XC Mountain Bike
THE SEASON SHIFTER
Take on the fierce battle of racing straight up the face of Vail Mountain! Starting in Golden Peak, mountain bikers will be tested on their perseverance, endurance, and toughness as they battle it out on a 5.85 mile course in races featuring one, two or three laps depending on category. Enjoy the scenic views of a classic Vail mountain bike ride while competing to cross the finish line first!
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
8:00 AM
IMPORTANT: Registration for this event closes Friday, June 6 at 6:00 PM. The course map will be available 1 week prior to the race.
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Event Overview
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
8:00 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 $19,000 cash prize purse.
REGISTRATION INCENTIVE!
Bundle the XC Short Track Bike Race with the XC Mountain Bike Race and receive 10% off the cost of both events.
Times
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
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)
Beginner – Men
Beginner – Women
Beginner Junior – Boys (17-18)
Beginner Junior – Girls (17-18)
Beginner Junior – Boys (15-16)
Beginner Junior – Girls (15-16)
Rules
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)
Beginner Junior – Boys (17-18)
Beginner Junior – Girls (17-18)
Beginner Junior – Boys (15-16)
Beginner Junior – Girls (15-16)
*Athlete’s age based on their age at the end of the calendar year on Dec 31, 2025
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.
- 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 1,370 ft of elevation gain. Riders will complete a set number of laps determined by their race category.
- The course will be marked one 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 Hangout in Golden Peak.
Results
Price & Prizes
PRICE
EARLY BIRD PRICING // February 5 – April 1, 2025
$75 – Pro/Open, Single Speed
$55 – Expert, Expert Vet 35+, Sport, Sport Master 45+, Sport Vet 35+, Beginner
$50 – Juniors (18 & under)
STANDARD PRICING // April 2 – May 27, 2025
$80 – Pro/Open, Single Speed
$60 – Expert, Expert Vet 35+, Sport, Sport Master 45+, Sport Vet 35+, Beginner
$55 – Juniors (18 & under)
FOMO PRICING // May 28 – June 4, 2025
$95 – Pro/Open, Single Speed
$75 – Expert, Expert Vet 35+, Sport, Sport Master 45+, Sport Vet 35+, Beginner
$70 – Juniors (18 and under)
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: $19,000
PRO/OPEN
MEN
1st – $3,000
2nd – $2,250
3rd – $1,500
4th – $1,000
5th – $750
6th – $500
WOMEN
1st – $3,000
2nd – $2,250
3rd – $1,500
4th – $1,000
5th – $750
6th – $500
SINGLE SPEED
MEN
1st – $500
WOMEN
1st – $500
PRIZES
Prizes to be determined.
