Whitetail Ridge – Version 1

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Dates: September 17–18, 2022

Whitetail Ridge Mountain Bike Trails
Whitetail Blvd, River Falls, WI 54022

Parking: No overnight parking is permitted. Parking is available on the street, in the grass field across the street, and ONLY at businesses that are marked with a “race parking” sign—see map below. Obey parking signs.

Race Day Schedule:

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Call Ups:
Sortable Google spreadsheet with call-ups here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16OwLKgFE0FIT4RDuuOVCVNd7oOqkJdo7RDKrpqGBrqo/edit?usp=sharing

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Race Weekend FAQs:
Visit our Race Weekend FAQs page for information about registration, race plates, spectating, volunteering and more.

Race Course Description:
This approximately 3.6-mile course winds through the woods and features punchy climbs, fast field stretches, flowy berms, and a wooden bridge on sections of trail designed for NICA riders. The course is similar to the time trial course from 2020 with some changes to add an up hill passing zone and additional new to the series single track.

The course will run the trail “Ape Hanger” and part of “Hurt Locker” in reverse. 
Do not ride these trails backwards (except during race weekend official pre-ride sessions), as they are open to the public and it is dangerous to ride against the normal flow of traffic when the course is not closed to the public as it is during our pre-ride and race.

GPX File:
Download a gpx file here to view on your navigation device (ie. Garmin, Wahoo, Strava).

Pre-ride the Course:

Student-athletes can pre-ride with their coaches on race weekends, including Friday after 4:30pm, Saturday until 11:30AM (last rider on course at 11:00AM) or after 4:45PM, and Sunday until 8:00AM (last rider on course at 7:30AM).

Warm Up Loop:

Warm-up loop for Whitetail Ridge, V1. This will be marked during the race weekend.

Riders with coaches can warm up on a marked warm-up loop that climbs a gravel hill, traverses a field on the top of the hill, and descends on singletrack. Access the loop by going around the starting grid on the outside and then up the hill.  Note: this loop would not be available for version 2 of Whitetail Ridge, as it’s part of the course.

Be Social:
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Skills Course:
The Skills Course will return in some form at races in 2022. Stay tuned for information.

Race Day Support:
There will not be neutral support at this race. Make sure to bring your own multi-We aren’t able to confirm if we will have neutral support available. Be prepared with a bike that is race-ready and have the appropriate tools on hand for tires (CO2 canister and/or hand pump, puncture repair kit, spare inner tube), chain (spare links, chain lube), and adjustments (multi-tool).

Special Notes:

  • Drones are prohibited at all MCA Events

  • Be considerate of our venue and use the trash receptacles.

  • Dogs on a leash are permitted in the infield. Owners are expected to maintain control of the dog at all times (including barking control) and to clean up after their pet. Primary concerns are the safety of the racers, team support, and spectators.

    • Concessions:
    Concessions will be available on site.