Get Ready for the 7th Annual Cowbell Challenge!
USAC-MTB Ultra Endurance Race # 4/NC State 12-Hour Championship
June 21, 2008, 10 am - 10 pm
Fisher Farm Park, Davidson, NC
First day of summer ... best day of endurance mountain bike racing in the
Southeast...The 2008 Cowb
ell
Challenge will be held Saturday, June 21,
2008, 10 am to 10 pm. Celebrate Summer Solstice where the weather is
hot and the competition is hotter. And it's all to benefit the Cowbell Challenge
Charities.
The Town of Davidson welcomes the 2008 Cowbell Challenge!
Each year brings something new to Cowbell, and it's especially true in 2008 as we move to Fisher Farm Park in beautiful Davidson, NC, north of Charlotte, for this year's race. 4+ miles of great flowing single track and 2-3 miles of double track with challenges for all skill levels. An awesome place for the North Carolina State 12-Hour Championship and the USAC-MTB Ultra-endurance Race #4!
New Categories... great prizes... stupendous schwag!
If you're in it to win it... the cash that is... sign up for the Pro Open category, and get ready to race for the points and the equal cash payout. And even if you're not going for the money, sign up for one of the sport categories, and bike for the bell. Trophies in all categories, winners' jerseys for first-place finishers, great prizes and the schwag bag you've come to love. And we're again offering special awards for the Prolog Race, King and Queen of the Mountain, Fastest Lap Male and Female, and Good Sportsmanship.
Going for points? We're once again part of the USA Cycling Federation Ultra
Endurance series -- check the USA
Cycling Ultra Endurance Calendar for all the great 2008 events.
Remember, get the best deal by registering early... Fees go up May 21! Check out all the registration info and then visit BikeReg.com or Active.com today to sign up!
Download the registration form for the 2008 Cowbell Challenge 12-Hour Mountain Bike Race.
All the Latest....
Check the Event Info page for directions, and more on accomodations at the Days Inn, Cornelius.
We're constantly adding new sponsors, getting updates on participants and events surrounding the Cowbell Challenge. Check back often!
Interested in volunteering at the race, or helping us organize the 2008 event? Contact us today at organizers@cowbellchallenge.org.
More Cowbell Sponsors Baby!
The Cycle Path, home of bicycles, supplies and service with a personal touch, is our newest shop sponsor.
elete™ Electrolyte Add-In makes a return engagement as a sponsor of the 2008 Cowbell Challenge.
A great online community by mountain bikers for mountain bikers, MTB Path will help make sure there's plenty more Cowbell, baby.
Princeton Tec joins the Cowbell Challenge as the Official Lighting sponsor, offering great light sets to the fastest male and female night lap!
Check out the Sponsors page for more on all the folks who make it happen.
Any State Champions out there yet?
We're pleased to announce that the 2008 Cowbell Challenge has been designated as the North Carolina State 12-Hour Championship by USA Cycling. So if you're looking for a new trophy for the mantle and to test your mettle against the best, here's one more reason to come to Charlotte in June!
Check Out These Other Great Races
Fools Gold Mountain Bike Races & Festival
Tree Shaker 12-Hour MTB Challenge
Supporting those who must endure
The Cowbell Challenge has always been something special. It's more than just top-notch competition on the toughest course in Metrolina.... It's giving back to local, regional and national communities by supporting programs, research and treatment efforts for cancer, head and spinal injury, juvenile diabetes and other catastrophic illnesses. And, It's giving back to the mountain biking community by supporting great organizations that provide trail-building and maintenance, education and safety awareness programs.
In 2007, the efforts of volunteers, racers and sponsors allowed us to donate more than $4,000 to Lance Armstrong Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Dirt Divas, the Tarheel Trailblazers, and the US National Whitewater Center. Thanks to everyone for an absolutely fantastic year! You've set the bar high for 2008 .... do we hear $6,000? Set up a fundraising page, bug your family, coworkers, friends and neighbors. Jump on your bike and ride for those who need you.
Cowbell Challenge Inc, is a proud member of
