RCDR Hare Scramble Prep

[bmiller]

This Saturday and Sunday will be the first weekend for Club members to begin preparing the course for our April 2 & 3 Hare Scramble! We are meeting on Saturday, March 5th, and Sunday, March 6th by 9:00 a.m. at Spencer Farms. The course was race ready prior to being postponed, so it shouldn't need near the amount of work as past events. Don't forget, these prep days will count towards your work credits and renewal cost reduction. We will be work each weekend in March, so don't hesitate to come out as much as you can.

If you’re new to all this, just show up with your bike or quad for now. If you have a hydration pack, bring it also. Don’t worry if you’re unsure what to expect, we’ll pair you up with a “seasoned” club member.

Directions: Same location as the Christmas Party. From I-10 West, exit at mile marker 350 (SR23). Take SR23 south 4.7 miles to Normandy Blvd (State Road 228). Right (west) on Normandy Blvd for 8.7 miles. Turn left (south) on CR 217. Take 217 for 2.8 miles. Turn right (west) onto the dirt road. You’ll see a red gate ahead, and a small windmill to the right. Close the gate once you’re through it; cows are roaming free! Take the first left. Parking is at the edge of the large field.

GPS coordinates for dirt road turnoff from CR217: N 30.163958 W 81.998547

Trail boss this year will be John Bekanich.

Once the plans for that day are complete, the property will be open for riding. This is only available for Saturdays and Sundays (no weekday riding).


Thanks everyone. See you this weekend
Barry Miller
John Bekanich

[gregtowers]

New member (one week) - went out to the Farm this past weekend with the whole family. Great people to work with (thanks Rodney). Just show up and they'll find something for you to do. Get ready for nose and ears full of dirt. New people you have no idea what you're missing. Get dirty then ride the area after work - EXCELLENT. Lots of open and fast...lots of challenges over and around palmetto stumps, dodging the larger cow pies. Couldn't ask for much more. Still work to be done. I'll definitely be back there next weekend. Don't miss this chance to get your work days in.

[mosborne]

Had a good time Sunday. Course looks pretty good. Still some arrowing and adjustments left but, not much.

[B-Kims]

Is it going to be the same this weekend? Show up at 9 to work etc?

[jes]

The Club would let everyone know if the plans to work had changed for some reason. 

[johnnyb300]

All,
First, thanks to everyone that was able to come out over the previous 3 weekends to help prep the course.
The club just posted an e-mail late Wednesday night to all members with important information leading up to, and including , race days. Note, also, the e-mail attachments.
There is still a lot of detail work to be done this weekend, including: Endurocross section, (more) arrowing, installing posts and stakes w/arrows along open areas, brush clearing with the DR mower around some wet areas, fluorescent painting of ground obstacles , GPS mapping of the course, and minor course re-routes.
If you arrive after 9:30 a.m., please seek out me, or one of the Section Leaders, already out working on the course. Even if you only have a bike or quad, and/or are not sure how to help, you can be paired up with others that are more experienced. Then...we're all looking forward to work completion and some fun riding time.
Thanks again,
John Bekanich

[bmiller]

Our event is fast approaching, and we need your help! Everyone's help! Please come out and help us host our largest event of the year. This event is our largest revenue and keeps our memberships affordable. Directions to the property are listed below.

Final Prep Weekend
This weekend is our last weekend before the event, and while the course is coming along very well, we still have plenty to do. Please pick either Saturday or Sunday and be there at 9:00am. If you have a staple gun and/or a construction belt (or something to carry arrows) please bring them. Bikes, quads or UTV's are welcome. Once things are done for the day, feel free to ride the course as much as you like (bikes and quads only).

Race Weekend
There will be club members at the property starting early Friday (April 1st) morning. For those camping, you can come in as early as Thursday evening if you wish. Please help as many days as you can, and we can use help from the whole family. We will have an area for all the club members to camp and socialize.

Friday (4/1, 8:00am) - We need ~15-20 people to help with last minute prep before racers begin arriving in the afternoon. This includes everything from marking the roads in the area, laying out the parking, snow fence and ribbon on the trail, setting up the registration/club tent, and many more things

Saturday and Sunday (4/2 & 4/3, 7:00am) - We need 60+ people on each race day. I've attached our "What's my job" list. Please take a look at it and let us know if there is a position you'd like to help with. Take advantage of this chance to pick your position, because once the event weekend arrives we'll be filling in the remaining holes. And please note there are many support positions for each of these areas, so don't hesitate volunteer for an area that may look like its full. Reply with your request and we'll try to make it happen. If you have questions about any of them, I'll be glad to answer them.


So now for the details:

Event dates: Saturday and Sunday April 2nd & 3rd

Location: Maxville, FL (GPS 30.164056, -81.998602) Here is a link for directions from downtown Jax.

(Friday, CR217 entrance) www.google.com/maps/dir/Jacksonville,+FL/30.164056,-81.998602/@30.2507627,-81.9050811,32812m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m5!1m1!1s0x88e5b716f1ceafeb:0xc4cd7d3896fcc7e2!2m2!1d-81.655651!2d30.3321838!1m0

(Saturday/Sunday, CR218 entrance) www.google.com/maps/dir/Jacksonville,+FL/218+Off+Cir,+Jacksonville,+FL+32234/@30.2475749,-81.9053736,32814m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x88e5b716f1ceafeb:0xc4cd7d3896fcc7e2!2m2!1d-81.655651!2d30.3321838!1m5!1m1!1s0x88e5ee48850c29eb:0x12e4887597b1124e!2m2!1d-82.015649!2d30.157558

If you come out Friday, please enter through the "windmill" gate on CR217. This is our typical entry gate for work days and Christmas Party. If you are coming in Saturday or Sunday, its recommended you come in the racer entrance which is off CR218. When you get to the entry gate, just let them know you are a club member and you will not have to pay the $10 entry (just sign the waiver). You'll see the familiar orange and black arrows guiding you to the event site. They will be posted on telephone poles and trees. RCDR parking will be near registration (see attached)

Time: Meet at the white club trailer, near registration, at 7:00am, and everyone will be assigned their roles and locations. Please be on time.

What to bring: Bike, Quad and/or UTV, but are not necessary for most
Chair
Dress for being outdoors, and keep an eye on the forecast
Mosquito spray (although they have been very minimal)
Good outdoor shoes

I'm also attaching the event flyer, that details the location, schedule, classes etc. Feel free to print a copy and bring it along, so you can keep track of what's happening.

Come out and support the club.

Any questions contact us via any method below
Club email: [e-mail]
John Bekanich 904-635-9395 (call or text)
Barry Miller 904-613-6572 (call or text)

[johnnyb300]

Thanks to those that were on hand today, and for your hard work and course layout expertise. We're almost there.
Due to the Easter holiday, we're not expecting a large turnout tomorrow. Nevertheless, there are still last minute course preparation details to work out. Therefore, THE COURSE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR OPEN RIDING ON SUNDAY, MARCH 27.
Please reference the Club's e-mail, and Barry's post, above, for the race weekend schedule.
Regards,
John B.

[mosborne]

I'm going to try to get out Thursday to finalize section 2. I will also be there Friday and through the weekend.
Ozzy

[jvann13]

Trying to plan my upcoming weekends. What is the plan for clean up of the property? This coming weekend or will the property need time to dry out some?

[bmiller]

We are planning final cleanup this weekend, Please come out if you can. The property should be much drier than it was this weekend, but I'm sure it will still be a mess in many areas. Saturday and Sunday 9:00am.