8th Annaul Six Pack Invitational &
4th Annual Off Road Fix Gear Universe Championships

November 1st & 2nd 2002
Harrisonburg, Virginia
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Press Release October 16th..........

On a quiet rainy evening in Harrisonburg at a undisclosed location the committee of Six Pack Riders converged to finalized the details of the 8th Annual Six Pack Invitational. There had been much discussion throughout the past weeks of the long time tradition falling to the wayside but with determination the group "hashed" out a hand full of ideas that will let this year's event recharge the spectacle for years to come. Even though the official downhill was not finalized the group did agree that the Braley Pond or Chimney Hollow course had all the ingredients to attract participants from around the globe. Both prospective downhills have always been a highlight of speed and skill and will require stamina due to the length of each trail. Because of tightened security at most International Airports the Ante has been changed for the 2002 event. Recent Six Pack publicity trips to Idaho, California, and Turkey have proven that the traditional ante (case of fine beer, dime bag or bottle of jaeger) would prevent the World Class field to assemble in the George Washington National Forest. This year's ante has been changed to $25 American Dollars which should help gather the needed supplies to keep the "drug tent" safe and secure. One item that was left in the air during last night's meeting was securing a party venue. With the events like 9/11 and the recent Sniper Attacks there is much tension in the air but with added security help from Marshall University, riders will have no concern for their safety. One item on this year's calendar that received complete support from all "higher" members was the site of the Uni's. The fix gear off road event will once again take place at the "Rock Garden" in Downtown Harrisonburg. As more details are released we will let you know!!

Sincerely

Hugh Jass...

Requirements for Invitational:

  • 1: Good Attendence-You have attended five six pack rides during the 2002 fall season
    or
  • 2: Top Three Finish-You have place in the top three at least once during the 2002 fall season
    or
  • 3: Essay-One page of creative work enplaning why you would like to attend the 2002 Invitational
    (creativity and effort is a must, spelling will not count)
    and......
  • 4: Trail Work-Two Trail Work Days during the course of the 2002 year

RSVP:

  • Thursday October 31st 8:00 pm-You MUST RSVP by 8:00 pm on Thursday the evening before the event, this includes your ante. We will draw the starting order at 8:00 PM on Thursday and you will not receive you number unless we have received your ante!!!! RSVP 540/437-9000, 540/434-9943, info@shenandoahbicycle.com, 375 East Wolfe Street Harrisonburg, VA 22802..

Start:

  • 4:00 PM SHARP-First rider will descend the mountain at 4:00pm on November 1st, you will have to begin the uphill no later than 3:15, at which point we will close the trail to uphill traffic to prevent two way traffic.

Six Pack Invitational Winners:

  • 1995 Mike Carpenter - Trimble Mountain Trail (a.k.a) Boyscout
  • 1996 Mike Carpenter - Road Run Trail (a.k.a) Rifle Range
  • 1997 Mike Carpenter / Sue Haywood - Lynn Trail
  • 1998 Jeremy Wimpey / Amy Kott - Big Hollow
  • 1999 Mike Carpenter / Emily Lemaire - Dowells Draft
  • 2000 Jeremiah Bishop / Sue Haywood - Slate Springs (a.ka.) Red Diamond
  • 2001 Aaron Johnson / Sue Haywood - Fridly Gap
  • 2002 ??????????????????????????????