Welcome to FAQ page
We will post common questions and their answers here.
Q) Why is the entry price higher in 2012?
A) In our third year, we are looking to provide a higher quality race experience, from state-of-the-art chip timing to a more festival-style pre-event camping experience. All of these amenities have been requested by past racers, and we feel they will help build the Bailey HUNDO into one of the premiere endurance races in the world.
We are proud to be the only elite mountain bike race that is purely for charity, and our charities are all focused on building a bright future for the sport--by engaging youth, an by building the trails and infrastructure we need to keep the sport exciting and accessible. Over the first two years of the event, we have donated a total of over $50,000 to our nonprofit and community partners.
$250 is a manageable number when it is broken down, and we are only asking for $25 up-front. If you get 20 friends or family members to each donate $10-$15, you will have raised enough money to race! That's 20 friends each giving up Starbucks lattes for a week. In the end, by doing a little fundraising, this could be the cheapest 100-mile mountain bike race you can enter!
We hope to see the Bailey HUNDO on your 2012 race calendar.
We are proud to be the only elite mountain bike race that is purely for charity, and our charities are all focused on building a bright future for the sport--by engaging youth, an by building the trails and infrastructure we need to keep the sport exciting and accessible. Over the first two years of the event, we have donated a total of over $50,000 to our nonprofit and community partners.
$250 is a manageable number when it is broken down, and we are only asking for $25 up-front. If you get 20 friends or family members to each donate $10-$15, you will have raised enough money to race! That's 20 friends each giving up Starbucks lattes for a week. In the end, by doing a little fundraising, this could be the cheapest 100-mile mountain bike race you can enter!
We hope to see the Bailey HUNDO on your 2012 race calendar.
Q) Will there be aid stations?
A) Yes, 10 of them, spaced every 10-20 miles along the course. They will be stocked with fruit, water, and hammer nutrition products (HEED, Perpetuem, etc). Racers can also bring a bag to the starting line that will be transported to Aid Station #6 at the end of the Colorado Trail, about 60 miles into the HUNDO.
Q) Will there be camping the night before?
A) Yes, we have new campground at the finish area this year! The finish line area is on the west side of the river and the camping is on the east side. Cars, tents and/or pop-ups can be left near this area during the race. The camping area will be accessible starting late Friday morning and must be vacated by 8pm on Sunday evening.
Q) Will there be a drop bag option?
A) Yes, bags left at the start line will be taken to Aid Station 6, bags left at Aid 6 will be transported to the Finish Line.
Q) Will there be medical support?
A) Yes, we have four doctors from the practice of Sports and Family Medicine of Colorado positioned at strategic points along the course to be on-hand for any eventuality. The doctors have been outfitted by St Anthony's Hospital.
Q) Will there be mechanical support?
A) Yes, our awesome event sponsor, Wheat Ridge Cyclery is bringing their mobile-bike-shop to the starting line for any last-minute tune-ups. The truck will then move around to Aid Station 6, at the end of the Colorado Trail section #2 to perform any needed maintenance coming off of the singletrack.
Q) Will my cell phone work?
A) There is limited cell coverage at the start and finish area. The course of the Bailey HUNDO takes racers into the backcountry where cell phones do not work. Every Aid Station will be supported by a volunteer licensed HAM Radio Operator, who will be able to communicate with other HAM Operators stationed around the course. There is also an "alpha team" of support volunteers who will be travelling with the doctors and have long-range radios that can communicate with the HAM Radios. That is our one line of communication.
Q) Where can I park in Bailey?
A) The is limited parking available at the finish line and camping area. The parking that is available to Bailey HUNDO racers, friends, family, volunteers, etc is at TJs Sawmill, about 3 miles from Main Street Bailey out Hwy 68 (see map). From the parking area, it is a quarter mile walk down to the finish line, or a 15 minute bike ride back to the starting line in Bailey. Race day this year is on the same day as Bailey Day, the summer festival in Bailey, so the town will be crowded by visitors and vendors, with no place for Bailey HUNDO cars to park.
Q) I turn 40 in October 2012, what age category will I be in?
A) Your race age is your age at the end of 2012, so you would be in the 40-49 category.
Q) How are the race number plates to be attached?
A) The single sheet self-adhesive number plates have all the information you need for the race. Follow the instructions on number plate to apply the plate to the front of your bike.
Q) How do I attach the timing chip?
A) The timing chip has two holes, one on each side. Run a twist tie through each hole and around your top tube. Tighten securely. The fee for losing a timing chip is $50.
