Friday, July 31, 2009

The Death Race and the 666 Bike Race

2009 Death Race
This years PeakRaces.com Death Race has come and gone. This years event saw the most finishers ever in the events three year history with 18 hardcore individuals finding the finish line. Richard Lee, a former British Officer tied for first place with Norwich Cadet Tom Worthington with a time of 11 Hours 31 Minutes. This years last place finishers spent over 21 hours on the course.

The 2010 registration is open. Visit www.peakraces.com The entry fee is $50 until August 1st and then it goes up to $100. I hope you can make it. www.youmaydie.com is a site dedicated to the death race.

The death race is different every year and it is sure to never disappoint. Next years format looks to be different in terms of time cut-offs as well as the application process all together. Only 100 competitors will be selected to enter the race in 2010. To get in you must contact Race Director Andy Weinberg at andy@peak.com

For now, here is a video courtesy of The New York Times from this past years event.


2009 666 Mountain Bike Race
This years 666 Mountain Bike Race will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 in Pittsfield, VT at the Aimee Farm. The course has changed from years past offering some of the best single track downhill in the Northeast. The course offers plenty of climbing as we challenge all comers to make it 30 Miles in 6 Hours. Also new this year, the first to the top of Joe's will win the King Of The Hill Competition. Consider joining us by going to www.peakraces.com for more information!
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1 comments:

  1. That was awesome. I'm in no hurry to compete in the Death Race though...

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