Keeping you hydrated and the clock is tickin' ...

After doing some talking we've decided that there will be a drop bag spot again this year between the starting line and the 60 mile mark. Details will follow. Since we've kept registration open until Wednesday, the 30th for postcards we will be sending out a final information email after they are all received later this week. Do not stress about if you are getting in. If you sent a post card, you're good! If you didn't, you should! See ya May 10 at Eagles park for the Cup!

Three weeks out.

With a little less than 2 weeks left to register and 3 weeks until the third running of the Burleigh County Cup there are some things to be covered. First off if you have not yet registered you can still get in. All you have to do is follow these simple instructions:

Purchase or make a post card and write this info on it:

Your Name
Gender
E-mail Address
Distance class (35 mile Sippy Cup or 75 Mile Burleigh County Cup)

Send them to:

BCC / Tyler Huber
1451 Omaha Drive
Bismarck, N.D. 58504


Simple as that. The event is free to all participants, thanks to our awesome sponsors (we'll be covering that great group of folks in a separate post in a few days). Then show up at Eagles park (just north of Bismarck, N.D. on 1804 see map) on Saturday May 10th for the fun. We will email all individuals registered to confirm you are registered. This email will come out after all registrations are accounted for, shortly after the 1st of May. Don't stress getting in, you'll be fine. This year  we again have the Eagles park campground for the entire weekend, and everyone is welcome to stay there (free of charge) on Friday night before the race and also Saturday night following. Saturday night people tend to camp out and have a good time around the campfires, and we encourage this. We will have a postride meal provided by local sandwich experts North Side Market. There will also be post ride beer available for the 21+. For those who'd like a shower afterwords, the Wingate hotel in Bismarck has offered a shower room. They also have a few rooms blocked off for BCC participants to get at a special discounted price. We recommend taking advantage of this if you are planning to stay in a hotel.


A few things to make sure you have for race day:


1 - Properly calibrated cycling computer - This is a mapped out route, and you will want this to determine the distance in between turns. Sure you can try to follow the pack, but some roads are double backed on and looking for tire tracks may result in your getting lost. Have a cycling computer on your bike and ready to go.


2 - Cue card holder - You will be given cards with the map of directions on them the day of the ride. You can stuff them in your pocket or bag, but having one of these makes life and the ride a lot easier.


3 - Extra parts - Having an extra tube and pump is just common sense. What about an extra chain link or a multi tool though? Carrying a heavy load stinks, but not as bad as walking 30 miles back to the park.


That's all for now. Email any and all questions you have to burleighcountycup@gmail.com