12 Mile Ride

Sunday, December 17, 2023 Past event
10:05 AM CST
Valparaiso, Indiana

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 3rd Annual Fat Bike Race Series, kicking off on Sunday, December 17, 2023, in the picturesque town of Valparaiso, Porter! This exciting event, known as Santa's SufferFest, offers two thrilling race distances: a challenging 10-mile and an intense 20-mile cross-country course, traversing a mix of dirt, mud, gravel, and pavement.

Participants will need to ride fat bikes with tires exceeding 3.7 inches to compete for podium finishes and series points. With individual awards up for grabs for the top three finishers in various categories—including Men's, Women's, and Junior divisions—there's plenty of incentive to push your limits! Plus, the series adds an extra layer of excitement with a points race, culminating in a grand prize for the top male and female racers who complete at least three races. Join us for a fantastic day of fun, competition, and camaraderie, all while supporting the maintenance and growth of the beautiful Creekside Trails!

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Organiser's description

Creekside Trails is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Fat Bike Race Series starting Sunday, December 17 at 9am CST.
Race #1, Santa's SufferFest, will consist of a 10-mile and 20-mile XC course. Course will consist of dirt, mud, gravel, and pavement.
THIS IS A FAT BIKE SERIES: Therefore, only those on Fat bikes with tires more than 3.7 inches are eligible to podium and win series wide points.
RACE PRIZES: Individual awards will be given to the following finishers: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Men's Short & Long; 1st 2nd, 3rd - Female Short & Long; 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Junior (16 & under) Short & Long.
POINTS RACE: At series end, the single male and single female racers with the highest points total, and who have also completed at least 3 races in the series will be awarded the series victory!
PROCEEDS: Event proceeds go towards helping Creekside Trails maintain the trails and growing the trail system.
*You're registering for race 1 out of the 4-race series

Location

Valparaiso, 46385, IN, United States

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