Ride the Ridge MTB Race

Ride the Ridge MTB Race 
Commonwealth Cup MTB Series
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 updates on the race and course maps go to the event website at Ride the Ridge MTB Race — RVA Racing Events. For more info on the school or the outdoor program itself check out the school's website at www. blueridgeschool.com

CLICK THE 'SHOW ALL NOTES' BUTTON BELOW TO SEE THE COURSE MAP & ALL THE DETAILS…

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 (see below for more).
3. There will be food & beverage available. 
4. XC Course is ~6 miles lap w 550' of elevation gain. Laps are hilly, rocky singletrack.
5. Elementary race course is ~2.5 miles
6. Registration Fees increase $20 on race day. So please register early!
7. 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 1/1/2024

$35 until 1/1$45 until 4/1$55 after 4/1On-line registration closes @ 6PM day before event.Walk on/day-of: $65 - cash/check or Venmo. 

CATEGORIES (age groups/divisions)

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 SingleSpeedSport/CAT2 ClydesdalesBeginner/CAT3 (18-34, 35+)JUNIORS (Varsity, JV, Middle School, & Elementary School)
 

START TIMES

10:00 AM (1 & 2 laps race, 6 & 12 miles)
 - Beginner/CAT3 Men & Women (1 or 2 lap options)
 - Middle School Boys & Girls (1 lap)

11:00 AM (3 laps race, 18 miles)
 - Sport/CAT2 Men & Women
 - Clydesdales
 - Singlespeed
 - JV Boys & Girls (2 laps)   

12:30 PM (3 laps race, 18 miles)
 - Pro/Elite Men & Women
 - Expert/CAT1 Men & Women
- Varsity Boys & Girls

2:00 PM Elementary School (1/2 lap race, 2.5 miles)
 

PRE-RACE BRIEF: Is MANDATORY and starts 20 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)JV– 2 laps (~50 mins)Middle School – 1 laps (~30 mins)Elementary School - ½ laps (~20-25 mins)

USAC License NOT Required for this race!

EVENT DETAILS & COURSE MAP WILL BE POSTED ON THE EVENT WEBSITE: HERE