Ride Summary
Terrain: Hard climbing and fast descents!
Distance: 18 Miles
Speed: 4 - 30 mph
Rider Level: A18 (Intermediate)
Sweep: No

The Flume Trail, with spectacular views of Lake Tahoe, follows the route of an old flume and tunnel system dating back to 1877 that carried water from Marlette Lake to Virginia City.
Course Description
Starting near Spooner Lake at an elevation of 7000’, the course starts up a 4 mile, 1100’ climb to the top of North Canyon. A short descent takes the riders around Marlette Lake and onto the Marlette Flume Trail. Along the Flume Trail there is a mandatory dismount at the rockslide.
Once off the Flume Trail, a short but steep climb takes riders over Tunnel Creek Road where a sandy downhill drops riders onto the Red House Flume. Passing the historic Red House, riders begin the brutal climb up Sunflower Hill to 8300’, the highest elevation on the course. A quick descent back to Marlette Lake where the final climb takes you to the finish at the top (saddle) of North Canyon Road.
The course is 18 miles with 3100’ of climbing.
After the finish, it is a 4 mile downhill ride back to the start. It is important that riders control their speed and yield to other trail users through this section.
Registration
Due to permitting requirements, we are limited to 200 racers. Online Registration on www.BikeReg.com will open on August 1st and close on September 4 or when filled.
There will be NO Race Day Registration.
Registration is $40 ($30 for Juniors) plus a small online surcharge. Race is held under USA Cycling permit and insurance. A 2010 USA Cycling Mountain Bike Racing License required. A one-day racing license may be purchased for $10 if you are racing Cat 2 or Cat 3. One day licenses are not eligible for the state championship series.
Day-Of check-in opens at 7:00am and closes at 8:45am. Registration fees include a T-shirt, a huge product raffle, BBQ lunch, and live music from Last Stand, one of Reno’s well known bands.
Race Times
Race starts at 9:00am in one minute waves
BBQ lunch served from 11am-1pm
Awards Ceremony around 1pm
Product Raffle around 2pm
Prizes
$300 cash purse to top 3 fastest Male and Female racers regardless of category. Medals/Awards to top 3 in each category.
Parking
There is limited parking, please try to carpool. Parking is available at the race site inside the State Park for a fee. Overflow parking is available across Hwy 28 approximately ¼ mile south of the park entrance. Please obey traffic laws and ride single file when riding on Hwy 28.