Bedford Mountain Cross Race #1

Come out to Bedford, VA for MTX racing at Falling Creek Park.

Mountain Cross!….what is it? The Mountain part refers to many of the same aspects that you might encounter in a mountain bike race.  There will be single track with rocks, roots and log overs but will only make up approximately 50% of the course. The Cross is similar to a cyclocross race mixing in grass paths, short sections of pavement or gravel road and similar lap distance.  The racers will also be required to dismount to clear barriers on the course. The race course will be 1.5-2 miles per lap and will be changed for each race. There is an Equalizer Format to score these races.  This is similar to the golf handicapping system.  In golf, players of different abilities can play fun and competitive rounds against one another. Since their handicaps equalize their scores the golfer that plays his or her best, regardless of their level of experience, can win!

THIS YEAR we are opting for a more simple and straightforward approach! We have professional chip timing to get fast and reliable results! Beginners have 30 minutes to do as many laps as they can while the sport have 45 minutes and the experts have 60 minutes. We will still hold the tradition of letting people go out for the bonus lap if they make it in the timing zone before the clock hits 0! This will hopefully give the riders a better overall experience that matches their ability level while still providing a fun and inclusive race!