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LOCK 4 Challenge ROUND 2

Gallatin TN
SEPT. 19th

    

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Lock 4 Challenge
Cross Country MTB Race
 
Registration / Entry Fees:
RACE DAY REGISTRATION ONLY - NO PRE-REGISTRATION
Registration Fee:  $25.00 Juniors $10
Make Checks Payable to: Team B.C. 
Race registration will open at 7:30 AM and close 30 minutes before the start of your race.

USA Cycling LICENSES (includes insurance) required for all classes.  A one day license for $5.00 will be available for Category 2 and 3 classes.  NOTE:  Annual USCF licenses are $60.00.

The race director reserves the right to combine classes (classes with less than five riders will be eliminated and incorporated into other classes).  HELMETS REQUIRED.

Race is rain or shine.  Course may be modified to improve safety and minimize impact.

Rider Categories and Classes
All mountain bike riders 15 years old or older shall be assigned, according to their ability, to one of the following categories: Category 3, 2, 1 and Semi-Pro (men only), or Pro.

 Cat 3:
A category designed for the entry-level rider. Cat 3 races help the rider understand the subtleties of the Sport allowing one to experience the thrill of mountain biking. Riders can voluntarily move up to sport at any time.

Cat 2:
A category that reflects improved skills and developed strength and stamina. A rider must advance to Expert after placing in the top five in five races.

 Cat 1:
A category where racing skills, strength and stamina have reached an exceptional level; racing is very competitive.

 Semi-Pro:
A mountain bike racing category that allows riders to fine tune their racing stamina and technical skills before entering the Professional ranks.

 Eligibility.
Riders must race in the category indicated on their licenses, under penalty of suspension. It is the rider’s responsibility to enter and compete in the correct class and category. The fact that the registration crew let the rider enter an incorrect class or category will not be accepted as an excuse.

For more Rule Information:                            https://www.usacycling.org/forms/MTB_rulebook.pdf 

Purse and Prizes: 
Category 3 races:  Trophies  top 3 finishers.
Category 2 races:  Prizes     top 4 finishers. 
Category 1 races:  100% Payback 5 deep
Semi Pro/Pro      :  200% Payback    
 
 
Course Description:
 The 8.75-mile Course is 85% rolling technical single-track combined jeep roads, paved road, and open sections for starts and passing. This course is packed full of climbs, switchbacks, jumps and berms.  It’s safe enough for everyone, yet fun and challenging for even the most skilled rider .
 
 

 

 

 Classes and Start Times

 

Single Speed

 

2 Laps

9:00 AM

Cat 2

Men

19-29

2 Laps

9:02 AM

Cat 2

Men

30-39

2 Laps

9:04 AM

Cat 2

Men

40+

2 Laps

9:06 AM

Cat 2

Men

50+

2 Laps

9:08 AM

Clydesdale

 

2 Laps

9:10 AM

Cat 2

Women

30+

2 Laps

9:12 AM

Cat 2

Women

19-29

2 Laps

9:12 AM

Pro/Semi-Pro MEN

 

3 Laps

10:30 AM

Cat 1

Men

19-29

3 Laps

10:32 AM

Cat 1

Men

30-39

3 Laps

10:34 AM

Cat 1

Men

40+

3 Laps

10:36 AM

Cat 1

Junior

18 & Under

3 Laps

10:38 AM

Cat 1

Women

18 & Over

3 Laps

10:40 AM

Cat 3

Men

19-29

1 Lap

1:00 PM

Cat 3

Men

30-39

1 Lap

1:02 PM

Junior

Men

18 & Under

1 Lap

1:04 PM
         

Cat 3

Men

40 +

1 Lap

1:06 PM

Junior

Men

14 & Under

1 Lap

1:08 PM

Junior

Women

18 & Under

1 Lap

1:10 PM

Cat 3

Women

18 & Over

1 Lap

1:12 PM
 

 

RACE RESULTS FROM LOCK 4 CHALLENGE

ROUND 1