Alter 8 2010

Another and possibly final Alter 8 is in the books. Thanks to everyone that came out, I hope you had a great time and enjoyed the event as much as we did putting it on.

Any feedback on the event, or comments on how we can attract more participants? Send them to altereightrace@gmail.com

The weather was good, a bit cool but the rain held off for the most part except for a shower in the early afternoon. To those that don't know, just because it's raining in Winnipeg doesn't mean it's raining everywhere!

Results are here.

Photos here and here. If you'd like larger, better quality version of any of the pictures drop an email to altereightrace@gmail.com and we'll send them out.

Alter 8 is Manitoba premier 8 hour enduro event, ok so it's probably the only 8 hour event in Manitoba but it's still a great time! Whether you are out for great day of riding at one of Manitoba's best mountain biking venue's with your friends or trying to push yourself to your limits by doing the event solo this event is for you! The event is open to seasoned racers or weekened warriors, the race is only as competitive as you make it.

Schedule of Events
8:00 am - ~9:00 am - Registration / Check in
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Race
6:45 pm Food, Awards & Prizes

Categories
Solo Male
Solo Female
2 Person Open
2 Person Female
4 Person Open

Only one team member can be on the course at one time. Team members may switch as desired as the team sees fit.

Need a team?
If you would like to participate in the event and require people to complete your team or you are looking for a team to join e-mail altereightrace@gmail.com and we'll do our best to help you out. Please indicate if it's a 2 or 4 person team you are interested and how many people you are looking for.

Registration Now Open!
This event is sanctioned by the Manitoba Cycling Association. To participate you must hold a valid Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA) race license or equivalent Provincial Cycling Association race license. MCA citizen license will be available for $40.00 on site.

Category	Early Bird before July 17	Regular July 18 - Aug. 15
Team	$35.00 each	$45.00 each
Solo	$45.00	$55.00

Entry and Waiver form available below as single form enabled pdf document. All participants (includes all team members) must also fill out and submit the form. Please enter the same team name on all entries when submitting. Forms can be dropped off at Alter Ego Sports 1605 Pembina Hwy along with Cash or cheque (no debit or credit cards will be accepted at the shop) or e-mailed to Altereightrace@gmail.com. Electronic payment via coming soon.

Entry & Waiver Form

Rules
The rules are as follows:

Have fun!
1 rider per team on the course at a time, and each member must complete at least on lap.
teams/riders will be ranked based on the number of laps completed. Where the same number of laps have been completed time will be used to decide rank.

Directions

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Heading West on Hwy 245 look for the Birch Ski Area signs approximately 1km west of the hwy 240 junction, Turn left(south) on Road 40W by the big blue Birch Ski Area sign. Proceed approximately 4Km South on 40W as the road starts to climb turn right (west) on Road 32N. There is also a sign at this intersection for the Birch Ski Area. Follow this road approximately 1.5Km and you will be at the Birch Ski area. Parking will be at the bottom of the valley.

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