Course update:
The race course is shaping up nicely. This past weekend the trails where compacted and ridden making the route 100% ride able. The forecast for the week is showing a mild warming trend which will further help firm things up. The race day forecast looks like an awesome day to play outside. Due to manageable snow conditions this year some manually packed mountain bike single track has been added. By doing this the number of laps will be reduced from 3 to 2 but keeping the distance within the range of 12ish miles. Compared to previous editions of the Double Doughnut Derby, there will be a longer run out on XC trail before entering single track. This is intended to reduce stress and congestion. On the second lap additional single track with be used instead of the XC trail. Later in the race there will be some areas of 2 way traffic on XC trail but the width will be maximized to allow for this. In the event of heavy snow the originally planned 100% machine packed trail is available and will be used. Also: the North Coast Cycling Association is hosting their Midwinter Get-Together and Potluck following the race from 3-6 PM. The potluck is open to participants and volunteers. Let's have some fun! Details about the Derby available HERE Check out a tentative course map and preview video after the break...
CAMBA volunteers and Ashwabay team up to host the 3rd annual Double Doughnut Derby. Fat-tire bikers take to snow-covered trails to challenge themselves and each other on a climb up, and descent down, following portions of Raven and Deerpath Trails. Proceeds benefit the Ashwabay single track project.
Not quite ready to admit winter is here? Enjoy this great article in Bicycle Times magazine by contributor Dave Schlabowske, featuring details of a "whirlwind weekend tour of Wisconsin's North Coast along Lake Superior." Read an abridged version online HERE, or find a pre-release of the print version HERE.
CAMBA Reports Progress at Mt Ashwabay Mountain Bike Trails The Mt. Ashwabay team has made good progress. Work started as soon as they could get at the trail following the record winter. Using the mini-excavator another ¾ mile of trail was roughed in. Weekly work nights have been focused on finish work and other hand building. With upwards of five miles of singletrack at Mt. Ashwabay, a new map has been developed and the Mt. Ashwabay Cluster will be officially included on the CAMBA Area Map and Trail Guide. |
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