds and loops through dense hardwoods and cedar/pine lowland forests, leading to the Betsie River. It is extremely fast because you're mostly going downhill toward the river.

Climbing? Yes. First, out of the river basin (not so bad) then to the base of the mountain on its west side, which becomes a little more challenging. There, you'll find some sweet but technical single-track climbing and descending, followed by a long, steady uphill (for Sport, Expert and Pro/Elite classes only) that will bring racers to the peak of the mountain. As in the past, the Clipper chair lift will be running and there will be tons of spectators at the top to cheer you on. The vistas are awesome but there'll be little time to enjoy the view as you start descending on some of the best downhill single-track in the state, leading back to the base of the mountain where you started. The course clocks out at right around 12 miles.

Please note that the beginner categories will not be climbing to the top of the mountain but will take an alternate route which will still provide plenty of climbing and descending to pack a punch!  Be sure to watch for signs at the split off where beginners go straight and the rest of you veer right.

Pre-riding the course

The trails that comprise the Crystal Mountain and the Betsie River Pathway are always open to riding during the season but those portions that make up the course won't be marked until a couple of days prior to the race. For more information on the trails, check with the Mountain Adventure Center at Crystal Mountain where trail maps are available.

Timing

Tony and Debbie Newton from Race Services Company have done a fantastic job in all the previous P2P's and are signed on again this year, using Chronotrack Systems technology. Here's what that means for racers:

1. You will be required to show your driver's license or another appropriate form of ID when you pick up your race packet. Your timing chip will be stuck on the back of your number plate, no muss, no fuss.
2. Each racer must pick up their own packet. Others may not pick up packets for friends, etc.
3. The start and finish lines will be barricaded off until the actual start of the event so there will not be any premature 'tripping' of the system.

Packet Pick Up

Packet pick up will be at the Crystal Mountain Lodge (building at the base of the Clipper chair lift) on Friday, October 12 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and again on Saturday morning from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Gun Time

All categories will be timed using GUN TIME – the clock for your wave will start when the first rider in the wave crosses the starting line. Please seed yourselves accordingly!

Tandems

Tandem riders will have one class with no age or gender breakdown, and will complete 2 loops. Only one entry form/fee per tandem is required and with both names on it. Tandems can be male-male, male-female, or female-female, any age, any skill level. As the race grows, we plan to offer more classes in the tandem category.

Single Speeds

The Single-Speed class is expanding! Single-speed riders will have two classes again this year: Sport and Expert. Sports will do two laps and Experts will go three laps.

Licenses

No licenses of any kind are required for the Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic.

Wave Start Times for Sport and Beginners

Sport racers will go two (2) laps
Beginner racers will go one (1) lap

(subject to minor changes)

Wave #	Start Time	Category
Wave 1	9:30	Sport Men 15-19 Sport Men 20-29 Sport Men 30-34
Wave 2	9:32	Sport Men 35-37 (please note change in age range) Sport Single Speeds
Wave 3	9:34	Sport Men 38-39
Wave 4	9:36	Sport Men 40-42
Wave 5	9:38	Sport Men 43-44
Wave 6	9:40	Sport Men 45-47
Wave 7	9:42	Sport Men 48-49
Wave 8	9:44	Sport Men 50-54
Wave 9	9:46	Sport Men 55+
Wave 10	9:48	All Sport Women
Wave 11	9:50	Beginner Men 0-19 Beginner Men 20-34
Wave 12	9:52	Beginner Men 35-49 Beginner Men 50+
Wave 13	9:54	All Beginner Women
Wave Start Times for Pros/Elites and Experts Three (3) laps
Wave 1	12:45 pm	Pro/Elite Men Pro/Elite Women
Wave 2	12:47	Expert Men 16-29 Expert Men 30-39 Expert Single Speeders
Wave 3	12:49	Expert Men 40-44
Wave 4	12:51	Expert Men 45-54
Wave 5	12:53	Expert Men 55+ Expert Women

Peak2Peak T-shirts and Socks

Peak2Peak Tees will be available for sale and can be ordered when you fill out you Registration form online. They will also be available on race day at Crystal Mountain. Pre-purchased shirts (ordered when you register) will be included in your packets. And those nice black socks will be available again, as well.

Festivities

Get fortified for the race! Crystal Mountain is offering a special Racers Pasta Meal on Friday night. Reservations are not necessary but helpful, and can be made by calling Crystal Mountain, 800-968-7686.

Right Brain Is Back! (And they won’t run out...)

We are very happy to have Right Brain Brewery of Traverse City as our presenting sponsor again this year. Right Brain is down in the hipster warehouse district of Traverse City and where many of the local cyclists hang out to cool down after the ride. Owner Russ Springsteen and staff are always ready with a new brew to satisfy… along with Right Brain, there will be an outdoor cookout right near the finish line, complete with great tunes and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Awards, Purse, and Prize Drawings

The awards ceremony for the Sports and Beginners classes will be held at the base of the mountain near the finish line, and is scheduled for about 1:00 P.M., give or take. For the Pro/Elite and Expert classes, the awards will start around 3:30. In case of inclement weather, we'll go into the Mountain View Room in the Lodge. There will be medals for the first 3 finishers in each class and cash awards for the top finishers overall for men and women, in the Pro/Elite class and in the Expert classes.

Purse
1st Place   Pro/Semi Pro/Elite Men & Women	$750
2nd Place   Pro/Semi Pro/Elite Men & Women	$600
3rd Place   Pro/Semi Pro/Elite Men & Women	$450
4th Place   Pro/Semi Pro/Elite Men & Women	$300
5th Place   Pro/Semi Pro/Elite Men & Women	$150
*Note: Pro women will be paid 3 deep with 3-6 riders in the category, 4 deep if there are 7-8 riders and 5 deep if there are 9 or more riders in this category.
All Expert Categories:
1st Place	$50
2nd Place	$35
3rd Place	$25

Bonus

The following races and their organizers have generously donated one or more entries into their 2013 events, to be given out as swag at the P2P:

1. March, 2013 Barry-Roubaix race,
2. May, 2013 Mud, Sweat and Beers Mt Bike Race in Traverse City,
3. August, 2013 Ore-to-Shore in Marquette, and
4. September, 2013 Tour De Woods in Munising, the UP.

You'll also want to stick around for the drawings for other great prizes and merchandise, including lift passes at Crystal, golf passes, and dinners at area restaurants, bike gear and more.

Tour De Tykes Kid's Race

Crystal Mountain, in conjunction with the Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail, will once again be offering the kid's race, the Tour De Tykes It will be open for all racers aged 10 and under and all participants will receive a medal! Check with the Mountain Adventure Center for details and registration. Please note: Endoman Promotions is not accepting registrations for the kid's race.

Accommodations

Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa, one of the Midwest's premier four-season resorts, is offering some great deals on lodging for the weekend:
Hotel rooms can be booked from $79 to $89 (regularly $125-$175).
Condominiums and Cottages will be available from $129 to $299 (regularly $210-$490). Unit size varies from one to five bedrooms.
Call 800-968-7686 for reservations and information and be sure to mention the Peak2Peak race.

That's it for now! We're looking forward to a great event at an awesome venue and we will strive to make your race day and weekend experience memorable. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us through EndomanPromotions.com, and Happy Training!


Race Director
Endoman Promotions, LLC

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