2012 Skyline Park XC & Hillclimb

The Napa-based Skyline Park XC and Hillclimb is back for another year:

Eagle Cycling Club is proud to present the 18th Annual Skyline Park Mountain Bike Race on Saturday & Sunday, June 9th & 10th at Skyline Park in Napa, CA. Racing on trails that have hosted events such as the UCI World Cup and the Single Speed World Championships, we are bringing you back to mountain biking like it use to be. Be prepared to test your mettle not only against fellow racers, but more importantly against Skyline itself!

This event is a fund-raiser for the Skyline Park Trail System. All profits are donated to the Park which is a non-profit organization.

Also new this year is the involvement of the BikeMonkey folks.

You can find out more information on the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SkylineParkMountainBikeRace.

2011 Sierra Cup Series

More details about the NorNevada Sierra Cup Series:

The Sierra Cup Regional Championship Mountain Biking Series for 2011 begins this weekend in Gardnerville, NV. The Sierra Cup is a seven race point series to determine the USA Cycling cross-country mountain bike champions for the Northern California/Nevada region.Top finishers at the first three events will also qualify to compete at the Mountain Bike National Championships in Sun Valley, Idaho on July 14-17.

The Sierra Cup events are the Pine Nut Cracker on May 21 in Gardnerville, NV; the Peavine Challenge on June 5 in Reno, NV; the Skyline Park Mountain Bike Race on June 12 in Napa, CA; the Kirkwood Mountain Classic on July 23 at Kirkwood, CA; the Sky Tavern Classic on August 14 in Reno; The Great Tahoe Flume Race on September 10 at Spooner Lake and the Sawtooth Ridge Challenge on October 2 at Northstar-at-Tahoe.

These events take riders through some of best trails in the West and challenge them with heart pounding climbs and fun, technical descents.  There are age and ability categories for all levels of riders.  Race distances vary with each event and are often based on the ability categories.  Each individual event awards medals to the top finishers as well as series points.  Besides the regional champion medals for the series winners, there is also a $1500 series purse for top riders.

The Sierra Cup is unique in that all of the participating races donate their proceeds to various non-profit organizations that give back to the trails where mountain bikers ride. These organizations include the Poedunks, Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park Backcountry Patrol, Skyline Wilderness Park, and the Truckee Trails Foundation.

Sponsors for the Sierra Cup series include GU Energy, Wilderness Trail Bikes, CytoSport, Black Rock Bicycles, Sierra Cyclesmith, Velo Reno, Voler, Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicyles, Santa Cruz Bicycles, SCHEELS, Specialized, Resource Revival, Adventure Sports Journal, and Cycle California!

For more information visit www.renowheelmen.org or e-mail mtb11@renowheelmen.org. The Sierra Cup Series is on facebook atwww.facebook.com/SierraCupMTB.

The series starts this weekend with the Pine Nut Cracker.

2010 Skyline Race Preview

This weekend is also the annual Skyline race in Napa, CA. The course  has hosted events such as the UCI World Cup and the Single Speed World Championships, this event has been designated by USA Cycling as the Northern California State Championship XC race and can qualify riders for the 2010 MTB Nationals in Granby, CO. Top 15 in each age group and category will be eligible to enter the National Championships in July. It is also part of the 2010 NorCal Series, sponsored by Giant Bicycles and Team Bigfoot.

According to organizers, "The course will be a challenge.  Lots of climbing , Lots of singletrack, technical drops, fast smooth singletrack, poison oak avoidance, and 'cliff' side trails.  The good riders will finish, the best will win and be crowned the State Champions for their efforts."

The race is Sunday at Skyline Park (2201 Imola Avenue, Napa, CA 94558) and costs $40 for onsite registration.

2010 Skyline Park MTB Race

According to informed sources (thanx Scott!), this year's annual Skyline MTB Race has been scheduled for June 13th, 2010.

The website hasn't been update with all the details, but I would be that most of the major particulars haven't changed much. You can check out previous year's coverage in the archives.

Skyline Park Returns for 2009

The annual Skyline Park XC race (yes, the website hasn't been updated for 2009 yet) is returning for 2009. Held annually in Napa, CA, the race raises money for the park's upkeep.

As in past year's, the course is described as a "fun, demanding and challenging course. 8 miles & 1600 feet of climb per lap (subject to change) 80% single track. Uses parts of the 1999 World Cup course. Number of laps to be determined by category." It also awards a Pro/Elite/Expert purse.

Event: Skyline Park MTB Race
Dates: June 14th, 2009
Location: 2201 Imola Avenue, Napa, CA
Competition: XC
Cost: $30 online, $40 onsite
URL: http://www.eaglecyclingclub.org/mtbike.htm
Registration: BikeReg.com

The race is also part of the Giant Bicycle NorCal Championship Series.

Team Bigfoot Finalizes 2009 Giant NorCal Series

Team Bigfoot has posted their 2009 race schedule along with this year's NorCal series events. It appears that this year's series will be sponsored by Giant Bicycles and will encompass 11 races stretching from Monterey/Salinas thru Weaverville, CA. Here are the dates for this year's races:

Giant 2009 Northern California Series
03/22: CCCX (DH/SuperD)
04/05: Napa Valley Dirt Classic (XC)
04/25: Lemurian Classic (XC)
05/02: CCCX (XC)
05/24: Gravity Day* (SuperD, DH)
06/14: Skyline Park (XC)
06/21: CCCX (XC but I think this is actually a DH/Super D)
06/28: CCCX (XC)
08/09: Howell Mountain Classic (XC)
09/25: Whiskeytown Classic* (XC, ST, SuperD)
10/16: Lagrange Fall Classic* (DH, XC, ST, SuperD)

* the asterisk denotes Team Bigfoot events.

You can find all these listed under the tag "2009 norcal series" over on mtbcalendar.com.

I'll have Team Bigfoot's 2009 Endurance series dates tomorrow.

2008 Skyline Park Results

Results from yesterday's Skyline Park Mountain Bike Race in Napa have been posted.

Congrats to top male finishers Jason Moeschler (WTB), Cameron Falconer (Freewheel/Hunter) and Rich Maile (Sacto CX). Top Female finishers were Rachel Lloyd (Proman), Maureen Kunz (Lost Coast Brew) and Athena Kraus (Pedaler).

It looks like Cameron Falconer, Rich Maile (of Sacto CX fame) and Gregg Stone snagged the sought-after "golden tickets" for the SSWC.

Some race reports are posted over at MTBR.

Wildfire Cause Western States Cancellation

This week's wildfires across Northern California has caused it's first race cancellation (but not a MTB race):

"The Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile [trail running] race scheduled to begin Saturday, was scrapped late Wednesday for the first time in its 35-year history because of the 'health risks that have been associated with these wildfires,' race officials said in a statement."

Via SF Gate.

Currently there are no plans to cancel this weekend's CCCX or Skyline races.

You can track the fires here.

2008 Skyline Finalized

We announced this back in April but they just opened registration:

"Skyline Mountain Bike Race June 29, 2008
Register Online Today at BikeReg.Com!!

RACE SPECIFICS
400 Racer limit
5 riders to make a class, some small classes may be combined
Race is held under NORBA  permit and insurance

COURSE
A fun, demanding and challenging course. 8 miles & 1600 feet of climb per lap (subject to change) 80% single track. Uses parts of the 1999 World Cup course. Number of laps to be determined by category.

AWARDS
$300 Pro/Elite/Expert purse. Awarded by fastest times to the top five male and female finishers. Medals to third place in all classes."

Via Skyline MTB Race website

2008 Skyline Mountain Bike Race

The 2008 Skyline Mountain Bike Race (XC) has been set for June 29, 2008. No details yet (the website lists 2007 information only), but expect "A fun, demanding and challenging course. 8 miles & 1600 feet of climb per lap (subject to change) 80% single track. Uses parts of the 1999 World Cup course."

RACE REPORT: Skyline Park

Results have been posted for this year's Skyline Park race. Local Mark Weir (WTB) edged teammate Jason Moeschler (WTB) at the line for the Pro win. Sarah Maile won the Pro/Semi Pro Womens title.

Skyline Park Scheduled For 2007

The 2007 Skyline Park MTB race in Napa, CA has been scheduled for May 20th, 2007. Although no updated details for the 2007 race are posted, they should be similar to 2006 specifics. Last year's details were as follows: The race, held on the former World Cup venue, benefits the Skyline Park trail system and the NorCal High School Mountain Bike League. The course is described as "A fun, demanding and challenging course. 8 miles & 1600 feet of climb per lap (subject to change) 80% single track. Uses parts of the 1999 World Cup course. Number of laps to be determined by category. Pro/Semi-pro/Expert 3 laps, Sport 2 laps, and Beginner/Junior 1 lap."

Event: Skyline Park MTB Race
Dates: May 20th, 2007
Location: 2201 Imola Avenue, Napa, CA [ MAP ]
Competition: XC
Cost: $30 ($35 day of race)
URL: http://www.eaglecyclingclub.org/mtbike.htm
License: TBD
Registration: Mail or onsite (limit 400 riders)

Details from last year's race are available in the archives.

RACE REPORT: Skyline Park

The results are in for last weekend's Skyline Park XC race. Congratulations Aren Timmel (Soulcraft) who won the Pro Men's competition and Sarah Kerlin (Another Bike Shop) who took the Pro Women's race. Aren also won the Napa Valley Dirt Classic last month.

I haven't seen any pictures posted but I will update this if I spot any.

Skyline Park MTB Race Scheduled

The Eagle Cycling Club has announced the 2006 Skyline Park MTB race for Sunday, May 21st, 2006. The race, held on the former World Cup venue, benefits the Skyline Park trail system and the NorCal High School Mountain Bike League. The course is described as "A fun, demanding and challenging course. 8 miles & 1600 feet of climb per lap (subject to change) 80% single track. Uses parts of the 1999 World Cup course. Number of laps to be determined by category. Pro/Semi-pro/Expert 3 laps, Sport 2 laps, and Beginner/Junior 1 lap."

Event: Skyline Park MTB Race
Dates: May 21th, 2006
Location: 2201 Imola Avenue, Napa, CA [ MAP ]
Competition: XC
Cost: $30 ($35 day of race)
URL: http://www.eaglecyclingclub.org/mtbike.htm
License: NCNCA (not sure what this is ?)
Registration: Mail or onsite (limit 400 riders)

This sounds like a great time to check out some Napa riding (and it doesn't conflict with anything else on the schedule !).

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Unscheduled Races

Since I get a lot (I mean a lot) of search hits from google and msn asking about these race series, let me just post that these following race series have not yet been scheduled for 2006,
as far as I know:

• Northstar at Tahoe Thursday night XC series and Sunday DH series. I doubt we hear anything about these races until the snow melts (which judging by Pollock Pines snow this weekend, might not be for a while). These usually start in late July. I raced these last year and had a great time.
  
• Billy Cross Racing Series. These Sonoma, CA races are rumored to be coming, but no word as of yet.. These races have been announced, see here.
• Reno Wheelman Twilight MTB / SYCL series. These Nevada XC events are in the process of being scheduled now. This includes the Sky Tavern Classic. These have been scheduled, see here.
  
• Skyline Park Mountain Bike Race. No word as of yet for this Napa, CA XC classic that once hosted a World Cup event. This is scheduled for May 21st, 2006.
  
• Prairie City Races Series (PCRS) Fall Flash. These XC races haven't been scheduled (since the PCRS Spring series is just starting) but usually begin in August and run through early September. I also raced these last year and they are a blast.
  

As I get more information on any of these events, I will update this entry.
UPDATE (03/09/06): The Reno Wheelmen have scheduled their Twilight series. See here.
UPDATE (03/20/06): Skyline has been scheduled. See here.
UPDATE (03/22/06): Billy Cross has been scheduled. See here.

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