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XC Mountain Bike
THE SEASON SHIFTER
Starting in Golden Peak, take on the fierce battle of racing straight up the face of Vail Mountain. Test your endurance and toughness on one of Vail’s classic mountain bike courses as you battle to the finish.
JUNE XX, 2027
GOLDEN PEAK | VAIL, CO
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
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Event Overview
at-a-glance
5.85 MILES /LAP
Course Distance
1-3 LAPS
DEPENDING ON CATEGORY
1000+ ft
CLIMB PER LAP
$20,000
PRIZE PURSE
Times
race schedule + categories
WAVE 1
8:00 AM START
PRO / OPEN
Men • Women
SINGLE SPEED
Men • Women
EXPERT
Men • Women
EXPERT VET 35+
Men • Women
EXPERT JUNIOR 15–18
Men • Women
WAVE 2
11:00 AM START
SPORT
Men • Women
SPORT VET 35+
Men • Women
BEGINNER
Men • Women
BEGINNER JUNIOR 15–18
Boys • Girls
BEGINNER JUNIOR 14 & UNDER
Boys • Girls
Short Course
NONBINARY
*Athlete’s age based on their age at the end of the calendar year on December 31, 2027.
Rules
race details
course
5.85 MILES / LAP
1,000+ FT OF CLIMBING / LAP
1–3 LAPS BY CATEGORY
Starting and finishing in Golden Peak, the XC course climbs Vail Mountain and combines sustained climbing with technical riding. Lap requirements vary by category.
SHORT COURSE
Beginner Junior 14 & Under riders compete on a designated Short Course.
COURSE MAP
The official course map will be released approximately one week prior to the event.
rules + athlete info
KNOW BEFORE YOU RACE
• Helmets are required at all times while on course.
• Course markings will be in place one day prior to the race.
• Athletes are responsible for knowing and following the designated course.
FULL RACE RULES
review the complete Lucid XC Mountain Bike rules for category requirements, start procedures, course regulations, feed zones and other important race information.
Results
Photos
Price & Prizes
| REGISTRATION PRICING | EARLY BIRD
Feb 4 – Apr 1 |
STANDARD
Apr 2 – May 26 |
FOMO
May 27 – Jun 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro/Open + Single Speed | $75 | $80 | $95 |
| Expert / Sport / Beginner | $55 | $60 | $75 |
| Juniors 18 & Under | $50 | $55 | $70 |
DOUBLE DOWN
Race more. Save more.
Register for both the Lucid XC Mountain Bike and Lucid XC Short Track races and save 10% on both events.
ATHLETE PERKS
Your registration includes more than a spot on the start line.
✓ Mountain Games Athlete Bag
✓ Discounted Mountains of Music tickets
✓ 3-Day Athlete Lounge Pass
✓ Athlete Lounge daily prize giveaway opportunities
✓ First Nomadic Roots sauna + cold plunge session free
$20,000 PRIZE PURSE
PRO / OPEN
| PLACE | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| 1ST | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| 2ND | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| 3RD | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| 4TH | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| 5TH | $750 | $750 |
| 6TH | $300 | $300 |
SINGLE SPEED
| PLACE | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| 1ST | $250 | $250 |
PODIUM PRIZES
PRO / OPEN
1ST PLACE
Turtlebox
15L Cayo Backpack
YETI Stackable Cup
2ND PLACE
YETI Stackable Cup
3RD PLACE
YETI Stackable Cup
Event Location
EVENT START:
Start and finish is in Golden Peak just West of Chair 6 in front of the Race City building.
