We are proud to announce that Tinker Juarez, legendary mountain bike racer and former World and National champion will be competing at the 12 Hours of Tsali.

2005 12 HOURS OF TSALI

Team & Solo Competition

Saturday May 21st 2005

Tsali Trails / Bryson City, North Carolina

LIMITED TO 250 TEAMS (including solos)

Overall Solo Purse

1st $500

2nd $300

3rd $200

Team Expert class payout based on entries+.

Please note:

* All parking alongside the paved road must be on the outside of the white lines or you will be subject to a ticket and or tow.

* Parking is very tight at this venue, if you or your team could car pool to the event site as much as possible it would be appriciated.

* Camping in the campgrounds is first come first serve.

* Riders will be able to set up mini support camps during the event along the left side of county line road (the feed zone area of the course) but no vehicles or fires are allowed.

SCHEDULE:

Friday: 9am race packet pickup and late registration (if available) / Open riding & camping

Saturday: 7am - race packet pickup (no day of entries) / 10am to 10pm - Team Race / camping available

FORMAT: Up to 4 person teams any rotation. (see rules below for more information)

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CLASSES available:

12 Hour SOLO - Beginner / Sport / Expert / Female / Single Speed

6 Hour SOLO - Male / Female

TEAMS - Beginner under 125 years of age / Beginner over 125 years of age / Sport / Expert / Co-ed / Women

TANDEMS (call ahead before entering this class)

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AWARDS: Trophies, plaques and prizes to top 3 teams in each class, cash to top three overall 12 hour solo and expert teams.

***Special Prizes to the fastest lap by a female 12 hours soloist and a female 6 hour soloist of $50 each thanks to

Asheville Women's Cycling/ Team Prestige Subaru www.ashevillewomenscycling.com

***Special Prizes to Tandems (yes tandems!) thanks to http://www.mtbtandems.com

$100.00 MTBTandems.com gift certificate for the fastest tandem lap time, and a bonus (additional) $100.00 Gift Certificate if that time is faster than the fastest single bike lap time,

$100.00 MTBTandems.com gift certificate for 1^st place, $75.00 MTBTandems.com gift certificate for second place, and $50.00 MTBTandems.com gift certificate for third place.

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Pre race Carbo Party:

Friday May 20th starts at 6:30pm on the Pheonix deck @ the Nantahala Village

$10 each, buffet Style, assorted pastas w/meat sause, marinara sause & alfredo sause. Tossed salad & rolls, desert, coffee or tea. Beer & wine available for purchase.

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Directions: from Bryson City : take US 19 South for 9 miles, turn right on NC 28 for 5.5 miles, turn right at the sign for 1.5 miles (gravel road).

Cost: $2 per user per day Lodging: Official Host - Nantahala Village (cottages) (828) 488-9616 ask for Gone Riding rate of $80 http://www.nvnc.com Lodging - Resort: Fontana Village (800) 849-8858 (15% discount to racers) Please call ahead (828) 498-2211 or (800) 849-2258 Motel: Sleep Inn – Bryson City (9 miles away) (828) 488-0326 ask for Gone Riding rate of $64 for Fri & Sat, Sun $59. Camping: Tumbling Waters Campground (828) 479-3814 or www.tumblingwaters.com / Primitive camping at trail head (828) 479-6431 - call ahead as space is limited and is on a first come first serve basis. Also more activities and restaurants at Nantahala Outdoor Center

Food and restrooms: No food on site (BYOF) restrooms on site. Phone: Cheoah District: 828-479-6431 Web:

see MTBR.com REVIEW

Course Map (13 miles per loop, clockwise rotation)

COSTS: Team $100 (expert $150) / 12 Hour Solo $50 / 6 Hour Solo $40 / Late Fee $25 per team ( solo $10) / T-shirt $12 (limited supply) / $5 fee for non-Norba licensed riders / Deadline for Pre-entry price is Thursday May 19^th 10 pm Eastern time.

Please make and send checks to: Gone Riding / 10915 SW 58th Ave Road / Ocala, Fl 34476

CONTACT: Gone Riding, Inc. / 352.873.9279 / www.goneriding.com / goneride@earthlink.net

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General Rules

NORBA card or temporary license is required

Teams consist of up to 4 members.

Beginner under 125 year age is determined by the total age of all riders on team

Beginner over 125 year age is determined by the total age of all riders on team

No men Experts on Beginner teams.

No more than 1 men Sport per Beginner team.

No more than 1 men Expert per Sport team.

No men Experts & no more than 1 men sport on Co-ed team.

Co-ed must have at least 1 woman per team and can be all women.

The team race will begin with a Le mons style start.

Cutting of course or any form of cheating will result in automatic disqualification of entire team.

Team with most laps wins, tie breakers will be determined by fastest overall time.

Each racer must check in and out at scoring before continuing.

Each racer that begins a lap must finish the same lap.

Racer changes can only be made in the transition area.

Each team will be issued a "team water bottle" with team # on it.

Each racer must carry team water bottle for the entire lap.

Loss of team water bottle will result in a 10-minute penalty.

Transfer of team water bottle to next rider must be done only at scoring.

Each racer will receive a number plate and must be in place for each lap.

Loss of number plate will result in a 5-minute penalty.

All transfers of equipment must be done in transition area.

All bikes must pass visual safety inspection before entering race course.

Working headlight and taillight (or red reflector) must be used after dusk.

All on-trail repairs must be done by the racers themselves with no outside assistance.

All assisted repairs must be done in transition area.

Class eligibility is based on 2005 Norba status

Act responsibly and have fun!

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