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An 8-Hour mountain bike relay race and family camping extravaganza.

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The Wente 8-hour mountain bike race is far beyond just your typical relay event. It is a full 3-day weekend expedition for your friends and family in one of the most magical places on earth: Wente Scout Reservation.

This team and solo mountain bike race fills very fast because it is limited to just 550 competitors. In reality, the scale of the event is larger than this because racers come with friends and family. It's what makes this experience so special.

Wente Scout Reservation plays host to thousands of scouts each year and introduces a large portion of them to the joy of mountain biking. The Wente 8-Hour MTB Relay Race does a lot to contribute to the further development of this program, and in its way, the future mountain bikers of America. Whether you've been a part of Wente's regular programming, or have never been exposed to the world of scouting, you're in for a great treat during this weekend.

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S C H E D U L E

FRIDAY

11:00 am -- We welcome you, dear campers! Please don't arrive earlier than 11:00 am, we won't be ready :/

3:00 - 7:00 pm -- PACKET PICKUP

5:30 - 7:00 pm -- Dinner is served in dining hall (pre purchased ticket required)

8:00 pm -- Ice cream social ($5 -- get your ticket at the Trading Post)

8:35 pm -- Sunset: if you plan on arriving past that time, please be mindful of other campers. Minimum lights and noises.

10:00 pm -- Quiet hours start (until 7:00 am)

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SATURDAY

5:48 am -- Sunrise

7:00 am -- Quiet hours end / Same day arrivals open

6:30 - 8:00 am -- PACKET PICKUP

6:30 - 9:00 am -- Breakfast is served in dining hall (pre purchased ticket required)

8:00 am -- Mass Start!

11:00 am -- Beer is flowing. Barrel Brothers AND Best Day Brewing, Oh my!

11:30 am - 1:30 pm -- Lunch is served in dining hall (pre purchased ticket required)

4:00 pm -- You can't start another lap past that time.

5:00 pm -- Timing stops. You need to have crossed the finish line for your lap to be counted.

5:30 pm -- Podium ceremony

5:30 - 7:00 pm -- Dinner (rider meal) is served in dining hall (pre purchased ticket required for non riders)

8:00 pm -- Ice cream social ($5 -- get your ticket at the Trading Post)

8:36 pm -- Sunset. What a great day we've had!

10:00 pm -- Quiet hours start

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SUNDAY

5:47am -- Sunrise

7:00 am -- Quiet hours end

7:30 - 9:30 am -- Breakfast in dining hall (pre purchased ticket required)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm -- Trail Repair Volunteer Shift with Kevin (sign up to help via the Volunteer link)

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Pack up and go, see you next time!

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