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2008 Race Format
USA Cycling-MTB-sanctioned race and a USA Cycling-MTB license is required for 'Expert' riders only (available on race day if needed).
Course will be an extension of the 2007 course adding in a mile or so per lap and a good climbing section. Laps will be about 8.7 miles of rolling single track through dense forest with a fair amount of roots and rocks. Course is marked and final marking will be made day before race.
Classes will be divided into the following age groups.
| Class | Age Groups | Race Distance |
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| Youth M/F | 0-8 |
1 lap on 1.1 mile trail loop |
| | 9-13 |
2 laps on 1.1 mile trail loop |
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14-16 |
3 laps on 1.1 mile trail loop |
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| Beginner M/F | 17-29 | All Ages = 1 lap
(8.7 miles)
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| | 30-39 |
| | 40-49 |
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50+ |
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Sport M/F | 17-29 |
All Ages = 2 laps
(17.4 miles)
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| | 30-39 |
| | 40-49 |
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50+ |
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| Expert M/F |
19-39 |
All Ages = 3 laps
(26.1 miles)
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| | 40+ |
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| Single Speed M/F |
All Ages |
2 laps
(17.4 miles)
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Race day registration time: Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m.--Registration CUT-OFF 30 minutes before your scheduled class start time.
Race Start Times:
| Beginners; |
9:00 am |
| Experts; |
10:30 am |
| Sport; |
10:40 am |
| Single Speed; |
10:50 am |
| Kids; |
1:00 pm |
Location
The race will be held at the Swayback Bridge Trail just north of Wetumpka, Alabama. From Wetumpka, take US 231 north to Wallsboro. Turn left on Old Hwy. 231. There will a brown sign there that directs you to the Swayback Bridge Trail. Travel approximately 2.5 miles and then turn left towards Jordan Dam. Parking will be on the left side of the road.
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