GUATS presents: XC SERIES @ Blue Mountain, Collingwood's all-ages, weekly cross-country mountain bike series. Every Tuesday for 9 consecutive weeks starting Tuesday July 5th through to Tuesday August 30th 2011, riders of all ages are invited to race in this fun, grassroots oriented series. New for 2011, multiple courses of varying lengths (2k, 4k, 8k & 12k) will be marked for participants to choose from. Participants choose which loop they'd like to ride and will complete one full lap. Also new, an XC Kids Track where kids 9 & under can learn the basic skills of Mountain bike racing. A team challenge will also be added to the mix inviting local shop teams, friends and families to race in a collective effort. Racers collect back in the village at Rusty's @ Blue Bar & Barbeque for the best post-race chillin & atmosphere. To cap things off there will be plenty of draw prizes from our sponsors.

 

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How it Works:
Participants register & pre-ride the courses between 5:30pm & 6:30pm. All registration occurs on race day. Registration closes at 6:30pm sharp. Races start @ 7:00pm in three separate waves based on age & ability. Team Challenge: Teams of three riders, can be mixed genders in any age group. Collective points from the applicable age category. Points allocated in each category as follows: 1st: 20, 2nd: 18, 3rd: 16, 4th: 14, 5th: 12, 6th: 10, 7th: 8, 8th: 6, 9th: 4, 10th: 2. The teams best 4 nights of racing will be used to determine their total. Ties will be broken based on the total number of nights ridden by all members of a team. Teams need to pre-register by emailing their team name & member names to bob@xcseriesatblue.com.
XC Kids Track: Drop your kids off to ride around a supervised track while you race! Your kids will have the opportunity to learn the basics of mountain biking, be outdoors in the fresh air and have a blast with the Blue Mountain Bike Pros. XC Kids camp runs from 6:00pm – 8:00pm and is $10.
Event Requirements:
Certified Cycling Helmet
Mountain Bike in good working condition (rentals are available at Blue Mountain)
Fill out Event Waiver (once per season) (If under 18 must be signed by parent, or legal guardian)
Watch & agree to the Online Waiver/Bike Park Pass (once per season) (If under 18 must be completed with parent, or legal guardian)
Obtain Insurance. OCA (Ontario Cycling Association) Event Insurance (Minimum requirement of a "Citizen Permit", or $5 one-day racing permits will be sold at registration) Please visit www.ontariocycling.org for more details.
Categories: (Age as of Aug. 31, 2011)
Kids 12 & Under (Minimum age: 8 years old)(Note: Kids under 10 must ride with an adult), Kids (13-14), Cadet Men (15-16), Junior Men (17-18), Senior Men (19-29), Senior Women (15-29), Veteran Men (30-39), Veteran Women (30+), Master Men (40-49), Grand Master Men (50+), Singlespeed Open
Event Cost:
$14 per-event. 14 years old & under: $9 per-event (cost includes HST) $80 for the full season, or $55 for the full seaon if 14 years & under. Adults riding with a child under 10 years old are free, except they must have OCA Event Insurance. Cash only at registration.
Insurance:
Minimum OCA Citizen Permit required, or $5 one-day racing permits will be sold at the event.
Cancellation due to Inclement Weather:
Events may be cancelled due to inclement weather. If in doubt, check the news/blog section of this website, or show up at the village, since even if the event gets cancelled, there will still be draw prizes, videos & good times at Rusty's.
Rankings:
Riders in each category who finish a longer course will be ranked ahead of those in the same category finishing a shorter course.
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