Registration for the Porky Gulch Classic is now available at BikeReg.com.

Rules of Racing

1: The most important rule is the first. This is a NON SANCTIONED EVENT !! All of the rules are subject to change if the organizers find it necessary or in the interest of the event and its participants. The organizer's goal is to provide a fun and competitive experience for all, and of course pay the bills!

2: Racing Classes
A: Once again, this is a non sanctioned event. Be fair to your fellow racers, register in the class you belong in. Sandbaggers will be disqualified!
B: The classes will be: Beginner, Intermediate & Elite.
C: The classes will then be divided into Junior- (12- 18) and under and adult over 18 in both men and women.
D: Starting fields will be divided by class; Intermediate and Elite classes will start together. Beginner class will start when there are no other classes on course.

3: Types of Competition
A: Prologue
1: The Toughest Two will be a hillclimb sprint event on the first two miles of the Mt. Washington Auto Road.
2: The start will be time trial style with riders departing on thirty second intervals.
3: Start order will be; Elite, Intermediate then Beginner.
4: There will be a time limit of 45 minutes from your start time to complete the climb.
5: Each racer may have a warm clothing bag delivered to the finish. All bags must be presented to the start official 30 minutes before the first start time.
B: Critirium
1: The Storyland Crit will be a criterium event within Storyland.
2: The start will be mass start by class.
3: This is a unique course. There are many hazards both natural and man made. The race organizers will make every effort to make the course as safe as possible, however all racers are expected to be conscientious of both the hazards and other riders on course.
4: Beginner class will race for 30 minutes plus a bell lap, Intermediate and Elite classes will race for 45 minutes plus a bell lap.
5: After the time has elapsed and the lead rider crosses the start/finish line the bell will sound. All riders will complete one last lap.

Cancellation Policy:
Unique weather is a part of life in Pinkham Notch. November can be sunny and in the 60s to snowy and in the 30s. Stages will not be cancelled due to “uncomfortable” weather, it is our intent to safely run this event in the tradition of other cyclocross events. Severe weather or unsafe conditions may force cancellation of part or all of Porky Gulch Classic (PGC).

-In the event of a cancellation of the FULL event there will not be a weather date and a 50% refund on individuals’ registration fees will be given.

-The Mt. Washington Summit Road Co. dba Great Glen Trails reserves the right to modify any PGC stage in any way during the two days to accommodate weather or course conditions. No refunds will be given if one or more stage(s) are able to take place.