Race Details

DATE: October 3rd, 2015
https://www.bikereg.com/ot100mtb

The Ozark Trail Association presents the 2015 second annual OT100MTB race, and new for this year the trial size OT50MTB race. These mountain bike races are dedicated to raising funds for trail maintenance activities performed by Ozark Trail Association, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The OTA builds and maintains over 390 miles of backcountry trail (singletrack) in Missouri, all designated as “Ozark Trail”.  

The “OT100MTB” is a point-to-point 100 mile endurance cross-country mountain bike race. This race is 98.5 miles of remote backcountry singletrack and 1.5 miles of gravel or pavement connectors. This  mountain bike race will be very difficult and extremely strenuous.  Please ensure you are properly trained to attempt this event. Do not over estimate your ability.  This is remote single track.  There are no services along this route other than the listed checkpoints.  You should be fully self-sufficient.  Cell phone reception is very limited. Last years top racer finished in just over 10 hours with average finishers around 15-17 hours. Be prepared. Awards Sunday at Noon with BBQ and Beer!   Yes, you will be allowed drop bags at 4 major checkpoints and we will have returning Rock Star Checkpoint Teams from 2014!

The "OT50MTB" is a point-to-point 50 mile endurance cross-country mountiain bike race. This is a new race for those not quite ready to tackle the 100 mile version. Consider this your trial size and get a taste of some of the finest cross-country single track in the USA. Less than 1/2 mile of dirt/gravel road, the rest is manicured Ozark Trail singletrack. This race will start near the half way point of the OT100MTB course(Enough Boat Launch - Council Bluff Lake) and finish at Bass River Resort. Awards Saturday Evening with BBQ, Beer, and Bonfire!  1 Drop Bag at Berryman Campground - CP3 (Race mile 31) Water stops on course. 

We will provide a bike shuttle option for 2015, final details will be provided as they become available. Pre-race Check-in at Bass River Resort, Friday evening October 2, 2015. Race details and additional rider check-in information will be provided by email to all registered racers on September 3, 2015. 

Thanks again for supporting the Ozark Trail Association annual trail maintenance fundraiser.    

Paper maps are available @ http://ozarktrail.com/ordermaps.php

The start date/time for this Ride event is Sunrise - Saturday, October 3rd, 2015….Or about 6:35AM.

• Event Start Line/Packet Pickup – OT and USFS 2312 (37.43324° N 91.14474° W).
• Checkpoint 1 – OT100 – 28 Miles – Reynolds County Road 835 (37.57566° N 91.04636° W)
• Checkpoint 2 – OT100 – 46 miles – Iron County Road 72 (37.68217° N 90.99654° W)
• Checkpoint 3 – OT100 – 68 miles – Hazel Creek Campground (37.83821° N 91.01568° W)
• Checkpoint 4 – OT100 – 79.5 miles – Berryman Campground (37.92986° N 91.06282° W)
• Finish – OT100 – Mile ~100.0 – Bass River Resort

BIKE DROP - We have no desire of becoming a bicycle hauling company so we are going to utilize a mandatory pre-ride bike drop on Friday at the ride starting point. (37.43324° N 91.14474° W)  We have enlisted some of the Ozarks finest Ticks and Volunteers to protect your bicycles overnight.   Bike Drop opens at 2PM 9/5/14

.   Support Crews are ONLY allowed to offer assistance at the checkpoints.

*** DROP BAGS will be provided - 1 for each Checkpoint ***

CUTOFFS - COURSE CLOSES AT 11:35AM Sunday, October 4rd, 2015.  That’s a 29 hour time limit to complete the ride.  Don’t think you have the legs to make it all the way? Have a support crew meet you at Hazel Creek Campground or Berryman Campground with camping gear and finish the ride on Sunday morning.  We will have sweepers clear the course. 

EVENT PACKETS will be provided when you check your bike at the start.  Inside the event packet will be detailed instructions on what to do next and where to park to meet your shuttle bus from Bass River to the Ride Start.  All riders must ride the shuttle bus from Bass River Resort.

Checkpoint routes and Turn By Turn Directions will be provided in Rider Packets at Bike Drop.

https://www.bikereg.com/ot100mtb

Race Location

This race is being held at Bass River Resort and using segments of the Ozark Trail.

2015 Off-Road Race Schedule

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