The Chain Stretcher is back and better than ever! Or should we say the Festival is back and better than ever? Either way, come to Blue Mountain for a day of celebrating mountain bikes and riding amazing trails. Brought to you by the Westchester Mountain Bike Association. 

Things that we will have:

• Demo Bikes
• Food Trucks
• Bike Shops with Swag
• XC races
• Enduro Races
• Kids’ Races
• Group Rides
• Community
• Fun
• Raffles
• Games
• Prizes!

Things we will not have:

• Jerks
• A bad time

Racers will get full festival access included with their registration. If you would like to attend but not race you must pre-register or pay a day-of surcharge at the event. WMBA members attend for free! Race twice and get the 2nd race for ½ price! The schedule allows for you to do both an XC race and an Enduro race. Combining the Epic and Enduro is possible but not advisable. 

The Races

Epic 

This is not for the faint of heart. The fastest riders can expect this 25+ mile course to take over 3 hours. Most normal people will be in the 5 hour range. The route will cover nearly every trail in Blue Mountain including some very technical singletrack and insanely difficult climbs. The course can be done on a hardtail but full suspension is highly recommended. Stay tuned for a gps route. The winner of this race will be crowned Ruler of Blue Mountain. Cash payout for top 3 men and women.

XC – Short 

This race is for beginners and people who don’t want to spend too long out there. The 6 mile loop includes easy to moderate singletrack with plenty of climbing and descending. It will test your skills but can be enjoyed by all skill levels. 

XC – Long 

This is 2 laps of the same loop as the short course. For people who want more time to test their endurance or just want more bang for their buck.

Enduro 

Want to challenge yourself on the fun parts but relax on the climbs? This is the category for you. Compete against each other over either 3 or 5 mainly downhill segments. The fastest cumulative time wins and you can socialize and exchange tales of valor as you make your way from one stage to the next.  

Stay tuned for more details.