Mountain Bike racing is back! Thursday evenings in July mean it’s time to meet at Castlewood State Park for the Alpine Shop Short Track Dirt Crit Series.
Mountain bike racers of all abilities are invited to come out and join the fun. Racers choose their own division based on their ability: A- Expert, B-Sport and C-Novice/beginner. Each division races the same course, a relatively flat loop, approximately one mile depending on the layout with limited technical sections and one creek crossing.
This mountain bike race series get its name from the fun and original “time plus laps” format for each race. “A” racers ride the course for 45 minutes plus 2 laps, “B” racers ride for 25 plus 2 laps and “C” racers ride for 15 minutes plus 2 laps. Stick around after the races for food from The Wolf Public House, beverages from O’Fallon Brewery and prizes and give-a-ways from all of our sponsors. Everyone who competes earns entries into drawings and those who place in the top 10 collect points for the Alpine Shop Short Track Dirt Crit Championship.
Check-in and Registration:
Begins at 5:00 pm each Thursday evening at the start/finish line. Registration can be found on-line here. We will only allow registration on the night of the event if spots remain in the race following on-line registration. Mountain bikes are recommended for all racers. All racers must provide their own bikes.
Race Fees:
$15 for the each race + a one-time $10 fee for your bike plate. (Please take good care of the plate. If you lose it, you will need to replace it for an additional $10)
All racers must have a USAC MTB License. One day licenses available for $5. Held under USAC permit. All USAC Rules apply. Helmets are required.
Prizes Following Each Race:
Awards for Top 3 in Each Category (Cash prizes for “A” Race: 1st=$40, 2nd=$25, 3rd=$10)
Food and drink following every race.
Awards for series winners (3 deep) given at party after last race.
“A” Race = Category 1 Racers and Experts – 45 minutes + 2 laps
“B” Race = Category 2 Racers and Sport – 25 minutes + 2 laps
“C” Race = Category 3 Racers, Beginners and Juniors – 15 minutes + 2 laps
For more information, send an e-mail to: ralph at pfoodman.com.
