The Downhill Dome is THIS Saturday, June 4!
Registration: 9-9:30am
Pre-race meeting: 9:30am
Race start: 10:30am or so
We will talk about how to get to the top at the pre-race meeting. It typically takes about an hour to get to the top of the Dome. We will start when everyone gets to the top.
We will hold the registration and pre-race meeting in the North Bivouac Trailhead on north side of Campbell Airstrip Road. Take Tudor Rd. east from Lake Otis, take a right on Campbell Airstrip Rd. The North Bivouac trailhead parking lot will be on your left several miles down the road. You can't miss it.
Here is the course map.
This is a downhill ONLY race, meaning that you are timed from the top to the bottom only. This is a super fun & fast race- if you've never done a downhill race, come on out and give this great trail a try!
Helmets are required!
$15 for adults, under 18 race free. Must be an ABC member to race- go here to check it out.
Any questions, email Megan @ megpiersma@gmail.com.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Arctic Valley Hill Climb Results
Thanks to everyone that showed up last night to brave the wind and cold! We had a very robust field of 19 racers (seriously, 19 IS big!) and included men, women and even a junior! Everyone did an excellent job.
Results:
1) Tim Berntson 37 minutes, 36 seconds
2) John Lackey 37:42
3) Andy Duenow 38:07
4) Chris Jung 41:01
5) Andy Pohl 42:03
6) Ed Sniffen 43:00
7) Jim Anderson 47:49
8) Mike Howard 47:54
9) Danelle Winn 48:38
10) Jenna App 49:16
11) Mark Burson 49:34
12) Jessie Donahue 49:42
13) Stacey Moon 50:25
14) Chris Dock 50:42
15) Bob Ostrom 53:24
16) Laurel Brady 56:01
17) Luke Jager 1:00:29
18) Pam Todd 1:03:21
19) Christina Grande 1:06:24
Next up: Downhill Dome! Friday, June 3. More details on this fun race to come!
Results:
1) Tim Berntson 37 minutes, 36 seconds
2) John Lackey 37:42
3) Andy Duenow 38:07
4) Chris Jung 41:01
5) Andy Pohl 42:03
6) Ed Sniffen 43:00
7) Jim Anderson 47:49
8) Mike Howard 47:54
9) Danelle Winn 48:38
10) Jenna App 49:16
11) Mark Burson 49:34
12) Jessie Donahue 49:42
13) Stacey Moon 50:25
14) Chris Dock 50:42
15) Bob Ostrom 53:24
16) Laurel Brady 56:01
17) Luke Jager 1:00:29
18) Pam Todd 1:03:21
19) Christina Grande 1:06:24
Next up: Downhill Dome! Friday, June 3. More details on this fun race to come!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Arctic Valley Hill Climb May 17
Our permit has been approved!
Here are the race details:
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Race registration is 6-6:45pm.
Pre-race meeting at 6:45pm.
Race will start at 7pm sharp.
Parking & registration will be in a dirt parking lot on the right side of the Arctic Valley road about 1.5 miles up from the Moose Run driving range. To get there, take the Glenn HWY out towards Eagle River. Take the Arctic Valley exit. Go straight towards mountains, past the golf course and driving range. The paved road will turn to dirt- keep going. You will eventually see a large parking lot on the right. Look for a red Subaru wagon with a table set up next to it. Register here.
Be aware that there is road construction on Arctic Valley Road (just the paved portion) so it may take a bit longer to get to the registration area- it may be a good idea to give yourself a few extra minutes.
The race will start back down at the driving range, but you'll all get there via bike.
The Arctic Valley hill climb is about 7 miles, all up hill, to the Alpenglow Chalet parking lot. It's great for getting your hill work in!
CYCLOCROSS BIKES ARE ALLOWED!
It's $15 for adults, under 18 race free.
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE ARCTIC BIKE CLUB TO RACE!
To become a member, go here.
Any questions, call 440-9928 or email megpiersma@gmail.com.
Here are the race details:
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Race registration is 6-6:45pm.
Pre-race meeting at 6:45pm.
Race will start at 7pm sharp.
Parking & registration will be in a dirt parking lot on the right side of the Arctic Valley road about 1.5 miles up from the Moose Run driving range. To get there, take the Glenn HWY out towards Eagle River. Take the Arctic Valley exit. Go straight towards mountains, past the golf course and driving range. The paved road will turn to dirt- keep going. You will eventually see a large parking lot on the right. Look for a red Subaru wagon with a table set up next to it. Register here.
Be aware that there is road construction on Arctic Valley Road (just the paved portion) so it may take a bit longer to get to the registration area- it may be a good idea to give yourself a few extra minutes.
The race will start back down at the driving range, but you'll all get there via bike.
The Arctic Valley hill climb is about 7 miles, all up hill, to the Alpenglow Chalet parking lot. It's great for getting your hill work in!
CYCLOCROSS BIKES ARE ALLOWED!
It's $15 for adults, under 18 race free.
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE ARCTIC BIKE CLUB TO RACE!
To become a member, go here.
Any questions, call 440-9928 or email megpiersma@gmail.com.
Monday, April 11, 2011
The 2011 season fast approaches!
I just wanted to let you all know what's going on with the website.
It's looking like we're going to stick with using this blog for the season instead of the new ABC website. We also won't be doing online registration (bummer dude) this summer, but hopefully it will be up and running for the 2012 season...
You CAN, however, become an ABC member online!!! Go here: http://arcticbikeclub.org/signup-plans.php to join. Remember, you MUST be a member to race with the Mountain Bike Division!
It's looking like we're going to stick with using this blog for the season instead of the new ABC website. We also won't be doing online registration (bummer dude) this summer, but hopefully it will be up and running for the 2012 season...
You CAN, however, become an ABC member online!!! Go here: http://arcticbikeclub.org/signup-plans.php to join. Remember, you MUST be a member to race with the Mountain Bike Division!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Last post of the year!!!
So, this is it. The last post of the year (I think). I just wanted to give you all a quick season wrap-up and a peek into what is on the docket for next year (we're very excited!).
Sincerely,
your most enthusiastic race director,
Megan : megpiersma@gmail.com, 440-9928
- All said and done, we had 17 races and a total of 689 participants!
- We had around 50 people participate in all 4 championships races.
- We hosted short tracks, time trials, cross countries, hill climbs, downhills, an up & over race, and one amazing 24 hour race.
- We had a host of AWESOME volunteers to assist with registration, course clearing, flag pulling (and flag sticking in), and course design.
- We had really sick maps this year!
- We had SUPER COOL socks for sale - and I do mean SUPER cool, because Katie Compton (#1 in the pic and by far the best female cyclocross racer in the USA!) has been wearing them during her cyclocross races!
- The Tuesday Night Kincaid XC series was seriously popular, so we're going to stick with that.
- New venues! We're thinking Bartlett, Beach Lake Trails in Chugiak and possibly something out in the valley (we'll work with the valley bikers to do a race or two).
- BETTER course marking! This means that we need reliable volunteers to commit to one or two or more races - if you are interested being on the "flagging committee," please email me!
- Saturday races are not well-attended, so we won't be holding many of those (exceptions are the Up & Over and the 24 Hour race).
- A women's-only race/clinic (sorry guys) to boost confidence and garner more interest from the female population. And because women ROCK!
- A slightly adjusted State Championships - more on this in the spring!
- A BRAND NEW WEBSITE!!! ABC has just unveiled the new website and it's beautiful! We'll be moving everything over to the new website sometime this winter. So, in other words, this blog will no longer be the go-to site for the MTB division. It'll be even better!
- ONLINE RACE REGISTRATION just like the road division. YIPPEE! And the same great race fee if you register online: $15.
- Thank you to everyone that came out and participated in one way or another - YOU are what makes this division the best! Please come back next year and bring your friends, family & bike buddies!
- If you are interested in being on our newly formed FLAGGING COMMITTEE or the COURSE CLEARING COMMITTEE, please just shoot me an email and I'll add your name to the list. Then I'll be in touch come springtime. Remember, if you join a committee, you race for FREE!
Sincerely,
your most enthusiastic race director,
Megan : megpiersma@gmail.com, 440-9928
Friday, September 10, 2010
Arctic Valley Hill Climb RESULTS
It was a beautiful night! And with the amazing view that the Arctic Valley road affords us, it was truly a perfect finish to a season of mountain bike racing. We had 11 racers for our very last race of the season, but that didn't deter anyone from kicking some serious butt up that hill.
1) Jeff Ellis, 36 minutes & 49 seconds
2) John Lackey, 38:55
3) Chet Fehrmann, 39:30
4) Tim Berntson, 40:41
5) Don Haering, 43:34
6) Charlie Renfro, 44:56
7) Paul Anderson, 45:36
8) James Keck, 47:58
9) Jenna App, 52:50
10) Laurel Brady, 53:15
11) Karen Morrison, 53:40
Thanks for coming out everyone! And ladies, you rock!
I will post once more this year after our end-of-season board meeting to give you hints about what is to come for next year and a quick season recap.
1) Jeff Ellis, 36 minutes & 49 seconds
2) John Lackey, 38:55
3) Chet Fehrmann, 39:30
4) Tim Berntson, 40:41
5) Don Haering, 43:34
6) Charlie Renfro, 44:56
7) Paul Anderson, 45:36
8) James Keck, 47:58
9) Jenna App, 52:50
10) Laurel Brady, 53:15
11) Karen Morrison, 53:40
Thanks for coming out everyone! And ladies, you rock!
I will post once more this year after our end-of-season board meeting to give you hints about what is to come for next year and a quick season recap.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Arctic Valley Hill Climb
LAST MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE OF THE SEASON!
Thursday, September 9, 7pm
Registration 6-6:50pm, race starts at 7pm sharp.
Parking & registration will be in a dirt parking lot on the right side of the Arctic Valley road about 1.5 miles up from the Moose Run driving range. To get there, take the Glenn out towards Eagle River. Take the Arctic Valley exit. Go straight towards mountains, past the golf course and driving range. The paved road will turn to dirt- keep going. You will eventually see a large parking lot on the right. Look for a red subaru with two bike racks on top! Register here.
The race will start back down at the driving range, but you'll all get there via bike.
The Arctic Valley hill climb is about 7 miles, all up hill, to the Alpenglow Chalet parking lot. It's great training for cross season or for getting your hill work in!
CYCLOCROSS BIKES ARE ALLOWED!
It's $15 for adults, under 18 race free.
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE ARCTIC BIKE CLUB TO RACE!
To become a member, click here, print and fill out the form, and bring it with you to registration (already filled out please!).
Hope to see you all there, rain or shine!
Megan (megpiersma@gmail.com or 440-9928)
Thursday, September 9, 7pm
Registration 6-6:50pm, race starts at 7pm sharp.
Parking & registration will be in a dirt parking lot on the right side of the Arctic Valley road about 1.5 miles up from the Moose Run driving range. To get there, take the Glenn out towards Eagle River. Take the Arctic Valley exit. Go straight towards mountains, past the golf course and driving range. The paved road will turn to dirt- keep going. You will eventually see a large parking lot on the right. Look for a red subaru with two bike racks on top! Register here.
The race will start back down at the driving range, but you'll all get there via bike.
The Arctic Valley hill climb is about 7 miles, all up hill, to the Alpenglow Chalet parking lot. It's great training for cross season or for getting your hill work in!
CYCLOCROSS BIKES ARE ALLOWED!
It's $15 for adults, under 18 race free.
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE ARCTIC BIKE CLUB TO RACE!
To become a member, click here, print and fill out the form, and bring it with you to registration (already filled out please!).
Hope to see you all there, rain or shine!
Megan (megpiersma@gmail.com or 440-9928)
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