Marty's Youth Mountain Bike Challenge is a great way to get kids and teenagers involved in the sport of mountain bike racing. We have categories ranging from Kindergarten all the way up to High School. Kids will race on 3 different length courses depending on their age.
Registration
Pre-register on Bikereg.com here or register the day of the event.
(All pre-registered racers get a special gift! Please pre-register!)
Race Schedule and Classes
9:00 a.m. – High School - Men’s A – 40 minutes*
9:01 a.m. – High school - Men’s B – 40 minutes*
9:02 a.m. – High School Women Open – 40 Minutes
10:10 a.m. – Middle School - Men’s A – 25 Minutes*
10:11 a.m. – Middle School – Men’s B – 25 Minutes*
10:12 a.m. – Middle School – Women’s Open – 25 Minutes
11:00 a.m. – Grades K-1 – Boys – 3/4 miles
11:01 a.m. – Grades K-1 – Girls – 3/4 miles
11:25 a.m. – Grades 2-3 – Boys – 1 ½ miles
11:26 a.m. – Grades 2-3 - Girls – 1 ½ miles
12:00 p.m. – Grades 4-5 – Boys – 3 miles
12:00 p.m. – Grades 4-5 – Girls – 3 Miles
*we may combine these categories if registration is low
Race Notes
Registration opens at 8:00am and closes 30 minutes before the start of the race
Middle School and High School racers must have a USA Cycling license. You can purchase a one day license on bikereg.com when you register or you can buy one with cash at the race ($10)
Helmets are mandatory whenever kids are on their bikes
Parents or guardians must be present to sign a release form and must be present during the race.
Mechanical help will be on hand
The top 3 in the Elementary School races will receive medals and everyone will get a ribbon.
The top 3 in the Middle and High School races will get a medal.
Directions
Turn into Parker Road from Route 24 (just past Cooper Mill heading out of Chester), proceed about 1 mile and turn right into what looks somewhat like a driveway with a grey retaining wall on both sides - it's shortly after you pass Schoolhouse Ln on your right. Here is a link to the location on google maps. Just drive to the end of that driveway-like road, and you'll head straight into the park's parking area.
