NOMBS & Cleveland Metroparks Bedford XC!

Bedford XC MTB Race joins NOMBS!

The Cleveland Metroparks Bedford XC MTB race has been going on for years and is a beloved event by the area MTB community. We are proud to have it as one of the NOMBS races in 2023!

Course & General Info

All categories, other than Cat3 Novice U19-U13 will race the ~10 mile race loop, so check out the route map. You can expect a fast, closed course with fun descents and hard climbs utilizing Bedford Singletrack, gravel paths, paved park roads, and sections of the all-purpose trail you know and love. Cat3 Novice U19 - U13 will be doing one shortened lap of about 5 miles, looping back towards the start at Bridal Veil Falls. Awards will be three deep and will be a combination of swag and prizes. All registered racers will receive a detailed email a week or so before the race with complete race details. 

Jr Novice Races

You may have noticed that we are doing Cat3 Jr Novice races early in the day and be asking, "Hey, what's up with that?" We want to give Jr's, and particularly Novice Jr's the best race day experience we can. Separating the Jr. novice races to an earlier start allows us to do 3 things:

Fewer racers on course for the race.For families where the one or both parents also race it gives the parents a chance to spectate and cheer their kids.Novice Jr's get their own start, with more people cheering and spectating. Bring the cowbells!

Day Of Registration:

While we strongly encourage you to pre-register (and we greatly appreciate you doing so, as it helps the event go more smoothly), there will be race day registration via BikeReg.com on your phone. 

Day Of reg is an extra $10Jr Novice registration closes at 8:30am!Day of registration for all other categories closes at 10am!

Race day Schedule:

8am registration/packet pickup opens8:30am Cat 3 Jr Novice U19-U13 & Kids race day of registration closes9am Cat3 Jr Novice U19-U13 & Kids race start10am day of registration closes10am Jr Novice Podiums10:15am Riders Meeting10:30am Cat 1 categories start11:15am All remaining cat 2 and cat 3 categories start.1pm podiums

!!!!!!!Start time notes!!!!!

In an effort to offer a safer and more fun race enviorment for all participants we are now starting Cat 2 and Cat 3 racers after Cat 1 has completed one lap. This greatly reduces conflict between very fast cat 1 racers passing novice racers by nearly eliminating lap traffic. The posted start time of 11:15am for cat 2 & 3 is approximate. We will begin releasing the remaining cat 2 & 3 waves 5 minutes after Cat 1 racers go through scoring.

Results:

 Results will be available live on the internet; visit: www.Results.CrossMgr.com to find the race by year and date. There will be a big screen at the finish line, feel free to watch the results on the big screen. 

USA Cycling Licenses, Ohio State Championship, and NOMBS Series Championship rules & eligibility:

NOMBS is proud to be bringing a USAC sanctioned series to Ohio and be hosting the official USA Cycling Ohio MTB Championship. Partnering with USA Cycling helps us offer you a great series with structure, good insurance, and allows an opportunity for riders with goals outside Ohio to earn USAC points. 

If you do not have a USAC license you can select a one day license during checkout. This is a great option for riders who want to come out to a few races and have a great time. However to be eligible for series awards or state champion you must purchase an annual license from USA Cycling. You can go here to get your annual, and enter one of these promo codes to get a discount on your USAC annual license:

TEAM24 is good for $10 off renewing your USAC license.INTROMEMB24 is good for $25 off a first time USAC license.

If you have NEVER had a USAC license enter promo code INTROMEMB24 at checkout. First time members are eligible for a $49 annual race license!

In 2024 the Ohio State Championship and NOMBS Series Championship will be awarded separately. Awards will be given out at a post season awards party to be held at Ray's Indoor MTB Park. See below for eligibility rules for both State Champion and NOMBS Series Champion.

USA Cycling Ohio State Championship eligibility rules.

The 2024 USA Cycling State Champion will be the winner of their respective category at the NOMBS Season Finale and State Championship Race. To be eligible for the Ohio State Championship jersey or medal:

 A rider must hold a current USA Cycling annual license and reside in Ohio as shown on the rider’s USAC license. State Championships are open to US Citizens and permanent residents (green card) with a USA Cycling annual license.Must have participated in 2 USA Cycling permitted and sanctioned races in Ohio during 2024.NOMBS Series Championship Eligibility rules:A rider must haver a current USA Cycling License (need not reside in Ohio).Must race in the season finale race.Scored on best 5 races.Race all 9 races in the series and you get a “bonus point” for perfect attendance.In the event of a points tie the season final race is the tie breaker.

See you at the start line!