Ride the Ridge MTB Race
Sunday
April 21st, 2024
Get ready to rumble because the "Ride the Ridge" MTB race is coming back again!
This amazing trial system is managed by a core group of junior mountain bikers at the school. They have a tough network of fun and challenging trails. Roots, rocks and elevation changes that you would expect from a course nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge mountains. The school will provide access to water, restrooms and some food.
The Blue Ridge School is located about 30 minutes north of Charlottesville and about 2 hours south of DC. For more info on Blue Ridge School and the outdoor program itself check out the school’s website at www. blueridgeschool.com
The Fine Print
USAC License NOT Required for this race!
1. Categories may be collapsed depending on the number of riders that show up in each category*
2. Blue Ridge School is just that. A school. Please do not pre-ride the course without consent from the race director (more info below).
3. There will be food & beverage available.
4. Course is ~6 miles lap w 550' of elevation gain. Laps are hilly, rocky singletrack.
5. Registration Fees increase $15 on race day. So register early!
6. HAVE FUN!!!
* Depending on registration numbers, we may combine or put multiple categories on the field together. So talk to your friends and get them out here. Any changes to start times (noted below) will be announced via email to registered racers and newsletter subscribers. We will also post them here on the event site.
VENUE & ADDRESS: Blue Ridge School - 273 Mayo Dr, Saint George, VA 22935
REGISTRATION FEES: $35 until January 1st
$35 until 1/01
$45 until 4/01
$55 after 4/01
On-line registration closes @ midnight Friday, April 19th.
NO walk on/day-of registration
CATEGORIES - USAC License NOT Required for this race!
Pro/Elite (Open)
Expert/CAT1 (18-34, 35-49)
Expert/CAT1 Masters (50+)
Sport/CAT2 (18-34, 35-49)
Sport/CAT2 Masters (50-59) and Veterans (60+)
Sport/CAT2 SingleSpeed
Sport/CAT2 Clydesdales
Beginner/CAT3 (18-34, 35+)
JUNIORS (Varsity, JV, Middle School, & Elementary School)
START TIMES
9:00 AM (1/2 lap race, 2.5 miles)
Elementary School & Kids Race
10:00 AM (1 & 2 laps race, 6 & 12 miles)
Beginner/CAT3 Men & Women (2 laps)
JV Boys & Girls (2 laps)
Middle School Boys & Girls (1 lap)
12:00 PM (3 laps race, 18 miles)
Pro/Elite Men & Women
Expert/CAT1 Men & Women
Varsity Boys & Girls
Sport/CAT2 Men & Women
Clydesdales
Singlespeed
PRE-RACE BRIEF: Is MANDATORY and starts 15 minutes before your wave. We take roll call and you will be shown as DNS is you miss roll call – no exceptions!
DISTANCES (~estimated time on field)
Pro/Elite & Expert/CAT1 – 3 laps (~80 mins)
Sport/CAT2 – 3 laps (~90 mins)
Beginner/CAT3 – 2 laps (~60 mins) or 1 lap option (~30 mins)
Varsity – 3 laps (~80 mins)
Junior Varsity – 2 laps (~50 mins)
Middle School – 1 laps (~30 mins)
Elementary – .5 laps (~20-25 mins) & Barrel Race
THE COURSE
The course is roughly 6 miles in length, and is a great XC race course! Some fast flow sections with a few punchy climbs and with some roots and rocks thrown in to keep you oin your toes.
Elevation Gain: 553’
Elevation Loss: 555’
Max. Grade: 11.0%
AID STATIONS
Due to the short 6 mile length of the course, there will not be aids stations out on the course. You will be responsible for carrying enough water to sustain you. There will be opportunity to stage/place water and food at the event grounds for you to grab as you pass through. There will be water jugs on-site for refilling bottles.
EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE
If the event must be cancelled or postponed due to a hurricane or major weather event, participants will be notified and refunds will be granted if necessary.
PRE-RIDING
The trails are NOT open for pre-riding, without approval from the Director or Outdoor Programs: Tony Brown, tbrown@blueridgeschool.com
VOLUNTEERS
Interested in volunteering? We are in need of volunteer course marshals to keep our participants safe. Volunteers received free event t-shirt. Click HERE to sign up for a volunteer slot
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GET INVOLVED - YOU COULD BE HERE!
Interested in doing more, contact: dennis@rvaracing.com