CA DIRT MTB/USAC REGIONAL MTB SERIES - R1 - Dascombe/Hoot/Pioneer, Nevada City, Ca

Welcome New and Returning CA Dirt MTB Racers!

We are stoked to be hosting our 5th CA Dirt MTB Series / USA Cycling/NCNCA Regional MTB XC Championship as a series for racers from both California and Nevada, plus following MTB NORCAL'S DIRT DAZE event on 05/06/23 Saturday.  It will be a fun filled MTB weekend!

What's new in 2024 CA Dirt MTB Series:ST-Short Track added to Series (except Race 2)Race 4's New Venue-Short Track (ST), Cross Country (XC), and Parliament Enduro (ED), 3 Stages, Tahoe NF and NID Scotts Flat Lake Res. $1500 Pro Purse for XC and Enduro, Equal M-F, 1st-$350, 2nd-$250, 3rd-$150

For 2024, the series' courses are on Tahoe National Forest, BLM and Susanville Ranch Park, Nevada Irrigation District, and TDS trails(private) lands.   We have organized four different California race locations for more single track action by our California partners ... YBONC-Youth Bicyclists of Nevada County Foundation, TDS-the Sanchez Family, and SABA-Susanville Area Bicycle Association.

It's up to you to earn SERIES title for your category by age and qualify for USAC National MTB XC National points or just race for fun!  By answering custom questions section, racers can opt to just race and not participate in the series.  Be sure to register 3 weeks in advance of RACE Day to guarantee your FREE t-shirt/select size at online BikeReg registration.  FREE Race T-Shirt!  Collect all 4 different T-Shirts!!!  T-Shirt by Next Level,  4.2 oz., 50/25/25 polyester/combed ring spun cotton/rayon. 

1) Series Rulebook/Info pdf, Directions, Start Times, and Draft Course Maps, Lodging visit official website at:  

https://ybonc.org/events/dirt-classic/

    Series Info (includes Rulebook) pdf includes:

Series Descriptions/RequirementsCategoriesAwards/Point SystemFULL Series ScheduleLinks for USA Cycling … updating, upgrading, licenses, discounts for junior racersLinks for Camping, LodgingMisc.

2)  No On-Site Race Day registration.....PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD FOR US!  THANK YOU!

3) Online registration closes 6AM Thursday of race week! 

4) 05/04/24 Saturday - MTB NorCal's Dirt Daze Rides and Expo at Wheelhouse of Nevada City.

5) Series Schedule, (from Series Rulebook/Info:

California Dirt MTB Series is a USA Cycling sanctioned event, USA Cycling rulebook applies.Pro/Cat 1 - Pro (Professional):Age on Dec. 31st is race day age per USAC rulebook.  2024 USAC License XC:PRO/Cat 1 status required. renew expired annual USAC race lic. or buy a $35 1 day race lic. online at USAC or mobile USAC app.Cat 1 Expert (Experienced) :Age on Dec. 31st is race day age per USAC rulebook.  2024 USAC License XC:Cat 1 status required, renew expired annual USAC race lic. or buy a $35 1 day race lic. online at USAC or mobile USAC app.Cat 2 Intermediate (Experienced):Age on Dec. 31st is race day age per USAC rulebook.  2024 USAC License XC:Cat 2 status required, renew expired annual USAC race lic. or buy a $35 1 day race lic. online at USAC or USAC mobile app.Cat 3 Beginner (Novice):Age on Dec. 31st is race day age per USAC rulebook.  2024 USAC License XC:Cat 3 status required, renew expired annual USAC race lic. online at USAC or USAC mobile app, or buy a $15 1 day race lic. at BikeReg registrationYou will be greeted by our parking volunteers, as parking area has limited space in Races 1, 3, 4.  Race 2 is open parking.  Venues are on private and public lands.  To not impact neighborhoods, park in designated parking area of course map for each race.  FYI...Trails are open to the public during event per Special Use Permit recreation permit on BLM and Forest Service lands.Bring Water, Bike, Helmet, Gloves, Eyewear, Chairs, Cowbell, Mask, etc.Pack-It-In and Pack-It-Out (please take your trash home)Ride-It, Don't-Slide-It1 bar or no cell service at Race 1 and 4.Be prepared for cold temps if a storm rolls in on race day.  Light rain race is always on.If traveling on a Friday to race venue, CA-20 (I-80 to Nevada City) may have traffic control due to road construction.

Recovery Drink for Participants:     http://www.rockthebike.com/about/
Racers get a refreshing recovery fruit smoothie! 
Fun time for kids to hop on a stationary bike, and watch pedal energy to make a smoothie.

Have a question or need to inform us you are sick or cannot race?  Email us at:   [email protected]

Refund Policy…

Refund may apply toward another 2024 or 2025 race registration, or donation for YBONC Programs.  Contact us by email (no IM or calls) and we will reply with a registration coupon code to apply. 

Send email to:    [email protected]   

Subject Line:    Can’t Race MM/DD/YY R# - Request Coupon Code (or My Entry is a Donation)

Please DO NOT call us WED/THURS/FRI/SAT of race week as we will be busy packing event trailer, course marking, and pre-event admin work to get ready for race day. 

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Thank you and safe travels everyone!

The CA Dirt MTB Staff