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As of February 1 there are 70 people signed up to face the pave of the High Country. You can register by clicking here:

I am offering a special super-early-bird registration on Friday, December 16 starting at 8AM for ONLY $25. The race is capped at 250 riders, so sign up now and do no risk getting shut out! Registration is available at both … Continue reading →

Start training kids, next year’s race is going to be even more epic. A single 79K loop, 16K unpaved, with 1,440m climbing including a trip up the infamous Koppenberg of the High Country, finishing on the legendary clay of the … Continue reading →

Results are posted for all the categories. See any problems? Email info@pirateraceproductions before Tuesday, and we’ll get it straightened out. Tuesday night they go up on USAC.

Just about 180 racers toed the line today to enjoy beautiful weather and brutal racing. Thank you so much to everyone for coming out. The race would not have been possible were it not for the tireless efforts of the … Continue reading →

Race day is upon us! A few important notes: Check out the Directions page so you do not get lost. Your GPS is not to be trusted and there is no phone service anywhere on the course. Only park at … Continue reading →

Our hosts at RiverGirl Fishing Company will be serving up lunch: for $5 you get your choice of grilled or bbq chicken sandwiches, or a vegetarian cold pasta salad. Sodas are buck, and the Hammer Nutrition HEED will be flowing … Continue reading →

I shot helmet camera video of the entire course this past Sunday, and edited it down to 8:30 of all the tasty bits. Its almost as good at pre-riding! Also, Amy from RiverGirl will be manning the grill on Saturday, … Continue reading →

I pre-rode Le Grand Parcours yesterday with Mark Odendahl (Rocky River Road Club)and Jim Mead (Clif Bar/Giordana). Course is in fantastic shape, and NCDOT treated us to a new one meter pave section on Railroad Grade Road about half way … Continue reading →

Long time Wine to Water supporter Dolce Vita Wine Bar in Charlotte is supplying bottles of wine to the winners of the Men Pro Cat 1/2, Women Pro Cat 1/2/3, Masters 35+ and Masters 45+ races. No worries if you … Continue reading →