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Sunday, June 24, 2012 -- Zaleski, OH / Lake Hope State Park
Race to the Hills - WVMBA #6 (iPO Event Id#: 13902)

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Registration begins at 9:00 am . . . Race Start at 12 noon.

Hosted by Ohio Mountain Bike Association (OMBC).

There's a reason why Lake Hope continues to draw some of the biggest crowds in the OMBC series. The riding is epic! Read what the SpokeJunkies have to say about it.

You're going to love the long, flowing singletrack, great climbs and fun downhills. Add a little tough competition to the mix from south of the border in West Virginia and you're going to smile after a tough day at the office when you sit down for the post race cookout.

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Classes & Distances

(All OMBC race divisions) *Subject to Change

    Singlespeed, Men's and Women's Expert, Vet Open 35+ 30 miles

    From the start/finish, follow the gravel road to Long Ridge Rd. (gates will be unlocked), turn left on Long Ridge Rd. up and down a couple of hills about a mile to a left hand turn and a tight entrance to Copperhead Trail. Follow Copperhead to Bobcat, water station at 4 way, from 4-way follow Wildcat to Copperhead. Pass the yellow "FINISH" sign and repeat loop. Enter finish second time through and up paved road back to the start/finish.

    Expert Women Only FYI

    A vote will be taken on race day among Expert Women to determine whether to shorten the course to 23 miles by making a 180 degree turn onto Copperhead on the second lap.

    All Sport Class Racers 17 miles

    From the start/finish, follow the gravel road to Long Ridge Rd. (gates will be unlocked), turn left on Long Ridge Rd. up and down a couple of hills about a mile to a left hand turn into a tight entrance to Copperhead Trail. Follow Copperhead to Bobcat, water station at 4 way, from 4-way follow Wildcat to Copperhead. Turn left, uphill, at the yellow "FINISH" sign and up the paved road back to the start/finish.

    Novice Class Racers 9 miles

    From the start/finish, follow the gravel road to Long Ridge Rd. (gates will be unlocked), turn left on Long Ridge Road up and down a couple of hills about a mile to a left hand turn and a tight entrance to Copperhead Trail. Follow Copperhead to Bobcat, water station at 4 way, from 4-way, make a 180 degree turn onto Copperhead. (follow novice sign) Turn left, uphill, at the yellow "FINISH" sign and up the paved road back to the start/finish.

Kids Bike Races

Kids 12 and Under race FREE, but a $5 contribution is appreciated. Races times To Be Announced. All finishers will receive OMBC finishers medals. Helmets and signed waiver's are required. Kids will be grouped as follows:

  • Ages 5-6 and Ages 7-8 will follow a short track course around the start/finish area, entirely visible to parents.

  • Ages 9-10, 11-12 will follow a 3.5 mile loop that begins with gravel roads, includes a short section of single track along the copper head trail, beginning and finishing at the start/finish area.

Camping on Site

Lake Hope state park offers cabin rental and camping in the park, call 1-866-644-6727.

Location

Lake Hope State Park
27331 State Route 278
McArthur, OH 45651

(phone) 740-596-4938 | (web) www.lakehopestatepark.com

Directions

Follow the OMBC signs to parking along Long Road. Ride or walk to the start finish area. Please do not drive up through the campground. Gate may be locked to block traffic there. Thanks for your cooperation.

  • From the Cleveland/Akron Area //

    Take Interstate 71 South to Columbus. When you reach the first intersection of the 270 outerbelt, take it East. Continue on 270, which will head South, until you reach Route 33. Take Route 33 East (south) through Lancaster and down to Nelsonville and State Route 278. Take 278 South to Lake Hope State Park. (Driving time approximately 3.5-4.0 hours)

  • From the Columbus area //

    From the South Side of the 270 outerbelt, take Route 33 East (south) through Lancaster and down to Nelsonville and State Route 278. Take 278 South to Lake Hope State Park. (Driving time approximately 1.5 hours)

  • From the Cincinnati area //

    Take the Appalachian Highway (Route 32) East. Continue on Route 32 past the Jackson Exit about 7 miles to Route 327. Look for the sign to Wellston. Turn left on 327 and head North. 327 will turn into Route 93. Take 93 to McArthur. Turn right on Route 50 (East) to Prattsville, turn left on 278 (North), follow the signs to Lake Hope State Park. (Driving time approximately 2.5 hours)



* WVMBA Points Series Event *

Part of the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA) Points Series. WVMBA supports the efforts of The International Mountain Biking Association and encourages all riders to adhere to the rules of the trail. Visit them at: www.wvmba.com

* OMBC Points Series Event *

Get more Ohio Mountain Bike Championship (OMBC) Series information at: ombc.net


Start Date: 2012-06-24     Start Time: 12:00pm
Event Name: Race to the Hills - WVMBA #6
Location(s): Zaleski, OH 45698
Lake Hope State Park
Event Type(s): Bike
  MTB
    XC
Event Distance(s):
Contact(s): Ryan O'Dell
   Phone: 419-989-0239
   Email: nolimit@mohican.net
Affiliate(s): West Virginia Mountain Bike Association
Ohio Mountain Bike Championship Series
Comments: Dual point series with Ohio
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