The 2008 Cowbell Challenge - NC 12-Hour State Championship
June 21, 2008, 10 am - 10 pm
Fisher Farm Park, Davidson, NC
More cowbell means a state championship designation this year! In addition to competing for the bell, and points in the USAC-MTB Ultra-endurance Series, you can compete to for the state title in the following categories:
North Carolina State Championship Categories |
|
Men's Solo |
Combines Pro Open and Amateur Sport Men.
No age restriction |
Women's Solo |
Combines Pro Open and Amateur Sport Women. No age
restriction |
Men's Single Speed Solo |
No age restriction |
Women's Single Speed Solo |
No age restriction |
Men's Duo |
Two men, no age restriction |
Women's Duo |
Two women, no age restriction |
Mixed Duo |
One man, one woman. No age restriction |
Men's Team |
Four men, no age restriction |
| Women's Team | Four women, no age restriction |
Mixed Team |
Four team members, at least one woman, no age restriction. |
Masters Team |
Four team members, all members must be 30 years or
older. |
Junior Team |
Four team members, all members must be 17 years or
younger. |
Just in case you're confused about combining solo categories, here's an example: The first-place finisher in the men's Pro Open category-Rob Racer-does 15 laps in 11 hours, 10 minutes; the second-place finisher-Bill Bomber-does 14 laps in 11 hours 20 minutes; and the first-place finisher in men's Amateur Sport-Bob Biker does 15 laps in 11 hours 25 minutes. The state championship places would be awarded to Rob Racer - First, Bob Biker - Second, and Bill Bomber - Third, because Bob completed one more lap than Bill. Bob Biker would come in first in the Cowbell Amateur Sport category, and Bill Bomber would come in second in the Cowbell Pro Open category.
The team categories work the opposite way. Juniors and Masters teams will be combined into the appropriate gender category for the Cowbell Challenge placements. So a Men's Masters team will compete for Master's trophies in the State Championship, but would compete with all other Men's Multi-teams for the Cowbell Challenge trophies.
All the Latest....
We're constantly adding new sponsors, getting updates on participants and events surrounding the Cowbell Challenge. Check back often!
Interested in volunteering at the race, or helping us organize the 2008 event? Contact us today at organizers@cowbellchallenge.org.
More Cowbell Sponsors Baby!
The Cycle Path, home of bicycles, supplies and service with a personal touch, is our newest shop sponsor.
elete™ Electrolyte Add-In makes a return engagement as a sponsor of the 2008 Cowbell Challenge.
A great online community by mountain bikers for mountain bikers, MTB Path will help make sure there's plenty more Cowbell, baby.
Princeton Tec joins the Cowbell Challenge as the Official Lighting sponsor, offering great light sets to the fastest male and female night lap!
Check out the Sponsors page for more on all the folks who make it happen.
Any State Champions out there yet?
We're pleased to announce that the 2008 Cowbell Challenge has been designated as the North Carolina State 12-Hour Championship by USA Cycling. So if you're looking for a new trophy for the mantle and to test your mettle against the best, here's one more reason to come to Charlotte in June!
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Supporting those who must endure
The Cowbell Challenge has always been something special. It's more than just top-notch competition on the toughest course in Metrolina.... It's giving back to local, regional and national communities by supporting programs, research and treatment efforts for cancer, head and spinal injury, juvenile diabetes and other catastrophic illnesses. And, It's giving back to the mountain biking community by supporting great organizations that provide trail-building and maintenance, education and safety awareness programs.
In 2007, the efforts of volunteers, racers and sponsors allowed us to donate more than $4,000 to Lance Armstrong Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Dirt Divas, the Tarheel Trailblazers, and the US National Whitewater Center. Thanks to everyone for an absolutely fantastic year! You've set the bar high for 2008 .... do we hear $6,000? Set up a fundraising page, bug your family, coworkers, friends and neighbors. Jump on your bike and ride for those who need you.
