Lucid XC Mountain Bike

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Mountain bikers will start at the base of Golden Peak and race up Vail Mountain. This course will test riders’ fitness and technical skills taking you over 5.85 miles per lap. Just steps from the Village, this beautiful and challenging ride also comes with a nice perk: a $20,000 cash prize purse. 

REGISTRATION INCENTIVE!
Bundle the Lucid XC Short Track Bike Race with the Lucid XC Mountain Bike Race and receive 10% off the cost of both events.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

8:00 AM – Wave 1
Pro/Open – Men
Pro/Open – Women
Single Speed – Men
Single Speed – Women
Expert Vet 35+ – Men
Expert – Men
Expert – Women
Expert Junior – Boys (17-18)
Expert Junior – Girls (17-18)
Expert Junior – Boys (15-16)
Expert Junior – Girls (15-16)

11:00 AM – Wave 2
Expert Junior – Boys (13-14)
Expert Junior – Girls (13-14)
Sport Master 45+ – Men
Sport Vet 35+ – Men
Sport Vet 35+ – Women
Sport – Men
Sport – Women
Sport Junior – Boys (17-18)
Sport Junior – Girls (17-18)
Sport Junior – Boys (15-16)
Sport Junior – Girls (15-16)
Sport Junior – Boys (14 & under)
Sport Junior – Girls (14 & under)
Beginner – Men
Beginner – Women
Beginner Junior – Boys (17-18)
Beginner Junior – Girls (17-18)
Beginner Junior – Boys (15-16)
Beginner Junior – Girls (15-16)
Beginner Junior – Boys (14 & under) – Short Course
Beginner Junior – Girls (14 & under) – Short Course
Nonbinary

Categories:

Pro/Open – Men
Pro/Open – Women
Single Speed – Men
Single Speed – Women
Expert – Men
Expert – Women
Expert Vet 35+ – Men 
Sport Master 45+ – Men 
Sport Vet 35+ – Men
Sport Vet 35+ – Women
Sport – Men
Sport – Women
Beginner – Men
Beginner – Women
Expert Junior – Boys (17-18) 
Expert Junior – Girls (17-18) 
Expert Junior – Boys (15-16) 
Expert Junior – Girls (15-16) 
Expert Junior – Boys (13-14) 
Expert Junior – Girls (13-14) 
Sport Junior – Boys (17-18) 
Sport Junior – Girls (17-18) 
Sport Junior – Boys (15-16) 
Sport Junior – Girls (15-16) 
Sport Junior – Boys (14 & Under) 
Sport Junior – Girls (14 & Under)
Beginner Junior – Boys (17-18) 
Beginner Junior – Girls (17-18) 
Beginner Junior – Boys (15-16) 
Beginner Junior – Girls (15-16) 
Beginner Junior – Boys (14 & under) – Short Course
Beginner Junior – Girls (14 & under) – Short Course
Nonbinary

*Athlete’s age based on their age at the end of the calendar year on December 31, 2026.

course, Format & Rules:

• Racers in Wave 1 will have bike plates with a yellow background. 
• Racers in Wave 2 will have bike plates with a white background. 
• NEW FOR 2026 – Beginner Junior – Boys & Girls (14 & under) – Short Course 
  • Designed for younger riders looking for a challenge on the XC Mountain Bike course. Competitors in these categories will ride 1 lap on a shorter 3.5 mile course. Don’t be fooled, this loop has over 500 of climbing and plenty of technical downhill sections.
• Racers will be sent out at one-minute intervals based on their category.   
• A corral will be set up east of the start/finish line for riders to stage by category prior to the race start. 
• Start positions within each category will not be pre-determined, and is up to the athletes to get into the desired start location.
• One lap of the course is approximately (5.85) miles with over 1,000 ft of elevation gain. Riders will complete a set number of laps determined by their race category.  
• The course will be marked 1 day prior to the race.
• Athletes must follow all course markings and know/understand the course map. The Race Director will be available prior to the race to answer any questions.
• Riders should be aware to follow BLUE course signs as there may be other course signage on the trails.
• Signs will be set up to direct riders and marshals will be placed in locations all along the course. It is the athlete’s responsibility to know the course and follow the signs to stay on the course. If a rider goes off course, they will be disqualified.
• Along the course, athletes will have to ride on all types of terrain ranging from Forest Service access dirt roads to single track. This is a classic Colorado course with plenty of ascending and descending sections. 
• The official feed zone location along the course will be marked on the course map. The feed zone is self-supported.

location:

The race starts and finishes in The Bulleit Hangout in Golden Peak.

2025 PRO/EXPERT PODIUM

2025 PRO/EXPERT BY CLASS

2025 PRO/EXPERT LAP DETAIL

2025 AMATEUR PODIUM

2025 AMATEUR BY CLASS

RESULTS ARCHIVE

PRICE

EARLY BIRD PRICING // February 4 – April 1, 2026
$75 – Pro/Open, Single Speed
$55 – Expert, Expert Vet 35+, Sport, Sport Master 45+, Sport Vet 35+, Beginner, Nonbinary
$50 – Juniors (18 & under)

STANDARD PRICING // April 2 – May 26, 2026
$80 – Pro/Open, Single Speed
$60 – Expert, Expert Vet 35+, Sport, Sport Master 45+, Sport Vet 35+, Beginner, Nonbinary
$55 – Juniors (18 & under)

FOMO PRICING // May 27 – June 5, 2026
$95 – Pro/Open, Single Speed
$75 – Expert, Expert Vet 35+, Sport, Sport Master 45+, Sport Vet 35+, Beginner, Nonbinary
$70 – Juniors (18 & under)

ALL ATHLETES RECEIVE:

• Athlete Bag with GoPro Mountain Games gear 
• Discounted Mountains of Music tickets [All shows at The Amp] 
• 3-Day Pass to the Athlete Lounge  
• Chance to enter the UNVEIL IN VAIL daily prize giveaway 

REGISTRATION INCENTIVE!
Bundle the XC Short Track Bike Race with the XC Mountain Bike Race and receive 10% off the cost of both events.

PAYOUT

total purse: $20,000

PRO/OPEN
MEN
1st – $3,200
2nd – $2,750
3rd – $1,750
4th – $1,000
5th – $750
6th – $300

WOMEN
1st – $3,200
2nd – $2,750
3rd – $1,750
4th – $1,000
5th – $750
6th – $300

SINGLE SPEED
MEN
1st – $250

WOMEN
1st – $250

PRIZES