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General Information

Date

Saturday, July 17

Deadline

Early Registration Deadline
($20 Entry Fee)
Postmark: Monday, June 28
Online: Monday, June 28

Final Registration Deadline
($25 Entry Fee)
Online Only: Monday, July 5

(For an additional fee of $5 per event ($10 for both) athletes can compete in the time trial and/or road race. Click here for road race and time trial  information.)

On-site registrations will be accepted
$30 entry fee (Pre-registration is preferred)

Site

Peterson Park, Ames
(Proceed west off I-35, exit 116; north on Dayton Road; left to Peterson Park. Or take Hwy 69 approx. four miles north of Ames, then east on 180th St.)

Time

Check-In
Beginners: 8:00 am - 8:45 am
Sport & Expert: 8:00 am - 10:30 am

Competition
Beginners: 9:00 am
Sport and Expert: 11:00 am

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Competition Information

Format

Cross country racing on approximately 5 miles of technical single track with curves and drops. The trails at Peterson Park also consist of rolling hills, open fields and sand. Multiple laps will be used for different ability levels. Number of laps will be determined the day of the event according to trail conditions and participation. Organizer reserves the right to combine categories if necessary. Athletes should bring water and/or water containers.

Categories

Beginner: This category is designed for the entry-level rider. Beginner races help participants understand the subtleties of the sport and experience the thrill of mountain biking. Sport: This racing category reflects improved skills and developed strength and stamina. Sport entrants are often intermediate regional competitors. Expert: At this level racing skills, strength and stamina have reached an exceptional level; racing is very competitive.

Awards

Medals for first, second and third will be given in each age group and category. Single-speed entrants are encouraged to notify race officials upon check-in and will be recognized accordingly.

Age Determining Date

Date of competition

General Rules

All riders must wear helmets. Protests must be filed in writing within 30 minutes of posting results. Intentionally competing below your endurance level to potentially place will NOT be allowed.

T-shirt / Packet Pickup

On-site the day of the event.

Entry Fee

The entry fee will enable the athlete to enter the mountain biking competition. (For an additional fee of $5 per event ($10 for both) athletes can compete in the time trial and/or road race. Click here for road race and time trial  information.) The athlete MUST pre-register for all events in order to compete for these fees, otherwise they must purchase entry at the on-site registration fee.  Please list all event codes on one entry form to speed the entry process. On-site registrations will be accepted for mountain biking, road race and time trial for an entry fee of $30 per event.  Pre-registration is preferred for all races.

Volunteers

To provide a quality competition, volunteers are needed to help with timing, course-marshaling, check-in, security, etc. Additional help is needed the day before the race to set up the race course. Please call the mountain biking commissioner for more information. REMEMBER: Free T-shirts will be provided to all volunteers.

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Event Codes
 

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Registration

Entry Form

Click here to download or print a PDF of the Individual Entry Form.
(Note: If you are having problems viewing the entry form, please download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader and install the newest version of the Acrobat plug-in for your browser. This is a free download.)

Online

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

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Additional Information

Mountain Biking Commissioner

Kyle Sedore
ksedore@gmail.com

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