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May 12, 2008

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

General Info

Competition Info

Event Codes

Registration

Online Registration

View Entrant List

Results

Additional Info

General Information

Date

Saturday, July 19

Fee

$23.00

Athletes can compete in the time trial, road race and mountain biking for one entry fee of $23.00.

Click here for cycling information.

Deadline

Discount Registration Deadline
($3 off Entry Fee)
Postmark: Monday, June 30
Online: Monday, June 30

Registration Deadline
(Full Priced Entry Fee)
Online only:  Monday, July 7


ON-SITE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED,
however 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

July 19, 2008

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

One entry fee of $23.00 will enable the athlete to enter both cycling events, as well as the mountain biking competition.  The athlete MUST pre-register for all events in order to compete for the $23 entry fee, 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 at mountain biking ($25/event), time trial ($30/event) and road race for ($25/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
 

BEGINNER

FEMALE

MALE

DIVISION
MB 101 MB 201 11-15
MB 102 MB 202 16-19
MB 103 MB 203 20-29
MB 104 MB 204 30-39
MB 105 MB 205 40-49
MB 106 MB 206 50-59
MB 107 MB 207 60-65
MB 108 MB 208 66 and Over
SPORT

FEMALE

MALE

DIVISION

MB 300 MB 400 11-15
MB 301 MB 401 16-19
MB 302 MB 402 20-29
MB 303 MB 403 30-39
MB 304 MB 404 40-49
MB 305 MB 405 50-59
MB 306 MB 406 60-65
MB 307 MB 407 66 and Over
EXPERT

FEMALE

MALE

DIVISION

MB 500 MB 600 11-15
MB 501 MB 601 16-19
MB 502 MB 602 20-29
MB 503 MB 603 30-39
MB 504 MB 604 40-49
MB 505 MB 605 50-59
MB 506 MB 606 60-65
MB 507 MB 607 66 and Over
SINGLE-SPEED

FEMALE

MALE

DIVISION

MB 700 MB 800 OPEN


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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

Patrick Alvord
515-418-0135

patrickalvord@yahoo.com

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