Backyard Challenge VI
race info

June 16, 2002 - Lyons, Colorado

Email from David Weber, dated May 17

Following the conclusion of BYC 5, I talked with Cammie for some time about putting on another BYC. It's going to happen on Sunday June 16th. The course will start approximately 30 minutes by car from Boulder and will require a support person and car.

The disciplines at a minimum will include trekking/running, mountain biking, and orienteering/navigating. Overall the complete course should take between 8 to 10 hours to complete. Registration will be limited to co-ed teams of 3 or 4. Please contact me if you are in need of team-mates and I will do my best to match up folks with teams in need of members. Unfortunately, for safety reasons no soloists will be allowed.

Updates will be forwarded to the list, so at least one member of the team MUST be signed up with the FROG list - its the only way to guarantee that you'll have all of the information for the race. We're still in the early planning stages, so additional information will be posted as things develop. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns about the BYC, please contact me davidw303@hotmail.com

Now for the legalities...Please note that this course is entirely on open public property. No access permissions or permits have been sought. You will be expected to respect any posted / private property signs encountered and to follow all land-use rules. The BYC is a non-profit club sponsored training event to allow AR teams of all ability levels an opportunity to practice in a fully supported competitive environment. If you are a member and would like to help by volunteering and/or testing the course on an earlier date (weekend) please contact me.

Gear List

Per team

• Compass
• Pencil
• Mirror
• Knife
• Water purification system - filter and/or tablets
• Bike pump, innertube repair kit, and multi-tool
  
  
• First Aid Kit:

Emergen-C, electrolyte tabs

Sun screen and lip balm

Toilet Tissue

hand warmers 2 packets per team member

NSAIDS (ibuprophen, feldene, aspirin)

Moleskin

One per individual

• Head lamp
• Survival blanket
• Whistle
• Warm Hat (fleece or wool)
• Full fingered gloves or mittens (for warmth)
• Water / wind resistant jacket
• Water bottles/bladder (100 oz min capacity)
• Food - 2500 calories minimum per person
• Backpack suitable to carry all gear, clothing and food
• Sunglasses

Biking Gear

• Mountain bike (in GOOD working order)
• Helmet, ANSI, SNELL approved
• Spare tube

Recommended Gear

• Altimeter (highly recommended)
• Plotting tools, straight edge, protractor, eraser
• Map - will be provided
• Waterproof map holder
• Additional First Aid Kit items:

Bandages

2" x 5' roll gauze

Athletic Type Tape or Coban

Antibacterial Handy Wipes

Duct Tape