The 100 Toughest Races in the World
#87
Soggy Bottom 100
Description
The longest summer back country mountain bike group/club outing in Alaska will begin and end at the Sea View Bar in Hope. This meeting of mountain bikers will be a grass roots tribal gathering of like minded souls where everyone who completes this very challenging route is a winner. The first rider to complete the tour will be awarded bragging rights until the next Soggy Bottom!!
Event Details
| Categories | Mountain Bike |
| Host | Carlos Lozano |
| Location | Hope, USA |
| Contact | Carlos Lozano |
| Website | http://aksoggybottom100.masony.com/ |
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