The Quartz Mountain Diamondback 100 Bike Ride invites you to join their ride on August 04, 2012 starting at Altus City Reservoir – Altus, OK
We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Paul Sutherland to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.
This is an awesome ride. The routes are excellent and if you’re planning on rding in the Hotter N Hell this is one of the only rides close by with a 100 mile route.
How long has the event been around?
This is our 5th year.
What was the motivation behind starting the tour and who benefits from it?
I used to go ride in other 100 mile rides to try an prepare for the Hotter N Hell 100 and just felt that southwest Oklahoma need one. The first 3 years was CASA (Court Appointed Special Advactes) for abused and neglected children and last year and this year it is Southwest Youth Services in Altus.
How have they been able to utilize the funds in the past?
It helps support their programs with all the cut backs in grants etc.
Can we get a TCX or GPX file included for download? Over 63% of folks say they are more up to attend a ride for which they have information about the routes for their on-bike devices.
The routes on our our web site: http://www.diamondback100.com/
Do you hav a map of the start facility showing registration point, parking, all toilets, water/snacks, start line?
Yes maps are available at registration desk.
What was the most rewarding experience throughout the years hosting this event?
Meeting riders from different places.
What is the average number of participants per year? How many riders do you assist during the average race?
We had 99 out first year, 155 second year, 154 third year and have grown to 174 last year.
What was the most unforgettable experience or worst accident you had in this event?
We have an elderly man who has ridden 3 out of 4 rides with us who was 83 on our first ride and will be 87 if he rides this tear. We have been blessed by only minor road rash.
What can folks do to support you and your mission?
Come out and ride. Volunteer and I’m thankful for iur sponsors. If it wasn’t for our faithful sponsors and volunteers there would not be a ride.
What is your role in this race and to the success of it?
I start in January working the logistics for the next ride. I rode and planned all the routes to make them enjoyable for the riders.
Do you ride and if yes, what kind of bicycle do you ride and what is your favorite route in your area? Which are your top 3 favorite MUST DO rides in Texas (besides your own)?
Yes, a Gaint TRC2, Hotter N Hell, Outlaw Austin Tx, and Burning Vernon, Vervon Tx
Additional stuff you would like the folks to know about this year?s ride?
An all you can eat spagetti dinner is offered on Friday night from 6-8 for $6.00 per person.
Thanks Paul for this quick interview and we hope to catch everyone at the ride!
Click here to view the event details of the Quartz Mountain Diamondback 100 Bike Ride
