what equipment is needed to race?

A racer is required to have a mountain bike in good working order and a full face helmet to race. We recommend a racer wears knee pads, elbow pads, chest protector, and neck brace.

how good does my child need to be to race?

If your child can comfortably ride a blue trail they are ready to race. All of our courses have a blue route down for the CAT 3 division.

What category should i register for?

CAT 3: Beginner - This is a great starting point - Riders are new to racing.

CAT 2: Sport - Racers who have had 3-5 CAT III top five results

CAT 1: Expert - Comfortable with any terrain including rocks, drops and jumps.

what weather will postpone a race?

We generally race in most weather conditions, except for high winds and lightning. If the race directors decide to postpone the race due to weather, they will communicate this information to all racers the morning of the race.

do i need to be a member of GGr to race?

No, races are open to all youth.