Mountain Mayham USAC XC

Get your bike ready and bring your adventurous spirit for some wild rides. WildSide is excited to announce Mountain Mayhem, a cross country mountain bike race on an approximately 7-mile course. This is a mountain bike race for everyone, whether you are a true beginner, or a pro. Riders will experience plenty to test their grit through the landscape of East Tennessee’s spectacular Great Smoky Mountains. There is nothing flat about this course. Join us for Mountain Mayhem as we race to create unforgettable memories.

Race Date: August 11th 2024

Practice Day: August 10th 2024

We are sanctioned by USA Cycling and all points count towards national ranking with USA Cycling when you purchase a USA Cycling annual license.  If you do not purchase an annual license, one-day licenses are included in each race entry. USA Cycling Official Guidelines will be followed for all races. You may recognize Go Nuts Bike Racing who are assisting as our timing and official’s company.

We will give medals to the top 3 in each age category. The pro/expert category will have a cash payout for the top 3 finishers!  We will not give prizes unless the podium is 3 - deep.

Cash prize payout for Cat 1- 1st: $150 2nd: $100  3rd: $75 and a season pass to WildSide

All other categories will receive a race medal and gift.

Registration Information:

Registration Fee $50 Cat 3 and Cat 2

Registration Fee $60 Pro/Cat 1 15+

Race is limited to a total of 150 participants.

Register by August 1st to avoid a $10 late registration fee.

Online registration only. Online Registration Deadline: Friday August 9th 2024 at 11:59pm ET

Practice Day free for August 10th.

Must have an annual USAC license or purchase a one-day license.

Use code Team24 for $10 off  a USA Cycling Membership (good for Junior, Junior+, Race, Race+, Collegiate, Collegiate+ licenses). This code expires 12/31/24.

Click to purchase an Annual Junior USAC license : https://membership.usacycling.org/enrollment/race/member-info?ref=junior
Click to purchase an Annual Adult USAC license: https://membership.usacycling.org/enrollment/race/member-info?ref=race

Start Times
Ebike 8:30am
PRO / CAT 1 9:30am
CAT 2 / Single Speed - 10am
CAT 3 - 10:15am
Clydesdale, Sasquatch & Women's Novice - 10:30am
Awards to follow.

USA Cycling Official Guidelines will be followed for all races. 
1) You must complete the race on the bike you started on.  
2) Must wear a bike helmet and appropriate gear.
3) Must follow the outlined trail, any shortcuts or variations will result in disqualification.
4) You must make any and all mechanical repairs yourself or utilize the local bike support (if available).
5) You can move up in a Category, but never down.
6) Good sportsmanship is a MUST, any bad behavior will result in disqualification.
7) Please use proper trail etiquette during course recon and transfer stages.
8) All protests must be filed within 20 minutes of the last competitor completing the final race stage of the day. 
9) If you encounter an injured/downed rider, please stop and check on them. If a rider is seriously injured or unconscious, let officials know immediately or call 911.

Severe weather policy
Unless otherwise posted, races will be held. The safety of all racers is our main priority. If there is a delay or cancellation due to weather conditions, racers are responsible for checking information posted by director.
The information will be posted on the homepage of the website, social network avenues, and via email up to 72 hours prior to the race.

Refund Policy
There will be no registration refunds once registration is processed.