Race Day Details:
| Racer check-in & Numbers | 7:30 - 8:30 AM (9:00 cutoff for 1 lap class) |
| Racer meeting (MANDATORY) | 8:30 AM |
| Staging | 8:50 AM |
| 3 Lap Race start | 9:00 AM |
| 2 Lap Race start | 9:15 AM |
| 1 Lap Race start | 9:30 AM |
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Iron Furnace MASS* Mountain Bike Endurance Event
885 Warwick Turnpike | Hewitt, NJ 07421 (office)
Sunday
Full Results: To be e-posted within 5 days after event.
Registration: opens February 1, 2023, Wednesday
Pre-register online at
www.bikereg.com...
Pre-Registration ONLY with e-waiver required. NO DAY-OF.
Parking: Main/Beach Parking lot. Kids Playground, Family Picnic Area, Bathrooms.
| Category | Length | Start Time | Entry Fee | Prizes | Results '22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Men - 3 laps * | ~31 mi | 9:00 AM | $60 | Medals & Merchandise |
3 Laps
2 Laps 1 Lap |
| Open Women - 3 laps * | ~31 mi | 9:00 AM | $60 | ||
| 45+ Open Men - 3 laps * | ~31 mi | 9:00 AM | $60 | Medals & Prizes |
|
| SS Open Men - 3 laps * | ~31 mi | 9:00 AM | $60 | ||
| Men Open - 2 laps | ~20.5 mi | 9:15 AM | $50 | ||
| Men 45+ - 2 laps | ~20.5 mi | 9:15 AM | $50 | ||
| Women Open - 2 laps | ~20.5 mi | 9:15 AM | $50 | ||
| Women 45+ - 2 laps | ~20.5 mi | 9:15 AM | $50 | ||
| Men Open - 1 lap | ~10 mi | 9:30 AM | $40 | ||
| Men 45+ - 1 lap | ~10 mi | 9:30 AM | $40 | ||
| Women Open - 1 lap | ~10 mi | 9:00 AM | $40 | ||
| Women 45+ - 1 lap | ~10 mi | 9:00 AM | $40 |
Course: All courses will consist of a mix of single track, double track and fire road typical
of that found at Wawayanda State Park. Wooden and Rock Bridges, Easy and Technical, Rock and Flower
Gardens, beautiful hemlock forests and scenic wetlands.
RideWithGPS #117158311 ~10 mile loop
Start & Finish: at the FURNACE.
Rules:
- Racers shall complete the entire event, and complete it on the same bicycle upon which the event was begun.
- All repairs during the event shall be performed by the individual racer only. No outside help or assistance is permitted.
- All spare parts and tools shall be carried by the individual racer (cannibalizing other bikes is not permitted).
- Racers riding bikes have the right of way over racers walking bikes. BUT, YOU MUST WARN RACERS THAT YOU ARE APPROACHING THEM AND STATE WHICH SIDE YOU ARE ABOUT TO PASS THEM ON. When practical, bikers walking bikes should stay on the least redeemable section of the course, when being passed.
- Short-cutting and/or cutting trail switchbacks shall result in disqualification.
- Unsportsmanlike behavior and/or the use of profane language are grounds for warning, relegation, or disqualification. The penalty imposed shall be determined by the race director.
- All local laws, rules and ordinances shall be observed during the participation in the Iron Furnace event.
- Protests can be made by any registered participant of the Iron Furnace Endurance Event. The participant shall file the protest in writing with the Race Director or race official if the RD is not available. The protest period is immediately following the race and up to 15 minutes following the posting of the complete results for his/her class.
- The Iron Furnace Race Director will make the final decision regarding any occurrence during the event.
- No headphones or other devices that may prevent you from hearing cars, mt bikers, runners, etc. will be permitted while participating in this event.
- Bicycles used in competition must be propelled solely by the rider's legs, no electric bikes or pedal assist bicycles.
From I-287 & NJ Rt. 23, take Route 23 North. Follow Union Valley Road to Stop sign. Go straight at the Stop sign. (this is still Union Valley Road) At the second traffic light turn left. Go past Camp Hope and bear left onto White Road. Go to top of hill and go left onto Warwick Turnpike. Follow Warwick Turnpike to the Park (approx 6 miles). Please Park at Beach lot.
Sign-in/numbers at the Main/Beach Parking lot. Awards at the Furnace.
For more information: Contact Jeff Stickle via email, [email protected].
Classes may be combined but will not affect your individual results.
Paydirt Rules in effect for 2023 race staff.
MASS, Mid Atlantic Super Series - visit their WebSite for other race info.
4/11/2023
CANCELLED