2023 Mid Week MTB XC Series


Welcome to the 2023 season of the Bike Utah Mid Week MTB XC Series! We’re once again hosting 7 XC races at venues throughout the Wasatch Front and Back on Tuesday nights (mostly) from May through August. Details for registration, category information, general race night info, and specific race info can be found below.

 

Save time & money! Purchase a Season Pass

SEASON PASSES - $120 for all categories + $10 one-time race plate purchase. Save time & money! Register once and be entered into all seven XC races.

 

RACE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

UPDATE (May 1): Dates and venues for races are hopefully set! This is different than the original schedule posted in March, and different than races you may have already registered for.

If you have registered for a season pass or an individual race that has an updated date or location and you are no longer able to attend, please contact Trilby Cox, Race Director (trilby@bikeutah.org) to request a registration transfer or credit.

  • EARLY REGISTRATION is $20 for all categories.

    • EARLY online registration pricing for individual races is good until 11:59pm the day before each race.

  • SAME DAY REGISTRATION is $30 for all categories.

    • SAME DAY online registration pricing for individual races is good from 12:00am-5:30pm the day of each race.

  • RACE PLATE FEE is $10 for all categories.

    • ADD THIS TO YOUR REGISTRATION if this is your first or only Mid Week MTB Series race in 2023.


XC#1 - Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - Eagle Mountain

XC#2 - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - Round Valley (Park City)

XC#3 - Monday, June 26, 2023 - Soldier Hollow (Heber City)

XC#4 - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - UVU-Coyote Trails (Heber City)

XC#5 - Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - Round Valley (Park City)

XC#6 - Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - Snowbird

XC#7 - Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - Nordic Valley (Eden)

 

CATEGORY INFORMATION

Youth Beginner - Co-ed category for all youth ages 12 and under. Youth Beginner racers compete on the XC Short Course, approximately 4-6 miles, and can expect to ride for 30-60 minutes, depending on fitness and ability.

Beginner - For those who are new to mountain biking or mountain bike racing. Beginner racers compete on the XC Short Course, approximately 4-6 miles, and can expect to ride for 30-60 minutes, depending on fitness and ability.

Sport - For those who are experienced riding a mix of beginner, intermediate, and expert trails, still improving their bike skills. Sport racers may be new to mountain bike racing. Sport racers compete on the XC Long Course, approximately 8-12 miles, and can expect to ride for 45-90 minutes depending on fitness and ability.

Expert/Pro Category - For those who are very experienced mountain biking and mountain bike racing and desire to push themselves on race night. Expert/Pro racers compete on the XC Long Course, approximately 8-12 miles, and can expect to ride for 45-60 minutes depending on fitness and ability.

Single Speed Category - For those special few who are experienced biking and racing with one gear. Single Speed racers compete on the XC Long Course, approximately 8-12 miles, and can expect to ride for 45-60 minutes depending on fitness and ability.

Off-Road Handcycle Category - For those who are experienced riding or racing hand cycles. Off-road handcyclists will choose the XC Short or Long Course at each venue, depending on fitness and ability.

 

GENERAL Race Night Schedule

4:00-5:15pm - Race-day registration available at the Bike Utah tents

4:00-5:15pm - Racer check-in + number plate pick up at the Bike Utah tents

4:00-5:00pm - Volunteer check-in at the Bike Utah tents

5:30pm - Beginner/Short Course Open Categories Start

5:45pm - Pro/Expert/Men Masters/Single Speed Categories Start

6:00pm - Sport/Women Masters/Long Course Open Categories Start

6:15pm - Free Kids Race (not at every race/venue)

7:45pm - Post-race sponsor swag giveaway (approximate time, depending on when everyone finishes)

 

CATEGORY START TIMES

SHORT COURSE CATEGORIES - Must be lined up by 5:25pm

  • 5:30pm - Men Beginner (all age categories)

  • 5:31pm - Women Beginner (all age categories)

  • 5:32pm - Youth Beginner 12-

  • 5:33pm - Short Course Open + Adaptive Cycle

LONG COURSE CATEGORIES - WAVE 1 - Must be lined up by 5:40pm

  • 5:45pm - Men Pro

  • 5:47pm - Men Expert 19-

  • 5:48pm - Men Expert 20-29

  • 5:49pm - Men Expert 30-39

  • 5:50pm - Men Expert 40+

  • 5:51pm - Men Masters 55+

  • 5:52pm - Single Speed

  • 5:53pm - Women Expert/Pro

LONG COURSE CATEGORIES - WAVE 2 - Must be lined up by 5:55pm

  • 6:00pm - Men Sport 19-

  • 6:01pm - Men Sport 20-29

  • 6:02pm - Men Sport 30-39

  • 6:03pm - Men Sport 40-49

  • 6:04pm - Men Sport 50+

  • 6:05pm - Women Sport 19-

  • 6:06pm - Women Sport 20-29

  • 6:07pm - Women Sport 30-39

  • 6:08pm - Women Sport 40+

  • 6:09pm - Women Masters 50+

  • 6:10pm - Long Course Open + Adaptive Cycle

 

Volunteers

Volunteers sign up links will be available the month before the Mid Week MTB Series starts. We appreciate volunteer support in the following areas:

  • Check-in : 2-4 people - 4:00-5:30pm - located at the base area - check in racers, hand out number plates, assist in race-day registration, answer general questions

  • Start line racer organization : 3-5 people - 5:15-6:15pm - located at the start line - help organize racers by category before their start time

  • Trail marshals : 5-15 people - 5:00-8:00pm - located on the race course via biking or hiking - man key intersections for safety of riders and public, relay race information to Race Director

  • Finish line timing : 2-4 people - 5:30-8:00pm located at the finish line(s) - keep an eye on the digital timer, write down finish time information

  • Course sweeps : 2 people - 5:30-7:00pm for Beginner Course sweep, 6:00-8:00pm for Long Course sweep - ride behind the last rider on each course and dismiss trail marshals as you pass

  • Free Kids Race registration & organization : 2-5 people - 5:30-6:30pm - located at the base area and start line - register our youngest racers, oversee race plate decoration station, help guide racers along the short course

Volunteers earn an awesome one-of-a-kind t-shirt, an entry into our post-race swag giveaway, and a free Mid Week race registration (one for every race at which you volunteer - use them, share them, or stack them up to earn a free season pass for next year!) as compensation for their time and support!

Get Paid to Volunteer! Bike Utah is a registered non-profit organization. Ask your employer about paid volunteer hours, paid days off to volunteer, or other potential benefits for volunteering. We will provide appropriate documentation.

Questions about volunteering? Email Volunteer Coordinator Seth Cauman - seth@bikeutah.org

IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT THESE RACES

Sign your waivers - some venues require separate waivers from the Bike Utah Mid Week MTB Series waiver. You must have all waivers signed prior to racing. Waivers will be posted in the specific race information links and emailed out in the pre-race email to all racers.

Helmets are mandatory - this is a bike race.

This is a fun community race - and no one is here to qualify for the Olympics or win a big prize purse. Those who end up winners will be the ones who are the most friendly and supportive of all riders on course. Race results may not necessarily be available on race night, but some great sponsor-provided swag will be!

 

Questions? Email Race Director Trilby Cox - trilby@bikeutah.org - or - Assistant Race Director Allison Scott - allison@bikeutah.org