The Scoop on 2008 Registration
We give you lots of ways to sign up for the 2008 Cowbell Challenge. You can go the easy way-online at BikeReg.com. Or Active.com. You can go snail mail. You could even drop your registration form and fees off at Bicycle Sport, or the Cycle Path. We'll even let you sign up in person on Friday, June 20. But you must be registered by 7 pm on June 20... we will not take Race Day registrations.
It's no gas tax holiday, but...
We know how gas prices are hitting everyone hard in the wallet, so we're giving you a break from registration price increases! We're extending regular registration prices until 6/13, and the last minute penalty happens only on 6/20... so save yourself $10 and register by 6/19!
| Category | Early Bird 2/29 | Regular 3/1 - 6/13 |
Late 6/14-6/19 |
Last Minute 6/20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pro Open 12-Hour Solo |
N/A | $75.00 | $85.00 | $95.00 |
| Amateur Sport 12-Hour Solo |
$55.00 | $65.00 | $75.00 | $85.00 |
12-Hour Single Speed |
$55.00 | $65.00 | $75.00 | $85.00 |
12-Hour Duo |
$60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 | $95.00 |
12-Hour Multi-Rider |
$65.00 | $75.00 | $85.00 | $100.00 |
Corporate |
$500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | |
6-Hour Solo |
$55.00 | $65.00 | $75.00 | $90.00 |
6 Hour Duo |
$60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 | $95.00 |
Cash Payout to Pro Open
Category Only.
Duo
and Multi-Rider fees are per rider. Multi-rider teams limited to 4 members
max.
Corporate teams are 5 to 8 members and the fee covers the whole team.
The best way to register is online at Active.com or BikeReg.com. You can charge it to VISA or MasterCard and get an immediate confirmation.
But if you prefer, download a registration form here, print it and mail it in with your check to:
2008 Cowbell Challenge
1235-E East Boulevard, #167
Charlotte, NC 28203
Attn: Registration
Or, drop off your registration form and fees to any Ultimate Bicycles or Bicycle Sport location, or at the Cycle Path.
Want to support the Cowbell Challenge but can't make the race? Register as a Ghost Rider! Even better, go online at active.com at make a donation to support the causes and get a tax deduction. We'll also take donations on race day, so bring your checkbook!
We're looking for early birds who want good coffee and a great t-shirt, and don't mind a little chaos first thing in the morning. Volunteers for check-in and directing traffic are needed--and you're done with your good deed by 10 am! Or come later and stay all day... we're also looking for volunteers help with course monitoring and manning water stations. Contact us today at organizers@cowbellchallenge.org.
Don't forget to check the information page on the North Carolina 12-Hour State Chamionship.
Save money before Friday the 13th!!!
Just a few more days left to take advantage of regular registration rates... save a little money towards the gas to get here. Register online before the rates go up on June 14th. And, Days Inn-Cornelius, the Office Hotel of the Cowbell Challenge is extending the deadline for the discounted rate of $59.95 per night. Cut-off was supposed to be June 6, but they've extended the rate until Friday, June 13th. Don't be unlucky... register for the race, and book your room today!
More Cowbell Sponsors Baby!
The Cycle Path, home of bicycles, supplies and service with a personal touch, is our newest shop sponsor.
elete™ Electrolyte Add-In makes a return engagement as a sponsor of the 2008 Cowbell Challenge.
A great online community by mountain bikers for mountain bikers, MTB Path will help make sure there's plenty more Cowbell, baby.
Princeton Tec joins the Cowbell Challenge as the Official Lighting sponsor, offering great light sets to the fastest male and female night lap!
Check out the Sponsors page for more on all the folks who make it happen.
Any State Champions out there yet?
We're pleased to announce that the 2008 Cowbell Challenge has been designated as the North Carolina State 12-Hour Championship by USA Cycling. So if you're looking for a new trophy for the mantle and to test your mettle against the best, here's one more reason to come to Charlotte in June!
Any State Champions out there yet?
We're pleased to announce that the 2008 Cowbell Challenge has been designated as the North Carolina 12-Hour State Championship by USA Cycling. So if you're looking for a new trophy for the mantel and to test your mettle against the best, here's one more reason to come to Charlotte in June!
Check Out These Other Great Races
Fools Gold Mountain Bike Races & Festival
Tree Shaker 12-Hour MTB Challenge
Supporting those who must endure
The Cowbell Challenge has always been something special. It's more than just top-notch competition on the toughest course in Metrolina.... It's giving back to local, regional and national communities by supporting programs, research and treatment efforts for cancer, head and spinal injury, juvenile diabetes and other catastrophic illnesses. And, It's giving back to the mountain biking community by supporting great organizations that provide trail-building and maintenance, education and safety awareness programs.
In 2007, the efforts of volunteers, racers and sponsors allowed us to donate more than $4,000 to Lance Armstrong Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Dirt Divas, the Tarheel Trailblazers, and the US National Whitewater Center. Thanks to everyone for an absolutely fantastic year! You've set the bar high for 2008 .... do we hear $6,000? Set up a fundraising page, bug your family, coworkers, friends and neighbors. Jump on your bike and ride for those who need you.
