Purse grows for Wigwam/Ultimax Mountain Bike Challenge

The 2006 edition of the Wigwam/Ultimax Mountain Bike Challenge, hosted by the Sheboygan FAT KATS (www.fatkats.org) will be held on October 8th (XC) in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

For 2006, sponsors have delivered a total cash and merchandise purse greater than $10,000! The Pro purse will be no less than $3,000 in cash with Men receiving $1,000 for first place, $500 for second, $250 for third, $200 for fourth, and $100 for fifth place overall. Regular payouts for the remaining top 20 are based off of WORS standard payout schedules. Please reference www.wors.org for payout information. Winners of the Women's Pro division will receive $500 for first place, $250 for second, $125 for third, $100 for fourth and $75 for fifth. Again, regular payouts for the remaining top 10 will be based off of Wisconsin Off Road Series (WORS) standard payout schedules.

Sue George is an editor at Cyclingnews.  She coordinates all of the site's mountain bike race coverage and assists with the road, 'cross and track coverage.