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September 3-4, 2022
ABOUT
BATTLE OF THE PROSPECTORS
THE ULTIMATE HARE SCRAMBLE
September 3-4, 2022
Battle of Prospectors is a extreme hare scramble located in the old mining town of Murdochville, in the heart of the beautiful Gaspesie region (Qc, Canada). What characterize the event is the amount of hills and the scenery. Downhills, uphills, off camber sections will challenge the most advance rider. It's a mix of very tight single tracks, atv trails and rock infested hills. A unique Hard Enduro in eastern Canada!
Registration for the 2022 race will start later this spring. Stay tune!
Battle of the Prospectors is a 2 day hare scramble (hard enduro style) event.
Saturday: 1st Amateur and 1st Expert Heat (to determine starting order of Sunday's Heat).
Sunday: 2nd heat on different course.
Sunday's results will determine the event results.
Registration for the 2022 race will start later this spring. Stay tune!
Battle of the Prospectors is a 2 day hare scramble (hard enduro style) event.
Saturday: 1st Amateur and 1st Expert Heat (to determine starting order of Sunday's Heat).
Sunday: 2nd heat on different course.
Sunday's results will determine the event results.
The course will be the same for everyone except for a few hard sections that will be for the « expert course » classes only. That doesn’t mean the amateur course will be a walk in the park.
Expert course:
- Pro
- Intermediate
- Vet Expert
- Vet 50+
- Vet A
Amateur course:
- Novice A (Junior)
- Women Expert
- Amateur 30+
- Vet B
Expert course:
- Pro
- Intermediate
- Vet Expert
- Vet 50+
- Vet A
Amateur course:
- Novice A (Junior)
- Women Expert
- Amateur 30+
- Vet B
The organizer
Battle of the Prospectors was in the organizer's head for many years. Hard Enduro is now very popular all over the world, and the time was right to host the first edition in the summer of 2021.
Duane Cabot has been involved in the motorcrycle community for well over 15 years. Back in 2008 he organized a outdoor endurocross championship for the FMSQ.
Thanks to his good friend and client Eric Peronnard, he has been involved in many races all over the world including the AMA Endurocross Series, the X Games and the TKO.
In his free time, he enjoy riding with his friends and guide groups in the wonderful Gaspesie region.
Duane Cabot has been involved in the motorcrycle community for well over 15 years. Back in 2008 he organized a outdoor endurocross championship for the FMSQ.
Thanks to his good friend and client Eric Peronnard, he has been involved in many races all over the world including the AMA Endurocross Series, the X Games and the TKO.
In his free time, he enjoy riding with his friends and guide groups in the wonderful Gaspesie region.
The major partner
Stephen Howland of Beta Canada quickly saw the amazing potentiel for an enduro event when he came for the first time in Murdochville in the summer of 2016. Since then, Beta Canada has become a major partner and never stop supporting the organization.
Partner
Auberge Chic-Chac offers accommodation but is also a unique ski destination in eastern Canada.
Wether you're into alpine or backcountry skiing, no matter your level, Chic-Chac has you covered.
Wether you're into alpine or backcountry skiing, no matter your level, Chic-Chac has you covered.
RIDER INFO
Registration
Registration for the 2022 event will begin May 25th 2022 (ends September 2nd) and will be done through Livelaps.
Accommodation
Many options are available.
Chic-Chac : 418 784-3311
L'auberge : 581 887-9719
Yama Murdochville : 418 360-4666
Chic-Chac : 418 784-3311
L'auberge : 581 887-9719
Yama Murdochville : 418 360-4666
Results
Results for the 2021 event will be available here.
2022 Rules and schedule (subject to change)
Race format
The race consist of 2 heats. The first heat (Saturday) will be a hare scramble (start in waves). The 2nd heat (Sunday) will also be a hare scramble but racers will start one at a time and the order will be determined by Saturday’s results. Sunday’s results will determine the event’s results.
New for 2022, we are adding the Duel of the Prospectors. This will be for the top 16 overall (Pro, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet 50+, Vet A) of Saturday's race. It will be a Endurocros type of event and the results will detemine the orders of the top 16 riders for Sunday's final race.
Registration
Registration is done online only. Online registration will start late May 25th at noon and will end September 2nd at 8pm. There will be a 200 racers limit for the event. Once a rider has registered he can't be reimbursed unless the organizer cancel the event. Registration will be done through Livelaps. 130$ for Expert (Pro), Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+. 110$ for Women Expert, Novice A, Amateur 30+ and Vet B.
You must have a FMSQ license to race. If you don't have a FMSQ membership, you will be asked to pay for a FMSQ event license when registrating on Livelaps.
Scoring will be done with Livelaps using NFC pucks. If you don't have one, you will be given one when you register.
a portion of the entry fees will be given to local charity.
Sign-in
Every rider has to sign-in on site. The racer will be given 2 decals (one for the bike's front number plate and the other for the back of the helmet) and will be assigned a BIB number. Also, racer's NFC puck will have to be programmed.
Classes
5 classes will race the Expert course and 3 classes will race the Amateur course.
Expert course: Pro, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+
Amateur Course: Novice A, Women Expert, Amateur 30+ and Vet B.
Note: All Vet racers (Vet Expert and Vet A) must be 40 years old or more and Vet 50+ and Amateur 50+ must at least have 50 years old.
Novice A (Junior) racers must be less than 30 years old.
The organization can combine 2 classes together if there is less than 5 racers in one class.
A racer can't register in a lower class than what he's used to race. If necessary, the organization can at any time put a racer in another class.
Courses
The Amateur and Expert courses are the same except for a few sections that are for Expert classes only. Sunday's course is completely different (different mountain) than Saturday's course. Battle of the Prospectors is considered a Hard Enduro so even the amateur course will be challenging. Keep in mind that there will be a lot of elevation changes (up to 2000m or 6000ft each lap) and this is one of the reason why it will be challenging even for the Expert classes.
Heat races
Just like any Hare Scramble, the rider with most laps completed in the least amount of time will be the winner. If there at least one second left to the race clock, a rider can do another lap. The race clock will start when the first wave of riders (Experts) has started. Every 3 min, a new wave will start. This means that the later your wave starts, the less time you will race. For example, because there is 3 min between each wave, the Vet Expert class will start 6 min after the Experts. This means that the Vet Expert class will race 6 minutes less than the Experts.
Heat 2 for all classes will be held Sunday on another course and it will be individual starts.
Top 16 overall (Expert, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+) will particpate to the Duel of the Prospectors (Endurocross type track) and the results will detemine the order of the top 16 riders for Sunday's race. 1 minute will separate the 16th and the 17th racer at Sunday's start (only valid for Saunday's afternoon race).
10 seconds will separate every other racers.
The race clock starts when the first racer leaves the start. Order of start will be determined by 1st heat results (overall). Winner of the event is determined by heat 2 results.
Someone who is DNF or DSQ in saturday's race will start last at Sunday's race.
Check points and scoring
For each heat, check points (between 1 and 5) will be placed at different parts of the course. Each lap, every racer will have to stop and go through each check point.
At the end of each lap, every racer has to stop at the scoring area before starting another lap. If a racer fails to stop, his lap won’t appear on his scoring sheet. If a racer misses a check point, he will be disqualified. If a racer deliberately bypass the track, he will be considered DSQ.
If a racer needs to leave the course for repairs, he must finish his lap first and then leave the course at the designated place (pit area). After his repairs, he can go back on the course by going through the starting line (if there is still time left on the race clock).
There will be a time limit for each heat and this time limit will be decided by the organizers. Pass this time limit, racers will be escorted out of the course by the sweepers and their lap won't count.
Gas
There will be a specific area (pit area) where refueling will be permited. It will be located just after the finish line.
Safety
Racers have to wear the appropriate riding gear when arriving to the starting area.
If a racer does not have the appropriate riding gear, he won’t be able to race and won’t be reimbursed.
No riding outside the racing course will be permitted. If a racer rides his dirt bike outside of the course, he can be disqualified and won’t be reimbursed.
Racers will have to cross the main road to access the Sunday’s course. Police officers and racing staff will be present to help racers cross the road safely. No racers are allowed to cross the road on their own without the presence of these Police officers and/or racing staff.
Camping
Camping (no services) will be allowed in the mount Miller’s parking area at a minimal cost.
Curfew to be determined.
Fo those who want a camping with services, there is a camping ground (no internet or cell coverage) at 5min from the race venue.
Schedule (subject to change)
Friday
16:00-19:30 Sign-in (all classes)
Saturday
07:00-08:00 Sign-in last chance (for all classes)
08:30 Mandatory rider's meeting for Expert, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+
09:00 Heat race (120min) for Expert, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+
13:00 Mandatory rider's meeting for Women Expert, Novice A, Am 30+ and Vet B
13:30 Heat race (90min) for Women Expert, Novice A, Am 30+ and Vet B
16:15 Mandatory rider's meeting (Duel of prospectors competitors)
16:30 Duel of the Prospectors (Endurocross like course) - Top 16 overall (Expert, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+)
18:00 Podium - Duel of the Prospectors
Sunday
08:00 Mandatory rider's meeting for Women Expert, Novice A, Am 30+ and Vet B
08:30 Final race (120min) for Women Expert, Novice A, Am 30+ and Vet B
12:30 Mandatory rider's meeting Pro, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+
13:00 Final race (150min) for Pro, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+
17:00 Podium for all racers
The race consist of 2 heats. The first heat (Saturday) will be a hare scramble (start in waves). The 2nd heat (Sunday) will also be a hare scramble but racers will start one at a time and the order will be determined by Saturday’s results. Sunday’s results will determine the event’s results.
New for 2022, we are adding the Duel of the Prospectors. This will be for the top 16 overall (Pro, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet 50+, Vet A) of Saturday's race. It will be a Endurocros type of event and the results will detemine the orders of the top 16 riders for Sunday's final race.
Registration
Registration is done online only. Online registration will start late May 25th at noon and will end September 2nd at 8pm. There will be a 200 racers limit for the event. Once a rider has registered he can't be reimbursed unless the organizer cancel the event. Registration will be done through Livelaps. 130$ for Expert (Pro), Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+. 110$ for Women Expert, Novice A, Amateur 30+ and Vet B.
You must have a FMSQ license to race. If you don't have a FMSQ membership, you will be asked to pay for a FMSQ event license when registrating on Livelaps.
Scoring will be done with Livelaps using NFC pucks. If you don't have one, you will be given one when you register.
a portion of the entry fees will be given to local charity.
Sign-in
Every rider has to sign-in on site. The racer will be given 2 decals (one for the bike's front number plate and the other for the back of the helmet) and will be assigned a BIB number. Also, racer's NFC puck will have to be programmed.
Classes
5 classes will race the Expert course and 3 classes will race the Amateur course.
Expert course: Pro, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+
Amateur Course: Novice A, Women Expert, Amateur 30+ and Vet B.
Note: All Vet racers (Vet Expert and Vet A) must be 40 years old or more and Vet 50+ and Amateur 50+ must at least have 50 years old.
Novice A (Junior) racers must be less than 30 years old.
The organization can combine 2 classes together if there is less than 5 racers in one class.
A racer can't register in a lower class than what he's used to race. If necessary, the organization can at any time put a racer in another class.
Courses
The Amateur and Expert courses are the same except for a few sections that are for Expert classes only. Sunday's course is completely different (different mountain) than Saturday's course. Battle of the Prospectors is considered a Hard Enduro so even the amateur course will be challenging. Keep in mind that there will be a lot of elevation changes (up to 2000m or 6000ft each lap) and this is one of the reason why it will be challenging even for the Expert classes.
Heat races
Just like any Hare Scramble, the rider with most laps completed in the least amount of time will be the winner. If there at least one second left to the race clock, a rider can do another lap. The race clock will start when the first wave of riders (Experts) has started. Every 3 min, a new wave will start. This means that the later your wave starts, the less time you will race. For example, because there is 3 min between each wave, the Vet Expert class will start 6 min after the Experts. This means that the Vet Expert class will race 6 minutes less than the Experts.
Heat 2 for all classes will be held Sunday on another course and it will be individual starts.
Top 16 overall (Expert, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+) will particpate to the Duel of the Prospectors (Endurocross type track) and the results will detemine the order of the top 16 riders for Sunday's race. 1 minute will separate the 16th and the 17th racer at Sunday's start (only valid for Saunday's afternoon race).
10 seconds will separate every other racers.
The race clock starts when the first racer leaves the start. Order of start will be determined by 1st heat results (overall). Winner of the event is determined by heat 2 results.
Someone who is DNF or DSQ in saturday's race will start last at Sunday's race.
Check points and scoring
For each heat, check points (between 1 and 5) will be placed at different parts of the course. Each lap, every racer will have to stop and go through each check point.
At the end of each lap, every racer has to stop at the scoring area before starting another lap. If a racer fails to stop, his lap won’t appear on his scoring sheet. If a racer misses a check point, he will be disqualified. If a racer deliberately bypass the track, he will be considered DSQ.
If a racer needs to leave the course for repairs, he must finish his lap first and then leave the course at the designated place (pit area). After his repairs, he can go back on the course by going through the starting line (if there is still time left on the race clock).
There will be a time limit for each heat and this time limit will be decided by the organizers. Pass this time limit, racers will be escorted out of the course by the sweepers and their lap won't count.
Gas
There will be a specific area (pit area) where refueling will be permited. It will be located just after the finish line.
Safety
Racers have to wear the appropriate riding gear when arriving to the starting area.
If a racer does not have the appropriate riding gear, he won’t be able to race and won’t be reimbursed.
No riding outside the racing course will be permitted. If a racer rides his dirt bike outside of the course, he can be disqualified and won’t be reimbursed.
Racers will have to cross the main road to access the Sunday’s course. Police officers and racing staff will be present to help racers cross the road safely. No racers are allowed to cross the road on their own without the presence of these Police officers and/or racing staff.
Camping
Camping (no services) will be allowed in the mount Miller’s parking area at a minimal cost.
Curfew to be determined.
Fo those who want a camping with services, there is a camping ground (no internet or cell coverage) at 5min from the race venue.
Schedule (subject to change)
Friday
16:00-19:30 Sign-in (all classes)
Saturday
07:00-08:00 Sign-in last chance (for all classes)
08:30 Mandatory rider's meeting for Expert, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+
09:00 Heat race (120min) for Expert, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+
13:00 Mandatory rider's meeting for Women Expert, Novice A, Am 30+ and Vet B
13:30 Heat race (90min) for Women Expert, Novice A, Am 30+ and Vet B
16:15 Mandatory rider's meeting (Duel of prospectors competitors)
16:30 Duel of the Prospectors (Endurocross like course) - Top 16 overall (Expert, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+)
18:00 Podium - Duel of the Prospectors
Sunday
08:00 Mandatory rider's meeting for Women Expert, Novice A, Am 30+ and Vet B
08:30 Final race (120min) for Women Expert, Novice A, Am 30+ and Vet B
12:30 Mandatory rider's meeting Pro, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+
13:00 Final race (150min) for Pro, Intermediate, Vet Expert, Vet A and Vet 50+
17:00 Podium for all racers
