Thanks to everyone that made the trip to Laona, and fought through a tough weather day. I’ll write up a little recap over the next few days and make some pictures and video available soon.
Thanks again to all our sponsors, volunteers, and T-Bobs Sports Bar and Grill for being such a great start line/finish line host!
What: An unsupported gravel road cycling event through the Nicolet National Forest focusing on self sufficiency and personal responsibility. You are responsible for yourself.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If, you are the Goldilocks type and expect:
-your road/trail not too bumpy, not too smooth, not too muddy, not too dry, not too hilly, not too flat
-rest stops with bagels, cream cheese, and strawberry shortcake every 15miles
-a SAG vehicle to cart your worn out carcass and/or broken bike back to the start
-that everything will go juuust right….
Then, The Bear 100 is not for you. Please think long and hard about this before you register. READ the FAQ’s!
Where: Nicolet National Forest in and around Laona, WI
When: May 11, 2013 @ 7:00am
Distances: Approximately 100 mile and 100K routes
Fees: None
Size: 175 rider limit
Prizes: None
Road surface: As little pavement as possible, mostly gravel, some two track(The 100k route is about 55miles of gravel, 5 miles of pavement, and 3 miles of two track)
Why “The Bear 100”?
For some it will be an early season test of race fitness, for others a long gravel road endurance ride on lightly traveled gravel roads through a beautiful corner of the state. We can talk more about it after you’re done. By then you’ll have your own answers.
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Looks like a great event.
Sounds like fun. I am in!
IN!
Been waiting. Awesome. IN
I have an old road bike that just might work. I’m in!
Looking forward to it. Hope I can get 3 more to make the trip with me and share the driving and a cabin. I will probably go for the 100km. I will probably use the Specialized Carve Comp instead of the CX bike.
In – as a volunteer.
I’ll try to get some buds together and make a good go at it!! Ill stay tuned for more info.
IN!!!!
Maybe with a couple of others.
I hope this works into my calendar. Time to put some cross tires on the touring bike!
I am in. Nice area.
You going to fly back for this carp? Sounds like a real ride.
Might as well since I live Laona.
Sa. Weet. I’m in!
Looks like an awesome event, can’t wait for more details!
Registration will open on February 1st. More details will follow soon. Thanks for your interest, and patience.
I’m in
sign me up for the ride…
can you pet the bears? count me in
In
Any Bigfoot sightings up there?
How do we find out if we got selected? Cant seem to find anything on this web site…
Nick, if I received your post card, you’re in. I’ll put a list of all those registered up on the site around March 1st.
Sounds great! Thanks.
I am going to try to be optimistic, BUT unless something drastic happens in next few months we will be racing in snow. I am keeping my fingers crossed that we get nice warm sunny weather with inches of rain to melt this snow. Otherwise many people better expect to a)bring a snow bike or b)prepare to do some carrying of bikes. Even if we get down to a few inches remember we are riding mainly on snowmobile trails which in spring will be ice. I know I run and ride these trail everyday for the last 12 years. I take my spikes out in the spring so I don’t kill myself. Once again I am hoping for the best preparing for the worst. My thoughts.
Rich, you read my mind.
Would you have room for a couple late registrations?
I just found out about this race. If you still have spots open can I still register?
Jon and Jonathan,
There is a little room left, so you’re welcome to register and we’ll look forward to seeing you.
Brent
Spring is finally here. Trails are looking good.
Is there still room? Would be coming up early Saturday with a rider already regitered from Manitowoc?
So how wet will the roads be. Fenders or no Fenders?
I rode the trails on Monday and they are pretty dry. No fenders
Thanks
That was an awesome and very hard day on the bike. Thanks for all you did to make this happen.
It was a good day even though I DNF at the half way point due to mechanical. It was epic to tell my students. I caught up with old friends met several riders in the area. Josh is looking in his mustache
Hello. It was a great ride, even with the terrible weather! So, thank you for hosting the event. I saw you taking photos during the event. Would you post some of them please? I know a few of us in the front met you, and you hopped out of the truck to take some photos on a climb. I think that would be a great shot!
Thanks again!
Thanks for an awesome route! Weather sucked…and the rest stop was much needed! Everyone involved did a great job….looking forward to next year!
Brent and Randy thanks for putting on this event. Good choice on the route and the volunteers were great . Waterproof socks for sure next time. Thanks again Bob
Great event! It was very clear a lot of work went into pulling it off. Thanks for persevering! I had a lot of fun – even though I learned the hard way my outerwear is not waterproof! Rest stop folks were amazing – thanks for standing out in the cold all day! See you next year!
Wrote up a ride report! Had a great time and plan on doing it again next year!
http://belgianwerkx.com/2013/05/the-bear-100-ride-report/
Thanks for all of your hard work setting up the race! Your efforts are much appreciated by all of the riders. Well marked course, friendly volunteers, and great scenery. Too bad the weather didn’t cooperate! I was woefully unprepared gear-wise and had to bail out early with a bunch of other folks. I look forward to riding again next year.
A big thank-you to all those involved in putting on this event. I had a blast. Even though the weather sucked and I DNF 30 miles in, there were some amazing sights. Thanks again for showing us your trails. I look forward to next year, hopefully it doesn’t snow!