UNRAVEL THE SCRATCHGRAVELS

XC Mountain Bike Race

Helena MT

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Race Description:
The start & finish area is located at the Echo Drive Trailhead in the BLM Scratchgravel Hills District, northwest of Helena. The course is approximately a 6.35 mile loop, comprised of 70% double-track and 30% single track.
    Venue Directions:
    Turn off U.S. 12 (Euclid Rd.) at Williams Avenue and continue northwest to Birdseye Road. Turn where Echo Drive intersects Birdseye Road, to your right, just past the Whistle Stop Market. One mile up Echo Drive is the trailhead.

GPS rendering of the Scratchgravel race course. // Click HERE >>


Registration
  • $25 on-site race day from 9AM to 10:30 AM
  • Signed Release Forms Required http://www.usacycling.org/forms/rider_release.pdf
  • All racers must be MTB licensed thru USA Cycling.
  • One day licenses will be available ($5 fee) at the venue.
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    RACE DAY AGENDA
  • 9:00 to 10:30 – Registration & Check-in
  • 12:00 - Category 1. Full Course, Men: 5 laps (31.8 miles) / Women 4 laps (25.4 miles).
  • 12:05- Category 2. Full Course, 3 laps (19.1 miles).
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    AWARDS

      1st 2nd 3rd
    Cat 1 $40 + Prize $30 + Prize $20 + Prize
    Cat 2 Prizes Prizes Prizes
    Cat 3 Prizes Prizes Prizes

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Racers wishing to compete in the Category 1/Expert class must be licensed in this same category through USA Cycling. No race day upgrades to Category 1 will be permitted.
  • Cycling helmets are mandatory for all competitors.
  • There is no overnight camping available in the BLM Scratchgravel Hills District. The Helena Hampton Inn has agreed to reserve a block of rooms at a racer discount, 406-443-5800.
  • Please be respectful of fellow land users, neighbors & racers
    • Drive Respectfully on Echo Dr.
    • Stay on Designated Trails.
    • Trash: Pack It In. Pack It Out.
    • Dogs on Leashes.
    Race Organizer: Chad Dexter
    chaddexter@msn.com

    team application // download and print it HERE