As I write this, the last of the pictures are being re-posted. I’ve done some basic processing on them, and now many of them are in much better shape than they were previously. There are approximately 500 images from the event, and we would love more. If you have any to share, please let me know.
Cheers
Nick
Round 1: I’ve posted a large collection of files from the start/finish. There are three hundred high resolution images available for you to browse. If you find a picture that is not high enough resolution for your needs, send me an email and I’ll send you the full regular file. If you have pictures, please send them to me and I’ll share them with the rest of the group! More pictures will be posted either later tonight or tomorrow - depending on how much time I spend on the trail tomorrow! Hit the “photos” tab for all the goodness!!!!
Cheers.
Nick
First of all, thank you for joining us for the 13th annual Lost in the Rocks and Trees. As organizers, we feel the day went very well, with only a couple minor snags that we don’t think the racers even noticed. Having said that, I would love all of your feedback, positive and negative. We will shamelessly use the positive to help promote the race next year, and we will use the negative to make it a better event. If you click on the title of this post, you will be taken to another page where you can leave your feedback at the bottom.
Thanks to Angela and her great work on the spreadsheets, I am able to get the results posted in record time. Head over to the results page to take a look at the .pdf files. I threw in a few average times for good measure (hey…I’m a numbers/spreadsheet guy!). Photos should be published tomorrow (if I can remember the password to the host site!!) 
Thanks again to our sponsors! Please support any of them that you can!
Thanks to all the volunteers. None of the people involved with the race get any money from the race. It is a community event that puts any “profits” back into the mountain bike community in and around North Bay (for example, last year we purchased a Leaf Blower for the North Shore trails).
Hopefully you will support us on July 18, 2009! Please tell your friends, we would like to grow the race into a bigger and better event - and show everyone just how hard it can be to complete “Ontario’s Toughest Mountain Bike Race”
Cheers!
Nick
Results will be posted tomorrow.
Thank you for participating.
Cheers
Nick
Online Registration is now closed. You can register at the Mattawa Arena prior to the July 19th race. Please get there early as it will be busy. 100+ km course participants start at 9 am, 50+ km participants start at 10 am.
See you there.
Nick
Although the weather is forecasted to be perfect for tomorrow, it is raining today (again!). So what does this mean for the course? The course tomorrow will be great! The wet spots will be wet, the sandy areas will be relatively hard packed, and the deerflies will be HUNGRY. I expect some great times, especially from people trying to outrun the flies.
Last minute info: The online registration will be turned off tonight, probably around 11 pm (so that we can make up the spreadsheets for tomorrow). If you are still thinking of registering, please do so today online, at Cor Maximus in North Bay from 3-6 pm or at the Mattawa arena from approx 6:30 to 9. Please bring EXACT change or cheque!!
Waiver’s can be signed at Cor Maximus (3-6) or at the arena today/tonight, or tomorrow morning before the race start. Please be sure to get there well in advance if you have any paperwork to do. Also keep in mind that race plates will be distributed tomorrow morning before the race.
T-shirts - always a hot topic. I should have more than enough for the number of riders. However, as certain sizes will be in demand, I am allowing early registrations to have first pick. This means that if you register today, you will not get your shirt until AFTER the race tomorrow. Riders that have already registered (meaning BEFORE Friday) you will be able to get your shirt today or tomorrow morning.
If you are considering registering - get in. It’s going to be an awesome day to be outside!
Nick
To all Registered Riders (and those thinking of registering!)
The Lost in the Rocks and Trees Mountain Bike Race will take place, as scheduled, on July 19, 2008.
There are some minor changes to the structure of the even this year…..
1) Race Start Times - The 100+ km group will start at 9 am, the 50+ km group will start at 10 am.
2) Staging Area - The race will start and finish from the Mattawa Arena. There are plenty of parking spaces, washroom facilities (and showers for post race), bike wash and easy access to all the amenities of Mattawa. (map for directions)
3) Post race BBQ (free for all participants) will once again be catered by Draper’s Restaurant. Please support Draper’s for pre and post event meals while you are in Mattawa - Rachel Draper is a real lifesaver and the food is good homestyle cooking along with fresh homemade baked goods! (on Hwy 17 across from the Beer Store)
4) People looking for accommodations can contact Champlain Provincial Park for camping. There are many hotels in and around Mattawa, and North Bay is approx 40 mins from town. If you are the “Bed and Breakfast” type, try calling Grey’s Log House Bed and Breakfast at 705-495-2389. It is located in North Bay - If you are speaking with Heather, please tell her that Nick Green sent you.
5) Pre-race check-in: you can pick up your t-shirt on Friday afternoon from Cor Maximus in North Bay (www.cormaximus.com, Map for directions). Number plates will not be given out until the morning of the race, in order to help us keep track of who is actually on the course.
6) Registration will be available on Friday afternoon at Cor Maximus (From 3 pm to 6 pm), or in Mattawa (at the arena) from 6:30 - 9:00 pm. If you know of anyone interested, please pass the word. People registering on Friday will be required to have exact change or cheque only. No credit cards will be accepted on Friday July 18. Also, people registering on Friday will have to wait until all earlier registered riders have received their t-shirts before they are allowed to select a size. T-shirts are limited and it is possible not all late registrations will receive a shirt.
7) Please remember that this is essentially an unsupported race. You must plan on having basic food supplies with you. There will be water stations, but plan on having at least a 2L Camelback or equivalent. Christian from North Riders and Dan/Steph from Momentum Bikes and Boards will be on the course to assist with mechanical issues, but you should plan on carrying a pump/tube and basic tools. The course is rough, and will wear hard on brakes etc, so be sure your bike is in tip top shape before arriving. On wet years, riders wear out new sets of brake pads (both disc and rim) during the event, so don’t show up with mostly worn out brakes! Barry and his guys from Cheapskates will be in Mattawa on Friday evening (for last minute mechanicals!)
Thank you to all of our sponsors!! Please support them in any way you can.
I’m sure I have forgotten something. Feel free to email (nick@lostintherocks.com) any questions.
Cheers
Nick
The weather is forecasted to be 25 and Sunny. Perfect!
Registration is still open. As a benefit to people registering early, anyone that registers by tonight at midnight will have first choice of t-shirts. Although I don’t expect to run out of shirts, selection of specific sizes could be an issue.
Just a reminder, T-shirt pickup (for those registered before Friday) can take place at Cor Maximus in North Bay from 3-6 pm, or at the Mattawa arena from 6:30 (approx.) to 9 pm. This will also be a chance to sign your waiver and grab your shirt in the morning before the race. PLEASE keep in mind that volunteer staff will be limited, and if you show up late and are not processed by the time the race starts, well….please show up early!!!
Nick
After our ride tonight, while we were out picking up supplies for the race, Ed’s bike was stolen from the back of his pick-up truck. Anyone in and around North Bay is asked to watch for a Black/Dark Grey Specialized S-Works with Red Chris King hubs and black Mavic 717 rims. It is a XL frame, has Time pedals, carbon fibre bar, Race Face cranks, and high-end SRAM components.
This is from Ed:
Here are some photos of my bike that was stolen. The photos are a couple years old, and I have made some changes since. The cranks are now polished aluminum instead of red, the rims are black, and the hubs are now red.
2003 Specialized S-Works Epic frame
Sram X.O shifters and rear derailleur
Race Face Deus Crankset
Chris King headset and hubs
Mavic X717 rims - black
Easton Carbon handlebar
Fox Vanillia fork
Thompson seatpost
Michellen tires
This is of course very distressing to Ed, and VERY disappointing to me that this would happen to a guy that is just out volunteering and trying to help the bike community. So, please, if you can, bike around/drive around just a little slower and keep your eyes out for Ed’s bike. A picture will be posted here in the next couple hours.
If you happen to see it (yes, I know it’s a long shot), please either call the police, or call me at 476-8888 or at home 223-2213.
Thanks
Nick
As it stands right now, the forecast for Saturday is a mix of sun and clouds, with a high of 25C!
That’s just about perfect weather!!!!
If you are debating registering…stop. Hit the register tab above and get in on what should be a beautiful day on the bike!
