Oakley XC Mountain Bike
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Oakley XC Mountain Bike

THE SEASON SHIFTER

An epic course that will test bikers’ pre-season endurance and tenacity.

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 5.5 miles per lap. Just steps from the Village, this beautiful and challenging ride also comes with some nice perks.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10
9:00 AM

IMPORTANT: Registration for this event closes Friday, June 9 at 6:00 PM. The course map will be available 1 week prior to the race.


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Event Overview

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

9:00 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 5.5 miles per lap. Just steps from the Village, this beautiful and challenging ride also comes with a nice perk: a $19,700 cash prize purse.

IMPORTANT: Registration for this event closes Friday, June 9 at 6:00 PM. The course map will be available 1 week prior to the race.

Times

Times

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

9:00 AM* – Wave 1:
Pro/Open – Men & Women
Single Speed – Men & Women
Expert – Men & Women
Expert – Junior (17-18) – Boys & Girls
Expert – Junior (15-16) – Boys & Girls

12:00 PM* – Wave 2:
Expert – Vet 35+ – Men Only
Expert – Junior (13-14) – Boys & Girls
Sport – Master 45+ – Men Only
Sport – Vet 35+ – Men & Women
Sport – Men & Women
Sport – Junior (17 -18) – Boys & Girls
Sport – Junior (15 -16) – Boys & Girls
Beginner – Men & Women
Beginner – Junior (17 -18) – Boys & Girls
Beginner – Junior (15 -16) – Boys & Girls

Rules

Categories:

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

Format & Rules:
  • All racers will start and finish in Golden Peak 
  • 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.
Wave Start Time Class # Laps
1 9:00 AM Pro/Open – Men 3 Laps
1 9:01 AM Single Speed – Men 2 Laps
1 9:02 AM Expert Junior (17 -18) -Boys
Expert Junior (15-16) -Boys
2 Laps
1 9:03 AM Expert – Men 3 Laps
1 9:04 AM Pro/Open – Women 3 Laps
1 9:05 AM Single Speed – Women
Expert – Women
Expert -Junior (17-18) – Girls
Expert -Junior (15-16) – Girls
2 Laps

 

Wave Start Time Class # Laps
2 12:00 PM Expert Vet 35+ – Men 2 Laps
2 12:01 PM Sport Vet 35+ – Men 2 Laps
2 12:02 PM Sport Master – Men 45+ 2 Laps
2 12:03 PM Sport – Men 2 Laps
2 12:04 PM Sport Vet 35+ – Women
Sport – Women
2 Laps
2 12:05 PM Sport – Junior (17 -18) – Boys & Girls 1 Lap
2 12:06 PM Expert – Junior (13-14) – Boys & Girls
Sport – Junior (15 -16) – Boys & Girls
1 Lap
2 12:07 PM Beginner – Men 1 Lap
2 12:08 PM Beginner – Women 1 Lap
2 12:09 PM Beginner – Junior (17-18) – Boys & Girls
Beginner – Junior (15-16) – Boys & Girls
1 Lap

 

  • Each lap of the course is approximately five and a half (5.5) 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 prior to the race. Riders should be aware to follow BLUE course signs as there may be other course signage on the trails.  
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • The official feed zone location along the course will be marked on the course map. The feed zone is self-supported.  
location:

Start and finish is at the Hangout in Golden Peak.

Price & Prizes

PRICE

EARLY BIRD PRICING // February 1 – April 5, 2023
$70 – Pro/Open, Single Speed
$50 – Expert, Expert Vet 35+, Sport, Sport Master 45+, Sport Vet 35+, Beginner
$45 – Juniors (18 & Under)

REGISTRATION PRICING // April 6 – May 31, 2023
$75 – Pro/Open, Single Speed
$55 – Expert, Expert Vet 35+, Sport, Sport Master 45+, Sport Vet 35+, Beginner
$50 – Juniors (18 & Under)

EVENT PRICING // June 1 – June 9, 2023
$85 – Pro/Open, Single Speed
$65 – Expert, Expert Vet 35+, Sport, Sport Master 45+, Sport Vet 35+, Beginner
$60 – Juniors (18 & Under)


PAYOUT

total purse: $19,700

OVERALL 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
2nd – $250
3rd – $100

WOMEN
1st – $500
2nd – $250
3rd – $100


PRIZES

1st – YETI Rambler 36oz Bottle
2nd – YETI Yonder 1L Bottle
3rd – YETI Yonder .75ml Bottle

Prizes to be determined.

 

Price & Prizes

Event Map

EVENT START:

Start and finish is in Golden Peak just West of Chair 6 in front of the Race City building.

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