Registration is now open. How quickly will it sell out?
I’m in to have a crack at another XCM race that isn’t at 7k or higher.
I can’t remember if it sold out last year or not. If it did, it didn’t go quick like Big Sugar. That said, last year was the first year and it’s now a Grand Prix event, so maybe more demand this year?
BTW, thanks for posting this, I had totally forgotten about Big Sugar registration opening today, thought I had missed it but it doesn’t open for another hour.
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it sold out last year…as of today still open…100k!
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Amazingly, Big Sugar is still open, as well.
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both probably a reflection of overall consumer uncertainty and the whole endeavor isn’t cheap.
I’m heading to Bentonville this weekend and plan to pre-ride the Little Sugar course. Things may get limited by the weather as thunderstorms are predicted, but I wanted to check if there is any place on or near the course to get water around the halfway point?
I likely would carry enough to get to the halfway point. I see that you cross 71 around the point as you approach Pinion Creek Falls, so those would be good spots to get fluid, but if there is something a little earlier or later, I could also plan accordingly.
Any help/suggestions are much appreciated.
Tunnel Vision and Back 40 trails drain well, so you shouldn’t have too much issue riding those over the weekend.
As for water, there are a few stops along the way that have water but last I remember, the spigots weren’t working. They’re usually at small trail head parking/bathroom areas scattered around Tunnel Vision/Back 40. You might have luck with the one at Hampstead or Gainford. Probably around 35 miles. There are a lot of people who live on the trails that leave out jugs or coolers full of water/drinks.
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