Ohio University

XC MTB Race

Saturday September 24th, 2005


Lake Hope State Park

27331 State Route 278

McArthur, OH 45651


All Entries: $12 per collegiate race. Registration begins at 8:00 am



Class

Start Time

Laps

Distance

Men's A

10:00

2

30 mi.

Women's A

10:05

1

16 mi.

Men's B

10:10

1

16 mi.

Women's B

10:15

½

9 mi.

Men's C

10:20

½

9 mi.

Course Description:

The course will begin with a prologue loop on a gravel road and turn left onto the Trails. There is mostly single track with tight turns, rolling hills, a few sustained climbs, and fast descents.

Accommodations:

**Campsites have been set aside for this race. Call (740) 596-5253 to make a reservation. Cottages and electrical campsites are also available by calling (866) 644-6727. Sunday’s race at Scioto Trails State Forest is 1 hour 10 min. from Lake Hope:

http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&2si=navt&un=m&2gi=0&cl=EN&ct=NA&2n=ROSS+COUNTY&2da=-1.000000&2rc=L1AAA&rsres=1&1ahXX=&1y=US&1a=27331+STATE+ROUTE+278&1c=MC+ARTHUR&1s=OH&1z=45651-8220&2ahXX=&2y=US&2a=2731+STONEY+CREEK+RD&2c=CHILLICOTHE&2s=OH&2z=45601-8456







Directions:

From Columbus area:

From the South Side of the 270 outer-belt, take Route 33 East (south) through Lancaster and down to Nelsonville and State Route 278.  Take 278 South to Lake Hope State Park. Turn Right onto Furnace Ridge Road. Look for MWCCC signs. (Driving time approximately 1.5 hours)

From Athens:

Take Route 56 (Union St. leaving Athens).  Turn left onto State Route 278, head south through Zaleski and on to Lake Hope State Park. Turn Right onto Furnace Ridge Road. Look for MWCCC signs.   (Driving time approximately 30 minutes). 

For more Information call or email:

Mike Beckham (513) 470-8245 mtbeckham@gmail.com

Held under NORBA