Sturkie Road on Deck!

[Shane]

We checked out the course a while back and put together some ideas for this year's course. Things are looking really good. We are making some very significant changes that we think you will like. What kind of changes? Well, imagine Sturkie with the worst rock sections removed. For this year we are removing the 4 toughest rock sections- both hill climbs and both rock section around the base of Goat Hill(Shaw's Knob). This will shorten the lap some, but combined with other changes, I estimate the lap will still be a little over 7 miles. Fast flowing single track. Lots of elevation change, creek crossings, and varied terrain. From dirt to sand to rocks. Expect the "easiest" Sturkie yet, but make no mistake, it's still gonna be Sturkie. And it's gonna be GOOD!

Long course will be open for grooving from 4-6 Saturday and live band Saturday night around 7. Good camping(no hook ups) and the $5 gate fee covers it all.

Superman and I will be up there camping and working starting this coming weekend through race day, and Trav will be there starting Wednesday. I will update when trail is tied together and marked. If anyone is in the neighborhood and would like to help out, feel free to pop in.

See you all soon!

[ZacCrowl]

Always look forward to Sturkie!!!

[ShelbyJohnson]

I'm so excited to race Sturkie this year. I can't quite put my finger on what its is about this race? Why do I like it so much? Maybe its because of all the fire-side chats about days gone by when men raced it bare knuckled with open face helmets and no roost guards, or maybe its the section near the creek where nearly 20 years of berms seem as though they were sculpted into place, or maybe it's just the latitude of where it's at in Missouri... umm I mean Arkansas. Anyways... if you have not raced Sturkie trust me it is special.

[Shane]

Pic of the 2014 Sturkie Shirt is posted on the series facebook page, my facebook page, and the Sturkie Road event page there, too. Will try to get it posted here later. Available at the race for $15 in heather gray or pink. Proceeds from shirts and race fees going to support the efforts of the RiderDown Foundation.See y'all soon!

[ShelbyJohnson]

Details right here ya'll http://www.ahscs.com/2014-sturkie-road/



LOVE THIS YEAR's SHIRT DESIGN!

[Shane]

Sturkie bound!!!

[Shane]

Reroutes are done, a couple of new sections hacked out, and the loop is tied together. Lenngth is 6.7 miles. This is the shortest loop for us in many years, but still not too short. We cut out a lot of the roughest stuff. Expect to carry the mail at this one.

"Grass roots woods racing at it's finest!"

[Shane]

There will be no concessions at the race this year. So bring your own vittles and dranks.

[Shane]

Course is arrowed. Everything looking good. Got some rain the past couple of days, but course is in good shape. Deepest creek crossing is @8 inches.

[Shane]

Rain has held off and course is in really good shape. Expect the "easiest" and fastest Sturkie yet. See you soon!

[JWEBB]

Course conditions today could not have been better! I thought with the rain this week there would have been more water but the only few low spots and the creeks was all that held water, so mud and dust will not be any problem. Course was great flowing Sturkie single track! If you miss this one you will miss a Great course. See you on the Goat trails tomorrow!!