Race to Lil Moe's

Race to Lil Moe's is race number 1 out of 9 in the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association's Cross Country MTB Series.

Each WVMBA Series Race features 3 categories to choose from when selecting your race class. Category selection should be based on fitness, skill, and time to complete the course. 

 Pro/Cat 1 Distances range from 18-24 miles for the seriesCat 2 and E-Bike Distances range from 12-18 miles for the seriesNovice/Beginner range from 5-12 miles for the series

This race features a good mix of technical single track and good ol' fashion tight twisty woods sections with some climbing. Each category is distance based. Cat 1/Pro Categories will be racing for $$ for the top 3 positions in all 5 sub categories with equal pay to men's open and women's open. Cat 2, E-Bikes, and Novice riders will be racing for prize table or special awards for top 3 in each sub category at the promoters discretion. 

This race is sanctioned by WVMBA and USA Cycling and requires a race license. For WVMBA this is included in the cost of the event and Annual WVMBA members get $5 off their race entries. If you don't have a USA Cycling License you will be charged for a 1 day license, an additional $15. If you plan to purchase an annual WVMBA membership or a USA Cycling License do so before signing up for the race as we will not refund for getting a license after signing up. If you sign up for a WVMBA membership first before getting your USA Cycling License you will be given a code for $10 off your USA Cycling license https://www.bikereg.com/63786

All Junior, Youth and Just for Fun categories are $30 (+online reg fees) All other classes are $45 (+online reg fees) up until March 31st. WVMBA Annual Members will be $25 and $40 respectively. 

Starting April 1st (no joke) there will be a $10 increase in registration for all racers until registration closes. Registration closes at 6:00 p.m. Friday April 5th to allow time to submit registrants to our timing company. 

Our racing rules and regulations are on our website for your review in our series. We also have E-Bike options for Class 1 pedal assist e-bikes and those rules are also available at the same place on our website. https://wvmba.com/series/wvmba/

Course information when available can be found on the WVMBA website under the “Lil Moes” page. Link below. There are three distances to choose from depending on your skill and fitness level. If you raced last year they will be the same course for all three distances.  https://wvmba.com/event/wvmba_lilmoes/20240307

First time attendees will take note that the event happens on private property and is a bit hard to find where we park. We will have signs from all of the main roads directing you to the course. Parking is in an open field so take that into consideration. Awards will take place after the race has completed will be at Lil Moe's in downtown Philippi. If you want to collect your awards you must be in attendance.