CRANK THE SHIELD 2010
3-DAYS, 235 KM
Eastern North America's Favourite Mountain Bike Stage Event.
SEPTEMBER 17th, 18th, & 19th, 2010.
Crank The Shield
People travel from all across North America to be a part of those who hold the honour of Cranking The Shield. Crank participants describe the courses as the best they have ever ridden anywhere!
Registration for 2010 is open. Only a $300 deposit holds your spot on this epic journey.
Why Crank the Shield?
As Eastern North America's answer to the popularity of mountain bike stage races, Crank the Shield is a 3-day cycling odyssey through Ontario’s stunning Canadian Shield country. Riders “crank” their way through amazing singletrack, alongside stunning vistas, lakes and exposed rock, and eventually to the finish.
Along the way, riders aren’t ushered into cramped tents, as summer camps complete with mess halls, cabin lodging and beautiful, swim-able lakes await you at day’s end. Food has been described as the best at any stage race, with all-you-can-eat buffets including everything imaginable to keep you fueled up for 3 long days in the saddle. Along the way, you’ll find incredibly well marked trails, friendly, helpful aid and marshal stations, and a top-notch safety staff. If you’re gonna crank, you need to Crank the Shield?
NEW FOR 2010 - 235 km over 3 days sound too hard? – try the Short Course!
Chico Racing has the answer – shorter courses for all 3 days! Crank The Shield's shorter option, with distances ranging between 50 to 60 km per day, is still a tough ride but puts Crank within range for the average rider.
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“Congratulations to the whole CTS team, as I rank this race (for course, accommodation, food,
Greg Andre-Barrett - 2009 Participant
volunteers, etc.) as tops on my list of completed races. The course was out of this world, including CTS trail, which I think is the best new single track I’ve ever ridden.” -
Register now, those who book earliest get the best cabin selection. Pricing discount ends March 21! It only takes a $300 deposit to hold your spot and pricing discount.
Chico Racing -
Exciting course changes to Stage 2 for 2010. No rail trail and finish right at Camp White Pine.
More great singletrack is also being created for Haliburton Forest!
Sean Ruppel - Course Manager -
"Thanks for a great experience. All the effort you all put in showed in the fact that everything ran so smooth. The bar has been set pretty high for other Mtb Stage Races. I am sure as word gets out there will be line ups to sign on for next year."
Jim Brogden - 2009 Participant
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"Everything was absolutely perfect and spot on from the rider's perspective! From the bags and drop bags to the cabins, food, course markings, volunteers, course, etc - well it was one of the best ever."
Laurie Woodbury - 2009 Participant -
New - Crank The Shield offers a short course option with distances ranging between 50 to 60 km per day. It is still a tough ride but puts Crank within range for the average rider.
Crank - Short Course Option
Courtesy of Steve Neal and Peter Glassford of Steve Neal Performance Development you can now be prepared physically for the epic journey you’re about to undertake.
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2010 Title and Presenting Sponsors:
Coming soon. For sponsors visit our links page.
For sponsorship inquiries please contact chico@chicoracing.com .
