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

Kabush and Zandstra Crank It - June 2012

June 26, 2012 - Crank The Shield is over 55% sold at this point, and we are seeing a spike in interest recently. Pricing is about to go up, so if you are set to register save $50 and register today.  CTS course designer spent time showing Olympian Geoff Kabush and World Cup Racer Derek Zandstra some of the course, and some of the fishing in Haliburton.

See the video here.

See our updated  2012 technical guide.

This group will also be involved in potential trail building, and can only serve to promote and better the already exceptional riding destinations of Sir Sam’s Ski and Bike and Haliburton Forest.  Haliburton County has a great opportunity to become a mountain bike destination within Ontario, and with additional riding venues could well support an onslaught of weekend traffic.  Added to the charm of the area, the myriad of lakes, resorts and gorgeous topography, Haliburton is a place that you will instantly fall in love with, as has the staff of Chico Racing!

We are already about 40% sold out for Crank 2012, get your friends together and register today! If you miss 2012, you’ll have to wait until 2014!

Your friends at Chico Racing

  • 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.

    Crank The Shield 2012
  • Be sure to check out the new Fall Crank the Shield Event Trailer by CLICKING HERE

    Crank The Shield NEW Fall Trailer

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