Double Dare 2007 - Kickin’ it up a notch
Last weekend I returned to Pisgah for my second shot at the Double Dare. The weather was looking great - Bruce and I were psyched for a full weekend of racing in Pisgah. Eric and the volunteers put on one awesome event - very much on the “down low” with no entry fees, no prizes, but tons of fun! It’s a 2 day Mountain Bike stage race with a twist.
The soul of the Double Dare is all about epic Mountain Bike racing. The race is staged out of White Pines group campground which makes for a great backcountry feeling to the event. But the format is what makes this one really unique: back to back 12 hour days of racing with no set course. Each day brings a separate set of 10 checkpoints – and the goal is to get as many as possible within the 12 hour time limit. It’s run in teams of 2 (gotta have someone to share in the pain … er uh I mean fun with!). Oh, and one other kicker – it’s all self-supported – so you’re packing everything you’ll need for an epic day on the bike.