CRANK THE SHIELD 2010
3-DAYS, 235 KM
Eastern North America's Favourite Mountain Bike Stage Event.
SEPTEMBER 17th, 18th, & 19th, 2010.
Crank The Shield
People travel from all across North America to be a part of those who hold the honour of Cranking The Shield. Crank participants describe the courses as the best they have ever ridden anywhere!
Only 50 spots left for 2010 as of July 30th - Register now !
Why Crank the Shield?
As Eastern North America's answer to the popularity of mountain bike stage races, Crank the Shield is a 3-day cycling odyssey through Ontario’s stunning Canadian Shield country. Riders “crank” their way through amazing singletrack, alongside stunning vistas, lakes and exposed rock, and eventually to the finish.
Along the way, riders aren’t ushered into cramped tents, as summer camps complete with mess halls, cabin lodging and beautiful, swim-able lakes await you at day’s end. Food has been described as the best at any stage race, with all-you-can-eat buffets including everything imaginable to keep you fueled up for 3 long days in the saddle. Along the way, you’ll find incredibly well marked trails, friendly, helpful aid and marshal stations, and a top-notch safety staff. If you’re gonna crank, you need to Crank the Shield?
NEW FOR 2010 - 235 km over 3 days sound too hard? – try the Short Course!
Chico Racing has the answer – shorter courses for all 3 days! Crank The Shield's shorter option, with distances ranging between 50 to 60 km per day, is still a tough ride but puts Crank within range for the average rider.
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Registration is closed for the 2010 edition of Crank The Shield.
Crank The Shield Registration Closed! -
Updated course maps and profiles are now posted under each Stage!
Chico Racing -
Exciting course changes to Stage 2 for 2010 - No rail trail, and finish right at Camp White Pine.
New Stage 3 start location, Sir Sam's Ski and Summer Resort, more singletrack!
Sean Ruppel - Course Manager -
"Thanks for a great experience. All the effort you all put in showed in the fact that everything ran so smooth. The bar has been set pretty high for other Mtb Stage Races. I am sure as word gets out there will be line ups to sign on for next year."
Jim Brogden - 2009 Participant
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"Everything was absolutely perfect and spot on from the rider's perspective! From the bags and drop bags to the cabins, food, course markings, volunteers, course, etc - well it was one of the best ever."
Laurie Woodbury - 2009 Participant -
New - Crank The Shield offers a short course option with distances ranging between 50 to 60 km per day. It is still a tough ride but puts Crank within range for the average rider.
Crank - Short Course Option -
“Congratulations to the whole CTS team, as I rank this race (for course, accommodation, food,
Greg Andre-Barrett - 2009 Participant
volunteers, etc.) as tops on my list of completed races. The course was out of this world, including CTS trail, which I think is the best new single track I’ve ever ridden.”
Steve Neal Performance Presents 2010 Crank the Shield Training Plan - Starts May 31st
The 2010 Crank the Shield Plan is Almost Ready!
Are you Ready?
Starting May 31st enjoy 4 complementary Months of training and blog support from Steve Neal Performance.
Please forward any questions or suggestions for this years plan to peter@steveneal.ca
