2021 Bedford Mountain Cross
MTX #1 KICKOFF RACE!- Sunday- 2/7/2021 at 1:30 P.M. Falling Creek Bike Park Bedford, Va.
MTX #2 AFTER DARK!- Saturday– 2/13/2021 at 6:30 P.M. Falling Creek Park Bedford, Va
MTX #3 Sunday- 2/21/2021 at 1:30 P.M. Falling Creek
MTX #4 CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE!- Sunday- 2/28/2021 at 1:30 pm Falling Creek Park Bedford, Va.
Online registration for series:
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Sponsors: Just the Right Gear, East Coaster Bike Shop, Bikes Unlimited, Blackwater Bike Shop, Walkabout Outfitters, Scene 3 Bike and Board Shop, Sun Solutions, Peak Design Company
Post Race food and drink provided by Bedford County Parks & Rec.
Covid Adaptations: We will not be meeting together int he falling creek cafeteria and new london fire and ems buildings afterward for awards and food. Everything will be handled outdoors.
2 parent/guest per racer limit
instead of having smaller prizes from sponsors in an effort to make sure more poeple have a chance to win; we will minimize the sponsorship gifts to larger items. This means there will be less interactions and everything is finished much quicker with less congregating.
In the passed there has always been food, snacks, drinks provided after the races. This year we will not be providing the food we normally do. I am choosing to put together a drink and snack pack to send the racers on their way with.
Current Va Department of Health Covid guidelines will be monitored and makes changes accordingly.
In General but subject to change… Mountain Cross!….what is it? The Mountain part refers to many of the same aspects that you might encounter in a mountain bike race. There will be single track with rocks, roots and log overs but will only make up approximately 50% of the course. The Cross is similar to a cyclocross race mixing in grass paths, short sections of pavement or gravel road and similar lap distance. The racers will also be required to dismount to clear barriers on the course. The race course will be 1.5-2 miles per lap and will be changed for each race. When combined these two cycling disciplines mesh nicely to make up what we call Mountain Cross. The races are short, intense and loads of fun! We will adopt the Equalizer Format to score these races. This is similar to the golf handicapping system . In golf, players of different abilities can play fun and competitive rounds against one another. Since their handicaps equalize their scores the golfer that plays his or her best, regardless of their level of experience, can win! The equalizer format allows riders/racers of all ages and ability levels to race for the overall race win. (A bonus of the format is that fast experienced racers who normally only have to worry about finishing ahead of the other top racers now have to push themselves to compete with beginners! The winner is the racer who does the most laps. Series winners will be the racers completing the most laps combined from all the races. In the event of a tie the racer with the most laps in the least amount of time wins. (Ex. 20 laps in 1:55:05 beats 20 laps in 1:59:00) Bedford County Mountain Bike Race Supporters & Partners:
2020 Results
2020 Mountain Cross Overall Results
Previous years results and photos below:
MTX 2019 Overall Standings Final
BEDFORD MOUNTAIN CROSS RACE #4 Postponed until March 2nd at 1:30pm Falling Creek Park due to trail conditions.
2019 Race 4 Photos
2019 Race 3 Photos
2019 Race 2 Photos
2019 Race 1 Photos
2018 Mountain Cross Race Series Overall Results
2018 Mountain Cross Race #3
Photos and Results
2018 Mountain Cross Race #2 NEW LONDON TECH TRAILS
Photos and Results
I am taking you to New London Tech Trails to check out some new Bedford Trails for this Sunday’s Race. On site registration will be from 12:30-1:15. Everyone must check in.
The address is 1257 Meade Road Forest, Va 24551
When you turn into New London Business and Technology Center continue straight through the round about following the Trail Parking Ahead signs. There will be a few spots available near the trail head parking; please park along the gravel road. Do Not Block the Road or the trails.
Race Starts at 1:30pm.
Thank you Blackwater Bike Shop, Bikes Unlimited, Scene 3 Bike and Board Shop, Sun Solutions and Peaks Coaching Group
2018 MTX Race 1 photos and results
Rescheduled Race 1 Finale!! March 4th 1:30 PM
Registration
2017 Bedford Mountain Cross Race Series
2017 MTX Standings after Race 3
MTX 2017 Photos
MTX 4 Photos
MTX 1 Photos
2016 MTX Final Series Standings
2015 Race Canceled
Online registration for series:
Post Race food and drink provided by Bedford County Parks & Rec.
In General but subject to change… Mountain Cross!….what is it? The Mountain part refers to many of the same aspects that you might encounter in a mountain bike race. There will be single track with rocks, roots and log overs but will only make up approximately 50% of the course. The Cross is similar to a cyclocross race mixing in grass paths, short sections of pavement or gravel road and similar lap distance. The racers will also be required to dismount to clear barriers on the course. The race course will be 1.5-2 miles per lap and will be changed for each race. When combined these two cycling disciplines mesh nicely to make up what we call Mountain Cross. The races are short, intense and loads of fun! We will adopt the Equalizer Format to score these races. This is similar to the golf handicapping system . In golf, players of different abilities can play fun and competitive rounds against one another. Since their handicaps equalize their scores the golfer that plays his or her best, regardless of their level of experience, can win! The equalizer format allows riders/racers of all ages and ability levels to race for the overall race win. (A bonus of the format is that fast experienced racers who normally only have to worry about finishing ahead of the other top racers now have to push themselves to compete with beginners! The winner is the racer who does the most laps. Series winners will be the racers completing the most laps combined from all the races. In the event of a tie the racer with the most laps in the least amount of time wins. (Ex. 20 laps in 1:55:05 beats 20 laps in 1:59:00) Bedford County Mountain Bike Race Supporters & Partners:
