The Texas Chainring Massacre is a full on gravel grinder featuring a unique combination of dirt roads and desolate country roads that promises to be both scenic and challenging. Riders will be able to enjoy a fantastic route that starts and ends in the “civilized” part of the D/FW Metroplex near Valley View, TX while meandering through some scenic rural areas.
The route can be run on a road bike (with fat rubber), or a mountain bike but riders shooting for the “win” will most likely utilize CX bikes. If you choose to take a road bike on the course please bring extra tubes because there are potholes and some rough sections of dirt road. The race course will fall under USA Cycling’s designation for Mountain Bike Ultra Endurance over 100 Kilometers (62 miles) and Mountain Bike Endurance. We will also offer a fun ride with a distance of approzimately 50 miles.
This marked course ride will provide neutral aid/support station at the 50 mile mark but no outside support is allowed except at the aid station. Plan to bring enough food and supplies to be self supported in case of break down since it might take several hours for a sweep/sag vehicle to reach stranded riders. 9am start time in Valley View, TX.
All roads whether paved or unpaved are public roads subject to the regulations of the great State of Texas. Participants are required to obey all “rules of the road” and laws for the applicable jurisdiction(s) in which they operate their bicycles and/or other vehicles. This applies to both the featured event as well as any practice or warm up events. The Texas Chainring Massacre is an all weather event unless conditions are deemed unsafe for riders so there is a no refunds policy.
USA Cycling mountain biking license required for Pro/Cat 1. Cat 2 & 3 may race on a “One Day” trial license available on site or in advance at usacycling.org Staging preference will be given to USAC annual license holders (MTB and Road). Online registration closes 1/09/14 9pm Centrail Time.
Categories/Prizes/Fees
Open Ultra Endurance – 100% payout 15 deep -$35 prereg ( www.Bikereg.com )/ $50 day of (2, 50 mile laps)
Open Women Endurance – 100% payout 10 deep -$35 prereg( www.Bikereg.com )/ $50 day of (1, 50 mile lap)
Relay Teams (Men, Women, Co-ed)- prizes 3 deep -$35 prereg per rider( www.Bikereg.com )/ $50 day of per rider (2, 50 mile laps)
Fun Ride – Swag for random participants – $25 prereg( www.Bikereg.com )/$40 day of (1, 50 mile lap)