Cross Florida Individual Time Trial - 2011 Edition

November 12th 2011 at 8am will start the 2011 running of the Cross Florida Individual Time Trial.

Traditionally it would start at Paisley Mountain bike Trailhead and route you north thru Silver Glenn and Lake Eaton back down south into Marshall Swamp and the Cross Florida Greenway, eventually ending up at Tucker Hill in Croom Forest.

This year we are starting backwards and going 7 miles longer bringing the total estimated mileage to 184 miles.

There are no entry fees or prizes for this event. The only way to be considered an official participant is to have in our posession however creative or lack there of a letter of intent. A Simple Im IN is enough, but if you feel to elaborate it is encouraged.

There will be no cue sheets provided for this route, only a GPX file and instructions on how to use said file. Riders are encouraged to use a GPS.



The route is composed of Singletrack, forest road, paved roads, bike trails, double track and grassy abandoned easements. This is an at your own risk personal challenge that each rider voluntarily wants to engage in. There is merely a recommended start time for the route, but riders can start at any time.

Tracking is established by using a SPOT device. SPOT device is required for the participation as Trackleaders will be providing coverage at Trackleaders dot com. If you do not own a SPOT satellite tracking unit they are available from Trackleaders at a very reasonable cost.

Rules:

1. You must complete the route under your own power. Once you set foot in a motored power vehicle you are voluntarily withdrawing from the challenge.

2. There is a no drafting rule in effect.

3. You must be able to safely carry yourself the length of the route. You can only obtain supplies from commercial establishments along or near the route. You cannot pre arrange any kind of support or supplies and there are no SAG vehicles allowed.


4. There will be 10 checkpoints that you are required to provide photographic evidence for. Some checkpoints may require video documentation. In an effort to prove that you passed these areas you can either email your pics and videos to Nakedindian@singletracksamurai.com or you can post them on your facebook wall for me to see and verify.

There will be some checkpoints that will be similar for the 2011 event, but some that will be different. To keep things interesting the checkpoints will be revealed the morning of the event. One checkpoint will allow for a time bonus of 2 hours, any missing checkpoints results in a time deduction of 30 minutes.

5. You can take as long as you need to complete the challenge, there is no time limit and no cut offs.

I hope this is the year you decide to give the route a try.

Email me at nakedindian@singletracksamurai.com

FoR IMMeDiaTe RelEasE SinGLeTraCk SaMuRai PrOduCtiOnS PreSenTs: The CroSS FloRiDa InDiviDuaL Time TRiaL 2010 Aka the CFiTT October 9th 2010 7am Start

This route was constructed by the folks here at SSP with the intention of connecting two of the biggest forest in the State, the Ocala National Forest and the Croom Forest, with a mostly off road route.

By any means, do not underestimate the extreme difficulty of the event.

Please read the rules at the about in this section:


Rules and About information in detail

Photo Checkpoints are required for route confirmation and time completion and can be found here:

Checkpoint requirements

If you want to race you must send a letter of intent before September 20th to nakedindian@singletracksamurai.com

This years CFiTT will be more competitive then any other.

Please email me for route GPX file and PDF of the ONF.

There is a slight change in the route and the file will be fixed to reflect it, in the section going from SR 484 to SR 200 used to be limestone road is now singletrack.

Cue sheets are not provided and must be custom made by the racers if they are not using a GPS Unit.

Email address above if you have any questions.

Although all racers line up on the equipment of their choice there are Several different Records that can be achieved:

Single Speed Record
Fixed gear Record
Men's Official Record
Women's Official Record
Tandem Official Record

Current record is 25 hours and 37 minutes and it is Shared by Karlos AR Bernart and Bryan Frantz (Karlos also holds the Fixed gear single speed record with the same time)

Take care,

Laters,

The NaKeD InDiaN

Check out the event page for the C.F.I.T.T.

Official Results....

First.

Thanks to all that came. Anyone who rode this race will be glad to tell you this was no walk in the park. This was probably one of the hardest events they have ever competed in.

That being said, Enormous thanks to all the competitors, you guys are Fantastic and I appreciate your support and I appreciate you being a part of making a dream of mines come true and helping to make history for the Florida Cycling community.

Thank you Brett for coming all the way from Pennsylvannia to come do the damn thing, Your performance as always was impressive. I am pretty sure next time you will carry a spare light.

Thanks to the Hoovers for their continued support of Singletrack Samurai productions. You guys were a big hit on the blue dot site.

Thanks Tom for coming out and participating, Im sure you will return and really show your fury.

Great Job Rob, Man 102 miles is nothing to shrug at, great effort fantastic ride on your part.

Bryan, what can I say, your an Animal an a real gentleman, it was great riding with you and getting to know you and competing with you.

Lynne, thanks for being the first and only CFiTT Race Day Volunteer.

HUGE thanks to Rob Roberts for his Facebook Samurai Fan site updates, I really enjoyed reading the commentary and the surprise visit at Santos totally made my day.

1st place goes to Karlos A. R. Bernart(new fixed gear course record) and Bryan Frantz at 25 hours and 37 minutes.

Everyone else, Withdrew for their own personal issues or reasons.

Hopefully the next one wont be so doggone HOT.

thanks,

The NaKeD InDiaN

Latest for the race....30 SEP 09

XFL racers will need to devise methods to carry the units. a few of the units have carrying cases but not all. there is a lanyard loop on the back of the unit that can be used with zip ties. generally the devices should be outside of packs with a clear view of the sky if you want to get good regular transmission.. the antenna is under the SPOT logo.

each unit will have the racer's name and emergency contact info associated with it however it is important to communicate to the racers that we do NOT respond to --or even receive--911 destress signals from the unit. those signals go directly to the local 911 dispatch offices along the course.

i will share with you a unit operation cheat sheet that you should provide racers for using the device. its kind of tricky to get them into tracking mode. you will need to test them all as soon as you get them. none of the units will come with AA lithiums. they need them. XFL is short enough that units batteries will not be used. tell the riders to keep their batteries. they are not cheap and will only be 10% drained post-race.

Thanks,

The NaKeD InDian

CFITT 911

We need the following info from all racers emailed to me at nakedindian at singletrack samurai.com.

email address.
your phone number.
Emergency contact name and number.

I need this information ASAP, it is for the programming of the SPOT units that will be used in the race to track your progress thru the course.

thanks,

The NaKeD InDiaN

Latest for the race....

Racers/Riders/Volunteer.

IF there is anything I can personally do to help you and keep your cost down for the event let me know.

I am willing to offer up space at my home floor space, couch space, backyard camping space, hammock hanging space, whatever you need if you need it to get up there the day before to help you guys out.

Just email me at nakedindian99 at aol dot com and let me know.

If not there are hotels in Deland Florida, which is the closest city to paisley with hotels. You can also camp at Clearwater lake.

Stay posted to the race blog for the most current updates and information.

spot tracker site is up, the link is a couple of post before this, what that will do it will allow your loved ones, friends or whomever to view your progress along the course and see how your doing. It also will let them know that your alive and well, and it also has a 911 button, in the event that something happens and you need help, you push that button, rescue will find you.

What else? Just holler at me, and let me know. The only thing I cant help with is transportation.

LOL, Im not exactly sure how I am getting to the race, I do have a friend who lives close to their, I may park my car there and ride to the race? So who knows... LOL, I got a ride home though...

Ok, good luck, with your prep, anything just ask!

Map Update

It was pointed out to me the day we mapped the route, when we came out of Santos and crossed SR 200 we took a detour to get refreshments on the route to a convenience store.

This visit to the store is not part of the route.

The route has been edited and the GPX file has been updated, please update your cue sheets or GPS devices.

thanks,

The NaKeD InDiaN

Race Tracker Site

Is up, How exciting,

Bookmark this link!!

http://trackleaders.com/crossfl

Updates and such...

The race clock is ticking and the big day draws near.

The spot units will be available and the route has been mailed off to create a site with the map so that the units will track on it.

Quite honestly I cant believe all the attention my little race has received and all the generous support from people outside the state. I can hardly get people in my own area to support it, but people from hundreds and thousand miles away willingly contribute to give rise and encourage the fine art of self supported touring.

Remember, On Race day, there will be a riders meeting at 5am. At that time we will give out the spot units as well as a brief tutorial on how to use them. AS well, there will be a "surprise" requirement the day of the race that every competitor will just have to deal with, LOL, its part of the fun folks. Remember to make a copy of the required photography and video checkpoints and to have a camera available. As well as remember to make sure you are as prepared as possible, although the course conditions are not difficult in terms of technical skills, the sheer vastness and the distance you cover will definetely make up for it. As well, what I love most about the route is that you get to experience that "big country, great wide open" feel that is sometimes not easily obtained in our "flat" state of Florida.

I am excited and look forward to seeing everyone at 5am on October 10th for the Mandatory riders meeting. IF anyone wants or needs a place to post up the night before, I am willing to provide camping space in my backyard to help you out and get you out there earlier, if not, you can try to find hotel lodging in Deland which is closest city to the race location. Good luck.

thanks, Looking forward to a great event and a history making ride!!!

Laters,

The NaKeD InDiaN

LaSt ChAnCe

I am sending the final list for the SPOT devices today.

These SPOT devices will be provided to racers at no charge for the duration of the event. Once the race is over they will be boxed up and returned. There is no charge.

SO if your still interested in taking a shot at this fun little ride in October, email me at Nakedindian99 at aol dot com.

If not, I understand, maybe next year.

With these SPOT devices, people at home will be able to watch the race unfold from their very own living rooms.

FUN. They can keep track of the racers progress as they make their way across the course and they can see the drama of the action as it unfolds.

We are planning as well to have a Volunteer out on course taking pictures so we can get some live photos of the days event loaded up as it happens.

Exciting stuff!

Take Care,

Laters,

The NaKeD InDiaN

CheKeM OuT

Letters of intent are up under the appropriate tab.

Check them out and read!

Thanks Ryan!

Laters,

The NaKeD InDiaN

CFiTT news Update: IMPORTANT SPREAD THE WORD.

Competitors.

There will be a riders meeting 5am on October 10th to make sure everyone has this information.

This course was laid out and was initially done as a TOUR and that is the tradition that will continue.

Riders will be forced to have FUN. Sorry, it is the nature of the event. In order to be scored accurately for the event some items for confirmation will be required and will allow future riders to help track their progress and scoring. In order to do this riders will have to have a camera.

At Silver Glenn, you are required to video tape yourself, going for a swim in the infamous glenn. Get a receipt of payment of entry fee as well.

At the Lake Eaton loop you are required to take a self portrait shot from each of the overlooks.

In the town of Eureka get a picture of the fire station on the course.

At santos, get a picture of the main information kiosk located at the trail head.

In Pruitt, get a picture of the pruitt memorial.

Get a picture of the Haltapaki reserve sign as you enter that part of the course.

Get a picture of the Canal as you start to ride next to it.

Get a picture of the big Caboose on the withlacoochee trail.

Finally, get a picture of the huge watch tower located at the tucker hill trail head.

Key element is to figure out how to get your camera to time stamp the pictures, not a huge deal.

There will hopefully be support from spot for the race and that will aid in scoring, but the picture and the mandatory sight seeing is part of the EVENT.

Hope you can appreciate the spirit of the adventure.

Finally and this is important.

The marshall swamp section of the route is considered to be part of the florida trail and is foot traffic only. IN this section racers are required to either A. Hike threw till you get to the bike path that takes you to the baseline trail head. or B. Take the alternate, which means you take 314 to baseline road, hang a left and then ride till you past the trail head and are back on the official course. Its up to you which route you take, but you cannot RIDE your bike threw the Marshall swamp section as it is part of the Florida trail and it is Foot Traffic only.

thanks,

The NaKeD InDiAn

LeTTers of INtent???

I have received two.

What I am trying to do, is talk to the company that makes the SPOT units and seeing if they will let me use some for the TT to make it spectator friendly.

So these are important. As it stands now, I dont even need it for the couple of riders I have showing up as they got good GPS units. But I would like to get other people involved, so Letters of intent are important.

If you are intending to attend, send me an email of your intention to participate, pretty please with Sugar on top.

If not, that's fine.

The special thing about this event is that its Unique, one of a kind experience for the sport of cycling in the state.

Nothing like this has been done before and it took a tiny lil man from the Central florida area to dream it up and make it happen.

Join the fun will ya.

Laters,

The NaKeD InDiaN

CoMMuNicATe YouR InTentiON

Attention CFiTT competitors.

Please send and Intent to Race Letter to nakedindian99 at aol dot com if you are participating at the mass start Individual time trial on October 10th.

I am trying to get a head count.

The letter is not required, but like I said I want to get an Idea.

Keep your eyes posted to the CFiTT Blog for the final update on the rules and procedures for the event.

Thanks,

The NaKeD InDianN

AgaiN ThanKs to THe GENIUS!

If you click on the Course link tab the GPX file is there as well as a downloadable version of the ONF map that all time trialist need to get and have and study.


Thanks Ryan,

The NaKeD InDiAn

CFiTT news

CFiTT Leg One file


Enjoy and Good luck,


The NaKed InDiAN

Important CFITT UPDATE

Prospective CFiTT Competitors:

I have some good news.

We are removing the time restrictions for the race. In fact, as long as it takes you is a long as it takes.

Scoring is going to be worked out, but rest assured you will need a camera and a cell phone to be able to compete and get scored.

The bad news is that we mapped out the first 100 miles yesterday and it was Challenging. In fact, I expect in the first 15 miles someone to drop out and then the next 85 miles someone will drop out. And then by the time you reach Santos, everyone is gonna wanna stop. I see only the most elite athletes in the world being able to continue after you ride all the stuff we ride in the ONF. Its a tough course and I have some serious warnings that you need to consider. IF you think I am trying to scare you off, your right I am.

What I dont want is people to have any false hope or pretenses. This is truly a dirty event, as dirty as any of the Hundies that you find around the nation. The accumulated climbing from day one will have many competitors camping early. Its going to be a ball buster and every bit harder than you imagined it would be. It presents and requires you to have a combination of skills that some of you may simply not posses. I recommend you have a good escape route planned as this is a self supported race bound by the honor code and if you DNF you may want to have a friend on stand by to come retrieve you.

I want only the people who feel that they are up too and want this challenge to participate in this race. If you are questioning your abilities, I encourage you to stay home. There is no fee for this time trial, I am not profiting from it financially, so I have no problem telling people stay home, this is probably too hard for you.

DO NOT RIDE A CROSS BIKE AND JOIN THIS EVENT FULLY PREPARED FOR ANYTHING.

That is all,

thanks,

The NaKeD InDiaN

VoLunTEERs NEEDED

Looking for 4 people that are available the 10th and 11th to help out with the race.


There is no pay, no rewards, just the satisfaction of helping out with a one of a kind event.

If your interested please send an email to nakedindian99 at aol dot com.

thanks,

The NaKed InDiaN

CFiTT news...

Well, all of the sudden there seems to be an increased curiousity about this ride and race. Sunday I am going to go GPX the first half of the route in preparation to get everyone what they need to be ready to race.

There is an inherent need in all of us, to push our limits and adventure further then we ever had before. A need to see another side of the place that we live in.

The route that I have layed out together with Rob Roberts, gives you a glimpse into off road touring that you never thought was possible in the wonderful state of Florida.

I know this is a new idea and a new concept so if anyone is interested and wants to participate and they have questions, I have an open ear and I am ready to answer. I am willing to share my ideas and concepts and experience.

This Sunday, Paisley MTB trailhead 7am, we are rolling out. If you want to join, just be there, but I tell you this. There will be single track, there will be road, there will be long climbs and there will be some beautiful sights to behold as we roll about 120 miles or less into Santos.

Come join the fun, challenge yourself, once the route is realeased its open to be enjoyed and toured at anytime by anyone.

Enjoy the fruits of my labor!

Thanks,

The NaKeD InDiaN

CFiTT news...

Please pass this around and announce to all who are interested.

We will be setting up a date to tour the route for the purpose of obtaining a good GPS file for the racers.

I have chosen to LINE UP and do head to head battle on the 3rd of October but everyone, racers and non racers alike are invited to join in.

On one Saturday or Sunday we will do Paisley to Santos, then the following weekend do Santos to Croom.

If anyone is interested in touring the route, email me at Nakedindian99 at aol dot com and I will keep you posted on the actual date, should be soon.

thanks,

The NaKeD InDiaN