Hopewell Challenge
Hopewell Challenge
A Mountain Bike Race
Sept 1st, 2018
Hopewell Challenge
Hopewell Challenge
A Mountain Bike Race
Sept 1st, 2018
ALWAYS THE SATURDAY OF LABOR DAY WEEKEND
The Hopewell Challenge is a mountain bike race on purpose-built, single-track trails located in rural Central Pennsylvania to benefit interscholastic cycling.
Register as many racers as you like here, then when you are finished, you can checkout your full cart and pay only once.
Three skill levels:
- Beginner 6.27 miles - 1 loop/800 ft. gain - 8:05 a.m. start
- Intermediate 12.54 miles - 2 loops/1600 ft. gain - 8:00 a.m. start
- Expert 18.81 miles - 3 loops/2400 ft. gain - 8:30 start
Race amenities:
- Chip timing w/lap time splits
- Water and sports drink provided
- Nutritious fruit, and snacks provided
- Vendors on site: for last minute repairs, supplies, etc.
- T-shirts for all racers registered by 8/27.
- Jersey's for race category winners (mailed).
- Music - to get your grooviness groov'in!
- New features! - be the first to "christen" the new stuff!
- NICA - Student Rider discounts.
2017 Results: Larger group this year, and a great day or racing. Thanks to all!!
SUPER HIP AND TRENDY - You can order this Jersey using THIS LINK!
Free T-shirt
The first 50 registrants will get a t-shirt featuring the image at left. Proudly display the inspiration for "Bullet Baby" trail, set in a field of junk you might find along any of the trails.
The back tastefully lists some trail names, our beneficiary organizations, and our sponsors.
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THE LOCAL HOPEWELL SAVAGES.
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Register as many racers as you like here, then when you are finished, you can checkout your full cart and pay only once.
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Videos, drone footage and FREE STUFF!
HERE ARE SOME COOL OPTIONS AND BONUSES YOU GET FOR BEING A HOPEWELL CHALLENGE MTB RACER:
- Pre race fresh brewed artisan coffee!
- Post race microbrew beer!
- Prefessional Sports medicine staff on site!
- FREE T-Shirt to the first 50 registrants!
SO, TO RECAP:
Pre-race coffee provided by:
Post race beer provided by:
PRE RACE COFFEE
Local vendor with many varieties to choose from.
Super MTB racing!
Vendors, fans and more!
FREE POST RACE BEER
Plus, get 10% off your meal if you show up at Old Forge Brewing Company with your bib.
Great beers, meals, atmosphere and staff make the Old Forge Brewing Company a local favorite. We are pleased to have them as a sponsor of the race, and the Rivertowns Race Series in general.
Please schedule time in your day for a visit! You will be glad you did!
Medical support provided by:
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL STAFF
Geisinger Sports medicine has been providing OUTSTANDING sports related medical service to the River Towns Race Series since it's start over 10 years ago. Unlike a typical event, where you call the ambulance if you need service, Geisinger Sports Medicine staff is ON SITE, the ENTIRE RACE! They great take good care of our participants. Let them know you appreciate them.
MAKE IT A WEEKEND!
We have many other great single-track trails in the area for you to explore. Geisinger Stewardship forest, Weiser State Park and others.
Get a DISCOUNTED room at the PINE BARN INN by mentioning the promo code ‘MARC’ when you make your registration by phone or use it online and enjoy a 20% discounted rate!
Want to do something completely different? Rent a kayak or canoe from Riverside Adventure Company and paddle the beautiful Susquehanna River for a relaxing "other day" of your weekend
Looking for other options? Our partners at the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau have all the information about food, lodging and other local events that you could possibly need. Please visit their website at http://www.ITourColumbiaMontour.com for more information.
A paddle race of various running distances on the Susquehanna River. Organizers offer a 5K, 10K, Half-marathon, and Full Marathon distance paddle. And remember, it's all up river for the first half of each race. Awards in many categories, and a nice post race celebration with music, food and drink back at base camp.