Sunday, August 21, 2011 -- Lost Creek, WV / Watters Smith State Park
The White Oak Challenge at Watters Smith - WVMBA #12
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West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (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
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To Register
Registration is on race day and will open at 9:00 am at Watters Smith State Park main entrance. Cost per racer is $25.00 for WVMBA members and $35.00 for non-members.
Racers Meeting
Will be held at 11:50 am just before race start. Make sure you attend for any changes in the course or such.
Course
You don't want to miss this one, Watters Smith is known for their tight, fast single track. With great thanks to all the trail work volunteers, the course has been extended. The hike a bike sections have been removed.
A lap is a now approximately 11 miles. Expert Class will be doing 2 laps; Sport Class will do 1 lap and Beginners 1/4 of a lap. There is a Pro-Log section that is approximately 2.5 miles, which is included in a lap and all riders will be completing this section. Maps and detailed instructions will be given at the race.
Additional Activities
- Kids Race will start at 11:00 am and awards will be given to each child that participates. There is a $5.00 fee for each child.
- The swimming pool will be open and if you see race director, Jason Martin, or one of the volunteers at the race, they can get you a free pass to the pool.
Location
Watters Smith State Park
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(phone) 304-745-3081 (web) www.watterssmithstatepark.com
Directions
Watters Smith Memorial State Park may be reached by taking Exit 110 off I-79 (Lost Creek exit) and following the directional signs to West Milford, left on Duck Creek Road to Watters Smith State Park (approximately 7 miles). Visitors traveling US 19 should turn off at West Milford and follow signs three miles to the park.
Special Thanks to the Sponsors and Volunteers
Bombardier | City of Bridgeport | West Virginia Night Club | Papa John's | Pepsi
Area Lodging
For a list of Hotels & Motels in nearby Bridgeport, WV visit:
www.greater-bridgeport.com/sleep.cfm
About Watters Smith State Park
The heritage of early West Virginia is preserved in the pioneer homestead restoration at this park. Through the wisdom of a descendent, the late 1700s farm of Watters Smith was bequeathed to the state park system to be preserved for posterity. A log cabin similar to the original was moved and reconstructed on the park, the Smith family home (c. 1876) has been restored as a museum, and an additional museum houses many early farm artifacts. Guided tours are offered from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
In addition, the park features swimming at their pool, picnicking, hiking trails, and horseback riding.
| Start Date: | 2011-08-21 Start Time: 12:00pm |
| Event Name: | The White Oak Challenge at Watters Smith - WVMBA #12 |
| Location(s): |
Lost Creek, WV 26385 Watters Smith State Park |
| Event Type(s): |
Bike MTB XC |
| Event Distance(s): | |
| Contact(s): |
Jason Martin Phone: 304-694-5977 Email: teejaymartin@msn.com Pike Street Bikes Phone: 304-592-3000 Email: pikestreetbikes@hotmail.com |
| Affiliate(s): |
West Virginia Mountain Bike Association |
| Comments: | 9 am registration, 11:50 racers meeting, 12 noon start |
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