Test OF Endurance 50

Don Leet (Sunnyside Sports) Victorious again...and Kenda Cup Champion 55+

Date: Sunday June 20th, 2010

Time: 9:30 am Start

Start list as of June 18th

Where: Blodgett, Oregon – >> View Google Map <<

Camping site 6 minutes west of Blodgett

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Registration snail mail Test of Endurance Entry and details update 6/15

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Official TOE 50 Hotel

Special Room rate of 89.00+ tax for a wide variety of rooms until 5/19

2010 category Results: TOE results-Final

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2010 Couple/Open and Masters Results Team Couple Results

Location: Blodgett Oregon ( 17 miles west of Corvallis)……so 2:15 from Portland

Plenty came to pass the test and many did. A lite rain added some time for some to the event as tire choice was critical for success. Aide station support was critical as the Great Harvest Bread and all the festivities added to a great day in the saddle. Starker Forest provided the playground as 240 riders made their way up and down the coast range. For those who passed the test I congratulate you. For those who did not……..keep pushing……I plan on doing this for at least 20 more year

Thanks to our sponsors: Chris King, Yakima, Peak Sports, Hammer Nutrition, Rivercity Bicycles, Great Harvest Bread, Deschutes Brewery, Io-Bio, Specialized (you guys rock), Raw Revolution Bars,Team Dirt, Giant, Nutcase, Sho-air, and to the local community of Blodgett (Deb and Jerry and Deb and Mark) and others

Main story

Carl Decker (Giant) on his way to a new course record of 3:38

Alice Pennington (Team S & M) Champion and first women ever under 5hrs at 4:48

A lite mist greeted riders of the 6th Test Of Endurance and Kenda Cup Qualifier sunday morning in Blodgett Oregon as 240 racers stepped up to the line to undertake a epic journey. Top Oregon Racer Adam Craig (Rabobank/Giant looking to defend his 2009 title from a strong Pro contingent of riders from Oregon including Chris Sheppard (Rocky Mtn Bikes) Team Mate Carl Decker (Giant) Local Native Barry Wicks (KONA) Ryan Trebon (Kona) and others looking for a top spot. As the mass start ensued for the 6 miles of roller coaster logging roads/double track to get to the singletrack, 3 broke away early to set the tempo with Adam Craig, Chris Sheppard and Carl Decker coming through aide Station 1 at 14 miles and 3000 ft in just over 1 hr. Followed closely at 3 minutes by Erik Tonkin (S & M/Sellwood cycles) Sean Babcock (S & M) Ryan Trebon (Kona) and Barry Wicks (Kona). By the lap point/aide 2, and the first 4200 ft down the top 3 were all within seconds of each other when Craig had a tire blow. Fortunately for Craig he placed a well timed set of wheels in the pit and only lost 30 seconds on the wheel change to stay in contention. Once again the 3 took off up one of 7 climbs in the 25 mile lap over roots, steep drops, off camber shoots, mud and rock in a maze of singletrack to have Carl Decker set the pace this time up with Sheppard and Craig dropping back off the blazing tempo. Time ticked by and with Craigs 2009 Record of 3:43 in jeopardy Carl Decker (Giant) let it all out to cross the line in 3:38:37 a new course record, followed by Adam Craig in 3:44:59 and Chris Sheppard in third at 3:48:17.

Course records were also meant to be shattered as no women has ever gone under 5 hrs. This year Alice Pennington (Team S & M ) was up to the task using her amazing descending skills to full advantage coming in at 4:48:26 followed by Lizzy English (Giant/Northstart Tahoe) in 5:12 and Serena Bishop (Sunnyside Sports) in 5:35. Alice Quickly set the tempo on the climbs and as the conditions got slicker alice continued to pull away. By the lap at 25 miles Pennington had a 7 minute gap on English and continued to push for the course record. This race has proved to be one of the tougher courses in North America as riders prepare for the BC bike race next week and or take their riding to new levels for the summer.

Congrats to Team Dust N Bones (Carl Decker, Adam Craig, Brig Brant, Ryan Trebon, Lizzy English) 15:38 new record

Carl Decker (Giant) New Fastest Man ever! 3:38

Alice Pennington (Team S & M) Fastest women ever! 4:48

Mike

Map link http://connect.garmin.com/activity/15117392

All entrants except Cat 3 will do the 50 miles and 2 laps. All racers are scored as solo and may compete in the Team Divisions

50 miles and 8000 ft of climbing over big gravel road logging roads and down fast singletrack and sometimes steep singletrack, lots of singletrack and plenty of room to pass
Cut off time for aide #1/Lap point is 4:30 hrs. You must complete one lap by 1:30 pm to continue.
All Cat 3 riders will do 1 lap only, upgrade to cat 2 if you want to do the whole TOE 50 and get your finisher Pint Glass
Excellent support to do your first 50 mile race, Just finish or post a sub 4 hr time or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8
5 minutes of massage for every rider, post race meal and lots more

4/5 person Team Event (YES Each Team Member is also counted as an individual or solo rider as well!)

All teams must have 4 members (minimum) and 5 maximum to compete in the team competition wearing your team jersey

Awards

Lots of great prizes from Yakima, Chris King, Kenda, Specialized and so many more at 4:30
2000.00 to 3000.00 overall and team cash up for grabs
Custom Socks for the first 100 entered and custom Kenda Cup grab Bag for the 1st 100 entered including T-shirt
2 big aide stations, with rider bag drop at aide #2

$1000.00 bonus cash to the team who wins the overall Test of Endurance 50 and breaks the 4 person team time of 16:02 by S & M from 2006/IN 2008 the record was tied by Team S & M…..16:02:13. Teams must have the same jersey…so plan early
500.00 bonus to break the course record of 3:43 of Adam Craig in 2009
Big Raffle for all competitors and lots of post race food and fun. All 50 mile finishers receive the finisher pint glass
Sweet singletrack, rugged to smooth and fast, plenty of room to pass at the start of each lap on logging roads deep in the coast range of Oregon
1st place Open team 500.00/ 1st place Masters Team 500.00 and free team entry into 2011 TOE 50 for both winning teams/Deschutes Brewery Beer for second place Teams
Lap Prime of 100.00 for 1st man and 1st women/Part of the 2010 Oregon XC Series
Each Team must designate a Team captain to represent the team in any official matters, disputes ect and send in one entry form with all team members listed. One substitution may be made no later than 6/20 from 4-7 pm in the Blodget gym
Teams may use other same team member’s parts, tubes and assistance during the race, that’s what friends are for.
Team time is the top 4 times of your teammates out of a possible 5 people on your team, so Johnny finishes in 5:10, Billy is 5:15, Joe is 6:00, Andy, is 6:05 and steve is way off the back in 8 hrs that would equal a time of 22 hours and 30 minutes for the fastest 4 of 5 teammates. Course record 16:02 2006 Team S&M