Bike Race Across Wilderness Alaska

Complete 2010 Rules and Information in Word 2003, Word 2007, or PDF format.

Safety Videos: Director, Troopers, Relay Exchange on YouTube HERE

Bike Numbers are important for timing and great photos!

Bike Frame Numbers Body Numbers

Place on the frame carefully. 50 and 100 have body numbers, too. Place on your RIGHT side.

Frequently Asked Questions - See the Contact page for specific inquires.

Guenther and Andrea Mayer from Germany entered the 400-miler in 2008. His sports web page is http://www.guenther-mayer.wg.am/ and he is willing to talk to you about Europeans competing here.

1. What do I get for my entry fee?
Race BIB, T-shirt, Aid Stations, Race Movie, Awards Ceremony.
Racing with friends.
Helping youth athletics in Alaska.

2. Where are events held?
Registration at Kincaid Park and the Awards Ceremony at the Beartooth Theatre Pub are in Anchorage.
Race Start is at Sheep Mountain, 115 miles NE of Anchorage.
Race End for 50, 100, and 400 is at Sheep Mountain (the start).
Race End for the 200 is Valdez, Alaska, 200 miles from Sheep Mountain.
The 400 race starts on Friday so it can finish on Saturday when crowds are at Sheep Mountain Lodge.
The 50, 100, and 200 start on Saturday.

3. How do I get home from Valdez?
Arrange a ride with others at registration.
Bring your own car.
Take the state ferry on Sunday to Whittier and hitch or bike to Anchorage.
The Fireweed does NOT provide accommodations for races.

NEW INFORMATION 6/6/2009
Valdez U Drive will bring you back from Valdez to the start.
You plus your bike transported from Valdez to Sheep Mountain for $75. 907-835-4402 for reservations.
5 person minimum / 26 person maximum. E-mail valdezudrive@cvinternet.net; Web www.valdezudrive.com

4. Where do people stay overnight?
See the Accommodations page of the web site.
Space at Sheep Mountain is limited. Most Alaskans camp out on the dirt runway.
You may camp at Sheep Mountain or in Valdez.
There are facilites for RV camping at the start and in Valdez.

Tonsina Lodge 120 miles toward Valdez from Sheep Mountain: NEW IN 2009 for the 2DAY300K

Owner Serge Beck at 907-822-3000 or Cell 907-803-0121 will treat us right!
FREE WI-FI and FREE coffee.
Hotel: $129 Queen/Private bath or $99 for double twin with semi-private bathroom. RESERVE EARLY.
Restaurant: $25 dinner of the menu and receive a FREE shower. $15 breakfast off the menu. American, European and Russian selections.
RV sites: $25 for water/electricity/sewer; $19 for electricity/water; $14 for dry site. $5 dump.

5. What if I cannot make the mandatory registration in Anchorage on Thursday?
You must make arrangements with George Stransky at gdadak@aol.com
BEFORE July 3, 2009. You must be approved so we know you are coming to the race
and the timers can have your BIB and registration at the Sheep Mountain start.

6. Is there lots of food in Valdez if I stay overnight?
Yes. There is lots of food at the finish and any volunteers and supporters are welcome
to eat, too.

7. Is there food at Sheep Mountain?
There is a full restaurant with home-cooked food from scratch.
On Friday from 6 to 8 PM there is a $12 spahgetti dinner for anyone.
On Saturday from 4:30 to 9 AM, there is a delicious breakfast for $8.
After the race on Saturday afternoon, you can eat at the restaurant or
the Fireweed has free food and drink.

8. If I bike 200 miles to Valdez, how do I get back to the start or to Anchorage?
You must provide your own ride back. You can usually arrange this at registration
or at the starting line. Fellow races are very friendly and will help if at all
possible. Also, race officials driving back can help. Finally, consider staying
overnight in Valdez and make reservations on the state ferry to Whittier. From
Whittier, bike or hitch the last 50 miles back into Anchorage.

9. May I change events or team mates?
Yes. You must notify us of all final changes by July 5, 2009 for timing purposes.

10. How late can I get a refund?
Full 100% refunds until July 3, 2009. None after that.