We rode the western loop of the course today and everything looked good (after a few small changes)! We’ve decided we will remove a portion of the Yellow Ribbon Greenway near the airport property that is really blown in, and we’re cutting the northern most section of the Sturgeon Creek path a bit shorter. Additionally on the eastern loop we’re eliminated the Sage Creek area which is mostly impassible due to heavy snow. Total course distance will be a bit shorter as a result, but not by much, and most of the existing course remains intact. All of those details will be updated to our GPS, cue sheets, and Course Description soon.
Most of the course is looking good!
Today’s Instagram post says it all for now…
Toques are here!
Every racer and volunteer gets one. We think they look and feel great. Thanks as always to The Brick Shirt House for taking care of business
Emily wants to help / Female rider contest
Emily, at Bikes & Beyond, approached us about sharing this offer with our followers. Although it’s her initiative, not directly organized by Actif Epica Ltd, we love her enthusiasm and are happy to share!…
“Are you a female identifying winter cyclist looking for a challenge?
Local Liv Ambassador Emily wants to see you at the start line for Actif Epica!
With the kind support of Bikes and Beyond, Emily is offering one sponsored entry into the 70 km event, advice on ride day gear and prep, a limited time discount at the shop on last minute gear, and an opportunity to pre-ride course sections with her.
Interested in this opportunity? Please read through the course guide and then contact Emily at emily@bikesandbeyond.ca. Include a little bit about yourself, any previous cold weather outdoor adventure experience, and what inspires you about this event.
Contest closes soon! Apply by February 1st”
Racer Tim Neckar from Texas
*All Racers: Feel free to send us ur racer pics w some info about you and we’ll post what you send us to our Racer Bio section.
Hi, my name is Tim Neckar and I am from Houston, Texas USA. I am a middle school PE coach by day, and a personal running coach by night. (www.runnerone.com)
I have done well over 100 ultra marathons, and numerous other races. I have completed the Susitna 100 (twice) Tuscobia 75 (won it twice), and the Susitna Half Hundred. I have entered the Arrowhead 135 many times, but have yet to complete that monster. That race is my nemesis.
I believe I am the only one from Texas that does these crazy winter races. I just love pulling my sled around Houston getting odd looks. It’s just another way of upping my challenge and pain of doing ultra distances. I am known as the Texas Sled Man on Instagram
