The course will be a great blend of challenges and fun transitions between timed segments -- like a fun group ride with some race-y bits thrown in!
The trails will be open for pre-riding, and you can always grab a bite to eat at Long Point Eco Adventures any time.
With the Turkey Point XCMarathon the day before, why not just stay for the weekend and get in two days of great training and great food!
Course
Description
The timed stages:
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more technical / fun -- riders with technical skills will have an advantage
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predominantly downhill (but because this is southern Ontario, there are still a few short climbs)
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range from 400m to 2k in length
Categories
For both the Short Enduro & Long Enduro, choose from:
Short Enduro Course & Long Enduro Course:
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U20
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20-34
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35-49
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50+
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Single Speed
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Clydesdale / Athena
Schedule
Saturday
9:00-10:30am
XCMarathon registration / sign-in is open
11:00am
Marathon race start
11:05am
Sprint race starts
11:30am
Half Marathon race starts
Noon
Hanging out at the Marshview Patio / Hometown Brewing and watching the end of the race
2:30pm
Podium
Sunday
8:30-9:30am
Enduro registration / sign-in is open
9:45am
Rider meeting & briefing, at the shelter with the white awning (next to the water tower)
10:00am-noon
Morning stages
Noon-1:00pm
Lunch break (Marshview Patio & Bar is open!)
1:00-3:00pm
Afternoon stages
4pm
Podium
Post Race/Ride Activities
Food!
The Marshview Patio and Bar is right on site and ready to serve you with food and drinks!
And before you leave, pop over to Hometownbrew.com to check out their great selection of local craft beer.
Make it a weekend!
Looking for somewhere to stay? Want to make it a weekend? Need something for friends / family to do and a place to hang while you are out riding? Check out Long Point Eco-Adventures offerings. Eat, drink, play, and stay all in one place.
Visit lpfun.ca/ to book a place to stay and play and use the discount code "10% off" to save 10% on your lodging bookings this season!
Registration Information
January 2 - January 31
Short Course
U20 : $35
All other categories : $45
Long Course
U20 : $40
All other categories : $50
February 1 - October 4
Short Course
U20 : $40
All other categories : $50
Long Course
U20 : $50
All other categories : $60
October 5 - October 20
Short Course
U20 : $50
All other categories : $65
Long Course
U20 : $60
All other categories : $75
What do you get?
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Skratch Lab Hydration on course
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Professional first aid by Odyssey Medical
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"Over-marked" course so you can enjoy the day without worrying about getting lost
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Inclusive and encouraging vibe
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GPS track to follow so you are super confident
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Wicked draw prizes!
Important!
Signage
There will be lots of signs on course. Our arrows are orange UCI-shaped arrows on a white background. We also have an X for when you miss a turn.
These are used at our discretion and are not at every turn, so keep your head up, or use your GPS.
Odyssey Medical
Odyssey Medical will be on site to take care of any first aid issues. If you or a rider near you is injured during the race call Odyssey Medical (on number plate) or report to one of the Aid Stations.
What bike can I ride?
Any mountain bike that is trail worthy and safe!
We've even had some people have a great day riding a gravel bike or fat bike. (Just keep in mind that with a gravel bike, you may feel the bumps at bit more.)
Substance Projects' Weather Guarantee
Weather is always challenging and can completely change a race. So we developed the Substance Projects 100% Weather Guarantee: We guarantee that 100% of the course will have weather.
If any section doesn’t have weather we will refund you that percentage of your entry fee upon proof there was no weather.
Whining Policy
We have a strict "No Whining" policy. If it was all easy and downhill then it wouldn’t feel like you accomplished anything!
Inclusive Race
These are races for everyone! In the spirit of equity and inclusion we celebrate difference and especially encourage those who have historically been excluded from sport.
See our Inclusion Statement on our About Us page.
Cancellation / Refunds
There are NO REFUNDS for those who can’t make it on race day or for cancellation of the event for any reason.
If the event cannot proceed, registrants will have their entry carried over to the re-scheduled date or have credit for another Substance Projects Event.