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Thank you for your interest in the Adirondack 540 RAAM Qualifier. Race headquarters will once again be at the Alpine Country Inn and Suites, located at 5647 Route 86 in Wilmington. Their phone numbers are: 518.946.2263 or 877.946.2263. All activities will take place there or in the immediate vicinity.
REGISTRATION, INSPECTIONS & PRE-RACE MEETINGS: All riders must register, have their bikes and follow vehicles inspected, pick up their race packet and attend a pre-race meeting. Riders entered in a race that begins on Sept. 14, 2012 must attend session # 1. Riders entered in a race that begins on Sept. 15, 2012 may attend either session. Please note that times may be subject to change, and that same day registration is not available for races that begin on Sept. 14, 2012. Session #1 also includes a pasta dinner, which is free to all riders. Other guests may attend for a $5 cover charge, payable with registration or at the door.
Session #1: Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012
Registration/Inspection: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Meeting: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Session #2: Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012
Registration/Inspection: 5:45 AM – 6:15 AM
Meeting: 6:15 AM – 6:45 AM
RACE SCHEDULE:
Adirondack 540: Sept. 14, 2012, 8:11 AM | 4 Laps, 544 Miles | Lights Required | 51H:49M Limit
Golden Gallop: Sept. 14, 2012, 8:11 AM | 3 Laps, 408 Miles | Lights Required | 51H:49M Limit
Silver Sojourn I: Sept. 14, 2012, 8:11 AM | 2 Laps, 272 Miles | Lights Required | 51H:49M Limit
Silver Sojourn II: Sept. 15, 2012, 7:00 AM | 2 Laps, 272 Miles | Lights Required | 29H Limit
Bronze Blast I: Sept. 14, 2012, 8:11 AM | 1 Lap, 136 Miles | Lights Not Required | 51H:49M Limit
Bronze Blast II: Sept. 15, 2012, 7:00 AM | 1 Lap, 136 Miles | Lights Not Required | 29H Limit
les Truffes Voyagé: Sept. 14, 2012, 8:11 AM | 1 Lap, 136 Miles | Lights Not Required | 51H:49M Limit
To further help you prepare, we've posted answers to some of the most commonly asked questions:
• This event takes place entirely in the Adirondack Park, which is a publicly protect area that includes the Adirondack Forest Preserve, a State designated forever wild area. As such, there will be several long stretches where services are limited or nonexistent.
• In light of the above description, support crews are highly recommended, but not mandatory.
• The Adirondack 540 will follow standard RAAM rules, modified for our course. To view the 2011 rulebook, click here. Please note that the 2012 rulebook will be posted shortly.
• All events are held on a 136 mile loop, with the RAAM qualifier consisting of 4 laps. We also have races covering one, two and three laps.
• The four lap race is a UMCA World Cup event and a qualifying race for the 2013 – 2014 editions of Race Across America. To qualify for RAAM, riders must complete the four lap race within 51H:49M. For more information on qualifying for RAAM, click here.
• The two and three lap races are part of the Ultracycling Cup.
• ALL events are non drafting, except the team competition.
• Teams are welcome! Below is a summary of our rules:
- Teams may consist of 2 - 8 riders.
- Rider exchanges may take place anywhere on the course.
- Any number of teammates may ride at the same time.
- Drafting is allowed between teammates, but not between rival teams and/or solo riders.
• The terrain is very hilly, with about 7,500' of elevation gain per lap, but that doesn't tell the whole story. Each lap has a lot of short rolling hills, several long climbs in the 2 - 5 mile range and hardly any flat sections. Don't underestimate the difficulty of this course and don't forget that you will have to go over every hill up to four times.
• Weather will be a major factor. September in the Adirondacks is typically cool and wet. The big question is: how cool and how wet? The high is usually in the mid to upper 70's and the low is usually in the upper 30's. We've also had years when its been as hot as 85 and as cold as 25. So, to be on the safe side, be prepared for anything and everything.
For the current weather conditions in Wilmington, click here.
For the current weather conditions in Lake Placid, click here.
For the current weather conditions in Ticonderoga, click here.
For the current weather conditions in Elizabethtown, click here.
• There will be two fully stocked and manned checkpoints on the loop: the Alpine Country Inn & Suites in Wilmington and the Super 8 Motel in Ticonderoga. We'll have an assortment of Hammer Nutrition products, sandwiches, snacks and drinks at each one. Please note that our food and supplies are meant solely for the use of riders and is offered mostly to supplement your own nutritional source.
• Riders may take a break, shower, change or leave supplies at either checkpoint for the duration of the race, but we do not have the capability to shuttle personal items back and forth between them. In addition, it is strongly recommended to reserve your own room at either checkpoint, as we may not have enough space for riders to sleep.
• Wilmington has several restaurants, a general store, a small food market and a gas station.
• Lake Placid is located 12 miles south of Wilmington and is a major shopping hub. It has a couple of pro-level bike shops, a 24-hour supermarket, a hospital and several restaurants, convenience stores and gas stations.
• Ticonderoga has a 24-hour supermarket/department store, a hospital, a home improvement center, a drug store and several restaurants, convenience stores and gas stations.
• There is also a convenience store/gas station in Keene, that riders will pass by twice every lap. This is an excellent place to restock, especially on the way back to Ticonderoga. Between Keene and Ticonderoga, there is just a small convenience store in North Hudson and one in Severence, both with limited hours.
• There are also services available in Crown Point, Port Henry, Westport and Elizabethtown.
• Most stores & gas stations will be closed between 11PM & 6AM. Make sure you have enough fuel and supplies for the entire night by 11PM.
• Cell phone reception is spotty on most of the course. Lake Placid, Ticonderoga and Wilmington have decent coverage depending on your carrier, but other areas may not.
Thanks for your interest, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us. |
