2010 Race Format

January 13, 2010

Still finalizing details, but will be updating soon.

USA Cycling-MTB-sanctioned race and a USA Cycling-MTB license is required for 'Expert' riders only (available on race day if needed).

NOTE: Course shown is 2009 route for reference, but will be modified for 2010 and posted as soon as available. will be similiar, but mofified.. Laps will be about 9-10 miles of rolling single track through dense forest with a fair amount of roots and rocks. Course will be marked approximately a week before the race with final marking made the day before race.

Classes will be divided into the following age groups.

Posted as soon as finalized. Basic categories will be:

Kids 5-11 (1 mile loop on trail), likely to be 5-6 ( 1 lap), 7-8 ( 1 lap), 9-11 (2 laps)

XC3 - Beginner (1lap - 9 miles)

XC2 - Sport (2laps - 18 miles)

XC1 - Expert/Pro (3lap - 27 miles)

Single Speed - Not sure if we will have yet.

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.