2024 RVA Underground Spring MTB Race Series
MARCH 2024
- PLEASE PREREGISTER -
- NO WALK-UP REGISTRATIONS FOR ALL 2024 EVENTS -
RACE SCHEDULE
(Click on links to register or for directions)
Race #1 - March MudMess (DONE)
March 9th, Saturday @ Montvale Park, Montvale, VA
Race #3 - Escape Leakes Mill (DONE)
March 30th, Saturday @ Leakes Mill Park, Goochland, VA
Race #2 - Rockabilly Redux (DONE)
April 6th, Saturday @ Pleasant Grove Park, Palmyra, VA
WHAT’S ON THE LINE
Series registered racers are competing for end-of-season champions jerseys and individual awards in each of the RVA Underground Spring MTB Races!
The design changes every year. Here's what the 2023 version looked like:
About the RVA Underground Championship Kit
Our first-place winners will score a spanking new and extremely coveted 2024 Champs Jersey!
The jersey is on us and Athlos produces some of the best gear you can put on your body! You can also purchase matching shorts, arm warmers, and other matching kit to show off your hard-earned win.
We will also make a version of the jersey and kit available to everyone, without the 2023 CHAMPION branding of course - you have to earn that one!
Why does RVA Racing use ATHLOS? Because ATHLOS makes the best kits period. The Split Zero design delivers the ultimate in performance without compromise. Race day ready, aero, streamlined and conforming to the body; technology without compromise!
Order here: Link coming soon!
LATEST STATUS & RACE UPDATES
(Posted Monday, 04/03/2024 @ 10:30 PM)
Yes, we see it’s raining … The Rockabilly Redux is still on!
Weather clears up at 11PM and is looking great leading into Saturday - let’s race!
(Posted Monday, 11/13/2023 @ 10:30 AM)
About the RVA Underground Series:
Run a quick-hit early season race series that is “won and done” in 3-4 weeks.
Courses that are short, challenging, and feel like UCI XCO format races.
Early season training series to gauge your winter training and make tweaks before Commonweath MTB Cup, State Champs, and UCI Nationals come on-line.
Give our junior races a chance to ramp-up before VAHS series kicks off!
Pick your poison - USAC and non-USAC Categories!
Earn that Champs’ Jersey - must register for series to qualify for Champion Status and claim that Jersey!
That right -1st place winners score a banging 2024 Underground Champs Jersey!
Get ready to rumble because the Underground Race Series is coming back in 2024! This is a 3-race XCO spring series where all 3 races count towards regional championship status.
Welcome to the RVA Underground race series.
If you want to play bikes and go fast in the woods, this is your jam!
We listened to your feedback, and changed things up a bit:
USAC LICENSE NOT REQUIRED - except for certain categories!
USAC licenses will ONLY be required for the Pro/Elite, Expert, and J17-18 (Varsity) and J15-16 (JV) categories.
You must have a USAC annual or purchase a one-day license to compete in these categories.
These will be the ONLY categories where racers accumulate regional/state points as qualifiers for USAC and UCI state and national races.
These will be the only categories where we report results to USAC.
All other categories will be open to both USAC and non-USAC license holders.
No USAC points reported or accumulated.
Day licenses are no longer required.
FORMATS, DATES, LOCATIONS, & ADDRESSES
Format: Cross Country Olympic (XCO) format races are a hybrid of Cross Country (XC) and Short Track (XCC). The XCO race will be run on a 3-4 mile course that will run for 60-90 minutes and is very spectator friendly. Racers will go off by category - see start times below. Fastest time to complete designated laps wins.
Depending on registration numbers, we may combine or put multiple categories on the field together. Any changes to start times (noted below) will be announced via email to registered racers. We will also try to post any updates them here on this event site.
Dates, Events & Locations:
March 9, Saturday - March MudMess @ Motvale Park, Montvave, VA
March 30, Saturday - Escape Leakes Mill @ Leakes Mill Park, Goochland, VA
April 6, Saturday - Rockabilly Redux @ Pleasant Grove Park, Palmyra, VA
Where - Venues & Addresses (click on links for directions)
Montave Park - Marketplace Dr, Montvale, VA 24122
Leakes Mill Park - 3951 River Rd W, Goochland, VA 23063
Pleasant Grove Park - 271 Pleasant Grove Dr, Palmyra, VA 22963
REGISTRATION FEES
Series POINTS Registration: $15 (up to race #2)
Individual Races (fees subject to change for individual events):
- $45 through January 1st
- $50 through March 1st
- $55 up to >15 days before event
- On-line registration typically closes 2 days before event
- Walk on/day of: $65 - cash/check or Venmo
START TIMES
Race #1 - March MUDMESS: 12:00 PM, check-in starts at 10:30 AM
Race will start with our Elite & Expert field (with Varsity), then Sport (with JV) and finally Beginners (with Middle School).
Kids Race (elementary school) will start around 2:00 PM (once adults’ clear field).
Races #2 & 3 - IMPORTANT - Keep your eyes open for our pre-race brief emails as start times for Races #2 & #3 are subject to change based on registration totals. We will ALWAYS announce any changes via email to PRE-REGISTERED Racers.
9:00 AM (Barrel Race & 1/2 lap)
- Elementary School
10:00 AM (2 & 3 laps race)
- Beginner/CAT3 Men & Women
- Middle School Boys & Girls
- JV, (Freshmen & Sophomore) Boys & Girls
11:30 AM (3 & 4 laps race) may be pushed to 12:00 PM for Rockabilly Redux
- Pro/Elite Men & Women
- Expert/CAT1 Men & Women
- Varsity Boys & Girls
- Sport/CAT2 Men & Women
- Clydesdales
- Singlespeed
- ebike
Pre-Race Brief: Is MANDATORY and starts 15 minutes before your wave. We take roll call and you will be shown as DNS is you miss roll call – no exceptions!
Awards Ceremony: Awards will be held after LAST RACE is finished. Awards/Prizes will NOT be given out before or held for those not in attendance.
CATEGORIES & DISTANCES for RACES #2 & #3 (~estimated time on field)
Pro/Elite & Expert/CAT1 – 4/5 laps (~70-90 mins)
Sport/CAT2 – 3 laps (~55-80 mins)
Beginner/CAT3 – 2 laps (~55 mins)
Varsity – 4/5 laps (~70-90 mins)
JV – 3 laps (~60 mins)
Freshmen & Sophomore – 3 laps (~60 mins)
Middle School B – 2 laps (~60 mins)
Elementary - 1/2 lap (~20-30 - mins)
COURSE MAPS:
THE XCO COURSES & DISTANCES: These XCO courses are punchy, fast, and spectator friendly! Racers will be coming through the start/finish perimeter area and be on trails easily accessible for viewing and pictures. So, bring your family and friends to root you on!
The Leakes Mill XCO course is ~3 miles with ~320’ of elevation gain per lap. Download Leakes Mill XCO course map: HERE
The Pleasant Grove XCO course is ~4 miles with ~385’ elevation gain per lap. Download the Pleasant Grove XCO course map: HERE
Don’t let the distance fool you, you’re gonna work for this one!
RVA Underground Event Flyer
Help us get the word out!
Click on flyer to download and share with your friends, club, team, or bring to your local bike shop.