6/12/24 via 666

If you're particularly observant, you'll notice there's been a change to the "events" page very recently. The 666 race, while maintaining the same gonzo spirit, has been altered numerically to 6/12/24. In the spirit of being an ultra-endurance destination, we thought it was time to step up our mountain bike race to the same level of challenge as our 100 mile snowshoe race, 100- 500 mile trail run, and most notoriously of all, The Death Race, which has received so much attention lately that its being adapted into a reality program on cable called "Unbreakable."

So the six hour race that was the standard is now the entry level. Accordingly there are twelve and now a twenty four hour option. I've ran ultra-endurance races before, and I still don't know how to best prepare for those sorts of incredible durations of physical strain. Besides putting in the miles, intelligently, taking measures to avoid injury; peaking at the right time; and conditioning my mind to keep moving forward and embrace each step; I can't put together a full proof plan. A lot can happen in 24 hours.

And this is why we're planning so intently now. 24 hours on a mountain bike over challenging terrain is a big commitment. No doubt about it. It will be everything you expect from a Peak Race. All nighters around the bonfire, an Amee Farm pig roasting on the spit. By the way, in addition to being an extreme endurance event, this will be extremely locavore. We estimate the average 24 hour participant will travel about 50,000 times the distance that the pig will. Its not too early to register www.peakraces.com.