The 2014 Charlotte Mountain Bike Series is set to kick off on April 16 at Renaissance...with the Single Speed category.  

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Couple changes for 2014: 

16 races - Renni, USWNC and N Meck x 4; ASC Greenway and Fisher x 2
Single Speed category replaces Super Sport
Event is not sanctioned so those who raced Super Sport can race in Expert

2014 Race Entry Fees
$20 - Expert, Sport, & Beginner
$15 - Juniors

Register for the Whole Series
For those racing the entire series, we have conveniently provided online registration with BikeReg.com.  Register early and race 4 races for free, plus we will have your participant form printed at every race and you'll receive a super sweet Summer Series tee.

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Junior Series Registration - $180 until April 6; $195 April 7 to April 15
Adult Series Registration - $240 until April 6; $260 April 7 to April 15

mtbrdoc wrote on 03/28/14 at 12:16am:

Sure you can move up.Your age is not an issue it's a matter of getting out there and trying. I compared your lap times from last years races to the beginner mens times. You looked as if you would be competitive. If you really want to get faster you need to try to make it to more races than you did last year. You would still pay the Jr fee regardless of what class you race in so there is no extra cost for moving up. I will still be registering Jr's and beginners at the races so come out and talk to me.   
Doug S.

How many youths typically come out for a race? I plan on bringing my 12 year old out.

Vasco wrote on 04/04/14 at 6:47pm:


Thanks, I checked that out last night. Cant make it this sunday, but I have put the next date onto the calendar.

Hey folks....looking like the rain is trying to put a damper on the kick off of the 2014 Summer Series at Renaissance Park. 

Stay tuned as we watch the weather and make a decision on the trail conditions for the race.

Hey folks, talked to Parks and Rec and a couple people who stopped by Renni early this evening and they said the trails were underwater in areas. They've received a ton of rain in the past 24 hours. With the cold weather tonight and tomorrow, the trails will be a sloppy mess. Not a good way to start the series so we are going to postpone the series kick off. I wanted to get the word out early.

Please spread the word to all of your two-wheel friends. 

If its like last year...  We ride the same course as everyone else, but Beginners ride just 1 lap.  We rode most of N. Main (all except for 1 small bypass), S. Main with Carpet and Toilet Bowl trails last year.  Its anyone's guess if it will be the same this year, especially considering some of the changes the WWC crews made to some of the trails over the fall/winter, but those trails (N. Main, S. Main, Carpet, & Toilet) will give you a good idea of what you're in for come race day.  Happy Trails!   

Vasco wrote on 04/19/14 at 2:29pm:

 
No doubt, maybe we should start racing kayaks instead.   

As far as checking your times at WWC, that is pretty much out the window with the trail changes.  You could always do north meck, renni, springs, or fisher as those trails have not changed.  If it was me I would do fisher or renni.  On another note, you will be probably faster during the race than when riding by yourself.  You tend to push a lot harder.  Find someone faster than you and ride in front of them.  That will give you an extra push.

The North Meck race is a go for tomorrow. The park did not receive a recordable amount of rain from the little spitting showers that came thru today. So pack your bikes before heading to work and bring your race face and we will see you tomorrow afternoon.
Doug S.

Doug / Neil, are you going to put the waiver online to print off again this year?

I was being lazy, here it is.
Doug S.

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Natedilla wrote on 04/30/14 at 3:14pm:


In case you missed it.

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