Rapture In Misery

From the Heartland Race folks:

Dirt Lovin Good Times Tour presented by The North Face
RAPTURE IN MISERY 6Hour/12Hour
http://www.heartlandrace.com

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls:

The 6th edition of this epic race is just around the corner.  We hope you all have been enjoying this heat, it is prefect prep for the pleasure and pain that this event brings. This a reminder of the dirt festivities occurring Saturday, August 19th, 2006 at Landahl Park Reserve in Independence.  The trails are groomed and ready for some knobby good times.  We are currently finalizing the course and will have the map this weekend.  Click on ‘Read More’ for further details:


In addition to prizes awarded to the top three in each class we are offering up some supa sweet swag for the following:
1:  Fastest First lap
2:  Fastest Overall lap
3:  Fastest Night lap
4:  Fastest Women’s Lap

And don’t forget to check out the XTERRA Trail run event occurring first thing Saturday morning brought to you by the fine folks at KLM Marketing.  Details below.

August 19th, 2006
Pain Terrain Trail Run <http://www.midwesttrailruns.com>
XTERRA 5K & 10K Trail Run
Landahl Park, Blue Springs, Missouri
Do you want PAIN? You want tough TERRAIN? Well? You have found it! Welcome to The Pain Terrain. This hilly, rocky course will test your Pain Threshold to the fullest extent! The mountain bikers call it one of the toughest courses in the Midwest. Runners will set off bright and early to beat the summer heat and humidity. It is a guaranteed tough day for the fittest of the fit, runners may choose from a 5K or 10K distance. Hydrate well; you are going to need it!!! Good Luck.

The wheels are rollin’.  The dirt is flyin’.  Hang on and enjoy the ride!
 
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RAPTURE IN MISERY 6/12 EVENT DETAILS:
6 HR/ 12 HR race

WHEN:  Saturday, August 19th. 

WHERE:  Landahl Park Reserve.  Independence, MO.

DIRECTIONS:
Take I-70 either West from St. Louis until you reach 7 highway at Blue Springs.  Turn North on 7-Hwy go approximately 4.0 miles until you reach Truman road (MO FF/E), turn East (right) for approximately 2.1 miles until you reach William Landahl Park Reserve on the right side of the road.  Turn in where you see the Race Today signs.

***EVENT SITE REGISTRATION ONLY***
classes and entry fees:  6 HOUR
solo M      $40
solo F      $40
duo open (any combo of 2 riders)     $30/person

classes and entry fees:  12 HOUR
solo M      $50
solo F      $50
duo open (any combo of 2 riders)     $40/person
3 person WOMEN   $40/person
3 person FAST(any combo of 3 – Beginner/Sport level)   $40/person
3 person SUPAFAST(any combo of 3 riders – Sport/Expert level)   $40/person
5 person OPEN(any combo of 5 riders)   $40/person

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:30am  Race Day registration opens.
11:30am Registration closes. 
11:45am Racer meeting.    
Noon            And they’re off!  Rapture in Misery 6/12 is underway.  Both races start
6:00pm  6 HR Finishing Racers begin to log-off the course..  Awards ceremony will begin apx. at 7:15pm.
Midnight        12 HR Finishing Racers begin to log-off the course.  Awards ceremony will begin apx. at 1:15am

MISC / COURSE INFO
The race starts at NOON with a Lemans style run and finishes at 6:00 pm for the 6 hr race and Midnight for the 6 hr race.  Placing is determined by the number of laps completed in the allotted time.  For more detailed rules see our website.

To be eligible for the finisher t-shirt, riders must personally ride at least 2 laps.

We promise that the course will be challenging, fast, and above all else FUN.  That is guaranteed.  The average lap time will be around 55 minutes with plenty of double-track and the usual Landahl gems thrown in.

The trails at Landahl are fairly technical trails w/ rocks and mostly short-up climbs.  The course will be apx a 9 mile loop containing a mix of double track, flowy single track, and technical single track.

Course map is here: http://heartlandrace.com/rapture.htm
Event Rules are here: http://heartlandrace.com/rapture.htm
Endurance racin tips are here: http://heartlandrace.com/rapture.htm

*Of course, this is all subject to change depending on factors outside of our control.

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TOUR SPONSORS:
The North Face  http://www.thenorthface.com/
BikeSource   http://bikesourceonline.com <http://bikesourceonline.com/index.cfm>
Michelob   http://www.michelob.com/ <http://www.michelob.com/id_michelob.html
KC Hopps   http://www.kchopps.com <http://www.kchopps.com/index.htm>
Cannondale   http://www.cannondale.com/
Specialized   http://www.specialized.com/
Sports Solutions   http://www.sportssolutions.net/
CycleOps   http://www.cycle-ops.com/
Serfas   http://www.serfas.com/
Hero Homes   http://www.herohomes.com/
Profile   http://www.profile-design.com/
Geax Tires  http://www.geax.com/
Thule   http://www.thuleracks.com <http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/default.asp>
Tifosi   http://www.tifosioptics.com <http://www.tifosioptics.com/home.html>
Ultimate workstands   http://www.ultimatesupport.com <http://www.ultimatesupport.com/s.nl/sc.9/.f>
Paceline   http://www.pacelineproducts.com/
Bell Sports   http://www.bellsports.com
Shimano   http://bike.shimano.com/
Camelbak   http://www.camelbak.com/
Pearl Izumi   http://www.pearlizumi.com/ <http://www.pearlizumi.com/index.php
Clif Bar   http://www.clifbar.com/

 

TOUR SUPPORTERS:
Midwest Mountain Bike Patrol   http://www.earthriders.com/MMBP/default.htm
Earthriders Mountain Bike Club   http://www.earthriders.com
Earn Your Dirt    http://www.earthriders.org

About the Dirt Lovin Good Times Tour presented by The NorthFace: The more we travel around the country and race long events, the more we like them and think you will too. These events are more about finishing than finishing 1st, and will test your abilities and your resolve, but the pride of accomplishment quickly outweighs the temporary pain. All finishers* will receive a t-shirt and all the top finishers will be rewarded for their effort.

It is all about the adventure. Guaranteed all around good times. Please keep checking our website for continual updates http://www.heartlandrace.com/

Heartland Sports Promotions

About Heartland Sports Promotions:
Heartland Sports Promotions (HSP) is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the regional growth of cycling throughout the Midwestern United States. Our vision, goals and objectives are driven by our passion for cycling.  We work to engender a sense of community