On Saturday, May 6, 2006, the Susquehanna Valley Velo Club (SVVC) is hosting the 4th Annual Cat Classic Mountain Bike race at Logue Farm, located in Northern Lycoming County in Cascade, PA. The Susquehanna Valley Velo Club is a local road and mountain bike club based in nearby Williamsport.
Woolrich is a local company that is the oldest and finest maker of outdoor and sportsman recreation clothing. They are supporting the 2006 Cat Classic and are considering increased mountain bike sponsorship for the future.
The course will be challenging for beginners and experts alike. The scenic terrain of Logue Farm is a mountain bikers paradise. Beautiful singletrack winds through the woods, there's doubletrack on rolling flats, plus plenty of technical sections. Of all the downhills on the layout, one is designed to create a special thrill. It's called Chutes and Ladders Downhill because racers may need one or the other to reach the bottom.
The most unique feature of the course is the start/finish. The race starts at, and finishes in, the Cat Barn. It is a huge structure that houses the world renowned collection of antique Caterpillar Tractors owned by George Logue. It is one of the largest collections in the world.
The course will also pass by an antique sawmill restored by Thomas Logue. Champion sled dogs owned by Mary Beth Logue will bark as you race past their dog houses. Bob Logue's kids will watch you pass their house, the same historical structure that was originally owned by their great grandfather. Joe Logue may be on his front porch as you pass by his pond. What Joe will be looking over is one of the most beautiful vistas in Lycoming County. You might have a chance to glance over at it too, sheer moments before you drop down Shoots and Ladders.
The Cat Classic is the perfect event to start the season.
CAT CLASSIC DETAILS
*$1,000 Women's Pro Purse/$1,000 Men's Pro Purse. (Cat Classic promoters are working hard to make the cash payout even larger.)
*Great prizes & unique, one-of-a-kind trophies.
*A very challenging 7.7 mile course + Prologue.
*Pro/exp race 3 laps. (The 2005 winning time is 2:25.)
*College 3 Man Team Challenge (Each team member races 2 laps. Penn State University is the defending College Challenge Champion.)
*Sport classes race 2 laps.
*Beginner distance is 1 lap; pro/sport-only sections removed.
*Course available to preride Friday, May 5th from noon to dark.
*Friday night fun ride and mini time trial starts at 7:15 p.m. Proceeds go to the Mark Reynolds First Bike Fund and to help buy bikes for disadvantaged kids. Cosponsored by Turbo Cat Lighting Systems.
*Friday Night primitive camping only.
For complete info hit up www.catclassic.net.
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