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Fool's Gold 100 & 50 Mile MTB Race

Fool's Gold 100&50 Mile Mountain Bike Races

"Thar's gold in them thar hills!"

August 21 2010 in the mountains of North Georgia

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About The Race

Expect lots of singletrack and doubletrack with a fair dose of gravel road grunts. There are a couple of longer sustained climbs, but the rollers will probably be the ones to get you. Yes, it's August in Georgia, but in the past year's we've had excellent weather..it is in the mountains, after all, with most of the course being under the trees in the shade. Be prepared to ride hard..and drink a few Yazoo, Sweetwater, and Terrapin brews. With the thousands of dollars in cash and prizes, racer and volunteer schwag, all of the essential amenities (i.e. optional lodging with meals & beer) all weekend, we think this one will be on your race calendar for good!

We are excited to welcome Yazoo Brewing Co. into the mix this 2010! Yazoo will be sponsoring the King and Queen of The Mountain this year. First overall Man and First overall Woman in the 100 & 50 mile race to reach Coopers Gap (top of the first climb) win Yazoo beer!

The guys from Sweetwater Brewing Co. will again be giving a case of Sweetwater 420 to the first racer to cross the finish line at 4:20pm...this could be a good sprint to watch.

...and,last but certainly not least...the guys from Terrapin Beer will, once again, be sponsoring the Turtle Award, a case of Terrapin brew for the absolute last person to finish the entire 100 and 50 mile race. DFL never sounded so good, eh?

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2008 ROUTE MAP

CLICK HERE FOR SOME ROUTE PICTURES

Fool's Gold 50 and 100 Training Plans (New!)

Purchase a 12-week training plan designed specifically for the 2010 Fool's Gold 50 and 100 mile race. Eddie and Namrita have designed this plan using their detailed knowledge of the race course and the plan also includes a basic race-day strategy. Receive a $25 discount on the plan when you purchase by April 2. After that, the cost goes up to it's original price of $100. Purchase your training plan as a merchandise item when you register at Bikereg.com

About the Onsite Lodging

There is limited onsite lodging (bunkhouses at the Race Start/Finish) with hot showers and meals included. You should bring a sleeping bag or bed linens and pillow for the bunkhouse beds. You will have the option to include lodging when you register on Bikereg.com

Race Categories and Entry Fees*

50 mile Race Only: $80.00 EARLY BIRD (REGISTER BY APRIL 1)- Categories: Men Money Class, Women Money Class, Men <30, Men 30-39, Men 40-49, Men 50+, Women <30, Women 30-39, Women 40-49, Women 50+, Singlespeed - Includes well-stocked SAGs, t-shirt, and post-race meal and party.

Entry Fees:

Now through April 1: $80
April 2-July 1: $90
July 2-Aug 15: $100

100 mile Race Only: $130.00 EARLY BIRD (REGISTER BY APRIL 1)- Categories: Open Male (money class), Open Female (money class), Men 50+, Singlespeed - Includes well-stocked SAGs, t-shirt, and post-race meal.

Entry Fees:

Now through April 1: $130
April 2-July 1: $140
July 2-Aug 1: $150

Registration closes August 15 2010 at 11:59pm EST. THERE IS NO ONSITE REGISTRATION THIS YEAR.

No Refunds

Transfer to another person $20 - 30 days prior to event only

Transfer to another person $50 - within 30 days of the race

We do not carryover entries to another year

We are not responsible for missing drop bags

REGISTRATION IS OPEN AT BIKEREG.COM

Thanks to the sponsors, we will be giving away thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. Cash payout and prize distribution is scaled based on the size of the class. More racers in the class = more total payout to that class. Cash goes to Men and Women Money Class. Prizes to all other classes.

There will be SAG stops. 100 mile racers will pass through the Start/Finish after Lap 1 and head out for another lap of the same 50 mile course. That mid-way point at the Start/Finish is NOT a supported SAG stop but you are free to leave supplies there (i.e. cooler, spare parts--anything except another bike). There will be a designated area for you to leave your stuff before the race starts in the morning.

A waiver must be turned in Friday night before you can get your race number and bag. You can send a friend up on Friday night to pick your race stuff up as long as they bring your signed waiver. You are responsible for getting your race stuff from your friend and getting your SAG bags to us by 6:15 am on Saturday morning. There is no number pick-up on the morning of the race.

Directions to the Race Start/Finish

FAQ

Is there any tent-camping available?
There is no tent camping available at Camp Wahsega (the Race Start/Finish), however there is primitive camping in the national forest. Keep in mind, that you only get the onsite hot showers, beds, and the meals if you select the Onsite Bunkhouse Lodging option when you register.

Do you need volunteers?
Yes! The volunteers make this race...we need your help! Please contact namrita@55nine.com if you would like to volunteer.

Are Pets Allowed?
No pets are not allowed at Camp Wahsega during the event. Pets are not permitted in the bunkhouses. Pets ARE permitted at SAG stops, and anywhere offsite from Camp Wahsega. Sorry about this, we love dogs too.

What are the rules for support?
Racers can only be supported by other racers or support personal at aid stations. There is no support allowed from non- racers or friends and family jumping from aid station to aid station. This rule is in place to limit a potential traffic overload on the Forest system roads. If you would like to support someone you can support everyone!!!

SAG Stations and Drop Bags
When you check-in on Friday, you will receive 3 large ziploc bags in which you can place your personal items that you want to send to up to 3 SAG stops. SAG bags must be dropped in the designated spot by 6:15am on race day if you want it to make it to the station(s). You are not required to use the SAG bags. We will have other products (water, gatorade, PowerBar stuff, and assorted snacks (PB&J, bananas, cookies, etc.) for you at the stations, as well. SAG bags will return with the SAG volunteers when their shift is over and you have already passed through. They will get them back ASAP, but keep in mind, some of you may not get your SAG bag back until several hours after you finish. We will do a better job of getting the 50 mile racer SAG bags back early this year! Reminder: The mid-way (50 mile point) is not a supported SAG for the 100 mile racers, but there will be a designated spot for you to leave coolers or supplies (NO SPARE BIKES ALLOWED!)

Do I need to be present on Friday to check-in?
Yes. There is no check-in on Saturday AM, due to the early AM start on race day. You are free to come up on Friday anytime from 4-9pm to sign your waiver, pick up your race number, race bag, and SAG drop bags. You can drop your full SAG bags on Saturday by 7:15am at Camp Wahsega. FRIDAY CHECK-IN IS AT DAHLONEGA WHEELWORKS from 4-9pm. Address: 24 Alicia Lane Suite 2 Dahlonega, GA 30533

Download waiver here.

Will I need lights?
We have cutoffs so everyone is off the course by dark. If you are planning on cutting it close, it would be wise to send a light to the last SAG stop just in case you have a mechanical in the last 8 miles of the course and need light. The cutoffs are as follows: SAG 2- must arrive by 5pm; SAG 3- must arrive by 7pm; SAG 4- anyone going out of SAG 4 past 7pm MUST HAVE LIGHTS. The cutoff at SAG 4 is 8pm. Anyone not making a cutoff at SAG 2, 3, or 4 will be directed on an alternate route to the Finish Line.