Dirt Sweat & Gears

Coming up this weekend on May 2-3 is the 12 hour Dirt, Sweat & Gears, the next stop on the US National Mountain Bike Calendar at the Cotton Mill Preserve in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Those attending will compete for some of the US$10,500 purse.

Gary Fisher and his 29er Crew will attend the race along with many of America's favorite endurance racers. Reportedly, Fisher will race his singlespeed bike. Last year's event drew racers from 31 states. The race's singlespeed event on Friday and regular race starting Saturday will raise funds for both the American Cancer Society and the new partnership with the Southern Off Road Bicycle Association and the International Mountain Bike Association.

For more information visit: www.dirtsweatandgears.com.