TVR 2011 has been MOVED to SUNDAY OCTOBER 16

Due to the incoming hurricane, our venues (scout reservation and state forest) both mandated closure 8/28. This was a wise decision considering the risk of high winds and falling limbs/trees. The new date works around remaining MTB races in September and several big cyclocross races in October. The lake will be cooler then but still open to you. We will refund pre-entries who can't make the new date, but hoping to see you all for a cooler running of the summer classic TVR! Thanks.

Try your luck and your legs on one of the most challenging courses in New England, right in the center of Massachusetts.

Race our sweet 9 mile course in the fourth annual Treasure Valley Rally (TVR) at the 1600 acre Treasure Valley Scout Reservation. The challenging course has something for everyone including plenty of singletrack with just enough doubletrack mixed in and classic New England riding with long downhills, climbs, rocks, roots, and plenty of lake views. Bring the family for the discounted youth/first timers race, free kids races, and/or swimming at the beach and bring your appetite for the barbecue.

2011 Highlights

Big news: we've decided to shorten the Novice loop this year! Novices will skip the southern loop of the course from Sampson's Pebble to the lake and back up to the Pebble. This is the same shortcut the Elite riders make on their last lap. This accomplishes a couple things:
- skips a pretty technical singletrack section
- skips an extended climb
- shortens the 9.5mi (in 2011) lap to ~7.5mi
We're pretty sure just 1 Novice lap will be good but opinions welcome, maybe we'll vote on race day.
Continued Youth/First Timers shortened course at a discounted price ($10!). This course is targeted at youth ages 10 and up and others new at mountain biking. Special youth flyer addendum on page two of the flyer has information for Scouts and others interested in this option. Kids course is still free and is targeted at ages under 10.
Course improvements! More new singletrack and a "double figure 8" to reverse course direction on several sections to make it interesting while still keeping it a real mountain biking course. See this map to get an idea of what we're talking about.
Pre-ride will be offered Saturday October 15.
Emphasis on better prizing, looking for some more great sponsors this year to help us meet our donation goals.
Better deal for pre-registering online. Pre-reg $27, day of $31. Save the BikeReg fee and mail a check in if you want. See the flyer for mailing address.

All The Details

Register

Register online at BikeReg.com. First 100 preregistered racers get choice of a free meal at the post-race BBQ or race T-shirt! Or see the flyer for other registration options. Also, see the EFTA race page and while there, browse their site for racing rules, forums, category descriptions, etc.

Flyer

Download here:

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Where

Treasure Valley Scout Reservation, 394 Pleasantdale Road, Rutland, MA 01543

Map Links: Google Yahoo Full directions follow at the bottom of this page.

Also see our 2010 Google race area map for info on parking lots, local lodging, race course access points for non-race day riding, and more. We will have an updated one for this year's race coming soon, but most of the info on last year's map is correct, except for the course details.

Note: Treasure Valley Scout Reservation is private property. The owners are graciously allowing both the event and a pre-ride. Normally, however, you would not enter the trail network through the main camp entrance. However, there is public access to the land via the Midstate Trail (yellow triangle blaze) crossings on East Hill Rd and Browning Pond Rd. The primary concern of the landowners is preventing the public from encroaching on the areas of camp that have buildings, shelters, tents, etc., i.e. any areas of camp that the Boy Scouts will be using. The course does go through these forbidden areas of camp and thus the restriction on using the course only on race day. There are plenty of other trails to ride in this area that stay away from the camp. Please be respectful of this policy or we jeopardize any possible future events and mountain bike activity there. Thank you.

When

Sunday October 16, 2011

Onsite event registration opens at 7:30am, closes at 10:30am. Streamline your race day experience by preregistering online.

Racing begins at 10am (youth/first timers race) 11am (main race) and 12pm (kids race) -- See full racing category and starting time details at the BikeReg page and on the flyer

Why

Event proceeds benefit the Mohegan Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Mohegan Council owns and manages Treasure Valley as a Scout camp and also hosts events open to the public like this race and Winter Trails Day. This event and its sponsors hope to increase awareness of the excellent resource that is Treasure Valley as well as generate interest in Scouting and mountain bike riding and racing. Funds raised will help with facility improvements to make the camp the best it can be.

Nearby

Gas Stations	Mobil (2mi north of TVSR on Rte 122, Rutland, MA), Hess, Sunoco (7mi south of TVSR on Rte 9, Spencer, MA)
Food	Barbecue will be served on site Food available for purchase, first 100 pre-registered racers get choice of a free meal or race T-shirt Also: Still Four Corners (2mi north of TVSR on Rte 122, Rutland, MA), Subway, McDonalds, Chinese, Big Y Supermarket (7mi south of TVSR on Rte 9, Spencer, MA)
Lodging	Camping: Pine Acres, 508-882-9509 Pout & Trout Campground, 94 River Rd, Rutland, MA, 508-886-6677 Lake Dean Campground, 717 N Brookfield Rd, Oakham, MA, 508-882-3125 Coldbrook Resort & Campground, 978-355-2090 Bed and breakfast: Rufus Putnam House, 508-886-0200

Full Directions

From the Mass Pike (Interstate 90)/Interstate 84: Exit at Sturbridge Route 20 and go east. After approximately 1½ miles turn left on Route 49 toward Spencer and follow to Route 9. Turn right on Route 9 (east) and go approximately ½ mile to the traffic light and turn left on W. Main St (becomes Meadow Road) (on the corner there is a Big Y, Flexcon, Hess Gas Station and a cemetery). Follow Meadow Street approximately 2 miles to stop sign and turn left onto Route 31. Continue north on Route 31 past St. Joseph’s Abbey and the Black and White Restaurant. About ½ mile past the Black and White Restaurant turn left onto Barclay Road (a Treasure Valley sign is posted). Treasure Valley is 1 mile on your left.
From Interstate 290 (from Marlboro and Route 495): Take Exit 18 (Lincoln Street) and follow signs to Lincoln Square (Route 9). Turn right on Route 9 (heading toward the Worcester Airport and Paxton). Follow Directions from Route 9 below.
From Interstate 290 (from Auburn): Take Exit 17 and turn left onto Route 9. Follow Directions from Route 9 below.
From Route 9/290 in Worcester: Stay straight on Route 9 – picking up Pleasant Street (north)/ Route 122 toward the Worcester Airport and Paxton. Follow Route 122 past the airport, through Tatnuck Square. When you reach Paxton Center, you will see the intersection of Rte 122 and Rte 31 as well as a sign for Treasure Valley. Follow the sign by taking a left onto Rte 31 south. Follow Rte 31 for 2.1 miles then turn right onto Nanigian Rd. Follow Nanigian Rd to the end and turn right on Rockland Rd. Treasure Valley is 1/2 mile on your left.