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(To view this email in its original format please click here<\/a>)
Happy New Year! <\/strong>
 
A Note from your Race Director, Cody Sovis: <\/strong>
For the Bell\u2019s Iceman Cometh Challenge crew, there\u2019s a lot of excitement in flipping the page to a new year, and we\u2019re deep into planning the 31st edition of this legendary race. November 7 is going to be here in a flash. We\u2019ve put together a few important dates to circle on your calendar, plus a couple of tidbits to chew on.

Registration<\/strong>
 Details <\/strong>
You have to train for the after party somehow, so why not right when you sign up? On-site registration takes place on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Bell\u2019s Eccentric Caf\u00e9 in Kalamazoo and at 7 Monks in Traverse City (times to be announced).  New and returning riders can register for the 31st<\/sup> Iceman Cometh Challenge while enjoying some Light-Hearted fun and comradery.  Keep an eye on your inbox for additional information.

On-line registration for returning riders opens Friday, March 6th<\/sup> at 9:00 am; if you raced last year, you\u2019ve got all weekend to jump into the race of your choice. For those who didn\u2019t race in 2019,  registration opens Monday, March 9th<\/sup> at 9:00am. Get signed up, get committed, and get your riding buddy to register, too!

Registration costs for 2020:<\/strong>
Bell\u2019s Iceman Cometh Challenge: $110 
               Junior Riders:     $70
Meijer Slush Cup: $80
               Junior Riders: $50
Meijer Sno-Cone: $5

Website & Registration Platform Overhaul <\/strong>

Coming in late February 2020, we\u2019ll unveil a new website and registration platform! If that sounds scary, don\u2019t worry; it\u2019s all good stuff.  What\u2019s different? Here are some FAQs to let you know about what we have going on.

Where will my past results be held?<\/strong> All known past results will be uploaded to the new registration platform.  You\u2019ll have to \u201cclaim\u201d your information which can be done with your email and other identifying information.  In order to make this process smooth, please update your Ice Society Account on the current website (www.iceman.com<\/a>) before March 1 so we have your correct information when everything migrates over. 

Will there still be an Ice Society?<\/strong> Yes…in our hearts. There will always be an Ice Society, just not a digital one on the Internet. Instead, we\u2019ll be focusing our updates and information using the Iceman Strava Club<\/a>, on our social channels (Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>), and on the trails.

What about Strava Training Points? <\/strong>  You might have noticed the Training Leaderboard isn\u2019t updating. Due to new Strava API settings and costs, we won\u2019t be syncing data from Strava anymore. You can still see how you stack up against other Iceman athletes using the Iceman Strava Club<\/a>. 

How will waves be determined?<\/strong> Waves will continue to be determined by your top three Iceman Cometh Races out of the last 5 years. We\u2019ve thought a lot about the best way to place riders, and while there were a lot of perks to using the Strava algorithm, it did have some drawbacks. As a result, we\u2019re taking out the other variables. Think you\u2019re Wave One? Prove it; by taking times on the course, riders face the same hills, same mud, same traffic, and the same roll of the dice. First-time riders will be placed in waves based on age or race category.

What else will be new?<\/strong> New this year, friends and family will be able to track you on Race Joy.  With Race Joy, you can transmit your location and current speed in real-time to friends and family.  Race Joy will also help search and rescue better located you in an emergency situation.  Your spectators will be able to track you from home or from the finish line.  This does require an app download and racers will be required to carry their phones. 

Also, there will be some newly designed Light Hearted Ale merch and new merchandise items!
 

Along the way, we hope you\u2019ll stay tuned to news and updates from of the woods, and enjoy every pedal stroke of training, racing, and riding between now and race day.

See you in the woods, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cody Sovis

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