BMC’s World Famous 46 years of Elk Basin Cross Country racing returns once again, and is part of the 406XC series. Rider athletes know to expect a challenging course consisting of miles of single track, rocks, sagebrush, hill climbs, descents, ascents, side hills, sand sections, rocky runs, root ways, timber limb dodging, a few natural jumps and everything in between that requires top-notch endurance for both the rider and the bike.
Elk Basin outside of Belfry Montana is considered high desert Bad Lands terrain and is no walk in the park by any means.
The Competition Course:
The full course A/B course will be approximately 25 miles to complete a single lap and course design changes each year to keep the event ride dynamic and ever-changing. Youth Classes, Women and Open C race Saturday; and although not as difficult or as long a course, still challenges the kids and beginners and they are just as enjoyable to watch. A and B classes race Sunday on the big course.
Fans and riders typically make it a whole weekend and camp, with a Pre-Ride Fun Run on the main course after Saturday’s races, yarn-telling around the evening campfires and the main Events starting each morning. The schedule is below and times are tentative.
Free Entry, Free Camping!
No Gate Fee for Spectators, Free Camping/Parking (BLM Land).
Competitor Information
Part of the 406 XC Series
Pre-entry gets you a free event T-shirt
Sign Up Online and see 406XC classes
Pre-Enter Here: https://www.moto-tally.com/406XC/PreEntry.aspx
Tentative Schedule
Friday
5pm-7pm Pre-Ride Saturday course (optional)
Saturday
• 8:30am-9:30am: Signup for kid’s races and C-class races
• 9:30am: 50cc race 4-6yr old (30 min) – (50 course, approx. 1 mile)
• 10:00am: 50cc race 7-8yr old (30 min) – (50 course, approx. 1 mile)
• 11:00am: 65 (7-11), 85cc JR (7-11), 85cc SR (12-15), Supermini (12-15), Girls (12-15): (60 min, Youth Course approx. 9 miles)
• 1:30pm: C Men/C Women/Schoolboy/Vintage Class (90 min, C-course approx. 9 miles, Short riders meeting before start, come ready to race)
• 3:30pm (or as soon as results are done): Awards
• 5-6:00pm: Pre-Ride (optional) / Sunday signup
Sunday
• 8:00am-9:00am: Sunday Signup cont.
• 9:15am: Riders Meeting
• 9:30am: Races Start (Staggered Class Start)
– Approx. 25 mile laps
– A-Classes: 3 laps
– B-Classes: 2 laps
– Subject to change, in the event of extreme heat or inclement weather races may be shortened. Will let you know at the riders meeting.
Directions
From Bridger MT on Highway 310, go South 1 mile, turn right (West/Southwest to Belfry) on Highway 72. Approx 9 miles turn left (east) on Dutch Lane for approximately 2 miles then right (south) on Sivertip road for approx. 10 miles. There will be signs and orange ribbon from the turn south of Bridger all the way to the race site.
From Powell WY, head north on HWY 295 for approx 15 miles, turn left onto Rd 1 N G near Elk Basin gas plant, follow this road North West for approximately 7 miles to race site.
Google Maps Link: https://www.google.com/…/data=!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d45.029934…
Restrictions
Camp fires permitted unless fire-restricted due to season changes. Road vehicles must stay on designated roads and competition motorcycles must stay on designated course ways, which are clearly flagged.
Promoter: Trever Pankratz 406-208-2514
