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Pats Peak X-Country Challenge
Sunday, June 1, 2008

USA Cycling X-Country State Championship Event.
Qualifier to USAC-MTB National Championship at Mount Snow, VT.

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.
Beginner...2 laps
Sport...3 Laps
Expert...4 Laps
Pro...5 Laps
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.

See the Weekend Schedule for times and details.

X-Country Classes
Beginner
Sport
Expert
Expert Singlespeed
Pro/SemiPro/Expert Open
Singlespeed Open (race as sport)
First Timers

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.

You can register online by using our Online Registration.