GII's Backyard Boogie Race

GII's Backyard Boogie Race (BYB) is happening Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Melford Blvd, Bowie, MD.  

Registration

Registration fee is $40 for adults, $25 for Juniors, and free for kids. Second race registration $10 when registering at the same time as the first.Masters Races are open for licensed Category 1-4 racersRegistration will open 60 minutes before the first raceThere is an online registration fee of 6.25% plus a $1.25 Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association (MABRA) fee Registrations must be completed 30 minutes prior to your race. Waitlisted registrants will be added in order of registration as openings become available. Waitlisted registrants on the day- of will be added after registration closes if they are present. Day-of registration fee is an additional $10 for adults and $5 for juniors and must be done online at the Bikereg website. No additional fee for second races.  No in person financial transactions even on day of.  All payment through website only.Day-of registration will be done on Bikereg.com onlyNo Mail-in registration

Licenses

A domestic USA Cycling (USAC) license is required for all category racers.Annual and Citizen (one-day) licenses will be available for sale at registration or in advance at the USAC website. Junior licenses are provided for free by USAC.Your racing age is your age as of December 31, 2023.

MABRA Road Series

The Backyard Boogie Race is the last race in the MABRA Road series.  The MABRA Road series includes Hagerstown, Carl Dolan, Ride Sally Ride, Summit Point, Salisbury, Chocolate City, and Backyard Boogie. Points are cumulatively tallied for racers at each event for eligible race categories. Information about the MABRA Road Series can be found at https://www.mabra.org/post/mabra-road-series-announcement 

Race Notes

The race course is just under 2km long, clockwise from Melford Blvd, to Science Dr and to Curie Dr.This race is sanctioned by USAC under the MABRA.  USAC rules applyRaces with the same start times may receive separate start whistles at discretion of race promoter and officials.Races with under 12 registrants may be canceled at the discretion of the race promoterLapped riders will finish on the same lap as the leaders. Racers in danger of being lapped must yield to oncoming racers.  Lapped racers may be pulled at the discretion of the officials.No aero barsRace events may be altered due to weather or other uncontrollable circumstancesAll start times are estimatesBe sure to understand the race rule differences between a circuit race versus a criterium.  There is no wheel pit and the middle line rule is in effect.  Traffic will be able to flow in the counterclockwise direction. Junior gear restrictions will be enforced for junior racers participating in any race. Podium ceremonies will be held approximately 20 minutes after each race

Parking 

Parking will be available at the office buildings on Melford Blvd.  Follow the signage.

Other Notes

No alcohol on the premisesAnyone on a bicycle must be wearing a helmetThis race will take place rain or shine so be prepared.