2025

JUNIOR SERIES

Welcome to the 2025 US MTB Junior Series!

We’re thrilled to introduce the new Junior Series within the US MTB Series for 2025, designed for young riders who are ready to test their skills, compete, and have fun! This series features 12 exciting races across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, all USA Cycling sanctioned. Compete with us to earn valuable points toward Nationals, which will be held close to home the next two years in Roanoke, VA. ALL RACES IN THE US MTB SERIES COUNT TOWARD USA CYCLING POINTS.

Race Format & Scoring

  • Qualifying Requirement: Race in any of the 12 series races to be eligible for the Championship Race. We’ll count your best 7 finishes to determine your call-up placement in the championship finale at the Sizzler in August.

  • Scoring System: Points are awarded based on your finish position:

    • 1st Place: 25 points

    • 2nd Place: 24 points

    • 3rd Place: 23 points

    • ...and so on, down to 1 point for 25th place.

This system keeps every race competitive and allows riders to improve their standings with each event!

2025 Junior Series Race Schedule

  • Pick any 7 races to qualify for call-up positions at the finale.

  • Championship Race: The Sizzler, Greensboro, NC - August 17

Race Fees & Discounts: Pay for 8, Race All 12

We want to make racing affordable and fun! Here’s the deal for juniors:

  • Standard Cost: $25 per race x 12 races = $300

  • Discount: Pay for 8 races and get 4 free!

  • Total Cost for 12 Races (including convenience fees): $216

That’s a savings of $84 for the entire series!

NOTE: This series discount does NOT include the USA Cycling Annual Fee or USAC One-Day License Fees.

Unlike other leagues, we don’t require upfront fees for juniors to participate. Racing should be accessible to everyone, and this deal ensures you can enjoy all 12 races without any extra financial burden.

If you don’t want the discount, you can still sign up for individual races at the full price of $25 per race. Your results will still be counted towards the series championship race. You don’t have to sign up for the series discount to be eligible for the championship!

Age Categories

  • Male/Female:

    • 17-18

    • 15-16

    • 13-14

    • 11-12

    • 9-10

    • 8 & Under

Team Competition

The 2025 season introduces an exciting Junior Team Competition! Teams must have a minimum of 3 racers to qualify. When registering, make sure all team members use the exact same team name spelling for each race.

Join Us for a Great Season!

The 2025 US MTB Junior Series is all about building skills, having fun, and reaching your potential on the trails. Don’t miss this opportunity to race, learn, and grow with the best.