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25th Annual STORM Hill Country MTB Challenge

Registration

• Online pre-registration closes on Saturday, April 14, 2024 at 7:00pm CST
• Late and on-site online registration will be available after online pre-registration closes and until 7:00am on Sunday, April 14, 2024, for additional fees. Please register before arriving at the race venue to avoid delays, as cell coverage is spotty, and onsite online registration is expected to be very slow. Credit card processing is not guaranteed for any payments that need to be made onsite. Cash is the best form of payment.
• This is a USA Cycling-sanctioned event – all USAC and TMBRA rules apply.

 

Saturday, April 13, 2024

• Pre-ride all-day
• Women’s Only Pre-Ride at 10:00am
• Kid’s Cup Registration 12:00-2:00pm
• Kid’s Cup 2:00pm
• New Racer Clinic 3:00pm

Sunday, April 14, 2024

• Late online registration closes at 7:00am via BikeReg. Late fees apply.
• Number plate pickup starts at 7:00am at the registration tent in the infield
• Juniors 10U/12U – 8:00am start
• Cat 1 – 9:00am start
• Cat 2 – 10:45am start
• Cat 3 & eMTB – 12:15pm start

 

XC Race Distances

• 3 laps (27 miles)  – Cat 1 Men 19-49 | SS Open | Cat 1/Pro Men
• 2 laps (18 miles) – All Cat 2 | SS 2/3 | Cat 1 Men 15-18 & 50+ | All Masters | All Cat 1 Women | Cat 1/Pro Women | eMTB
• 1 lap (9 miles) – All Cat 3 | 14U Juniors
• 3.8 miles – 10U & 12U Juniors

Awards and payout per TMBRA guidelines

 

Rules/Licenses

This event is USA Cycling-sanctioned, and those race rules apply. This event is the fifth race in the Texas XC Mountain Bike State Championship Series, and TMBRA Spring XC Series Rules and Regulations apply (https://www.tmbra.org/wp/rules-and-regs/).

This is a USA Cycling-sanctioned event– all USAC and TMBRA rules apply

• A USAC race license is required. If you want to purchase an annual license/membership, use code TEAM24 for $10 off the annual license at checkout on the USA Cycling website. Use code INTROMEMB24 for a $49 RACE license valid for first-time members ONLY! If you are on auto-renew, you can disable that feature to take advantage of the discount.

Participants MUST provide proof of a valid 2024 USA Cycling Annual license OR purchase a one-day license during registration (details here). Racers categorized in the USA Cycling Endurance discipline as “Pro” must race in the Pro/Cat 1 Open group. We WILL NOT process license renewals or new sales at the event; please take care of this before arriving at the race venue.

 

TMBRA race plates:

TMBRA permanent number plates will be used. If you don’t have one or have lost a previously assigned plate, you can purchase one during your online race registration process (separate question after selecting your race category).
Every race participant must utilize a season plate for race scoring and timing. After registering for an event, you will be asked about your season plate status. If you pre-purchased your plate through the TMBRA.org website or you picked up a plate at a previous event, then put your number in the box provided. Otherwise, select “Yes, assign a NEW plate.” if you do not already have one. A one-time $15 charge will be added to your event registration fee if you select a “yes” answer. Number pickup/racer check-in: 7:00am, Sunday, April 14, 2024

 

Volunteer Sign-Up

We are always in need of volunteers. Volunteers receive free land access, camping, meals, and t-shirt. Sign up here: https://www.bikereg.com/2024stormracevolunteer

 

Land Use Fees

The land use fee is NOT included in the registration fee. Everyone entering the ranch must pay the land use fee for Flat Rock Ranch regardless of racing/non-racing status. Discounts may apply. Visit the Flat Rock Ranch website for more details. Please read the Flat Rock Ranch rule here: https://www.flatrockranchtx.com/rules

 

HELMETS MUST BE WORN WHENEVER ON THE BIKE

NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED AT THE RACE VENUE