Iron Hill Challenge Saturday 8/25

ChrisG

Unapologetic Lifer for Rock and Roll
Can anyone give some 411 on Iron Hill Park in Delaware? There is a MASS race there this coming Saturday. Race distances are on the longer side, which leads me to believe that it's gonna be fast and groovy, and not feature sustained climbing, but that's nothing but a flat-out guess.

Any shared impressions of the place would be appreciated. Thanks!
 

walter

Fourth Party
Chris, have you checked out the trail reviews on mtbr? There are 22 reviews there, and if I had any sort of computer literacy other than surfing this site and looking at porn, I would provide you with the link.
 

ArmyOfNone

Well-Known Member
Chris, have you checked out the trail reviews on mtbr? There are 22 reviews there, and if I had any sort of computer literacy other than surfing this site and looking at porn, I would provide you with the link.

At least you have the basics covered.
 

B.L.

New Member
I did this race last year and it was a lot of fun. Most of the Trek East Coast Team showed up, so the pace was super fast. As you guessed, it is a really fast park. A bit like KVSP with some more rocks and slightly longer climbs. Nothing super techy, but some fun G-outs and cool little descents. All middle-ring stuff for the climbs and some fast, flat big-ring riding. Most of the rocks are pretty sharp and partly buried and make for a pretty boney ride. I was a bit under 2 hours for the 22 miles. It was pretty hot, and looks to be again this year. If you're racing your SS, you'll have a good time with that.

I plan on being up in NH racing the Pinnacle as I'm going to be up in that area for a party. Otherwise I would be down there again this year.

Good luck!
 
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