This is the day the real action begins. Participants can park at Haliburton Forest, where they’ll leave their vehicle for the duration of the event. Friday registration and race kit pick up will begin at 7 am and end at 9:30 am at which time there will be a meeting for all participants outlining the rules and ensuring everyone is equipped with the proper knowledge to get through the race.

The ride will start at Haliburton Forest at 10:00 am, and continue 80 km southwest through singletrack, trails, and gravel roads to the end of the first stage at Kandalore where you will finish right at the camp on singletrack.. Bike washing facilities will be signed, and a site map will point you in the direction of your cabin. After picking up your duffel bag of supplies, you may take a quick swim or shower before dinner starts at the mess hall at 5:30 pm. There will be two seatings, as the mess hall cannot support over 200 people, with the second seating resuming at 6:30 pm.