Pierre's Hole 50/100 Endurance Mountain Bike Race
After just two years in existence, after building a reputation as one of the most challenging MTB endurance races in the country, the Pierre's Hole 50/100, held Saturday, August 6, 2011, will join the 2011 Kenda National Ultra Endurance (NUE) Series.
"The races that have been added are outstanding, more western located venues," said Ryan O'Dell, NUE Series Organizer to Cyclingnews.com. "With four races in the West, Western racers now have great opportunity to complete the four-race minimum without the necessity to travel to the East." The change comes in response to racer requests for additional western venues. The races that have been added this year have been described by racers as well managed events along epic courses."
Located on the western slope of the Tetons at Grand Targhee Resort the Pierre's Hole 50/100 offers a 25 mile loop of mostly singletrack gaining a blistering 4600 feet in elevation on each lap. Each loop starts at the resort, descends into Mill Creek and ascends through Teton Canyon, with distractingly spectacular views of the mighty Tetons.
The resort offers ample lodging and amenities for racers, available by calling 1-800-TARGHEE (827-4433). Racers may register for the 50 miler (2 laps) or the 100 miler (4 laps). Only the 100 mile race is part of the NUE series. Registration opens on Monday, March 7 on Athlete360.com. Registration is limited to the first 150 competitors in the 100-mile race, and first 75 in the 50-mile race.
More information is available here:
Targhee Blog
Event Blog
Athlete360.com