Back Yamma Big Foot 25km, 50km, 100km Event in Parkes
Angela Farrell
Apart from the MONT, this is the second largest MTB event, turned into a social weekend away, attended by MTB Wagga riders. It is probably one of the flattest endurance courses going around and as such is perfect for first timers and families. Choose from the 25km, 50km, 100km or relay pairs 110km option (2 riders doing 4 x 27km loop between them).
Camping is free as part of your entry and fires are allowed. Generally the Wagga crew camp near one another and share a fire with everyone self sufficient with camp gear, food, (bring with you or purchase it from the food vendors at the venue) etc.
It is on Sunday 9th of September and entries generally sell out, so be sure to get in soon so you don't miss out. It is a local club run event, so always good to support.
Regards
Angela
Angela Farrell
Secretary - MTB Wagga
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From: "Sasquatch" <sasq...@backyammabigfoot.com.au>
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Sent: Monday, 9 July, 2012 6:22:50 PM GMT +10:00 Canberra / Melbourne / Sydney
Subject: Sasquatch News 1
Issue 1 – 2012
9th September 2012
Hello Sasquatches, Bigfoots, Yetis, and the rest of you mysterious big hooved Mountain Bikers.
Unless you are still hibernating in a cave you should have seen that the Back Yamma Bigfoot (BYBF) is back, bigger and better than ever.
Sept 9th 2012 is the date, and the place is the same Back Yamma State Forest.
Entries Are Open!
In case you missed it, entries are open! More details here.
Prizes and Giveaways
We have just received some goodies from Shotz, Continental Tyres and Merida so enter now and be in the chance to win some random entry prizes. Spread the word, the BYBF is easily the best value for money enduro in OZ, fact!!! Also:
- One lucky rider will win a $1200 Merida MTB!
- Competitor packs are chock-full of goodies.
- You will also have the chance to win, on the podium and as random give-aways, other great prizes from:
- Bryton GPS computers
- Jet Black products
- Rudy project glasses
- Continental tyres
- Shotz sports nutrition
Merida Demo Fleet
The Merida demo fleet will be set up from Saturday morning, a good chance to sample some World Champs and World Cup winning bikes.
Facilities
The good folk at Parkes Rotary are back to support the race. Saturday night they will cook up a storm and Sunday is all about fuelling the burn. They will also have a hot shower set up, $2 buys a nice warm shower and supports a great organisation.
Shotz in the water? That’s right, Shotz will be fuelling some of the water supply at the feed zone, great electrolyte products to give you that boost and recharge your depleted cells.
New Categories
This year we’ve expanded our selection of available categories, with new categories including:
- Super Masters for those 55+ (for 50km and 100km)
- New for 2012 is the Pairs Relay 110km. One rider at a time each doing laps of the 27km course. Pick your own strategy with lap on – lap off or double laps. Its a great chance to do ‘the 100′ but a little cheekily, if a 100 is your ambition but its a bridge too far this is your chance, grab a mate and get busy.
Course
The course is largely the same as last year, but we’ve made a few changes which we hope you’ll agree are improvements. We’ve added a some more single track, as well as reversing the direction of a section of single track so that it flows better on the slight downhill. Detailed maps will be posted soon.
Accommodation
There are acres of space for camping at the event centre (and sensible camp fires should be allowed). For those that want something more comfortable here’s a good place to start to find something in the area.
Merchandise
The 2012 BYBF merchandise is available when you enter online, the final details of the Netti BYBF jersey is almost complete and we are pretty excited as its looks pretty sharp. There’s also T shirts and stubby holders, all affordable and there to remind you of the fast and flowy trails at Back Yamma State Forest. Check out the designs here.
There’s plenty more news to come and we have a few irons in the fire to make the BYBF bigger and better than ever. Keep up to date on Facebook or find us on Twitter.
Enter now, be in the chace to win some goodies, tell your friends, and have a great race on Sept 9th.
- Bigfoot