Mountain Biking Season Means Planning for the 24 Hours of Great Glen
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Pinkham Notch, NH—Mountain biking season has arrived in Pinkham Notch, with the opening of the trails for mountain biking at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, and preparations are underway for the 12th Annual 24 Hours of Great Glen. Registration is now open, and this year, more than $10,000 in cash and prizes is up for grabs. The race will be held from noon August 11 to noon on August 12.
The 24 Hours of Great Glen is one of the original 24-hour mountain bike races in New England, and 12 years later it has become the one of the premiere 24-hour mountain bike events in the country. The goal of the competition is to ride as many laps as possible in the 24-hour time period. Each lap is approximately 8 miles in length. Riders may compete individually or as teams or two, four or five with categories ranging from pro to beginner. Annually, the 24 Hours of Great Glen draws more than 400 competitors. Camping for all teams is available on-site.
Great Glen Trails offers more than 20 miles of mountain bike terrain for all ability levels. Many of the trails are carriage roads, which are perfect for beginners and families. With a full-service mountain bike shop, Great Glen Trails features a full rental fleet and trailers and trail-a-bikes for the little ones. For those more experienced riders, the trail system also includes difficult single track and a skills park, much of which is featured in the 24 Hours of Great Glen course.
Along with the main event at the 24 Hours of Great Glen, the weekend will also feature games and activities. A true family event, kids can take part in the 24 Minutes of Great Glen on Saturday. Creativity is also encouraged with prizes for best team costume and best decorated campsite.
Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center is currently open for mountain biking, trail running, Nordic walking and bird watching Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Great Glen Outfitters is also open offering the latest in outdoor clothing, gear and accessories.
For more information and to register for the 24 Hours of Great Glen, call 603.466.2333 or visit www.24hoursofgreatglen.com.
The 24 Hours of Great Glen is one of the original 24-hour mountain bike races in New England, and 12 years later it has become the one of the premiere 24-hour mountain bike events in the country. The goal of the competition is to ride as many laps as possible in the 24-hour time period. Each lap is approximately 8 miles in length. Riders may compete individually or as teams or two, four or five with categories ranging from pro to beginner. Annually, the 24 Hours of Great Glen draws more than 400 competitors. Camping for all teams is available on-site.
Great Glen Trails offers more than 20 miles of mountain bike terrain for all ability levels. Many of the trails are carriage roads, which are perfect for beginners and families. With a full-service mountain bike shop, Great Glen Trails features a full rental fleet and trailers and trail-a-bikes for the little ones. For those more experienced riders, the trail system also includes difficult single track and a skills park, much of which is featured in the 24 Hours of Great Glen course.
Along with the main event at the 24 Hours of Great Glen, the weekend will also feature games and activities. A true family event, kids can take part in the 24 Minutes of Great Glen on Saturday. Creativity is also encouraged with prizes for best team costume and best decorated campsite.
Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center is currently open for mountain biking, trail running, Nordic walking and bird watching Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Great Glen Outfitters is also open offering the latest in outdoor clothing, gear and accessories.
For more information and to register for the 24 Hours of Great Glen, call 603.466.2333 or visit www.24hoursofgreatglen.com.
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Great Glen Tidbits
Crazy Moose Draw was named when John Frado, the trail designer, had a very close encounter with a very mad moose.
Crazy Moose Draw was named when John Frado, the trail designer, had a very close encounter with a very mad moose.
