The route will be finalized soon. Since we are waiting till the 12th of novemember that means less pavement, less double track and more singletrack added as we will be riding the new Blue trail between SR 200 and CR 484.
thanks,
The NaKeD InDiaN
Cross Florida Individual Time Trial – 2011 Edition
November 12th 2011 at 8am will start the 2011 running of the Cross Florida Individual Time Trial.
Traditionally it would start at Paisley Mountain bike Trailhead and route you north thru Silver Glenn and Lake Eaton back down south into Marshall Swamp and the Cross Florida Greenway, eventually ending up at Tucker Hill in Croom Forest.
This year we are starting backwards and going 7 miles longer bringing the total estimated mileage to 184 miles.
There are no entry fees or prizes for this event. The only way to be considered an official participant is to have in our posession however creative or lack there of a letter of intent. A Simple Im IN is enough, but if you feel to elaborate it is encouraged.
There will be no cue sheets provided for this route, only a GPX file and instructions on how to use said file. Riders are encouraged to use a GPS.
The route is composed of Singletrack, forest road, paved roads, bike trails, double track and grassy abandoned easements. This is an at your own risk personal challenge that each rider voluntarily wants to engage in. There is merely a recommended start time for the route, but riders can start at any time.
Tracking is established by using a SPOT device. SPOT device is required for the participation as Trackleaders will be providing coverage at Trackleaders dot com. If you do not own a SPOT satellite tracking unit they are available from Trackleaders at a very reasonable cost.
Rules:
1. You must complete the route under your own power. Once you set foot in a motored power vehicle you are voluntarily withdrawing from the challenge.
2. There is a no drafting rule in effect.
3. You must be able to safely carry yourself the length of the route. You can only obtain supplies from commercial establishments along or near the route. You cannot pre arrange any kind of support or supplies and there are no SAG vehicles allowed.
4. There will be 10 checkpoints that you are required to provide photographic evidence for. Some checkpoints may require video documentation. In an effort to prove that you passed these areas you can either email your pics and videos to Nakedindian@singletracksam
There will be some checkpoints that will be similar for the 2011 event, but some that will be different. To keep things interesting the checkpoints will be revealed the morning of the event. One checkpoint will allow for a time bonus of 2 hours, any missing checkpoints results in a time deduction of 30 minutes.
5. You can take as long as you need to complete the challenge, there is no time limit and no cut offs.
I hope this is the year you decide to give the route a try.
Email me at nakedindian@singletracksam
Huracan 300 Live Tracking
Follow your favorite endurance cyclists as they embark on Florida’s ultimate off road endurance experience!
Each participant will be carrying a Spot GPS tracking device. Their progress can be viewed on the following website: http://trackleaders.com/huracan
HuRaCaN 300
The Huracan 300 Challenge is the ULTIMATE OFF-ROAD ENDURANCE EXPERIENCE in the state of Florida.
The route features over 100-miles of singletrack, many remote miles of double track forest roads and abandoned paths, and a few miles of pavement here-and-there. During the route riders cross numerous forests, The Cross Florida Greenway, two mountain bike parks and miles of some of Florida’s longest and hardest climbs. That’s right, we said long and hard.
This year there is only one available class and that is Solo Self Supported. No stages, just ride ’till you finish.
Fastest overall time wins. Sound like a challenge?
Please checks the RULES, any rule violation results in a severe time penalty.
Race Detail:
The Huracan Challenge is a loop – you finish where you begin.
Total mileage +/-300 miles.
Event begins: Friday, March 30th at 7am. At Santos MTB trailhead and head clockwise towards the Ocala National Forest
There is no entry fee and their are no prizes, this is a ride for HONOR and bragging rights.
ITT format is the original and hardest category to race. You agree to complete the route under your own power following the self supported rules with no pre-arranged outside assistance.
To navigate the route a GPX file will be provided. From that file riders may make their own cue sheets and print their own map.
Rules:
1. Riders must complete the loop on their bike, being propelled in no way shape or form by a motor vehicle and following the route provided in the GPX within a 100-foot deviation.
2. ALL riders may draft and assist one another freely during the event. Riders are able to assist or help each other any way they see fit while on route. This is to bring about a sense of camaraderie and brotherhood (sisterhood). Some racing ITT may feel it more pure to not draft, or take food and water. Honorable, but not against the rules to do so for this event. Be nice, and ask if you can draft….
3. If at any time a rider enters, climbs or rides in any type of motor vehicle, he is officially withdrawing from the challenge and his time will no longer be counted or recognized.
4. Use of GPS, cell phones and any navigational apps are allowed anytime during the race.
5. Use of public/private/commercial/
6. For the sake of safety there will be a required gear list.
First aid kit.
Front and rear light.
Helmet.
Ability to carry a minimum of 40 oz of water.
Emergnecy calories for the stage.
2 tubes, pump or CO2, chain tool, and multi tool.
Quick link/chain pin.
Emergency whistle.
Cell phone or some means of getting outside assistance in a 911 emergency.
NOTE: Racers will not be able to continue in the challenge if they cannot present this gear anytime during the race. A 36-hour penalty will be assessed for any racer not maintaining the required items while on course.
7. The clock starts at the beginning of the stage at 7am and stops when you reach the finish. There is only one stage – rest as you need, but the clock keep ticking.
8. Fastest time wins.
9. You must start and end the event on the same bike with which you began the event.
10. For safety riders are required to carry a satellite Spot tracking unit. Details on how to obtain the Spot unit will be shared with racers via email.
O ya, LOt’s GOinG ON!!!
So,
Do you want to Ride with SSP?
Well we are very active this summer with 4 events in July.
July 3rd we will be at the Bicyclery in West Palm Beach sponsoring the First Official Ride the Divide Movie Premier in West Palm Beach.
That Same day I believe were doing an 8am dirty ride out there with Bryan Frantz, so if you want to join us on that, get at me.
As well, we will be doing a Bikepacking off road touring Clinic at 6pm and hosting the show.
If you have not seen the movie it is over the top in both cinematography and content. Its not just a story about the ride, but more about the people and the challenges they face on the route, completely and totally awesome I recommend everyone see it not just riders.
July 10th I am hosting the Samurai Roubaix starting from the Howland Boulevard Wal Mart Parking lot. Were rolling at 8am for an 82 mile ride Naked Indian Singletrack Samurai style. Truly a unique road ride featuring a traverse of the Seminole Forest.
July 17th I am heading back to Lake Okeechobee for 120 miles of suck. LOL. Starting at 7pm going the oppossite direction, riding all night till the beast is killed, hopefully 4th times the charm??
July 24th SSP well be riding From Clermont to Tampa mostly off road in hopes of mapping the connection for the future Transflorida route. If you want to do a bikepack overnight trip and have some adventure you can join. Rolling most likely early on the 24th.
A fun packed month of adventure and your invited. Email me at Nakedindian@singletracksamurai.com.
Looking forward to alot of riding this weekend,
take care,
Laters,
The NaKeD InDiaN