SPECIAL VISIT

talk trails, LEARN proper trailbuilding technique, and spend quality time digging in the dirt.
The visit is one of 70 stops on the 2008 schedule.
Everyone is invited to attend the imba TRAIL CARE CREW events
more information can be found here

The Manatoc Experience!

This two day event is much more than just a mountian bike race; participate in clinics, women's and children's group rides, open riding, children's programs and races, swap meet and manufacturer demo bike test rides in addition to the XC racing action. We like to think there's a little something for everyone! The event is located on the 600 acre Camp Manatoc Boy Scout Camp located in Peninsula, Ohio. (15 minutes from downtown Akron and 25 minutes from downtown Cleveland). The camp is located within the confines of the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) and is 1 mile from the historical Ohio/Erie Canal Tow Path Trail that stretches from Cleveland to Akron and beyond. The Manatoc trails consist of silky smooth flowing single-track, rooty challenges, rock gardens, hiking trails, fire roads and river crossings that transcend through fire pits with remains of ancestral totem poles.

The event covers two days. The first day is an 'open riding day' that has expanded to so much more. You do not have to race to participate in Saturday's events. Just to highlight a few of the activities…Cleveland's local IMBA advocacy group, Cleveland Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) holds group rides and educational riding clinics with a focus on beginning mountain bikers and women. Provide a Future hosts an array of FREE kids-oriented activities aimed at providing children opportunities for personal growth and is specifically oriented to provide mountain biking as an alternative to other less productive avenues. There are a variety of kids activities including races, games, bike repairs and group rides.

Bicycle manufacturers Raleigh, Specialized and Jamis will be on hand with their "demo" bikes enabling you to take a test ride on the 1 mile demo track.

The second day is reserved for those that want to test their skills against others; this is cross country race day. There are races covering a variety of distances to test your skills against other competitors. This race also serves as the first race for the new North East Ohio Power Series presented by Monster Energy Drinks. 3 races x 3 venues x 3 weekends in a row.

Huge thanks go out to the great folks at the Camp Manatoc Boy Scout Camp who have extended their invitation to this event for a 7th year in a row! A portion of the fees are donated to the Camp Manatoc Boy Scout Camp and other organizations.

After riding the trails and soaking up the wilderness, you'll come to appreciate the two wheel journey known to a privileged few as the "Manatoc Experience".

Event Photos by Everlasting Photography
Music by DJ MadNote

sATURDAY
$5.00 - OPEN RIDE FESTIVAL AND COURSE PREVIEW
sUNDAY
$25.00 - Preregistration discount (cAMBA/OMBA MEMBER) (PRIOR TO AUGUST 24) (free t-shirt for Pre-reg only)
$30.00 - Preregistration discount (non-CAMBA/OMBA MEMber) (prior to Aug 24) (free t-shirt for Pre-reg only)
$35.00 - WEEKEND of race (no camba/omba discounts for day of race entries)

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Akron Beacon Journal reporter Bob Downing article
regarding the race in '02 & '03 click here

Scene Magazine September 2006
Scene Magazine September 2007