Spring Epic 2010

Posted November 11, 2009 11:08 AM

Epics

Start: May 15 2010 - 9:00am

End: May 16 2010 - 5:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-8

Location:

Indian Valley Campground

ATTENTION: please RSVP at the bottom of this post!

More info here soon....

RSVP

Please RSVP(at the bottom of this page). Our Epics have become more popular each year and we need to know the numbers that are coming so that we can accommodate everyone. If you have kids, or spouses attending, please sign them up individually.

Schedule

FRIDAY

SATURDAY
8am - 9:30am Registration and breakfast
9:45-10am Rides and hikes depart from Indian Valley campground after orientation.
4 - ? - Barbecue, Beer, Raffle, Mayhem... Prize Drawing, with improvisational competition for the grand prize

SUNDAY
8am - 9:30am breakfast
9:30am Trail Work on North Yuba - Meet at Indian Valley Campground at 9:30am for breakfast, sack lunch and a short safety talk. We will be driving to the work site near Goodyears Bar.

Logistics

CAMPING
Friday and Saturday nights at Indian Valley Campground. SBTS will reserve spots based on RSVPs, so let us know you’re coming. We are asking for a $5 per night donation to help cover the campground costs.

FOOD
Meals Provided Saturday:
- breakfast bagels
- lunch station located near Goodyears Bar
- post ride snacks and refreshments, and another one of Wayno’s famous BBQs

Meals Provided Sunday:
- breakfast scramble
- sack lunch
- post work snacks and refreshments

* Bring additional snacks or food if you have special meal requirements. Vegetarian options will be available.

WHAT TO BRING
- your bike if you ride
- gloves, backpack, hat (for trail work)
- hydration packs
- camping gear (headlamp, sleeping bag, the usual)
- layers. It will get cold at night and be hot in the day
- special food that you like that we may not have
- towel, technu,
- musical instruments for possible impromptu fire jam
- anything else you want to share

WEATHER

DIRECTIONS
From Sacramento:
(2 hours) Interstate 80 east to Highway 49 north through Nevada City towards Downieville. Once you cross the bridge over the North Fork of the Yuba River, Indian Valley is approximately 1.5 mile. Campgrounds are on the river side, and Indian Valley Campground is after Carlton Flat and Fiddle Creek Camps.

From Reno:
(2 hours) Interstate 80 west towards Truckee. Highway 89 north through Sierraville to Highway 49. Turn left onto Highway 49 and follow it through Downieville. Indian Valley Campground is approximately 11 miles downstream from Downieville, and is immediately after Rocky Rest Campground on the river side.

The Rides

RIDE MAP

The “A” ride looks to be around 35 miles with over 6,000’ of climb, and includes upper Halls Ranch Trail. Upper Halls Ranch is a section of trail that I have not rolled through since the days of guiding rides with Coyote Adventure Company in the early 90’s. Its an old mining trail that was used to access Fiddle Creek and Little Fiddle Creek, both of which can be a challenge to cross during high runoff and a savior during the hot summer months. From Halls Ranch the route follows Highway 49 for 5 miles to Downieville, where snacks and cold beverages await before you head back downstream to the the North Yuba River Trail to Indian Valley.

The “B” ride does not include the upper Halls Ranch section, but will feature a couple of different options on the North Yuba River Trail.

YOUTH PROGRAM
With all of our events, we encourage Youth participation. It's fun for the whole family. We mentor our younger members on both good trail riding technique as well as how to build a good trails. We will have pros and expert riders working with the kids all weekend.

For more information on the Youth Program, contact Greg Carter at cartersboat@gmail.com

Membership

You must be a current SBTS member to attend an Epic. You can renew online or renew at the event with cash or check. Minimum donation for an annual membership is $50/yr and includes access to two Epics per year along with a fancy pair of socks or shirt so you can REPRESENT.