Hey Racers!

Just a quick post to let you know that online registration is open @ BikeReg.com. In the spirit of making this about the festival atmosphere and the love of mountain bike racing, we’ve also decided to cap registration fees at only 20 bones.  That’s right, you can get your shred on at a primo location, grub on some great food, and enjoy live music for ONLY $20!! This will not only be one of the best races of the season, but also the cheapest.  Be sure you register now, before it’s too late.

As a reminder, this event is on a military facility. To enter the gate you will need your drivers license, vehicle registration, and current proof of insurance. A CARP membership is also required. You can purchases yours here: http://carpclub.com or at the front gate the day of. The 1-year membership is only $10 and supports what may be one of the best trail systems in central Arkansas. We strongly urge you to plan ahead and get your membership before the race.

PS: go register!

So I know that everyone here is now on Facebook. I mean really, Facebook is the new black.  Even I have an account now.  We’ve just setup a CARPe Diem MTB Fest page, so fan us up, and spread the word!

Got some info up for our AWESOME sponsors too on the race sponsors page, so be sure you let them know how much you appreciate what they are doing. It would be impossible to have an event like this without them.

race map

We’re still hard at it to make sure this is a success.  I’ve just uploaded the first map for the course.  This means that any of you still on the fence can quite wondering now. =)  We’re still waiting on a better map from the USGS folks, but I’ll post it up as soon as I have it.  For now, here is the race map for ya.

The image @ left will take you to a larger version, so check it out!!

Hey Racers-

Just a quick note that we’ve got the AMBCS race flyer uploaded to the site.  As always keep your eyes open for any changes or additions.

Welcome. Thanks to everyone for visiting.  This is just a quick kick off post to get things rolling.  Noticed the following on the AMBCS message board today:

Fat Tire Aficianados,

I have a very important joint announcement from Bell & CO MTN Biking, Arkansas Cycling & Fitness, Chainwheel, and CARP. Coming soon to a trailhead near you will be the CARPe diem MTN Bike Festival. This unification of Fat Tire Desire will take place on Sun, Oct 18 @ Camp Robinson in North Little Rock, AR. Prepare yourselves for one of the sweetest XC trails in the state, rockin’ live music, delicious free food, awesome vendor booths, and even a Kid’s Race to kick things off. This event is gonna be HUGE! I don’t wanna get ya too pumped up just yet, but let’s put it this way: If your bike was a guy, he’d be a 29er rigid hardtail. image Get my drift…

Make no mistake, this is no ordinary XC Race, this is the Mothership calling all Singletrack Samurais to battle. See you at the trail…

Clayton

There will be more news, info, updates, etc. put up as I get them.