2022 Virginia State MTB Marathon Championship Race
Saturday, August 13th
2 DAYS OF BIKES, FAMILY, FRIENDS, FUN
August 12th - 13th, 2022
(PAST EVENT)
The VIRGINIA STATE MTB MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP will be unlike and other race this year in Virginia. This weekend long celebration of mountain biking includes camping, local food trucks, a beer garden, expo with vendors and more.
This USA Cycling sanctioned event has classes for all levels of riders with juniors, women and men represented.
RESULTS ARE UP!
RVA Racing Events will serve as the event promoter, working closely with officials from the Fluvanna County Government, the Fluvanna County Parks & Recreations Department, USA Cycling (USAC), and the Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club (CAMBC) which is the local chapter of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA).
The MTB Marathon race often referred to as cross-country marathon (XCM), is a very demanding form of mountain bike racing. For this race, riders will have four hours to complete as many laps as they can over a 10-mile closed course with ~995’ of elevation.
Pleasant Grove Park has been chosen as the venue for the grueling event on Saturday, August 13. Pleasant Grove Park is located between Charlottesville and Richmond Virginia in Fluvanna County. The park boasts 22 miles of trails and is nestled right on the Rivanna River.
The 2022 Virginia State XCM Champions!
NOTE: The Virginia State “Champion’s Title” is open to Virginia residents only. Overall race results reflect actual race-day ranking. The results below may differ from overall results as podiums shift to remove non-VA residents.
PRO/ELITE Men Open
1 - Luke Vrouwenvelder, Giant Factory Team
2 - John Petrylak, Carbo Rocket MTB Team/Molly’s Bikes /Athlos/ESI grips
3 - Brent Carson
PRO/ELITE Women Open
1 - Abigail Snyder, Ride Fierce Racing
2 - Ella Grier, VAHS
3 - Melissa Seek, Seavs/Haymarket
CAT 1 Men (18-39)
1 - James Laird, RVA Racing
2 - Ronald Payne, J. Petrylak Coaching Academy/Carborocket
3 - Kevin Kochan, Chirpet
CAT 1 Men (40-49)
1 - Richard Serton, Blue Ridge Cyclery Racing p/b Reynolds GMC/Subaru
2 - C. Aaron Huether
3 - Christopher Springer
CAT 1 Men (50+)
1 - Derek Dagostino, Molly's Bicycle Shop
2 - Thomas Richeson, Design Physics Racing
3 - Gordon Davies, Eleven Madison Park
CAT 1 Women (35+)
1 - Denelle Grant, Flying Frog Racing/Coqui Cyclery
2 - Mary Pierce, Coqui Cyclery Flying Frog Racing
Singlespeed Men
1 - Vincent Dunne, Studio 307
2 - Sam Farmer
3 - Alan Dyer, Rocktown Bikes
Singlespeed Women
1 - Mason Hopkins, Design Physics Racing
CAT 2 Men (18-39)
1 - Micah Jewell, Team Molly’s
2 - Matt Juaneza, Altius Cycling Team
3 - Samuel Forsyth, Team Molly's
CAT 2 Men (40-49)
1 - Ben Corfield, Biscuits & Gravy Racing
2 - David Wheeler, Altius
3 - Brian Evans, RVA Racing
CAT 2 Men (50-59)
1 - Ty Lyman, Blue Ridge Cyclery Racing p/b Reynolds GMC/Subaru
2 - Michael Shipp, East Coast Racing
3 - Joe Notarnicola, Altius Cycling Team
CAT 2 Men (60+)
1 - David Hambright
2 - Michael Mewhirter, Pocahontas Racing
3 - Frank Smith
CAT 2 Women (18-34)
1 - Juhi Shah, META.cc
CAT 2 Women (35+)
1 - Lynn Faust, FredTrails
2 - Angela Harper, Team Molly’s Bikes & Brews
3 - Christy Hill
Clydesdale Men (200+)
1 - Lester Brown III, Full Spectrum Racing
2 - Michael Swackhamer, THR Racing
3 - Scott Bryant, RVA Racing
Athena Women
1 - Jill Johnson, Molly's Bikes and Brews
CAT 3 Men (18-49)
1- Adam George
2 - Chad Ritter, Team Molly’s
3 - Brian Lackey, RVA Racing
CAT 3 Men (50+)
1 - Aaron Brown
2 - Joe Molner
3 - Robert Cone
CAT 3 Women (18-34)
1 - Alexandria Gagnon, ECE Racing
CAT 3 Women (35+)
1 - Sandra Schoen
2 - Jena Lugosky, RVA Racing
2-Person Team Relay Men
1 - Will Lyddane & Dan Huerta, RVA Racing - Bike Gang Gang
2 - Justin De Leo & Ricky Everington, Blue Ridge Cyclery - Team Ricky Rabbit!
3 - Travis Snyder & Wayne Tu, Shifty Riders - Dad Bod Division
2-Person Team Relay Women
1 - Brooke Bartels & Jewel Bartels, HLC- Hawley Lambert Cycling
2 - Lila Allen & Miranda Miller, Lady Mustangs
2-Person Team Relay Co-Ed
1 - Chris Coleman & Deni Dempsey, RVA Racing - Team Meh
Middle School A-Boys
1 - Logan Mauro, Battlefield Composite
2 - Rowan Hirtriter, Mole Hill Bikes
Middle School A-Girls
1 - Julie Raydo, Colonial Revolution
2 - Mallory Clubb, NRV Composite
Middle School B-Boys
1 - Jacob Hill
Freshman/Sophomore Boys
1 - Josh Koch, Henrico Composite
2 - Ethan Leslie, New River Composite
Freshman/Sophomore Girls
1 - Celeste Lucado, Nova composite
JV Boys
1 - Griffin Clubb, NRV Composite
2 - Caleb Maxham, Velocious Sport
Varsity Boys
1 - Mason Allen, Albemarle High School
2 - Samuel Lang, Kelly Benefits Elite pb Flow Formulas
3 -Macon Grier, Full Gas Fitness
Varsity Girls
1 - Katie Kluczynski, Battlefield Composite
EVENT PHOTOS:
We have two of the best sports photographers on this planet at this event. Laura Carson and Richard Bailey are ready to take your glamor/mug shot, or maybe that new profile picture!
Laura Carson: Specializes in race photography, with an emphasis in mountain bike races around the region of her homebase in Richmond, Virginia. Check out some of her shots on her site, www.lauracarsonimages.com, and you may find one of yourself in a past race she captured.
Laura’s Event Photos Here: https://www.lauracarsonimages.com/Races/VA-State-MTB-Marathon-Championship-2022/
Richard Bailey: An avid mountain biker from Richmond Virginia who enjoys photographing the outdoors, Mountain bike events, and city life. You can find him on Instagram @riskitphotos or riskitphotos.com on the interwebs.
Richard’s Events Photos Here: https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/Uuv5mF44SIGzkRosxtxrTw.zJMOoT9bnxFJUXhUhnYUBY
Also, Peter Swan (Swanee) snapped some great podium pictures of y’all while he was out there. You can find them here: 2022 VA State MTB Marathon Championships | Flickr
Course Maps:
You still can re-live the excitement and ride the XCM State Champs course anytime as long as park and trails are open!
The 2022 Virginia State MTB Marathon Championship will be a 2-day MTB festival atmosphere with activities that run before, after, and concurrent to the race to create an inclusive and family-oriented event. There will be camping, local food trucks along with a beer garden, and vendor expo areas both Friday and Saturday!
Camping
Beer Garden
Vendor Expo & Demos
Local Food Trucks available on site
Music
The 2022 Virginia State MTB Marathon Championship Race is being held under USA Cycling event permit 2022-4980. All Pro/Elite category racers will require an annual USA Cycling Mountain Bike license. All other categories must have either an annual USA Cycling Mountain Bike License or a one-day license at registration for $5.00.
EVENTS IS RAIN OR SHINE!
Rain conditions may result in course alterations to protect trails where warranted
We are opening day of registration - $95 (cash or Venmo). You can register Friday or Saturday during scheduled check in hours.
Event Check-In:
Friday @ 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Saturday @ 6:00 - 7:45 AM
Race Brief & Roll Call @ 8:00 AM
Race Starts @ 8:30 AM
When: Saturday, August 13 @ 8:30 AM
Where: Pleasant Grove Park - 271 Pleasant Grove Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963
Entry Fee: $75 and FREE Camping & Pasta Dinner Friday Night*
Registration Closes on August 5th
*NOTE: Due to rising costs and price of gas, we have decided to reduce the entry fee to $75 and offer FREE camping!
Food Truck Service Hours:
Friday, 3:00 - 8:00 PM (Water Ice Only)
Saturday, 6:00 - 9:00 AM (Breakfast)
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Lunch/Dinner)
Vendor/Expo Area Hours:
Friday, 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The “Champions Corner” Bar Hours:
Friday, 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Saturday, 12:00 - 9:00 PM
Event Schedule:
Friday, August 12
Event Opens: 1:00 PM
Race Check-in: 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Pasta Dinner: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 13
Race Check-in: 6:00 - 7:45 AM
Pre-Race Brief: 8:00 AM
Race Starts: 8:30 AM
Awards Ceremony: 3:00 PM (or sooner)
Event Closes: 9:00 PM
What’s on Tap!
Train Wreck (IPA)
PG-13 (Pilsner)
No-Name Red (House Red Wine)
No-Name White (House White Wine)
Food Vendors on Site:
Chef Babb - American, Comfort
D’Mary’s Taco Truck - Tacos, Mexican
Moe Betta Italian - Italian Ice
Event Categories:
Men's & Women's with age brackets (see registration page for details). Promoter has the right to combine classes and awards/prizes based on registration totals.
Pro/Elite
Expert (CAT 1)
Sport (CAT 2)
Beginner (CAT 3)
SingleSpeed (Open)
Clydesdale (Open, 200 lbs+)
Athena (Open, 165+)
Junior (age 10-18)
Tandem
Teams (2 & 3-4 person teams)
Racing Age: For all racers including Juniors – Racing Age is determined by your age on December 31st of the current year. Parents – please take note of this when registering your juniors for races, your Junior racer cannot turn 19 in the current year.
Field Limit: 150 - this may change as we finalize plans with park and county
Race Format: Riders will have four hours to complete as many laps as they can over an 10-mile closed course with ~995’ of elevation. Riders must start their last lap before 3:59 on the race clock.
Aid Stations/On-Trail Support: There will be 2 aid stations on course
Aid #1 (at start of loops, riders will pass this once each loop)
Sponsored by: Molly’s Bike Shop
Provided food/nutrition: CARBOROCKET (Half-Evil & Electrolyte hydration Drink)
Team support crews are allowed
Aid #2 (mid-course at miles ~4 and 7, riders will pass this twice each loop)
Sponsored by: Endeavor Cycles
Provided food/nutrition: CARBOROCKET
Ben and the Endeavo team will provide a full neutral support station
Team support crews are allowed
Prizes:
Pro/Elite: Cold Hard Cash* and Medals
All Cats: Medals
* Men’s and Women’s Pro/Elite payouts are seeded evenly, and payout will be proportional to entries in the class. Top 3 with 10 or more entries in class for Men/Women for that day.
Vendors in Expo Area:
Molly's Bicycle Shop and Blind Dog Brewery
athlosports
Pivot Cycles
Giant Bicycles USA
J. Petrylak Coaching Academy
Bemer Group USA (Bemer Training Devices)
Sherrybee’s Apiary (local honey)
Blind Dog Brewing
Athletic Brewing Company
Muc-Off
LILO Collections - Fashion Accessories, Luggage, Home Decor, & Gifts
Endeavor Cycles
CarboRocket
VENUE LOGISTICS
Parking (FREE/INCLUDED): General parking is open to all for free. It will be at the entrance to the park (see site map) and 1/4 mile from start/finish area.
Pasta Dinner (FREE/INCLUDED): Your entry includes pasta dinner (spaghetti, meatballs, salad, garlic knots, & beverage) catered by Sal’s Friday night.
Camping (FREE/INCLUDED): Primitive camping is available Friday Night and it is a short walk to the expo area and bathrooms. Campers will be able to unload from road alongside camping area and park in general parking. No cars are allowed to park in general camping area. Friday campers will be able to set up Friday afternoon and will have to vacate campsite by 6:00 PM Saturday but are welcome to hang out in the expo area until we close! NOTE that VIP Parking ($25) comes with space for camping
Saturday camping is possible but very limited due to requirement we have to clear out for VA State Fair setup Sunday AM. For Saturday camping, please contact us at info@rvaracingevents.com
VIP Parking & Camping ($25): Limited VIP Parking Available with Friday Night Camping. You will have a 10'x30' space for parking and camping. You'll also be within 25-50 yards of start/finish area and along course as racers begin each lap. Saturday camping is possible but very limited due to requirement we have to clear out for VA State Fair setup Sunday AM.
VIP Team & Staging Areas ($25): VIP area right in the start/finish coral area for teams to set up support tent and staging area on race day. You will be right in the heart of the action and under shelter. But there are only 10 of these available. There is access to power in some spaces. You will be able to set up as early as Friday afternoon.
COVID-19: At this point we are not exactly sure what COVID brings. We are seeing all key indicators moving in the right direction and will be following current protocols at the time of the event. Please keep in mind that like everything this year things can change and you will need to be flexible.
Trail Guidelines: This is a trail system shared with hikers and equestrians, and our goal with this event is to celebrate it appropriately by respecting the resource and to leave a great impression of the mountain bike community which means NOT leaving our physical impression!
Vendors on Site
Sponsor Opportunities
While the race is always the main event, our venues are chosen because they are spectator friendly and offer space for vendors and teams to set up tents and make each event a fun friendly MTB bike festival. The 2022 Virginia State MTB Marathon Championship will be a 2-day MTB festival atmosphere with plans to have activities that run before, after and concurrent to the race to create an inclusive and family-oriented event. We have opportunities for business, vendor, and/or shop support or participation in the following areas:
Awards/prizes
Swag-bag and merchandize items
Shops tents/neutral support
Vendor promo display and sales
Music/DJ
Fundraising opportunities
Food, Drink, & Beer vendors
The following are additional opportunities for vendor hosted events:
Sponsor Hosted Pasta Dinner & Social (Friday 6-8 PM) - Sponsor TBA
Sponsor Hosted Pre-Race Breakfast & Coffee (Saturday (6-8 AM) - Sponsor TBA
Sponsor Hosted Post-Race Social (Saturday 4-8 PM) - Sponsor: Molly's Bicycle Shop & Blind Dog Brewery
