Race Info and Schedule of Events

Course Info: The XC race course is a short, twisty, and mostly flat course. There is only one significant climb of about 100 feet. Super fun, lots of lines for passing, about 70% singletrack in and out of the woods and up and down the creek bed. Great course for beginners or a fast, circuit like race for advanced riders. Lots of spectating opportunities on the 3 mile loop.

11am
Registration: Opens at 11am, closes 15 minutes before each race

Bike Swap (sell or trade your old bike gear) ongoing from 12-6pm

BBQ and Drinks for Sale starting at 12noon!

Beer Garden- Open 12noon-10pm. Enjoy some Local Lost Coast Brews!
12pm
Rider Clinics: 12 noon, meeting on front of the barn
Newbie Knowledge for Beginners with Emma
Advanced Skills and Style with Tsering
Basic Bike Repair- ongoing during afternoon

1pm
Beginner XC Race, 3 laps

2pm
Sport XC Race, 5 laps

2:30pm
Kid’s Race (12 and Under)- Special short course around the meadow for the little ones! Helmets mandatory for all participants. Parents must register and fill out a waiver.

3:30pm
Expert/ Pro Race, 8 laps

5pm Slow Race (practice your track stand!)
5:15pm Wheelie Contest

6:30pm Podiums/ Awards/ Raffle

Race Categories and Lap Counts

Race entry fee includes admission to the event

Kid’s Race (12 and Under) laps vary based on age
There will be a special, short and mostly flat course for the kids’ race in the meadow. All children must wear a helmet and have a parent present to register and fill out waiver. Make a donation of any amount. All participants receive a prize.

Beginner (3 laps) +/- 9miles
Junior Men (18-under) $15
Junior Women (18-under) $15
Men 19-34 $30
Women 19-34 $30
Men 35-49 $30
Women 35-49 $30
Men 50+ $30
Women 50+ $30

Sport (5 laps) +/-15 miles
Junior Men (18-under) $15
Junior Women (18-under) $15
Men 19-34 $30
Women 19-34 $30
Men 35-49 $30
Women 35-49 $30
Men 50+ $30
Women 50+ $30

Expert/ Pro (8 laps) +/- 24miles
Men $30*
Women $30*

*Pro Payback: $10 from each entrant in the Expert/Pro race goes towards a cash purse to de distributed among top finishers.
**Please note: Categories with less than 3 riders may be combined with the nearest age category

Get in shape for the race! Weekly Community Rides

Let's get the Southern Humboldt mountain biking community together! There has been lots of talk about getting together to do some rides in the area and we are psyched about the idea. We will be hosting 2 weekly rides leading up to the event so that everyone can get in shape and get ready to race! These rides will be open to all ages and abilities (bring along the kids, the grandparents, who ever!) and will be mellow and fun. Work on your skills, speed, or endurance. Get out, enjoy the sunshine, breathe in some fresh air :) Rides start this Friday!

The Rides:
Monday, 4pm 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13
Friday, 9am 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10

Both rides will meet at the Southern Humboldt Community Park (Below Garberville on Sprowel Creek Road, just across from Toby Park). We will meet up at the main enterance parking lot, near the barn. http://www.sohumpark.org/

Rides should last about 2 hours and depending on who shows up and how people are feeling, we may just ride in the Community Park or venture over to Benbow along the Kimtu trail. We may also host rides along the Ave of the Giants or out in the Chemise Mtn area, check the blog for any possible changes.

Please bring plenty of food and water, a (mostly) working bike, shoes & gloves, and a good attitude :) HELMETS MANDATORY for all riders!

Now you have no reason not to participate in the upcoming races! Get out and get in shape with your friends. The Community Park is a great gift, let's use it positively. See you there!

Event Poster

Big thanks to Rohn Jennings for putting together such a lovely poster! Feel free to send a copy to your friends, print one to hang at your local shop, or spread the propagnda however you see fit!

Welcome to Reggae Riding!

What: a mountain bike festival in Southern Humboldt featuring a fun race for all ages and abilities, skills clinics, kids events, a wheelie contest, great food, local brews, camping, and live Reggae Music!

Where: The Southern Humboldt Community Park, just below Garberville on 934 Sprowl Creek Road http://www.sohumpark.org/

When: Sunday, August 19th. Cycling events start at 12noon and music will last until 11pm or later

Who: The Reggae Riding mountain bike festival is a fundraiser for Team Lost Coast Brewery www.teamlcb.blogspot.com (a locally based, national-level mountain bike racing team), the South Fork High School MTB Team, and the Community Bike Shop.

Why: To promote cycling as a fun activity for the whole family, a great way to get in shape, and to lessen our impact on Mother Earth by not driving. And, of course, to groove to some incredible, live reggae music!

Check back to this blog frequently for more information and details about the festival!