Race Day Details:

Welcome to the 2025 Iron Furnace, A Mid-Atlantic Super Series Endurance Event. Bringing this race into 2025 as a longer endurance style event. Expect the lap distance to be 18-~19 miles. The course will be a nice mix of singletrack, double track and lots of rocky goodness. Please note in the event of rain or weather events the course may be altered or changed. This race will be in the MASS series for the 2 lap option as an endurance event. If you are racing in the MASS series you must register in one of the 2 lap categories.

Start/Finish will be posted in these notes when determined.

This will be the only race we are having at the park for 2025. The course for this one will challenge the body and mind of anyone willing to take it on.

Watch this page and our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Black-Bear-Cycling-191769640859522 a for more information.

Camping-If you want to camp you will need to reserve a site at the park. We do not control the camping and this must be reserved through the state's reservation site.

Stay tuned for additional information as it comes out and this will most likely be on the Facebook page however we will update this information as needed to keep everyone in the loop.

Rules:

1. Racers shall complete the entire event, and complete it on the same bicycle upon which the event was begun.
2. All repairs during the event shall be performed by the individual racer only. No outside help or assistance is permitted.
3. All spare parts and tools shall be carried by the individual racer (cannibalizing other bikes is not permitted).
4. Racers riding bikes have the right of way over racers walking bikes. BUT, YOU MUST WARN RACERS THAT YOU ARE APPROACHING THEM AND STATE WHICH SIDE YOU ARE ABOUT TO PASS THEM ON. When practical, bikers walking bikes should stay on the least redeemable section of the course, when being passed.
5. Short-cutting and/or cutting trail switchbacks shall result in disqualification.
6. Unsportsmanlike behavior and/or the use of profane language are grounds for warning, relegation, or disqualification. The penalty imposed shall be determined by the race director.
7. All local laws, rules and ordinances shall be observed during the participation in the Iron Furnace event.
8. Protests can be made by any registered participant of the Iron Furnace Endurance Event. The participant shall file the protest in writing with the Race Director or race official if the RD is not available. The protest period is immediately following the race and up to 15 minutes following the posting of the complete results for his/her class.
9. The Iron Furnace Race Director will make the final decision regarding any occurrence during the event.
10. No headphones or other devices that may prevent you from hearing cars, mt bikers, runners, etc. will be permitted while participating in this event.
11. Bicycles used in competition must be propelled solely by the rider's legs, no electric bikes or pedal assist bicycles.