Event created by DesertNomad
The 2018 Dragon Slayer
“It’s the Texas version of Leadville, only harder”
A grassroots ultra-endurance trail ride
Brought to you by EnduraRace LLC
USA Cycling permit # 2018-1939
“It’s the Texas version of Leadville, only harder”. The folks at EnduraRace are up to their usual tricks again and bringing back another soul crushing ultra-marathon trail ride at the IMBA Epic Goodwater. Apart from looking somewhat like a dragon on the map, Goodwater is a bike and body destroying loop of relentless rock-gardens amid technical climbs and descents. One lap alone is punishing. The challenge is to ride three. Each 27mile lap climbs more than 1500’ and few of the climbs are easy. The Dragon is a dangerous trail that is best suited for an intermediate to advanced rider. It is not beginner friendly.
The 27-mile-long IMBA Epic Goodwater loop of Lake Georgetown leaving from Russell Park located at 2101 CR 262, Georgetown, TX 78633. Park between the dam and the ranger station outside the park gates.
Camping is available at several sites around Lake Georgetown, but the sites at Russell Park are the ones within a short riding distance to the event. http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/georgetown/Recreation/Camping/
SCHEDULE:
May 4th 6pm: 2018 Registration Opens online at www.USACycling.org
Guided pre-ride laps 8am-noon on May 19th, May 26th, November 3rd, November 10th same location, weather allowing
November 16th, 2018 Online Registration closes at midnight. NO ONSITE REGISTRATION
November 18th 2018 Dragon Slayer (event schedule below)
· 6:00 am to 10:45 am Check-in and packet pick-up at finish-line
· 7:00 am mass start for all distances. Mandatory start time for triple lap riders
o Triple lap riders must start second lap by 11:30 am
o Triple lap riders must start third lap by 4pm
· 9:00 am mass start for double or single lap riders (mandatory for double lap riders)
o Double lap riders must start second lap by 1:30 pm
· 11:00 am mass start for single lap riders only
· 5:30 pm Sundown. Riders starting second or third lap after 1:30 pm must have trail lights installed before being allowed to proceed.
Fee: $20. Register online at USA Cycling for the Dragon Slayer
The Rules:
· In order to be eligible for swag, trophies, and titles, a rider must meet certain timing goals as below:
o Single lap riders must finish in 4:30:00 hours
o Double lap riders must finish in 9:00:00 hours
o Triple lap riders must finish in 13:30:00 hours
· Timing begins when a rider starts their first lap.
· Riders must wear a helmet when riding a bike.
· Riders starting any lap after 1:30pm must have trail lights installed that will last for four hours or longer.
· All participants whether spectator, volunteer, or rider will abide by the rules and regulations of USAC and also the USACE Lake Georgetown parkland.
· Riders will yield to other trail users. The trail will be open to the public. The route will be marked.
· This event is 100% self-supported.
· Riders are on their own for crashes, injuries, bail-outs, mechanical failures, etc. so plan accordingly.
The Good Stuff:
· There will be chances to win prizes for laps completed within the timing goals. The prizes will be awarded immediately.
· Finish two or three laps to earn a coveted rock trophy. Finish three laps for the title of Dragon Slayer.
· Anyone who finishes the three laps on a Single-speed is a lunatic but their names will live forever in the annals of mountain-bike legend.
· We are in the process of putting together two commemorative jerseys as an additional purchase. One design will be available to anyone. The other design will only be available to riders who finished a triple lap in under 13:30:00 hours.
