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Pats Peak X-Country Challenge
Sunday, July 12, 2009

USA Cycling X-Country State Championship Event.
Qualifier to USA Cycling MTB National Championships - Sol Vista, CO.

The X-Country is a competition held on a circuit course consisting of wooded trails, fields, unpaved roads, obstacles consisting of roots, rocks, streams, steep inclines and descents testing a racer strength and technical ability. The X-Country Challenge will use the same course as the 24.12.6 race. The only difference is that the timing and scoring tent will be in a different location.

The X-Country Challenge race consists of a certain number of laps to complete and the winner is the one that completes it in the quickest time. The number of laps is subject to change according to race day weather and course conditions. Final number of laps will be determined by the USAC official on race day.

X-Country Challenge Entry Fees

Cat 3 (Previously Beginner) Women 12-18 Women 19-34 Women 35+ Men 12-18 Men 30-39 Men 19-29 Men 40-49 Men 50+	Cat 2 (Previously Sport) Single Speed Open Women 12-18 Women 19-34 Women 35+ Men 12-18 Men 19-29 Men 30-39 Men 40-49 Men 50+	Cat 1 (Previously Pro/Semi Pro/Expert) Single Speed Open Women 12-18 Women 19-34 Women 35+ Men 12-18 Men 19-29 Men 30-39 Men 40-49 Men 50+
First Timer Women 12-18 Women 19+ Men 12-18 Men 19+	Pro/Cat 1 (Previously Pro/Semi-Pro) Women Open Men Open

X-Country Challenge Entry Fees

	Pre-Entry Fee before 3pm on 7/10/09	Onsite Entry Fee
Cat 3/2/1/Pro	$25 pp	$30 pp
First Timers	$20 pp	$20pp

Online Registration is available:

See the Weekend Schedule for times and details.

The Premier Northeast Mountain Bike Race Series: Root 66
Come out for another season of XC MTB racing at its best with your friends at Root 66. More races plus all the great things you've come to expect from Root 66 series events equals more fin! Riders of all skill levels and ages are welcome. Corporate groups, school teams and families are encouraged to participate. It is about bikes, friends, fun, food music and more! For more information on the series, check out www.root66race.com.