24 Hours of Rapelje

LATEST (1/6): I will be updating this page with info from the web site [http://tinyurl.com/rapleje24] that I get my info from. Also the map of the course http://tinyurl.com/24ofRaplelje. And here is the photos. And some photos from Rich http://teammuleterro.com/Rapelje2009/.

This information is from years ago. Stockman Cafe Presents 24 Hours of Rapelje Saturday, June 20, 2009. The race is sanctioned by USA Cycling and the USA Cycling Permit is pending. The chief referee is Don Russell/Jason Frank.

The Event: A challenging 13-mile cross-country mountain bike loop style off-road course sponsored by the Stockman Cafe.

Race Schedule*: Race begins at 12:00 noon on Saturday, and ends on Sunday, at 12:00 noon. *Note: Considering a LeMond style start. Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 23rd or early birds can pick up their team packet on Friday, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Stockman Cafe.

Fees*: Race fees entitle racer to participation in the event, an event T-shirt (no t-shirt guarantee if entry received after June 16^th), a Midnight pancake feast, and a scrumptious Sunday dinner after the race. Shower facilities are also available to racers—towels & supplies not furnished.

Rules: All USA Cycling rules apply. Racers must wear helmets while racing and warming up/down. A USA Cycling annual or one-day license is required and may be purchased on-site.

Bring your own gear! You provide your own riders, bikes, and mechanics! Safe bicycle and ANSI/SNELL certified bicycle helmet required! Flashing red taillight and headlight required with a 2.5 watt minimum recommendation.

Prizes: Trophy prize for top team in each class. Riders looking to find lots of money or fancy prizes and press releases won’t find any here!

Directions: Take exit 408 off I-90 at Columbus and go past Town Pump, McDonald’s, Apple Village complex until you come to a T with the 307 restaurant on the right. Turn right and travel thru downtown Columbus and proceed west until you come to the cemetery. Immediately past the cemetery take a right and travel north for 25 miles until you are in Rapelje.

Riders, support crew, family members of all ages, and spectators can enjoy fun activities and bike culture atmosphere. Free “Festival” style camping and parking for racers and support crew with modern “facilities” with 24-hour accommodations. Sorry, no RV hook-ups (power for re-charging batteries is available). A new feature this year will be music entertainment Saturday evening by “The 2 Geezers”. On Saturday, kids race 6-12-18-24 Minutes of Rapelje for kids of all ages. Bring your bikes & helmets to show who is the fastest kid on 2 wheels!

Questions? Call Jason Frank at 406-208-1500 or Cynde at 406-663-2230 or e-mail stockmancafe@aol.com or valettoday@yahoo.com