For the first time ever, Cane Creek is sponsoring the B24.  We’re appreciative of all our sponsors but these guys are local.  They’re from right up the road in Fletcher, NC.  Six lucky podium finishers will be awarded with a GC for a new 40 Series headset.  Read all about it over at Bikerumor.com where they’ve raced with one on their project 24 bike.  If you’re wondering why Cane Creek is offering up GCs instead of a real, honest to goodness headset to take home with you, check out their headset fit finder online.  There are only 2,479 bikes in their database.  What are the chances they would have sent what you need!

Riding a bicycle through the woods can be challenging both mentally and physically in the middle of the night when your body is used to being tucked away in a warm bed or fast asleep in front of the TV while sporting your favorite themed Snuggie.  The B24 and Bald Guy Brew are teaming up to keep the hallucinations to a minimum throughout the night.  The Bald Guy is coming “down here in Wilkes” sometime Saturday afternoon to serve up a few cups of joe to give you that caffeine jolt to keep you spinning through the night and into Sunday.  Unfortunately, he can’t give it away but a portion of the proceeds will be going directly to the BMCC trail fund to keep the dream alive so come prepared.  Learn more about the Bald Guy here.  It’s worth a visit!

The B24 welcomes yurbuds as a race partner for 2011. Tired of your standard issue earbuds falling out while you ride. They’ve designed the IRONMAN Series for like minded individuals who like to rock out to their favorite tunes while rippin’ it on some sweet single track. “Don’t wait for inspiration to come find you. Become it.”

That’s just what Light & Motion wants you to do. But wait until it gets dark! They’re giving a Seca 700 to the male and female with the fastest individual lap times turned under the cover of darkness. Night laps will be timed between 9pm and 5am.

Thanks to our friends from the high country, you will have the chance to go home 1,065 pesos richer than when you started.  For the third consecutive year, we’re offering cold, hard cash to the male and female with the fastest individual lap times.  Boone Bike & Touring will fatten your wallet by $100 for the fastest lap turned between the drop of the rag and 7pm.  Support your LBS because they support us!

We’re happy to welcome Chomper Body on board as race sponsors.  What’s Chomper Body you ask?  They make stuff to keep your tender bits tender and it’s all natural.  Click on over to their website to check them out and read Bikerumor’s review here.  They offer more than just chamois cream.

We’re a month away.  You better get ready to suffer!  We may have a few tricks up our sleeve to make the suffering last a little longer than normal on that dreaded first lap.  You’ll just have to wait and see.  In the meantime, we’ve got something in store for those of you who suffer long enough to find your way into fourth place.  That’s right, fourth place!  The B24 welocmes The Sufferfset to our list of sponsors for 2011.  They’ll present each fourth place finisher with one free video download to keep you, uh, entertained while you’re suffering on your trainer.  If you’re not familiar with them, click on over to Bikerumor.com for a few video reviews.  Their tagline says it all.  “I will beat my ass today to kick yours tomorrow.”

Hey Ladies!  The BMCC and the B24 want to see you on the trail.  The women’s classes have suffered the last couple of years at the B24.  We’ve set attendance records both of those years so there’s no excuse for you not to come race.  After a brief hiatus, we’ve added the Women’s Duo category back to the fold.  Currently, the solo female class is a no show but The Betty Project is back and so are the Dirt Divas to contest for the Women’s team podium.  In efforts to entice you to to join the field, we’re going to reduce the registration fees for all lady’s categories.  Enter coupon code BIKE SHOP GIRL to receive 20% off the current fees.  After you register, check out bikeshopgirl.com for Motivational Mondays, product reviews, news, race recaps and all things relevant to women’s cycling.  

The B24 inbox is getting full with people asking one question. When will registration be open? Ask no more. Click on over to Bikereg.com and sign up now. If you’re familiar with BMCC events, you know that we offer Super Saver registration at the 6 Hours of Warrior Creek. Since that race is sold out and lots people are left wanting in, we’re offering Super Saver rates normally reserved for 6WC participants through January 9. What a bargain! Spend that Christmas cash on the premeir endurance MTB race in the Southeast and plan on spending Memorial Day with us.