Mendocino 100 - Ft. Bragg, CA - July 21st, 2013 - Hero dirt forever!

[datenschwanz]

A 100 or 62 (metric) mile event that is almost 100% non-repeating hero-dirt singletrack. A short fire-road section at the start to get the field sorted out and then it's all singletrack, all the way. One big loop, for nearly 100 miles, not laps... (Note: a few short fire road or pave sections to connect singletrack and we will have the aid stations on these so you'll want them)

...is that something you'd be interested in?

All of it rideable - no hiking. While the rest of the state is ball-bursting hot come ride in the Mendocino Redwoods where it'll be a sunny 72 degrees with a 5 mph offshore breeze!

Camp in a grove of giant redwoods and get your fill of great food and local craft beer... all you have to do is get there!

Details are getting firmed up now, check back for updates soon!

[S.O.B.]

In! Looks like a good event for my first California hundie.

Edit: Can I get that weather forecast guaranteed in writing?

[datenschwanz]

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Hmmm... let me see what I can do!

[Cholopolitan]

Subscribed... Sounds unbelievable.

[DLd]

That sounds pretty good!

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[EBrider]

Just registered! Should be a blast. Looking forward to the race and a few relaxing days in Mendocino/Ft Bragg after.

[Lenny7]

Is this in the Mendocino national forest or closer to Ft Bragg? I'm from Texas, so forgive me for not being too familiar with the area.

[EBrider]

The website says Ft Bragg. I doubt it starts downtown, but should be close by.

Mendocino 100 - Eventbrite

[HighlandWayNative]

Hey, guys. Any word on when the course profile will be posted? Thanks a ton. Trying to sort the logistics of where to stay the night before in Fort Bragg in relation to where the start/finish is. Thanks!

[datenschwanz]

Hi! We're going to have open camping just off of Hyw 1 at Odom Lane in Ft. Bragg. It's included in the entry. Were working on finalizing the 62 mile and 100 mie routes as soon as possible too. We're down to sorting the bits in order to ensure that there are passing areas and getting the aid station / checkpoints at appropriate distances on course. In the next two to three weeks you'll start to see sections of the route posted.

We shot a short promo video to give you a taste of the area singletrack and we'll post that up as soon as we can get it titles. Check back here next week!

[datenschwanz]

[datenschwanz]

Look for Strava tracks on this soon!

[randomroot]

100 miles sounds like a ton on mtb.
Any idea on the elevation amount, I am conjuring up thoughts of 20k

[donutnational]

I signed up for the 100K, I hope your not lying.

[shredchic]

I just got a map of a 35 mile route in that area that has over 6k footies. What kind of cutoff time are you planning?

[Flock]

May I second the request for a profile, or at least a feet-of-climb estimate?

[EBrider]

The profile of Mendo looks all rolling hills with no major climbs, but not much flat. I don't think it is much to worry about.

[datenschwanz]

Got the "GO" from CalFire today on the route. That's big news.

Pre-riding the 100k (62 mile) version tomorrow. Codename: PRIME-CUTS. Join if you want to. Rolling ~9am-10am. PM me for details.

Also, scouting to see how to construct a 30 mile or 40 mile "Express Route" for the event too.