3-DAY MOUNTAIN BIKE STAGE RACE, September 14-16, 2012

Where the Participants will be Staying

Participants will enjoy the warm hospitality of Camp White Pine for both nights of the event Friday September 14th, and Saturday September 15th. 

2-day participants will be staying at Camp White Pine on Saturday night only. 2-day participants can book additional accommodations at Haliburton Forest for Friday September 14th. (www.haliburtonforest.com)

Camp White Pine www.campwhitepine.com

Here too is a list of additional local accommodations in the area: These accommodations are available for friends, family and supported riders coming early or staying after the event. 

Accommodations Near Minden, ON (35 minute drive to Haliburton Forest):

South Wind Motel & Campground
6254 County Rd. 121 Minden, ON
K0M 2K0
(705) 286-2152

Highlands Motel
15102 Hwy #35 Minden, On
K0M 2K0
(705) 489-3111

The Clansmen Motel & Cottages Minden
RR#2 Minden, ON
K0M 2K0
(705) 489-2330

Loralea County Inn Resort
Housekeeping cottages, just south of Kandalore
RR#2 Halls Lake, Minden, ON
K0M 2K0
(705) 489-2048

Accommodations Near Haliburton, and Haliburton Forest:

Pinestone Resort
Located near Haliburton
1-800-461-0357
www.pinestone-resort.com

Sir Sam’s Inn
Regal accommodations close to White Pine
(705) 754-2188
www.sirsamsinn.com

Silver Maple Motel

48 Highland St

Haliburton, Ontario

K0M 1S0

www.silvermaplemotel.com


All Season Cottage Rentals Inc.
Janice Bishop
(705) 754-1506 | cottages@sympatico.ca
www.haliburtoncottages.com

  • Crank The Shield registration closes September 9th at midnight.

    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 - Participant

  • "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 - Participant

  • $549 plus HST for the first 80 registered. First 80 spots SOLD OUT.

    $599 plus HST for the next 100 registered.  Spots are selling quickly at this price level.

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