YORK 38 SPECIAL

2022 York 38 Special
August 20, 2022
It's our 20th Anniversary!
2022 Y38S, Lucky 13, and Virtual option
Registration will open February 2022!

If you registered between August 21-23, 2021
for our 20th Anniversary ride on August 20, 2022
at the special price of $50! THANK YOU!!!!
(This rate will not be offered again)

ON LINE REGISTRATION for Y38S & Cyclocross

This event is hosted by York Fire Rescue Inc for the benefit of York Volunteer Fire Department and is located on public lands under a Special Use Permit authorized by Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

August 22nd - LIVE in York!
or
TBD - Virtually anywhere

Your favorite ride is in person, with a virtual option as well!

Thirty-eight miles along spectacular scenery, through the Big Belt Mountains, beautiful canyons and three creeks! This amazing ride includes varied terrain on gravel, asphalt road, and single track. Challenge yourself or take it easy and enjoy the views!

Bear Trap and Trout Creek routes - A challenging and exciting mountain bike ride covering 38 or 76 miles of breathtaking scenery. On the York 38 Special or the Spirit of 76, you will gain 3,000 vertical feet from lowest point of the ride (Nelson), traveling mainly on dirt roads and single track. Six Aid stations with our famous homemade goodies & porta potties are spread throughout the course.

Lucky 13 Family Ride - The Lucky 13 route is 13 miles, approximately 6.5 miles along York Road, from York to Vigilante Campground, around the campground loop, and back to York. About half of the route is paved. An Aid station & porta potty available on this route also!

VIRTUAL RIDE! Can't make race day but still want to participate? Ride (or run or walk!) the York 38/Lucky 13 route or any 38/13 mile route between June 12th and August 15th and submit your time for special prize categories! All activities must be recorded and verified using your choice of GPS tracking app or software (Strava, Garmin Connect, Suunto, etc). Riders must submit their times via the Results Tab TBD to be considered eligible for awards (details to follow).

Thank you for choosing our ride
and supporting the York Volunteer Fire Department!

tentative 2022 RIDER FEES includes a Commemorative t-shirt, York Burger Coupon, Aid Station refreshments & Swag Bag!

YORK 38 SPECIAL & SPIRIT OF 76 CYCLOCROSS
February 22, 2022 thru April 30, 2022 $60.00

May 1, 2022 thru July 31, 2022        $75.00

August 1, 2022 thru August 20, 2022   $90.00

YORK 38 SPECIAL VIRTUAL RIDE, RUN OR WALK
TBD    $50.00

tentative RIDER FEES includes the swag bag with a sheet of vintage York 38 Special decals but WITHOUT the t-shirt!

LUCKY 13 FAMILY BIKE RIDE, INDIVIDUAL
TBD $15.00

LUCKY 13 FAMILY BIKE RIDE, FAMILY OF 3 OR MORE
TBD $30.00

LUCKY 13 FAMILY VIRTUAL RIDE, RUN OR WALK
TBD $15.00

COURSE MAP with Aid Stations

Y38S biking Awards could be given out for the following:

Fastest time, male/female, Bear Trap route
Fastest time, male/female, Trout Creek route
Fastest time, Cyclocross (Trout Creek)
Fastest time, any 38 mile route
38 miles with the most elevation gain
38 mile ride furthest away from the York Volunteer Fire Department (out of state, out of country, etc.)
Most 38 mile rides during the 2 month window (any location, each at least 38 miles in length)

for all riders..walkers...runners...Best photo on your ride...walk...run (must be wearing your York 38 Special Bib)

Additional awards may be added!

FAQ

How do I register?
You can register on-line or print out mail-in forms

How do I track my virtual miles?
All activities must be recorded and verified using your choice of GPS tracking app or software (Strava, Garmin Connect, Suunto, etc). Riders must submit their times via the Results Tab by 11:59 pm on August 16th to be considered eligible for awards (details to follow)

Do I have to log all my virtual rides at once or can I log as I go?
You will need to log rides individually in order to be eligible for prizes. You can choose to do this at the end of the week, or daily, however each entry will be a separate submission.

When is the last day to log virtual rides?
August 16th

When will winners be announced?
after August 21st

When and how will I receive my SWAG/prizes?
Registered riders...walkers...runners will receive their event packets via mail or local pick up date TBD

Where do the proceeds from this event go?
All event proceeds go toward supporting York Volunteer Fire Department.