Abominable Snow Series

[alaskairhog]

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Anyone else going to these races? I'm signed up for this Saturday, sounds like a fun series of races that will be a shorter distance. They have a cruiser class too that's a little easier.

[juxtaposition]

Is there a course map or route description anywhere? Where do you see the distance?

[anchskier]

Originally Posted by juxtaposition

Is there a course map or route description anywhere? Where do you see the distance?

Course map is posted on the Chain Reaction Cycles Facebook page. Sign ups and schedules can be found on their website (Welcome to Chain Reaction Cycles - Alaska's Premier Bike Shop)

[alaskairhog]

when I talked to them a few days ago they were saying 2-3 laps for open class and shorter for cruiser class. I think I'm going to do the cruiser class. sign up so I have someone to race against!

[The Real Snowdog]

Each lap is 4 miles, no big hills, should be more of a fun race.

[Beachcomber]

Thanks for the info

[wrcRS]

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ch...a/291224632996

Tank trail to the Moose Ridge Loop. I'm guessing 2-3 laps for Open class. About 8-12 miles.

[anchskier]

1 lap for cruiser, 2 laps for open according to their last Facebook post.

[Gurney]

Is there any chance that this series will make its way to Fairbanks? Kinda sucks that it may all be down south.

[anchskier]

Originally Posted by Gurney

Is there any chance that this series will make its way to Fairbanks? Kinda sucks that it may all be down south.

This particular series is being put on by a local bike shop and set to benefit a local Anchorage trail building organization. Fairbanks just needs someone or some group to put races together to get something going up your way. Hopefully this will just be the start of more regular races around the State.

[alaskairhog]

Awesome, there was 18 signed up last night now there is 27! Can't wait for tomorrow! Hope conditions hold out to be good. Wish I had time to pre ride the course. Never been on that side of the the airstrip road.

[alaskairhog]

Over 40 people ended up showing up! What a blast. This was my first bike race ever and it was so much fun! Hopefully the next race will have the course posted sooner so I can make time to pre ride it.

[AKxc]

Is this a FatBike only thing?

[alaskairhog]

No sir, any bike is welcome although it would have been a very tough trail for anyone without fat tires. One guy did show up and complete the course with studded skinnier tires.

[alaskairhog]

I started a thread here with a few pictures feel free to add if you were there.
Abominable Snow Series Race #1

[wrcRS]

I had a blast! I was pretty happy with my finishing time even though I got my butt handed to me! Looking forward to the next race on the 14th of January!

[alaskairhog]

Originally Posted by wrcRS

I had a blast! I was pretty happy with my finishing time even though I got my butt handed to me! Looking forward to the next race on the 14th of January!

What class were you in?

[wrcRS]

Originally Posted by alaskairhog

What class were you in?

This is Clint, raced in open class.

[wrcRS]

Next race is this Saturday! I'm looking forward to it. Hopefully we will get a course map soon.

[aksinglespeeder]

They have a map of race #2 up! It is on their FB Page.

[ANYRIDE]

How will the alternate route be used?

[aksinglespeeder]

I'm guessing it will be a last minute call depending on trail conditions?? Looks like a faster course than #1 thats for sure!

[wrcRS]

Brown bear and parts of Speedway are hike a bike right now. Moose Meadows and behind the ball fields up to the tour trail are in good condition.

Get out there and pre-ride!

[alaskairhog]

A.S.S. #2 was awesome! I'm loving the single track sections. The hill climbs were rough but I don't think they were too much. I need to figure out how to keep my toes warmer though, at -20F they were starting to hurt after 5miles.

[Mesotony]

Yes, great event. My toes were never an issue. Here's my system: Flat pedals. Largest size Lake MX300 boots ( i am a diminutive size 10), wearing a thin smartwool bike sock, encased in a RBH designs VB sock, covered with a Neos over-boot. And yes, there is room for a chemical warmer in there - but couldn't find one Sat morning, and was fine without.