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2008 Apr 28

Bikeland Presents the 2008 GHORBA Big Ring Challenge

2008 BRC Race Flier

The 2008 GHORBA Big Ring Challenge, presented by our title sponsor, Bikeland will take place on May 3rd and 4th.

This is the lucky 7th Race of the 2008 Texas Cross Country State Mountain Bike Series and the 7th time GHORBA is hosting the race.

The race takes place in the beautiful Sam Houston National Forest, at the Double Lake Recreational Area. Here are the directions to Double Lake

As you might be aware, GHORBA is a 501.3c non-profit Trail Advocacy group (among other things) and all the money we gather goes back to building a strong mountain biking

…one of the best beginner courses in the State and certainly as part of the TMBRA race series.

Double Lake has the distinct advantage of being the only course in the area which has excellent soil and drainage …You can literally ride a day or even hours after it has rained without fear of damaging the course.

Call for Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help for course and parking marshall duties, leg marking, start/finish area building and takedown. Get free camping, food, schwag and a good feeling that you helped with this great event. If you want to and can help, email Chris Brown

Camping / RV / Lodging / Food Info

Moved to separate article: Double Lake Camping

Race Weekend Schedule

Saturday: Pre-Ride and Fun Events.

All Day—Expo Area, Pre-riding
All weekend: Lumberjack Challenge Course (test your mettle on narrow planks)
12:00p-6:00p—Race Registration
12:00p—Texas Kids’ Kup race & Shimano Youth Series and fun for your tikes
1:00p—Free TMBRA FREE First Time Racers Clinic
3:00p-5:00p—Fun Events (Ghost Race, Bunny Hop Race ) presented by Planetary Cycles
5:00p—Huffy Toss Finale
~Evening 8:00p—Karaoke & Movies
9:00p And if you’re still up for it, bring your LIGHTS for a night ride

Sunday: Race Day and Fun Events Continue

7:00a—Gates and Registration Open
8:30a—Registration Sport Class/Single Speed Closes
9:00a—Sport & Single Speed Races Begin
10:30a—Registration Expert Closes
11:00a—Expert Races Begin
1:00p—Registration Beginner Closes
1:30p—Beginner & Junior Races Begin
3:00p—Awards & Raffle
3:30p—Volunteer Raffle Drawings
3:45 – 6:00p – Volunteers – Cleanup / Takedown Race Course

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