Togwotee Winter Classic Snow Bike Race #1 2011 Results & Video

Wow!  Epic turnout for the TWC #1!  Unfortunately I had to miss it due to a couldn’t miss birthday party, but as always, Dave Byers put on a fantastic event and posted all the results AND made a kick ass video highlighting the day.  Check it all out here and get ready for #2 in March!

2011 TWC Race #1 from Dave Byers on Vimeo.

2011 Togwotee Winter Classic Race #1 Results- Courtesy of the TWC Blog

We set a new record for attendance with 18 snow bikers at the start line! This was the first time we have raced the 35-Mile loop utilizing the “K” Trail and the level of difficulty was significantly higher than the traditional 25-Mile loop.

Temps: Low to mid 20s with some snow & wind mid-race, a little sun in the early afternoon
Riding Conditions: Variable – sections of firm, sections of soft but rideable, and some soft sections required pushing

Men
1st – Jay Petervary – 4:39:00
2nd – Mike Piker – 4:41:00
3rd – Mark Heshberger – 4:46:00
4th – Dave Bergart – 5:08:00
5th – Dave Saurman – 5:18:00
6th – Dave Byers – 5:28:00
7th – Eric Greenwood – 5:41:00
8th – Todd Johnson – 5:55:00
9th – Gabe Klamer – 5:58:00
DNF – Brandon Campisi (completed the 25-mile loop)
DNF – Jordan Potter (completed the 25-mile loop)
DNF – Tony Labbe
DNF – Brady Wirick

Women
1st – Tracey Petervary – 5:20:00
2nd – Katie Engleman – 6:09:00
3rd – Michelle Byers – 7:10:00
DNF – Sarah Hamilton (completed the 25-mile loop)
DNF – Melissa Davidson (completed the 25-mile loop)

Interesting Note:
We had a huge variety of snow bikes represented at the race. Very cool.
- Ti 9:Zero:7
- Aluminum 9:Zero:7
- Ti FatBack
- Aluminum FatBack
- Wildfire FatBike
- Salsa Mukluk
- Surly Pugsleys of all vintages