RACES

Races are optional, but we encourage every rider to try a race!  Middle school races occur on Saturday afternoons and high schoolers race on Sunday. There are upwards of 1,000 racers over the weekend! Many of the races draw teams and families for the weekend (camping is optional!) Even if our riders choose not to race, we highly encourage coming out to cheer on teammates.  RACE TRAINING, strategy, "race craft" and ALL support is provided by your coaches.  You will be well prepared for your first race!  IF your athlete doesn't not register for league races, there are other opportunities to race in community events, such as the very popular Quick n' Dirty Race Series.

• For the latest race updates, make sure to visit the SoCal Racing Page. The race flyer includes crucial information.

• You'll receive a race plate with an RFID chip for the entire year. If it's lost, a replacement can be bought for $10.

• Expect long lines at race entrances, so arriving early is recommended.

• Usually, warm-up time is 30-45 minutes before the race starts.

• You can access the race rule book here.

• It's highly recommended that all riders pre-ride the course; pre-ride details are in the race flyer.

• Food trucks are usually available at the race venue.

• If you're interested in camping at the race location, please reach out to us for more information.

• Expect our coaches to provide you with comprehensive insights into race strategy, pacing tips, hydration guidelines, and any last-minute updates before the event.

Race 1: Beach To Boulders

Date: February 6-7

Location: Lake Perris State Recreation Area

Status: Confirmed!

*A great first-time location for new racers!  (Non-technical course)

Race 2: The Vail Lake Challenge

Date: February 20-21

Location: Vail Lake Resort, Temecula

Status: Confirmed!

*Team Dinner and Campfire for all riders and families (even if not racing!) Saturday night

*A favorite race venue for riders! Some of the best single track in SoCal! Camping available; ask Carrie for details. 

Race 3: Lake Cachuma

Date: March 6-7

Location: Cachuma Lake Campground, Santa Barbara County

Status: Confirmed

A beautiful lake-side course through massive oak trees, winding corners around sagebrush and an obstacle-course like course through the campground.  Spectator friendly.  Camping requires reservations and fills up quickly. 

Race 4: Victory at Vail

Date: March 20-21

Location: Vail Lake Resort, Temecula

Status: Confirmed!

*A favorite race venue for riders! Some of the best single track in SoCal! Camping available; ask Carrie for details. 

Race 5: Finals (all riders welcome)

Date: April 3-4

Location: Keysville

Status: Confirmed!

Legendary single track in the Sierra foothills; grassy, undulating course through the oak trees with intermittent fire road climbs and loose, gravely descents.  Dispersed dry camping for all.

Race 6: Championships

Date: TBA

Location: Tehachapi

Really fun single track on a somewhat technical course in the Southern Sierra foothills.  Easy dispersed, dry camping for all.