USA Cycling Info
The Colorado State MTB Championship is a USA Cycling sanctioned event and a license is required. Have no fear though, if you don’t have a license, you can purchase a one-day license. Since you’ll be doing multiple Rattler events, an annual may be worth it. A USA Cycling license is good for 365 days from date of purchase.
A juniors annual license is $40 in 2024. An adult license is $110. If you decide to purchase an annual license, use code TEAM24 when you check out and you will get a $10 discount bringing the Juniors total to $30 and an Adult total to $100. USA Cycling is also offering a promotional discount for first time members. Use INTROMEMB24 to get a $49 membership. Only valid on adult memberships.
PURCHASE USA CYCLING LICENSE HERE
PURCHASE ONE-DAY LICENSE HERE
All racers are eligible to race in the Colorado State Championship. The podium will be reserved for Colorado residents, but we will acknowledge results from out of state participants. A non-Colorado resident that wins the category will have a first place award and separate podium. A separate podium ceremony will be for Colorado residents.
Equipment: All bikes are legal for the race, with the exception of E-bikes. We can’t overstate the importance of your bike running in top condition on the day of the race. Like you, it will be challenged. And, it’s your friend. Help a friend out.
Course 411: The course will be marked at all critical intersections. Course marshals will be out as well. It is the rider’s responsibility to know the course. Weather can always be a factor in Colorado. Plan accordingly!
Spectating: There are many ways to get around the venue, and it’s a perfect course to watch you favorite riders. Stationed properly, you have the ability to watch racers pass multiple times in one lap.
Timing: This will be a lap timed event. All racers with the exception of the Elite Mini category will have a number plate with timing chip. Results will be posted online as soon as possible.
State Champion Awards for XCO:
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- Pro/Open Men and Women
- Single Speed Men and Women
- Cat 1 -> 15-16, 17-18,19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ Men
- Cat 1 -> 15-16, 17-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79,80+ Women
- Age 9/10 Boys and Girls
- Age 11/12 Boys and Girls
- Age 13/14 Boys and Girls
State Champion Awards for STXC:
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- Pro/Open
- Juniors 14 and Under
- 15-16
- 17-18
- 19-39
- 40+
Team Tents: Please email us to reserve a spot for your team. [email protected]
Feed Zone: The area approaching the finish line will be designated as the official feed and mechanical zone.
Pre Riding: Pre-riding the course is allowed on race day for only 1 lap after the start of a given wave. Riders must not interfere with racers and clear the course when a racer approaches. If warming up behind a racer, please stay a minimum of 100 feet back. It’s just the cool thing to do.
Registration and Packet Pickup: The Colorado State Championship registration is online. Race day sign up is available but we highly recommend you do it prior to the event. Register for the STXC and get a $15 discount into Sunday’s XC! Pricing goes up $10 June 30 at 8:00PM, and $10 again July 5 at 8:00PM
AGES 8 and under will do the Elite Mini Race. This category does not need to register on line. Just show up and race! Ages 7 and 8 do have the option to race up to 9/10 at the pricing for that category.
Packet Pickup is right near the start/finish line on the south end of the village. We will be there at 6:00PM Friday and 7:00AM Saturday and Sunday morning.
Race Distance:
- Red XCO Course 7+ Miles
- Blue XCO Course 5+ Miles
- White XCO Course 2 Miles
Cancellation Policy: Rattler Racing does not offer refunds. We completely understand that unfortunate circumstances happen, however, we plan this event way in advance from a cost and resource allocation perspective, and the financial and administrative burden is high. On the plus side, we do offer transfers and deferrals. If you would like to transfer your entry to another rider, no problem. Just drop us a line and we will issue a voucher for the new participant. No charge for transfers. If you need to defer, we will happily issue a voucher for any Rattler event in 2025. This will incur a $20 fee. Deferral requests will not be accepted on or after race day. Thank you for understanding this policy!
LODGING
The Colorado State MTB Championship is right in the heart of Summit County. We are working with Copper Mountain for you to take advantage of lodging options on the mountain. SEE HERE. Then give them a call and use reservation ID 6374, or mention “Colorado MTB Championships 2024”. This must be done by calling in only. 866-841-2549
Copper Mountain will not be offering camping opportunities on their property for 2024. The lot on the east side of Highway 91 may be available but there are no facilities.
PARKING
Areas in yellow are great places to park. Parking is free at Copper Mountain in the summer. Overflow will be in the Alpine Lot on the west end of the village.
