EVENT DESCRIPTION
This is a flipped version of our very successful Sweet & Twisted Du at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort.
Saturday – incorporates a Kid’s .5 mile loop off-road race and a King of the Hill race for the adults to get your blood pumping for the Sunday event.
Sunday – two challenging Duathlon courses with a MTN Bike/Trail Run/MTN Bike format.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION UPDATED
Short Course $50. Regular till 2/16, $65 Late & $75 Race day
Short Course Relay $60. Regular till 2/16, $85 Late & $95 Race day
Long Course $50. Regular till 2/16, $65 Late & $75 Race day
Long Course Relay $60. Regular till 2/16, $85 Late & $95 Race day
Kids & King of the Hill $20. Regular till 2/16, $20 Late & $25 Race day
VENUE DESCRIPTION
Flat Rock Ranch • Flat Rock Creek Rd. • Comfort, TX 78013
Flat Rock Ranch is located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country about 45 miles Northwest of San Antonio. The ranch consists of 1,300 rugged acres that have been in our family for over 100 years. In fact, we raise Black Angus cattle and Angora goats. Currently we have 25 miles of existing single track with some jeep trail. The trails lead through typical hill country terrain, with spectacular views, hill climbs, long downhill sections, technical single track, and several creek crossings.
From San Antonio: Take IH 10 West from San Antonio 45 miles to Comfort. Take the first Comfort exit, State Highway 27 west. Continue approximately 1/2 mile to the first flashing yellow light at the Y intersection of State Highway 27 and US 87 North (to the right). Go 1/4 mile to the second flashing light and take Farm to Market 473 East (to the right). Go one mile and take Flat Rock Creek Road to the North (left). The pavement ends four miles later at the gate to Flat Rock Ranch. Go through the gate, close the gate and park near the only cedar pole shed on the left. Please close any gate you open on the property. This ranch does have live stock, which you will rarely see.
From Austin: Take US 290 West from Austin to Fredericksburg. At Fredericksburg take US 87 South (left turn). Continue 26 miles to Comfort. 1/2 mile South of the intersection of IH 10 and US 87 go East (left) at the flashing light at Farm to Market 473. Go one mile to Flat Rock Creek Road and turn North (left). The pavement ends four miles later at the gate to Flat Rock Ranch. Go through the gate, close the gate and park near the only cedar pole shed on the left.
From Kerrville: Take IH 10 East from Kerrville 16 miles to Comfort. Take the first Comfort Exit, US Highway 87 South. Continue approximately 1/2 mile to the first flashing yellow light at the intersection of US 87 and Farm to Market 473. Take Farm to Market 473 East (to the left). Go one mile and take Flat Rock Creek Road to the North (left). The pavement ends four miles later at the gate to Flat Rock Ranch. Go through the gate, close the gate and park near the only cedar pole shed on the left. Please close any gate you open on the property.
Flat Rock Ranch Contact Information:
Jimmy Dreiss
830-995-2858 after 7:00 pm or leave message
210-213-3006 after 5:00 pm or leave message
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please do not bring pets to Flat Rock Ranch. Keep your pooch at home! Flat Rock Ranch Parking Fees per Person: $6.00 per day Flat Rock Ranch Camping per Person: $10.00 per day. Please Call in advance for camping. Actually email works best for us. jimmy@flatrockranch.com.
PARKING Parking is on site at Flat Rock Ranch, Park fees will be collected upon entrance of park.
PACKET PICKUP
Austin Bikes
Friday 2/20 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
1213 W. 5th St.
Austin, TX. 78703
Flat Rock Ranch
Saturday 2/21 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Flat Rock Creek Rd.
Comfort TX 78013
Saturday February 21st
12:00 noon On site Packet Pick Up & Late Registration for Du
12:00 noon Registration for Kid’s race & King of the Hill race opens
3:30 pm King of the Hill race (time trial style)
4:00 pm Late registration closes, BBQ, Beer & Live Music Begin
4:30 pm Kids .5 mile Race 10 & Under (20 minute)
5:00 pm Kids .5 mile Race 11 to 16 (40 minutes)
6:00 pm Kids Krit & King of the Hill award ceremony
6:30 pm Campfire & S’moores (if burn ban is lifted)
9:00 pm Party ends….go to bed!
Sunday February 22nd
5:30 AM Parking Lot Opens,
5:45 AM Transition Opens
6:00 AM Last Chance Packet Pick up & Registration begins.
7:30 AM Packet Pick Up and Last Chance Reg closes
7:45 AM Transition Closes
8:00 AM 1 st wave begins
10:00 AM BBQ, Beer & Live Music Starts
10:30 AM Award Ceremony Starts
12:00 PM Live Music Closes
1:00 PM Event Closes....go home!
ENTERTAINMENT/FOOD OPTIONS
Saturday 21st:
Post King of the Hill Party features Live Music,
Riley’s Bar-B-Que Diner (please bring cash for food)
brisket & pork loin or brisket & chicken, beans, potato salad, cole slaw, pickles, marinated onions, sauces, bread & tea.
$12.50 per person, all you can eat.
Sunday 22nd (pre-race)
Riley’s Bar-B-Que Breakfast (please bring cash for food)
Breakfast Tacos & Salsa $1.75 each
(Egg, Potato & Bacon, Cheese or Bean & Cheese)
Assorted Danish $1.25 each
Assorted Juices & milk $1.50 Coffee
Sunday 22nd (post-race)
Riley’s Bar-B-Que (free for athletes, spectators please bring cash for food) brisket, & regular & jalapeno sausage, beans, potato salad, cole slaw, pickles, marinated onions, sauces, bread
Sweet Leaf Tea
Kool Kones – ice cream
Real Ale Beer
EXPO/VILLAGE
To be announced
TIMING PROVIDED BY
If you do not wear a chip, you will not be timed and will not be included in any results. All chips must surrendered at the finish line.
AWARDS/ PRIZES
To be announced
CATAGORIES
Elite, Age Group 16-19, 20 -29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60+
Relay ( 2 person team)
CANCELATION POLICY Please Note: All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable regardless of the circumstances. Selling of your race entry slot is strictly prohibited by USA Triathlon rules. If you do sell your race slot, you will be disqualified from the race and you, as well as the entrant who purchased your slot, will be unable to race in another Red Licorice Events event or USAT event for a minimum of 2 years. Selling of race entries jeopardizes our race insurance coverage, and can change the placement status of other athletes that have trained hard to complete the race. NOTE: A valid ID will be required at race packet pick-up.
WEATHER POLICY Delays of event may happen due to lightening or severe hail, rain, or wind. There are no refunds due to weather related cancellation of event.
VOLUNTEER We are always looking for great people to volunteer for our events. Please check out our “Pay it Forward” volunteer program for incentives. To volunteer for this race click here
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