The 2016 race dates are May 1st, July 17th and September 11th!

Michaux Maximus is the first stop in the 2016 Michaux Endurance Series.  Maximus is staged from the Piney Mountain parking lot on Pine Grove Furnace Road, due west of Pine Grove Furnace State Park.  This is the same general location as the old Iron Masters Challenge held from 1991-2000 and what locals cheekily refer to as Norchaux.  The 2016 edition of Maximus will provide riders with three challenging, fully supported X-C loops of 10, 20, and 30 miles respectively.  Additionally, we will once again offer a Family Fun Loop. This 5 mile loop is designed to introduce young riders, families, and first time racers to the enjoyment and the challenge of riding in the Michaux State Forest.  

New for the 2016 season is the addition of a Enduro category!  Enduro registrants follow the 20 mile loop and compete for prizes and overall rankings on select timed sections.  There will be three timed sections at Maximus that are generally downhill.  Some are more downhill than others, but all thee will certainly include pedaling.  This a true backwoods Enduro, so the sections will reward riders with solid descending skills but technical skills, the ability to read lines and fitness will be an absolute must if you wish to be competitive.   Make no mistake, you will climb some in each section!  To complete the three sections, you will ride the 20 mile loop. You may ride the 20 at your own pace and then hammer the timed sections but you must make the checkpoint cutoffs or you will be disqualified.  A well rounded rider with the right strategy and a little bit of luck might just be the perfect combination!  Enduro registrants will NOT be classified in the overall 20 mile results. If you wish to compete in both Enduro and X-C you must register as a 20 or 30 mile participant, as all 20 & 30 mile participants will also be eligible for Enduro rankings.

 It is no secret that Michaux has a certain mythical quality not often found on today’s mountain bike racing circuit.  These are true backwoods throwback events chock full of technical and physical challenges.  If you truly want to test your mountain biking abilities, this is the race series for you!

Please email racemichaux@gmail.com with any questions