2011 Napa Valley Dirt Classic Results

The results have been posted over at http://web2.puc.edu/Pioneers/NVDC/11%20results.htm. Congrats to John Bennett (Open Pro Male) and Sarah Maile (Open Pro Female) for their wins. A race recap thread is going over at MTBR.

2011 Sea Otter Iphone App and Android Apps

For those of you going to Monterey next week:

The Sea Otter Classic mobile apps on iPhone and Android will be your mobile digital guide at Laguna Seca for background and logistical information, event information, festival details, expo info, daily updates, video, daily news and more. Push notifications (optional) will keep you up on breaking news at Sea Otter.  Download the SOC 2011 app on iTunes or in the Android Market starting April 13.

Via Sea Otter Classic Website

Coolest 8/24 and Boggs 8/24 Switch Dates

Directly from JimmyBoy:

The Coolest 24 and the Boggs 8 & 24 have change race dates due to the high amount of sierra snow this year.

The Boggs 8 & 24 is now on June 18-19th, 2011 and the Coolest 8 & 24 race against cancer is now July 16th-17th, 2011.

The dates are now updated on the sidebar. Thanks to JimmyBoy, Kris and Marco for the heads up.

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 7 Apr - 12 Apr, 2011

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

1. Santa Cruz Mountain Bike Festival (04/09/11) [STRX, OR]
2. Napa Valley Dirt Classic (04/10/11) [XC]

2011 Humbug Hurry-Up Announced

The Humbug Hurry-Up is back for another year on May 21, 2011 in (way) NorCal (Yreka, CA):

Classic mountain bike race returns to the State of Jefferson’s Greenhorn Park in Yreka. SINGLE TRACK! SINGLE TRACK! The “Monster Mile.” The “Chute.” The “Hike-a Bike.” Challenging expert course ~ 24 miles. Fun sport course ~ 15 miles. Friendly beginner course ~ 9 miles. Free kids race ~ 1 mile. Free overnight camping in Greenhorn Park. Cash prizes and goodies. Sponsored by Yreka Rotary and the Siskiyou Family YMCA. Postmark by May 14: $35. Postmark after May 14: $45.

Registration and flyer info are located at http://www.humbughurryup.com/

BPP Cancelled

It appears that this weekend's BBP race has been cancelled.

Thanks to Jeff for the heads up.

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 31 Mar - 5 Apr, 2011

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

1. Boggs VI (04/02/11) [8HR]
2. BBP Dual Slalom Winter Series (04/03/11) [DS]

2011 Santa Cruz MTB Festival

This is coming up quickly, register if you will be attending ...

Mountain Bikers Of Santa Cruz (MBOSC) is proud to present the Santa Cruz Mountain Bike Festival (SCMBF) taking place April 9th and 10th, 2011 in Aptos Village, California. The event will be held at the Barry Swenson Builders property which includes the Epicenter Cycling Pump Track and the Post Office Dirt Jump park. A temporary 1/2 mile Santa Cruz style short track course will be built on the property which features berms, rollers and jumps.

The SCMBF is Santa Cruz County’s premier mountain biking event, bringing together a mix of competitive racing, fun rides, skills clinics and a deep list of industry manufacturers and retailers with booths and demo products. To benefit mountain biking in Santa Cruz, all proceeds from the 2011 event will be dedicated to a permanent bike park in Aptos.

For two jam-packed days, the SCMBF will be home to exciting events for riders at every level. Whether attendees want to participate, spectate, improve their skills or check out the latest gear, there’s something for everyone. For professional and amateur competitive mountain bikers there are jump contests and short track races, endurance XC rides, and Soquel Demo Forest shuttle rides. Beginners can hone their dirt skills with clinics focusing on bike handling and pump track skills.

Over 40 vendors are on hand to share their latest innovations and equipment. The beer garden will pour tasty drafts from local beer makers including Santa Cruz Ale Works, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, Seabright Brewery, Boulder Creek Brewery, Uncommon Brewers and Corralitos Brewing Co. For kids there will be handmade root beer on tap.

• Epic Endurance XC Ride (Free)
• Short Track Race
• Pump Track Race
• Jump Contest
• Clinics (Free & Paid)
• Beer Garden
• Bike Demos from: Trek, Gary Fisher, Ibis, Specialized, Black Market

More information at http://www.santacruzmountainbikefestival.com/

Prairie City Prologue Online Registraton Ends Tonight !

Quick note for those of you looking to race Sunday at Folsom Prison:

Online Registration for the FIRST race this Sunday closes on Friday, March 25 at 10pm

The season opener is HERE. Sunday March 27 will kick off the Prairie City Race Series season on the new Prison/Rodeo course.  There will be several bike shops and vendors at the new season opener "Expo". Be sure to stop by and say "Hello and Thank You!" for sponsoring the Series.     This first race is on the  Folsom Prison course, staging out of the Folsom Rodeo arena - this is a points race. This is a very unique and limited use venue with lots of brand new singletrack.    Check out the BikeCam video and race photos from the Sierra Nevada High School race on the Prison course last weekend... awesome!          Online registration for this first race closes Friday March 25 at 10 pm (limited to first 500 racers)

Via Prairie City MTB Race on Sun, March 27 is 3/4 full - online reg closes Fri

 

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 24 Mar - 29 Mar, 2011

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

1. CCCX XC (03/26/11) [XC] - this was moved to SATURDAY
2. The Big Sandy Point to Point Mountain BIke Race (03/27/11) [XC]
3. Praire City Race Series #1 - Folsom Prison Prologue (03/27/11) [XC]
4. NorCal HS #3 (03/27/11) [XC] - this was moved to East Garrison

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 17 Mar - 22 Mar, 2011

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

1. Keyesville Classic (03/18/11) [XC, DH, STRX]
2. BBP Dual Slalom Winter Series (03/20/11) [DS]

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 10 Mar - 15 Mar, 2011

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

1. Cool MTB Race (03/13/11) [XC]

Lake Sonoma Series #1 Results

Results from last weekend's Lake Sonoma Series opener have been posted HERE.

USA Cycling Announces 2011 AMBC

US qualifiers are now up ... but none in NorCal:

USA Cycling revealed the complete calendar for its 2011 American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC) on Friday.

AMBC cross country events will serve as qualifiers for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Cross Country National Championships, on July 14-17 in Sun Valley, Idaho while AMBC gravity events will qualify riders to compete at the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Gravity National Championships, September 24-25 in Beech Mountain, North Carolina.

American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC)

• March 20: Southeastern Regional Championship Series (SERC) - Gainesville, Florida
• March 27: Chickasaw Trace Classic - Columbia, Tennessee
• April 3: Southeastern Regional Championships Series (SERC) - Bryson City, North Carolina
• April 9: 17th Annual Barking Spider Bash XC - Boise, Idaho
• April 17: Stump Jump 2011 - Spartanburg, South Carolina
• April 30 - May 1: The Idyllwild Spring Challenge - Idyllwild, California
• May 1: Southeastern Regional Championship Series (SERC) - Winder, Georgia
• May 15: Southeastern Regional Championship Series (SERC) - Ducktown, Tennessee
• May 15: Tymor Park Challenge - Lagrangeville, New York
• May 22: Greenbrier Challenge - Hagerstown, Maryland
• May 29: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic - Durango, Colorado
• June 4-5: Bump ‘N Grind - Pelham, Alabama
• June 12: Southeastern Regional Championship Series (SERC) - Chattanooga, Tennessee
• June 18-19: Magic Cycles Mountain Bike Race Weekend - Beech Mountain, North Carolina
• June 26: Southeastern Regional Championship Series (SERC) - Clemson, South Carolina
• July 10: Southeastern Regional Championship Series (SERC) - Huntsville, Alabama
• July 17: 16th Annual Bulldog Rump presented by Cycle Craft - Andover, New Jersey
• August 7: Southeastern Regional Championship Series (SERC) - Fontana, North Carolina
• August 14: Bear Creek Challenge - Macungie, Pennsylvania
• September 2-4: Camp Eagle Classic MTB Festival - Rocksprings, Texas

Via Cyclingnews.com

NorCal MTB Racing This Weekend: 3 Mar - 8 Mar, 2011

For those of you making your weekend plans, here is quick rundown of this weekend's MTB racing schedule for NorCal:

1. Lake Sonoma Series #1 (03/05/11) [XC]
2. Mojo 2 Gestalt (03/05/11) [OR]
3. CCCX XC (03/06/11) [XC]
4. BBP Dual Slalom Winter Series (03/06/11) [DS]