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Where can I register?
You
can register on-line by clicking here.
This season,
we will once again be using Active.com
as our on-line registration website. Active.com
provides a better service to our participants,
especially with the immediate confirmation
upon your registration. We do recommend
that you print out your Ultra 100 registration
confirmation for your records.
You
may also register in the Vail Valley at
the Mountain Pedaler in Minturn and Eagle
-or- The Kind Cyclist in Edwards.
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Can I register at the race?
If slots are
still available, riders may register on
site Friday, August 18, 2006 at the Official
Race Headquarters in Beaver Creek, located
at the top of the second escalator, next
to Starbuck’s. Our staff will accept
registrations from 12pm-6pm.
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What does my entry fee get me?
You will receive
a pre-race meal, SWAG Bag, neutral aid
station support & food, A CUSTOM RACE
JERSEY (if you register before July 1,
2006) and vouchers for the post-race party
(live entertainment TBA). And if you finish
under 13-hours, you will also receive
a customized finish photo (online redemption).
Mainly, though, your entry fee covers
course permits, race expenses and participant
and event insurance.
•
Where can my friends and family watch?
The best place
for friends and family to watch the Ultra
100 is at the base area of Beaver Creek
(start/finish location). Riders will be
passing through the start/finish area
multiple times throughout the day as they
complete their required number of laps.
There will be limited viewing opportunities
along the 20-mile course, with no easy
point of access.
• I have
never done an ultra-endurance race before...
is this one for me?
Yes. Traditionally,
only about 5% of the racers take part
in the Ultra 100 as a competitive event.
The other 95% take part as a personal
challenge, much like that of a marathon.
The course is not super technical, and
normally more than 75% of starting riders
finish under the 13-hour time limit.
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What classes are there?
100 Mile or 100K
Individual: Sport/Citizen (18-34), Sport/Citizen
(35-44), Sport/Citizen (45+), Expert/Pro
(18-34), Expert/Pro 35-44, Expert/Pro
45+
Two
(100M), Three (100K) and Five (100M) Person
Team Relays: Co-Ed, Men, Women, Tandem
(if needed).
• What
are the prizes?
1st Place Men -
100 Miles - $1500
2nd Place Men - 100 Miles - $1000
3rd Place Men - 100 Miles - $500
1st
Place Women - 100 Miles - $1000
2nd Place Women - 100 Miles - $500
3rd Place Women - 100 Miles - $250
All
racers finishing under the mandatory 13-hour
time limit receive a custom Ultra 100
finishing photo (online redemption only).
• Do I
need to bring my own support crew?
Each Aid Station
is stocked with food, candy, bagels, chips,
water, gels, energy food & drinks.
It is highly recommended, though, that
racers bring additional gels, or specific
foods they like and train with during
long rides. Many racers bring support
crews for help in quickly replenishing
supplies and for the often-needed moral
support.
In
terms of technical support, support crews
may provide parts & support at the
start/finish aid station only. The two
other aid stations that are located along
the 20-mile loop are not accessible to
the public/support crews. However, we
will have volunteers, as well as technical
support from local bike shops, available
for each rider. You may also carry your
own parts (a tool kit, 2 spare tubes and
a chain repair tool are recommended as
bare essentials).
• When
do I have to arrive for the Ultra?
Riders MUST check
in and attend a course briefing on Friday,
August 18, 2006 in Beaver Creek. At check-in,
you will receive your race and helmet
numbers, gift bag, and vouchers for Friday
night¹s meal/course briefing and
the post-race party. Most remaining questions,
including lodging, nutrition, training
tips, and a complete course description,
can be answered in the Ultra 100 Athlete
Guide.
