Cross Country Race Series 2021 |

XC Series - 4 races this season! Come Join Us! May 23rd, July 25th, Aug 8th & the Series Final on Sept. 12th

Southern California's Bike Park and only Cross Country Ski Area! With over 15 miles of great trails.

RIM NORDIC CROSS COUNTRY SERIES

Mountain bike racing since 1994!

2021 XC MTB Races: May 23, July 25, Aug 8 & Series Final - Sept. 12th

All races for 2021 are on Sundays. DOUBLE points for series final – Sunday, Sept 12th – Will count 3 of 4 races for overall award, with a minimum of 2 events attended & you must attend the finals.

Don’t forget….each race is an individual event for awards.

NO LICENSE is required to race any of our events this season again.

SEE new information each race for staging & awards!

VIP Package available again this season. For $25, receive a custom plastic number plate with your name on it, special VIP t-shirt, 10-20% off bike accessories in the shop & more from our sponsors. Don’t forget to sign up before the first race so you can use your number plate at all 4 races! Easy sign in each race! Pls., still register online if you are paying per race.

Kid’s Races on hold until closer to season.

IF Covid restrictions are still in effect: NO SPECTATORS (parents ok!) or any gatherings at the event per CDC & San Bern. County & State guidelines & restrictions. Face coverings now mandatory when you are not on your bike.

Team/Shop Competition ….click here

Scroll down for more info on start times & laps per class.

For The XC Race Series Registration Form, Click Below.

For The VIP Package Reg. Form, Click Below

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 Mtn. Resort.

COURSES:

Updates as it gets closer to spring 2021!

• 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

TIME:

ALL THE INFO BELOW WILL BE UPDATED IN THE SPRING 2021 WHEN WE KNOW IF WE NEED TO FOLLOW COVID RESTRICTIONS AGAIN!

NO Camping due to fire dangers & forest restrictions.
•9:00 – 5:00 pm Registration & pre-riding on Sat. with number plates passed out on race day only.
Bike park fee of $10 or $5 for juniors will be in effect. If you have an XC race series season pass, NO cost to pre-ride.

SUNDAY – Cross Country
Time Trial-style starts: one person at a time, 20 sec. a part, using assigned start times & count down clock. DON’T be late for your start…you will be put in the back of the Class! QR code will be available as well as start list on race morning. Computer random start order will be used.
Line up & stage 6′ apart, in classes/categories AT LEAST 5 minutes before your assigned start time.
PLEASE – NO gathering together while staging.
Remember….NO spectators other than parents, NO Kid’s Races at this time.

• 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.
• 10:00 am – Race Starts – Beginner & Sport
• 11:00 am – Race Starts – Pro Women / Expert Women & Open Singlespeed
• 11:30 am – Race Starts – Pro Men / Expert Men

( TIMES for other races may change depending on COVID19 situation. Will update each race.)

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, Sept. 12th to qualify for the overall award, with a 2 race minimum requirement. Double points for race #4 on Sept. 12th. 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!

We will attempt to announce all the award winners to take their place on our podium, 6′ apart from each other. Beginners approx. 12:30, Sport approx 1:00pm, Pro/Experts approx 2:30pm or sooner as racers finish. Any changes will be announced or posted. Double awards at the next race…race day & overalls.

Raffle prizes will be posted & announced time for pick up on race day.

PRO/Expert MEN – in addition to individual category awards at each XC series race, all Por & Expert Men 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 FEE:

• $50 – Online Registration (deadline to register will be Friday night 10pm)
• $60 – Race Day Registration (No race day entry at this time: will update as it gets closer)
• $30 – Junior (18 & under)
• $25 – High School Team Member
• $60 – Tandems
• $180 – Season Pass ( 4 XC series races paid prior to XC#1) Jrs. 18 & under $100
• $205 – Season Pass (4 XC series races) w/ VIP Package Jrs. $125

NO REFUNDS

KID'S RACE

Kid’s Races are postponed until further notice. IF No Covid, we will resume races.

INFO.

V.I.P. Package SPECIAL: $25 to receive a custom plastic number plate with your name on it to use for the entire season, one time sign up for all races (season pass or pay as you go & just sign in) 10-20% off bike accessories in the shop and products each race from our sponsors. Free t-shirt to first 50 sign ups AND MORE! Sign up online so you can use your number plate @ all 4 events.

We are hoping to have the food truck on site for races again next summer; some food will be available for purchase, limited amount. Snow Valley will probably have their BBQ going, as well.

Reminder: Pls. 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 you & others.

Click here for Team/Shop Competition info

Need more info: email rimnordic@verizon.net

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