Paynes Chain Buster: August 18, 2012
Race LocationPayne’s Creek, Hartwell, GA 30643
Directions
DIRECTIONS TO THE PAYNES CREEK TRAIL FROM I-85 EXIT 173 LAVONIA, GA. Go North on I-85/Take Exit 173 and turn right toward Lavonia GA. When entering the city at the first traffic light, take a left and follow this street until it ends, then take a right onto HWY 77 Connector. Follow this highway until you get to the Hwy 77 Junction. Go straight across and follow Junction 77 Road which will eventually turn into Will Bailey Road. At the end of this road, take a left onto Mt Olivet Road and follow the road until you reach a sharp right-hand curve. In the middle of this curve, take a left onto Paynes Creek road, the campground will be 1/2 mile on the right. Stay straight on the road towards the boat ramp, (do not turn left into the campground). The boat ramp parking lot and the MTB Trail Head will be on the left.
Accommodations
Click here for List of Hotels and camping available with details and fees.
Race Day Timeline
7:00 am - Packet Pick up /Race day registration open
8:30 am - Kids Race
9:00 am - Race day registration closes
9:30 am - Captains Meeting
9:45 am - Bikes positioned on start line
10:00 am - 9/6 hour race start
4:00 pm - 6 hour race ends
4:30 pm - 6 hour race awards
7:00 pm - 9 hour race ends
7:30 pm - 9 hour race awards
Kids Race
Race course - will be approximately 1 mile
All parents feel free to ride with kids
Registration- FREE
*ALL PARENTS MUST SIGN A WAIVER FOR PARTICIPANT
Race Course
Race course will be available for pre ride (Day before)
Click here to view course map
Mail-in Registration
All mail in registrations must be received by Friday February 3rd
*NO GUARANTEE OF A RACE T-SHIRT WITH LATE REGISTRATION*
Click here to download registration form and waiver.
Race Day Registration
There will be a $10 late fee applied to Race Day registration.
| Race Categories | |
|---|---|
| 6 Hour Race | |
| Team Categories | Cost |
| Solo Beginner / Sport / Expert / Female / Clydesdale | $50.00 |
| Solo Single Speed | $50.00 |
| Solo Masters (50+ years of age) | $50.00 |
| 2 Person Male / Female / Co-ed | $100.00 |
| 2 Person Male Masters* (both racers 50+) | $80.00 |
| 2 Person Co-ed Masters* (both racers 50+) | $80.00 |
| 3 Person "Just Having Fun" | $120.00 |
| 9 Hour Race | |
| Team Categories | Cost |
| Solo Beginner / Sport / Expert / Female / Clydesdale | $60.00 |
| Solo Single Speed | $60.00 |
| Solo Masters (50+ years of age) | $60.00 |
| 2 Person Male / Female / Co-ed | $100.00 |
| 2 Person Male Masters* (both racers 50+) | $80.00 |
| 2 Person Co-ed Masters* (both racers 50+) | $80.00 |
| 3 Person "Just Having Fun" | $150.00 |
| 3 Person Male / Co-ed | $150.00 |
| *These categories receive medals only | |
Severe Weather Policy
Unless otherwise posted, race will be held. Safety of all racers is main priority.
Transfer / Refund Policy
There will be no registration transfers or refunds once registration is processed.