REgistration Open for the 4th Annual Bear Claw Epic

Happy 2018!  We've been incredibly busy at BCE HQ plotting and planning for the 4th Annual Bear Claw Epic!  We are INCREDIBLY excited about what the 4th edition of the race has in store for all of you!

Here are some of the highlights:

• 2 Lap Intermediate Race - You talked, and we listened,. BRAND NEW for 2018 will be the 2 lap intermediate race!  Ready for more of a challenge than 1 lap, but not quite ready for 3?  The Intermediate 2 lap race will be perfect for you!  At 14 miles and about 1200 feet of climbing, you will be guaranteed a challenging, yet fun time out on the course.
• The Bear CUB Epic - Will be back for 2018!  After the incredibly positive reception from last year, we are looking forward to watching this race grow!  The Bear Cub Epic makes the Bear Claw Epic a race for all ages and abilities.  Now, the whole family has something to do on race day!
• Added Categories - Due to popular demand, we have added an Expert Fat Bike Category, as well as a Single Speed category in ALL race divisions.  Check out the Registration page here for more information.
• Course Direction - We will be keeping the clockwise lap direction we first tried in 2017.  More information on the course can be found here.
• Merchandise - A new year, brings new merchandise!  Check out the apparel section of the website, or check it out when you register through BikeReg.
• The NMMBA Trail Series - This year, the Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association will be hosting a Trail Series featuring three events, the Traverse City Trail Fest (July 21), the Glacial Hills MTB Race (August 18), and the Bear Claw Epic (September 22).  For more information about the series, visit the website here.

As has been the case since our first year, ALL proceeds from the race go towards preserving, maintaining, and improving the Cadillac Pathway.  Our goal is to make the Pathway a year round, multi-user trail.