Event Description

RACE OVERVIEW
Whitefish Mountain Resort is the place to ride a bike on Thursday nights this summer. It is as much about the party and the people as it is about the race. Come hang out, and ride your bike while you are at it. We expect 50-100 racers per night.  Helmets are required to race.
2 Races each week – All races start, finish, registration and check in are all at the Village Trailhead
Tykes & Tyres - 6:50pm Race Start
  A short 1/8 mile course for our smallest riders.
  Get a ribbon and Popsicle for racing! Help from parents is appreciated.
XC Races – 7pm Race Start
  Each week we will offer a course about 3-5 miles in length with about 300-600 vertical feet.  Different categories race anywhere from 1-4 laps depending on the course. Must check in / Register by 6:30 each race. 

SCHEDULE

•      Day of Event Registration - 530-630 PM (Events Office at Village Trailhead)
•      Must Check in (if register online) or Register on site no later than 630
•      Tykes and Tyres Start - 6:50 PM 
•      XC Start - 7 PM 
•      Kids Awards - 7:15     
•      XC Awards - approx. 8:30 @ Hellroaring Saloon

CATEGORIES & AGE DIVISIONS
Tykes & Tyres Race
     One size fits all.

XC Race
     Categories - Men or Women
     Class - Beginner (1 Lap)      Sport (2 Lap OR 4-10 miles)     Expert (3 Lap OR 10-15 miles). 
     Age Divsions - 17 and Under, 18-29,  30-30, 40-49, 50+

COST
There is no cost for the Tykes & Tyres Race
No lift tickets required. 
Online Registration Fees for XC Races
  $45 All Season (5 races)
  $10 Single Race 
Day of Event Registration Fees for XC Races
  $65 per season (5 races)
  $15 single race registration.

COURSE INFO 
All Courses Start and Finish at Village Trailhead. 
Awards at Hellroaring Saloon
Week 1 – Van Halen
4.1 Miles / 456’ Vertical
Up – Van Hagar, Van Halen
Down – Sidecar, Summit Trail

Week 2 – Journey
4.0 Miles / 397’ Vertical
Down – Journey to the Pond
Up – Arnica Ridge, Rush, Crosstown Traffic

Week 3 – Bad Rock
2.85 Miles / 472’ Vertical
Up – Limelight
Down – Rush, Arnica Ridge.
Up – Road Section, Journey (to lift plaza), Slow Ride, Crosstown Traffic

Week 4 – Hungry Like the Wolf
3.9 Miles / 413’ Vertical
Up – Van Hagar
Down – Speedwagon, Hungry Like the Wolf
Up – Arnica Ridge, Rush, Crosstown Traffic

Week 5 – Bob Cedar
5.2 Miles / 600’ Vertical
Down – Journey, Arnica to the Pond
Up – Bob Cedar, Journey, Rush, Crosstown Traffic

AWARDS, TIMING AND RESULTS
We are happy to have COMPETITIVE TIMING on board this year to provide chip timing for all of our TNRL races.  Results for all TNRL races are available here.

Awards located at the Hellroaring Saloon in the Upper Village. Prizes and awards 30 minutes after last racer finishes, at about 8:30PM. There will be ribbons and high fives for winners, and there will be raffle prizes for all racers after awards. …Must be present to win…

SPONSORS
Did we mention all of our incredible sponsors?

• Great Northern Cycles
• Sportsman Ski Haus
• Glacier Cyclery
• Montana Coffee Traders
• Professional Therapy Associates
• Step Ahead Foot and Ankle Clinic
• Great Northern Brewery
• The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
• Second Street Pizza
• Hellroaring Saloon
• Competitive Timing

QUESTIONS
Online Registration Questions – 862.2900 x2
All other questions - Josh Knight – 406.862.2911 or joshk@skiwhitefish.com

FAQs
What time should I arrive?
Well, we pushed it back half an hour this year so you can make it after work a bit easier.  You need to have registered or checked in (even if registered online) to get your race plate/timing chip and allow the race organizers to be prepared for a 7pm start.  That includes parking, walking up to the check in window, etc.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Any age can enter the Tykes Race.  There is no age minimum for the XC race, but we do ask for parental supervision if needed.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There is a bit of construction in the Village Area.  We recommend parking in the upper two lots (Alder/Village Parking as well as Birch Lot which is below the bierstube)

What can I bring into the event?
Bike, Family, High Fives, etc.

What about Bathrooms?
There are bathrooms at Hellroaring Saloon, Porta-potties in the upper village construction and restrooms near the bottom of Chair 2.

Refunds?
You can refund your ticket here on eventbrite up to 24 hours before the event, for any reason - no drama.