Sprocket Fuel Mountain Bike Race @ Carolina North Forest

Due to COVID-19, we have temporarily closed registration for all 2020 races until we know for certain that the events will actually happen. Racers wishing to express their intent to register and to save their spot in any race (without paying or entering any CC info), may join the waitlist for that particular event. We will notify those on the waitlist when the 'go/no-go' decision has been made, which will be AT LEAST three weeks before each event. If the event is a ‘go’, those on the waitlist may complete their registration, if they choose. Please contact Race Director of Roadless Races, Jim Harman, with any questions – info@roadlessraces.com or 571-251-6034.

• Limited race entry to provide an intimate and friendly race experience and to prevent overcrowding on the trails
• Professional race operations
• Fun and challenging course design
• Superbly marked course – you won’t get lost
• Race tee that you’ll love and want to wear
• Exciting atmosphere with great music
• Excellent volunteer support
• Well stocked aid stations
• Medical support
• Accurate and timely posting of results
• Abundant post-race food
• FREE professional post-race photos for download
• Awards 5-deep in each class
• Great swag for random giveaways at the awards ceremony – includes gift certificates, hydration packs/bottles, cycling gear, and race merchandise.

• 6:30am-9:15am: Check-in (closes 15 minutes before start of each race)
• 7:20am: Racer lineup for 7:30am race
• 7:25am: Pre-Race Brief for 7:30am race
• 7:30am: Race Start (Novice, Beginner, Junior 15-18)
• 8:35am: Racer lineup for 8:45am race
• 8:40am: Pre-Race Brief for 8:45am race
• 8:45am: Race Start (Juniors 14-Under)
• 8:45am – 1pm: Food, Massage, Sponsors, Music
• 9:20am: Racer lineup for 9:30am race
• 9:25am: Pre-Race Brief for 9:30am race
• 9:30am: Race Start (Sport, Expert, Single-Speed, Clydesdale)
• 9:45am: Awards for 7:30am and 8:45am races
• 12:30pm: Awards for 9:30am race. Donation to Carolina North Forest

Racers self-select between 18 different age and/or skill-based classes. These classes have been created so riders can start and race alongside athletes of similar age and ability. This event will include waves and three start times to safety separate the different classes. Within each race, traditionally faster classes will start first and then each subsequent class will be separated in waves of 1-2 minutes. For age-based classes, age is determined as of 12/31/20.  Junior racers may 'race up' with permission of race director.  For example, a 14 year old junior may race in beginner, sport, or expert classes if they have the skill.  For permission, email race director with explanation of skill and race experience at info@roadlessraces.com  

Definition of Skill-Based Classes. Use the following to guide you in selecting your class.

• Novice – newer rider who has never or minimally raced in the past.
• Beginner – feel confident on your bike, but you do not have much experience racing. Or you have not raced in a long time and it is difficult for you to ride more than 15 miles. You might have raced in the beginner class before and have not broken the top three finishers on a consistent basis.
• Sport – you ride often and feel very confident on your bike. You are in good riding shape, ride fast, and can ride 20 miles in an outing. You have podiumed at the beginner level or you have raced in the sport class, can keep up with other sport riders, and feel comfortable competing at that level. You might have raced in the sport class before and have not broken the top three finishers on a consistent basis.
• Expert – you ride very often and feel extremely confident on your bike. You are in excellent riding shape, ride very fast, and can easily ride over 20 miles in an outing. You have podiumed at the sport level or you have raced in the expert class, can keep up with other expert riders, and feel comfortable competing at that level.

Race #1 @ 7:30am (8 miles – one full lap OR 12.5 miles - one full lap + one short lap)
• Junior Male 15-18 @ 7:30am (12.5 miles)
• Beginner Male @ 7:30am (12.5 miles)
• Beginner Male 40+ @ 7:32am (12.5 miles)
• Junior Female 15-18 @ 7:34am (12.5 miles)
• Beginner Female @ 7:34am (12.5 miles)
• Novice Male @ 7:36am (8 miles)
• Novice Female @ 7:37am (8 miles)

Race #2 @ 8:45am (4.5 miles) (one short lap)
• Junior 13-14 @ 8:45am
• Junior 11-12 @ 8:47am
• Super Junior 8-10 @ 8:48am

Race #3 @ 9:30am (16-24 miles) (two or three full laps)
• Expert Male @ 9:30am (24 miles)
• Expert Female @ 9:31am (24 miles)
• Single-Speed Male @ 9:33am (16 miles)
• Sport Male @ 9:35am (16 miles)
• Sport Male 40-49 @ 9:37am (16 miles)
• Sport Male 50+ @ 9:38am (16 miles)
• Sport Female @ 9:40am (16 miles)
• Clydesdale (200lbs+) @ 9:42am (16 miles)