| ||
|
|
May 16, 2010
#2: Crystal Lake Classic Camp Tesomas ~ Rhinelander, WI
From The Director...
The inaugural Smokin Spoke mountain bike race was held in Rhinelander in 1997 as a fund raiser for the local Fire Department created by Bikes-N-Boards, Rhinelander’s premier outfitter for outdoor sports. Now run by the Boy Scouts of Samoset Council, this race will help fund the world renowned Camp Tesomas facility open since 1935 where youth from around the globe have come to enjoy the Northwood’s. Camp Tesomas (Hanna Venture Base) is located only minutes north of Rhinelander, where it’s set on the shores of Crystal Lake, a beautiful spring fed lake deserving of its name. This pristine setting is perfect for mountain biking with the lake making an excellent choice for cooling down after a hard ride through the woods.
2007 marked the first year that this Mountain Bike Race was affiliated with the WORS. The race begins and ends at Camp Tesomas (Hanna Venture Base). The trail also traverses lands owned by the School District of Rhinelander, Plum Creek, Inc., and Terry Strong. We thank each of them for their cooperation in allowing this trail to exist. And a special thank you to Wayne Fish, for his dedicated hours of trail work. The course is heavily forested, containing a mix of hardwoods and pine plantations. The soil is ideally suited for mountain biking, made up of rock, sand and clay. Rain or shine, the surface holds up well to the pounding of bike tires. The rolling terrain also creates a tough, exhilarating, yet fun bike ride. To add to this event in 2010 will be our pre-ride race sponsored by RASTA (Rhinelander Area Silent Trails Association) on May 8th, the weekend before the WORS race, so we encourage you to attend both events and maybe even spend the week at the camp. We have cabins and campsites available all week long. And don’t forget we have the state’s largest climbing tower and zip-line open for your enjoyment with boating and other activities to keep everyone in the family happy. For more information on both races go to: www.samoset.org/bikerace
Course Description
Logging and ski trails through heavily forested rolling terrain create a tough, exhilarating, and fun race course with plenty of challenging singletrack mixed in to test your skills.
Event Details
Registration
Register: Online or by mail. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by May 8, 2010.
> Make Checks Payable To: WORS > Mail To: WORS, 8675 Rolling Hills Road, Custer, WI 54423 Late Registration (On Site): Saturday 3-6 pm, Sunday 8 am until 1/2 hour before the start of your race.
Racer Perks, Additional Information
Pre-ride - Saturday 12-7pm.
Learn to Race Clinic - Saturday 3-5pm. Spaghetti Feed - Saturday 5-7 pm, $5/person. Breakfast available Sundaymorning. Assorted Breakfast Bar items $5/person. Onsite Concession Stand. Bonfire at dusk on Saturday. Open Waterfront - Swim at your own risk. Open again this year: Zip-line, climbing tower, and boat rentals (Available All Weekend). Please refrain from having alcoholic beverages on the property (except RV Camping) we are an active Boy Scout Camp.
How To Get There
Hwy 17 North from Rhinelander 4 miles. Turn west on Cross Country Road (2 miles). Turn north on Pine Lake Road (0.5 miles). Turn west on Spider Lake Road, 1.5 miles to Camp Tesomas.
Where To Stay
Motels:
Contact the Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-236-4FUN or www.rhinelanderchamber.com for motel information. Camping: Camp Tesomas - Cost per Tent: $10/night or $15/two nights. Full Hook-up Camper Sites and Showers available. Week-long camping available at discounted rates. Contact: Elvis Bauman - Ranger (715-490-1742 or elvis@samoset.org). More specific information can be found on our website: www.samoset.org/bikerace
For More Information
|
 
|
Facebook
Twitter
| © 1992-2010 WORS Racing, LLC | Some photo elements © Extreme Photography |  |