Race Sponsors
TREK BICYCLES 12 & 24 HOURS OF FURY
Presented by Carlos OBriens
$10,000 IN CASH & PRIZES
ARCHIVED EVENT - November 5, 2011 - 10:00AM - ARCHIVED EVENT
* * * THIS EVENT OCCURED IN THE PAST * * *
* * * THIS EVENT HAS COMPLETED * * *
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INTRODUCTION
In partnership with Trek Bikes, Carlos OBriens and McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 4 Peaks Racing is proud to bring you the Valley of the Sun's premier endurance mountain bike event - The 12 & 24 Hours of Fury! This event challenges participants to complete loops around the perimeter of one of Arizona's most popular courses: the Competitive Track at McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The only rule is a simple one - the most loops in 12 or 24 hours wins all the glory!
In addition to $10,000 in cash and prizes we also have a 2012 Trek Superfly AL to raffle. All participants will be eligible but you must be present to win.
Mountain legend Tinker Juarez, will be racing the Fury this weekend!!
Online registration is now closed. Late registration will be available at the Competitive Track from 4pm to 7pm Friday November 4. -
CATEGORIES
24 HOUR
Solo - male
Solo - female
Solo singlespeed - male
Solo singlespeed - female
Duo - male
Duo - female
Duo - coed
Quad - male
Quad - female
Quad - coed
5 Person Coed
Trophies will be awarded three deep per category, all team members will receive an award
12 HOUR
Solo - male
Solo - female
Solo singlespeed - male
Solo singlespeed - female
Duo - male
Duo - female
Duo - coed
Quad
Trophies will be awarded three deep per category -
PRIZES
Money will be dispersed amongst the following 24 Hour categories.
Male solo
1st = $500
2nd = $300
3rd = $200
Female solo
1st = $500
2nd = $300
3rd = $200
Male solo singlespeed
1st = $500
2nd = $300
3rd = $200
Duo male
1st = Two Baja Design lights + free entry to 2012
2nd = Two Geoman lights + 1/2 off entry to 2012
3rd = Two Geoman lights + 1/3 off entry to 2012
Duo coed
1st = Two Baja Design lights + free entry to 2012
2nd = Two Geoman lights + 1/2 off entry to 2012
3rd = Two Geoman lights + 1/3 off entry to 2012
Quad male
1st = $500 + free entry to 2012
2nd = $300 + 1/2 off entry to 2012
3rd = $200 + 1/3 off entry to 2012
Quad coed
1st = $500 + free entry to 2012
2nd = $300 + 1/2 off entry to 2012
3rd = $200 + 1/3 off entry to 2012 -
COURSE
The 12 & 24 Hours of Fury course is the perimeter loop of the McDowell Competitive Track, also known as sort-tech-long, the loop is 10 miles long. There will be an exchange area bypass for solo riders and those taking a second lap. The event is chip timed so riders making an exchange must exchange their timing chip.
Competitive Track Review:
Off Road Racing Team on Blogspot
More Info from McDowell Mountain Park website:
McDowell Mountain Competitive Track (pdf) -
COST
UNTIL MIDNIGHT AUGUST 5
Solo - $90
Duo - $175
Quad - $340
Five - $400
UNTIL MIDNIGHT OCTOBER 5
Solo - $100
Duo - $190
Quad - $360
Five - $425
UNTIL 9:00 p.m.NOVEMBER 3
Solo - $110
Duo - $200
Quad - $380
Five - $450
LATE REGISTRATION
Solo - $125
Two - $220
Four - $400
Five - $475 -
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY 11/3
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Packet pick up at Carlos O Briens Scottsdale location.
7111 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale AZ 85254
Camping is not allowed in the competitive trailhead until 10:00am Friday.
FRIDAY 11/4
4:00 p.m. Packet Pick Up and late registration at the Competitive Track opens
6:00 p.m. Movie
7:00 p.m. Packet Pick Up and late registration at the Competitive Track closes
SATURDAY 11/5
7:00 a.m. Packet Pick Up and late registration at the Competitive Track opens
9:00 a.m. Packet Pick Up and late registration at the Competitive Track closes.
9:15 a.m. Athlete meeting
10:00 a.m. The 24 Hours of Fury begins
10:15 a.m. The 12 Hours of Fury begins
7:00 p.m. Camp fire and s'mores
10:15 p.m. The 12 Hours of Fury finish
11:00 p.m. 12 Hours of Fury Awards and beer
SUNDAY 11/6
7:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast
9:30 a.m. Trail access closes
10:00 a.m. The 24 Hours of Fury finish
10:45 a.m. 24 Hours of Fury Awards, Trek Superfly Raffle and beer -
TIMING
This event will be chip timed by 4 Peaks Timing. Timing chips will be available during packet pick up. Please ensure your timing chip is returned after the race. These chips are the athlete's responsibility. Times will be posted hourly until 1:00 a.m., there will be an update at 4:00 a.m. and then hourly beginning at 7:00 a.m. -
SUPPORT
*Neutral bike support by Bicycle Ranch.
*Geoman Gear and Baja Design will be providing neutral charging in additional to sales and service of their lightingproducts.
*The Hammer Nutrition/PowerBar Feedzone
*Shower facilities are available -
USA CYCLING
The 12 & 24 Hours of Fury is permitted through USA Cycling. Non-USA Cycling members are subject to a $5 fee for their one day license. USA Cycling members must produce their membership card at registration. Every athlete is required to check in, sign the waiver and submit it at registration. -
RULES
*TEAMS - Each member of a team must ride at least one day time lap and one night time lap (does not apply to corporate category)
1. For your final lap to count you must be across the timing line by 10:15 p.m. for the 12 Hours of Fury or 10:00 a.m. for the 24 Hours of Fury.
2. Results will be posted hourly until 1:00 a.m. There will be an update at 4:00 a.m. Results we be posted hourly again beginning at 7am.
3. Race numbers must be displayed at all times.
4. Please overtake with care and communicate to the slower rider. Slower riders please yield.
5. There are a couple of places on this course where taking a short cut is possible. Taking a short cut is grounds for disqualification.
6. Rider exchanges must be made in the exchange tent. This event will be chip timed and the chip is your baton.
7. Each athlete riding between 6:00 p.m. and 6:20 a.m. must have a tail light and front light with two to three hours of battery life and a back up lighting system (eg. Flashlight).
8. Racing between these times without a light illuminated will result in disqualification.
9. Please stop and help other riders if they require assistance. Time adjustments will be assessed on a case by case basis. Cell phone coverage is good at McDowell Mountain Regional Park and carrying a cell phone is recommended.
10. Each team that starts this race will be given a lap count and time in the results regardless of when they finish. There is no requirement to finish after noon on November 8. Winners are the individuals and teams that complete the most laps within 12 or 24 hours. -
PARKING & CAMPING
There is plenty of parking and camping available at both the competitive trailhead and across the road at the 30 acre lot. You will never be more than a 5 minute walk from the transition tent. Parking and camping will be on a first come first serve basis. Solo row is located behind the exchange tent.
Entry fee to the park is $6/day non campers or $17/night for those camping. -
ACCOMODATIONS
Fountain Hills is the nearest metropolitan area to McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Please visit www.fountainhillschamber.com for information on accommodation, restaurants and activities in Fountain Hills. -
PROFILE
Course Profile:
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SITE MAP
Course Map:
