The US MTB Series travels to beautiful Waid Park in Rocky Mount, VA for the first time. This race will be the 2025 USAC Virginia XC State Championship race. You must have an annual license and be a resident of the State of Virginia to qualify. Anyone from any state can race in this event. Only VA residents are eligible for the state championship. All others can have some fun with us on a great course. All podium finishers get medals and Cat 1 racers get payout.
Cat 1: $50, Cash Payout, Medals
Cat 2, Cat 1/2/3: $40, Medals
Cat 3/Juniors: $35, Medals
1st Wave
9:00 AM E-Bike 5 Laps
9:02 AM Pro/Cat 1 Men 19-29 5 Laps
9:03 AM Cat 1 Men 30-39 5 Laps
9:04 AM Cat 1 Men 40+ 5 Laps
9:05 AM Cat 1 Male Juniors 17-18 4 Laps
9:06 AM Cat 1 Male Juniors 15-16 4 Laps
9:07 AM Pro/Cat 1 Women 19-29 4 Laps
9:07 AM Pro/Cat 1 Women 30-99 4 Laps
9:07 AM Cat 1 Female Juniors 17-18 4 Laps
9:07 AM Cat 1 Female Juniors 15-16 4 Laps
9:08 AM Cat 1/2/3 50-59 5 Laps
9:09 AM Cat 1/2/3 60+ 4 Laps
2nd Wave
11:30 AM Cat 3 Junior Boys 17-18 4 Laps
11:31 AM Cat 3 Junior Boys 15-16 4 Laps
11:32 AM Singlespeed 4 Laps
11:33 AM Cat 2 Men 19-39 4 Laps
11:34 AM Cat 2 Men 40-49 4 Laps
11:35 AM Cat 2 Men 50-59 4 Laps
11:36 AM Clydesdale 4 Laps
11:37 AM Cat 2 Juniors 17-18 4 Laps
11:37 AM Cat 2 Juniors 15-16 4 Laps
11:378 AM Cat 2 Women 19-39 3 Laps
11:38 AM Cat 2 Women 40-49 3 Laps
11:38 AM Cat 2 Women 50-99 3 Laps
3rd Wave
1:30 PM Cat 3 Men 19-39 3 Laps
1:31 PM Cat 3 Men 40-49 3 Laps
1:32 PM Cat 3 Men 50-99 3 Laps
1:33 PM Cat 3 Women 19-39 2 Lap
1:34 PM Cat 3 Women 40-99 2 Lap
1:35 PM Cat 3 Junior Girls 17-18 3 Laps
1:36 PM Cat 3 Junior Girls 15-16 3 Lapg
1:37 PM Cat 3 Junior Boys 12-14 2 Laps
1:38 PM Cat 3 Junior Girls 12-14 2 Laps
1:39 PM Cat 3 Junior Boys 10-11 1 Lap (Possibly 2)
1:39 PM Cat 3 Junior Boys 8-9 1 Lap
1:40 PM Cat 3 Junior Girls 11 Under 1 Lap
RACE INFO
Expert Payout: Up to $1,000 Cash (based on racer turnout)
Online Pre-Registration: Closes at 10:00 pm the night before each race
Race Contact: David Harlowe - racinginthewoods@gmail.com
Park Address: Waid Park, 701 Waid Park Rd, Rocky Mount, VA 24151, https://www.playfranklincounty.com/
Packet Pickup: You can pick up your number plate and other items starting at 8 am and up to 15 minutes before the start of each race wave.
Rules: Racers must be licensed by USA Cycling. One day licenses are available for $15 at registration. Pro/Cat 1 must hold an annual license. Approved helmets required when riding/racing on the bike. The promoter has the right to combine classes if not enough racers.
Camping: Primitive camping will be available the night before the race for free. There will be bathrooms available, but no electricity.