RIM NORDIC XC MTB RACE SERIES
Mountain Bike Racing Since 1994
Rim Nordic XC Mountain Bike Race Series
Welcome to our 31st year of XC mountain bike racing!
Registration will open May 1st. for 2025 RACES!
June 22 • July 13 • July 27 • August 10
LINK TO PHOTOS FROM TBA Click Here
All races for 2025 are on Sundays. Will count three of the four races for Overall award, with a minimum of two events attended. You must attend the finals on August 10. NO double points for series final.
Pre-riding will be available prior to race day. Reminder: no pre-riding the course on race days.
Don’t forget: each race is an individual event for awards.
NO LICENSE is ever required to race at any of our events. We are NOT USA Cycling sanctioned.
Only 75 VIP Packages available for the season, online. For $35, receive a custom plastic number plate with your name on it, t-shirt, 10-20% off bike accessories in the shop and more from our sponsors.
We have some changes for registration this season. Register online for best pricing. Race day registration accepted with $10 late fee. NO paper forms will be available. You need to register on race day on our laptops or your phone….here is that link: Register here
FREE Kid’s Races for 11 & under. START TIME: 9:45am (before Beginners/Sports) Register on race day.
Scroll down for more info on start times & laps per class.
PLACE
Rim Nordic Ski Area, 5 miles east of Running Springs, on the way to Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains, across from Snow Valley Mountain Resort.
COURSES
XC#1 – June 22, 2025 – TBA. Date TBA as to when the course will be marked for pre-riding. Course map will be available when you register online.
NO PRE-RIDING ON RACE DAYS! Warm up on race day in Snow Valley’s parking lot where there will additional overflow parking.
• Pro/Expert Men – 3 laps | • Pro/Expert Women – 3 laps
• Expert Men 50+ – 2 laps | • Expert Women 40+ – 2 laps
• Sport Men & Women – 2 laps
• Beginner Men & Women – 1 lap
* Reminder: Additional classes have been added in the Expert & Beginners: Expert Men 50+ Singlespeed (2 laps with 11am start), Expert Men 70+, Beginner Men 70+ & maybe more! Registration will put you in the correct age group for your category you are signing up for.
TIME
ALL THE INFO BELOW WILL BE UPDATED PRIOR TO RACE DAY.
NO Camping will be available this year w/ changes to our permit. So sorry….but camping is available at the Green Valley Lake Campground close to us.
SATURDAYS: 9:00 – 5:00 pm Registration & pre-riding Saturday, with number plates passed out on race day only. NO fees for pre-riding.
SUNDAY – Cross Country race with mass starts assigned. Waves in categories. Spectators will be welcomed.
• 7:30 – 11:00 am – Check in & number plate pickup, in office near start line. VIP racers, pls need to still check in at office. Staging wave times will posted on race day.
• 10:00 am – Race Starts – Beginner, Sport & Sport Singlespeed
• 11:00 am – Race Starts – Pro Wm. & Expert Women, Open Singlespeed, Expert Singlespeed 50+ (new category)
• 11:30 am – Race Starts – Pro Men / Expert Men
AWARDS
Awards will be given out 3 deep in every category , 5 deep for 10 or more participants for each of the above races. Each race is an individual event. An additional award…..Overall awards will be given to the top 5 overall finishers in each category at the end of the season. “Overall” awards will be determined by total points earned throughout the season for best 3 of 4 races. You could race 2 events & still qualify. You MUST race the series final on Sunday, Aug. 10th to qualify for the overall award, with a 2 race minimum requirement. NO double points this season. TIE Breaker: if there is a tie after race #4, the racer who placed highest at #4 will be declared the winner.
Again, this season for Teams awards….NO Team lists needed. This season Team/Shop award for the top 3 Teams/Shops. NO requirements other than team jersey must be worn during the race. Team member placing counted down 20 places. Come one, come all!
Click here for 2025 TEAM POINT SCHEDULE
We will announce & present all the award winners to take their place on the podium. Beginners approx. 12 noon, Sport approx 1pm, Pro/Experts approx 2pm or sooner as racers finish in each category.
Raffle prizes will be announced prior to each category award ceremony. All who enter to race are automatically entered in the raffle.
PRO/Expert MEN – in addition to individual category awards at each XC series race, all Pro & Expert Men racing 3 laps will compete against each other for the 5 fastest times of the day to earn $CASH$ prizes as follows: 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $60, 4th $50, 5th $45
PRO/Expert WOMEN – 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $60 …..with a minimum of 6 racers, all racing 3 laps.
RELEASE FORM: Release forms are now included on your online registration. Racers under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the release forms.
ENTRY FEES
$55 – Online Registration
$65 – Race Day Registration
$35 – Junior (18 & under)
$30 – High School Team Member
$200 – Season Pass ( 4 XC series races paid prior to XC#1) Jrs. 18 & under $120
$230 – Season Pass (4 XC series races) w/ VIP Package…. Jrs. $150
NO REFUNDS
KID’S RACE
FREE KID’S RACES!
Kids who are 11 & under will ride part of the race course, approx. 1/8 mile loop in the base area. Helmets required. Tricycles welcome, too. Parents welcome to follow behind!
Start time: 9:45am, just prior to the Sport/Beginner race.
PLEASE register at each race by 9:30am
NEW….Don’t forget to have the kids visit our “Kid’s Corner” for coloring, games, books, toys.
INFO
V.I.P. Package SPECIAL: Only 75 participants who register online, for $35, will receive a custom plastic number plate with your name on it, T-shirt, 10-20% off bike accessories in the shop and more from our sponsors, too. If you decide to pay per race, you will still need to register online (even on race day). You will use your VIP number plate for the entire season! NO paper registration forms will be available on race day.
Snow Valley has a new food concession outdoors this upcoming season & we plan to encourage our customers to support their efforts, as they support us with using their parking lot. We may also have some food options available. Of course, bring your own is always welcome!
Reminder: Please no racing with any ear buds or anything else that may obstruct your hearing for others to call to pass you if needed. It’s a safety thing for everyone.
* Additional classes have been added in the Expert & Beginners….. registration will put you in the correct age group when you register for the category. Expert Men 50+ Singlespeed (2 laps), Expert Men 70+, Beginner Men 70+ & maybe more!
Click Here for category & classes breakdowns
Click here – Team Point Schedule 2025
Need more info: email rimnordic@gmail.com