North Country Subaru ~ BFC

North Country Subaru ~ Black Fly Challenge
America's Original Gravel Grinder
Inlet to Indian Lake
Over $17,000.00 in Prizes • Start: 10:00am

Event Schedule • Course Map • Registration Guidelines

YOUR RACING AGE is your age on 12/31 of 2024. 

Get your BFC Jersey or Tech Tee at the BFC Store 

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Are you UNDER 18?
ALL MINORS must print the BFC Waiver, have it signed by a parent or guardian and bring it to race registration!
Minors that do not bring a signed Waiver must have a parent or guardian sign a Waiver at race registration.

Are you on a team?
Make sure you are all using the exact same team name!

DON’T FORGET - This is a Destination Race!
Bring someone to drive your vehicle to the post race party at the finish!!!

The Last Resort Shuttle
There is limited shuttle space available, both AM and PM.
The Shuttle is $35.00/person and must be reserved in advance.
Add your Shuttle Reservation to your registration.

Registration Guidelines:

What Skill Level do I enter? It’s up to you to decide your skill level:
CX Cat1 and MTB Cat1 categories are for very competitive racers.
CX Cat2 and MTB Cat2 categories are for competitive & recreational racers.Women’s Cyclocross:
If you have previously finished or expect to finish in under 2:45, register CX Cat1.
If you have previously finished or expect to finish over 2:45, register in CX Cat2.Men’s Cyclocross:
If you have previously finished or expect to finish in under 2:30, register CX Cat1.
If you have previously finished or expect to finish in over 2:30, register CX Cat2.Women’s MTB:
If you have previously finished or expect to finish in under 3:15, register MTB Cat1.
If you have previously finished or expect to finish in over 3:15, register MTB Cat2.Men’s MTB:
If you have previously finished or expect to finish in under 3:00, register MTB Cat1.
If you have previously finished or expect to finish in over 3:00, register MTB Cat2.Juniors:
Junior racers register in the Junior CX or Junior MTB category.Tandems:
Tandem competitors register in the Tandem category.Tire Width: CX tire width must not exceed 40mm. MTB tire width must be at least 1.95?.All other bikes: Other bikes may be allowed at the discretion of the Race Director. Send your inquiries to [email protected]

If you need further info visit the FAQs & BFC Rules page.