The AOA Multi-Stage Mayhem Enduro | May 20

THE WILDS - Cumberland, OH

From Europe to America with Love... we introduce to you an emerging race format, a new way to ride, race and enjoy good times with friends. The multi-stage enduro.

Learn to form a new set of expectations my good friends because this event is going down totally different. This is a team format, (1 to 4 person) multi-stage time trial event. Groups of teams will depart on a quest like like no other. While on course your team will encounter 5-6 timed sections, that will focus mainly on gravity runs with some features. But it's Ohio so there will be some climbs and plenty of sprinting. Each section will feature a "safe" line and a more advanced line. Think risk = reward. Each rider from your team will take an individual run on each 3-6 minute trail section. The fastest individual time from your team on each section will be used for your team's overall scoring.

Look at it this way... no one is jockeying for position, cutting you off, holding you up on a decent or climb. We are going to time you on the best portions of trail AOA and the Wilds can throw at you...ride at your pace from station to station, tell stories, talk trash, or eat up some performance enhancing wafers. If you've ever done a group ride you know this is the way it goes down... you ride casually then when the fun stuff is staring you down it's nothing but all out effort as you either try to drop your friends for bragging rites or simply find that groove that defines the ride. The effort turns to smiles as the wind silences the conversation and the flow of the trail commands your attention, skills and soul. Legendary, award-winning ales and lagers from Sierra Nevada will be awaiting you both days as we celebrate the Mayhem Enduro and the good times that will come with it.

Course preview and team practice will be available on Saturday May 19th. Camping is available free of charge. Tents, campers, trailers, mobile homes welcome. Bonfire. The Wilds, one of the worlds largest conservation centers is next door for you and the family to explore before, during or after the event.

This race is not for those with poor attitudes or the inability to try something new. If your in a hurry to race and hit the road to get back to your busy life this may be a race best left off your calender. We've added an additional bye to the Power Series to accommodate you.



This is a fundraiser for the Appalachia Outdoor Adventures (AOA) the Eastern Ohio chapter of the Ohio Mountain Bike Association and will be run and administered by AOA. They are even going to let the 331 crew take a break from our weekend race day duties and participate in this race, how could we say no? The Mayhem Enduro is replacing the annual Mayhem Tour as AOA's fundraising effort.

What about Power Series awards? How is this going down and will my teams performance effect my ranking?
This event is all about the team, but we are keeping tabs on your individual effort, so no hiding behind your strongest riders as your individual time for each section will be tallied and used for computation of points for the Ohio Power Series. We will not issue individual awards on this day, no cash or prizes for individual performance, I doubt we'll even compile individual results on race day. We'll post em several days after. We'd rather hear about the camaraderie of the team. Awards will be based on team performance. You can speculate about who's the fastest overall, who won your class or dominated your age division. We'll keep you guessing for a few days and then will post individual combined stage times and Ohio Power Series division results. Traditional Power Series Points will be awarded.

To quote Harlan Price in Dirt Rag's February cover story..."Enduro racing tends to emphasize the technical skills that some cross county riders don't possess and the endurance many downhillers ignore. See link here...coming soon


**LIMITED TO FIRST 150 PARTICIPANTS ***
**A PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY EVENT**

Race Details: see details tab


Race Fees:

- Speed Pass - $23.00 - (pre-season purchase only)
- Mail-in Pre-registration - $30.00 ends April 14
- Online Pre-registration - $31.00 ends April 14
- Mail-in Pre-registration - $35.00 April 14-30
- Online Pre-registration - $36.00 April 14-30
- Race Day "Late" registration - $40.00*
- ALL Juniors 18 & Under- $20.00

* as events continue to grow we have raised the day of race registration simply to encourage pre-registration. This enables us to prepare food orders, ensure accurate start times and avoid delays due to data processing of late participant entries

 We are excited to announce that once again for the 2012 racing season the COMBO Race Team has been picked up by Niner Bikes under their grassroots racing program. The team this year will be field 13-17 riders  aboard the Niner brand sporting the RIP, JET and Jet Carbon, SIR, MCR, AIR1-9, Air 9 and Air Carbon models. Stop by the tent on race day to get a look at some sweet Niner bikes, pick up some literature about the brand and possibly demo an Air 9 at select races.

We give a big shout out and thanks to Niner and roll: for making this happen for another year! 

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25 Rules of the Trail: Commandments of Mountain Biking

There are certain rules every mountain biker should live by on the trail. Let’s run them down…

1. Pay It Forward – Tubes, quick-links, a helping hand. You’ll need it one day too.
2. You brought it out…you bring it home – No one likes a litterbug. Keep the trail clean.
3. Know your role – Fast climber? Get up front. Slow descender? Get in the back.
4. Bike worth does not equal biking ability – Everyone loves the latest and greatest…but it doesn’t increase skill.
5. Be Self Sufficient – Always bring what you need…and sometimes more.
6. Know Basic Bike Maintenance – Be able to fix your own flat…
7. Treat Other Riders Like You Would Want To Be Treated – No one likes a jackass.
8. It’s Only A Race If The Other Participants Know They Are Participating – You didn’t beat your friend on the climb if you are the only one that knew it was a race.
9. If A Rider Catches You…It Doesn’t Mean They Want You To Ride Faster – Move to the side and let the rider by. Also see #3.
10. Music While Riding Is Great…Unless You Are Oblivious – If you are going to wear earphones while riding, check around you constantly for other riders.
11. Know Your Abilities – Don’t get too far over your head.
12. Just Because You Can’t Ride It…Doesn’t Mean Others Can’t – Mountain biking should be a progression. Not all trails can be wide and groomed.
13. You Have Zero Room To Bitch If You Didn’t Work On The Trail – Try not to be a backseat driver to trail work.
14. There Is No Cure For UGI – Upgradeitius is a serious disease for which there is no cure.
15. Beware Of Rider Recommendations – The best bike for a friend may not be the best bike for you. Everyone thinks they are on the best mountain bike on the market.
16. Don’t Be “That Guy” – You know the one…the guy that brags about his time on local loops and doesn’t ride anywhere else. Enjoy your ride…it isn’t a contest.
17. In Shape Does Not Equal Technical Ability – You are in shape…awesome…but that does not make you a better rider. It just makes you able to ride longer.
18. Riding Keeps You Young – Yes…that guy that is twice your age will still drop you.
19. No One Looks Good In Lycra…Especially Mountain Bikers – Bring a change of clothes…lycra is not “going out” wear.
20. Mexican Food Is The Perfect After Ride Meal – Don’t know why…it just is.
21. Diversity Is A Good Thing – Different bikes, different styles, different personalities. It would be dreadfully boring if we were all the same.
22. Any Holiday Is An Excuse To Ride – Why are we riding today? Because today ends in a y.
23. Support Those That Support You – Support your local IMBA and local advocacy chapters. They do more than just work on trails.
24. Online Superstars Type More Than Ride – Time worrying about online arguments is time you could spend on the bike.
25. Riding Is The Best Therapy – Self explanatory…