Canaan Valley Resort State Park will host event #1 of the 2023 Season.
This season's opener race format will be a time trial.
The time trail format will give our athletes the chance to get their legs and lungs warmed up for a great race season. The course will dive into the single track right out of the gate. Then, it's a roller coaster ride on purpose built trails through the beautiful meadows and hardwoods surrounding Canaan Valley Resort. Plenty of passing opportunities open up on this course as racers alternate between single track and double track all while giving spectators plenty of chances to cheer on their favorite racers. Plan to spend the rest of the weekend riding the trails at this incredible resort destination mountain bike haven!New Venue Area: The venue area has been moved to a field above the cabin loop. Please follow signs when entering the park. Primitive camping, parking, pit zone, and infield will all be in one area! We have moved activities away from the pool area.
Online registration closes Wednesday before each race at 11:30pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL | LATE FEE AT RACE* | |
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League/NICA Registration (annual) | $210 | $210 | $10 |
Race Entry Fee (per race) | $20 | $20 | $10 |
* After Wednesday, you will have to register at the race and pay the late fee. Scholarships and financial assistance are available, for more information email cassie@westvirginiamtb.org
Race day would not be possible without the incredible work of our volunteers. It takes a “village” to put on quality youth mountain bike races. Many parents and cycling enthusiasts find that getting involved with our events is a fun and rewarding experience.
We know some positions can look complex and possibly overwhelming for first-time volunteers. Rest assured ALL of our volunteer positions are fun and require no previous experience, and our Core Race Staff are with you every step of the way. You will feel confident and well prepared for your task.
Here is the link to signup for volunteer spots.
For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Julie@westvirginiamtb.org
Pick one (or two) that sound interesting to you, and look forward to the fun!
8:30 AM | Pit Zone Access Opens |
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9:00 AM | Volunteer Shifts Begin |
11:00 AM | GRiT Ride - meet at the NICA GRiT Tent at 10:30 |
11:30 AM | Registration Opens |
12:00 PM | GRiT Craft/Activity |
12:30 PM | Coaches Meeting |
1:00 PM | Pit Zone Access Closes |
1:00 PM | Coaches Only pre-ride |
2:00 PM | * Pre-Ride Open to all riders |
4:30 PM | Registration Closes |
5:00 PM | Pre-Ride Closed - (No riders allowed on course after pre-ride is closed) |
7:00 AM | Volunteer Shifts Begin |
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7:30 AM | Registration Opens |
8:00 AM | *Pre-Ride Open to all riders |
8:15 AM | Marshall Meeting |
8:30 AM | Head Coaches Meeting under pavillion |
9:00 AM | Pre-Ride Closed |
9:15 AM | Staging - Wave 1 MS Boys |
9:30 AM | Racing Begins |
10:15 AM | Staging - Wave 2 Girls |
11:15 AM | Marshall Meeting |
11:30 AM | Registration Closes |
12:15 PM | Staging - Wave 3 HS Boys |
2:00 PM | Racing Concludes |
2:15 PM | Pit Zone Break Down Begins |
3:30 PM | Awards Ceremony |
All racers should pre-ride the course
RIDERS MUST ADHERE TO ANY COURSE RESTRICTIONS
TO BE ON COURSE: ALL RIDERS (STUDENTS & REGISTERED COACHES) must be fully practice ready in the Pit Zone and have their number plates affixed to their bike
CATEGORY (NUMBER SERIES) | START TIME | LAPS | EARNED LAP CUT-OFF TIME | ESTIMATED DURATION | RACE PLATE COLOR |
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8th Grade Boys (3000’s) | 9:30 AM* | 1 | n/a | 20-30 minutes | PURPLE |
7th Grade Boys (2000’s) | 9:30 AM* | 1 | n/a | 20-30 minutes | YELLOW |
6th Grade Boys (1000’s) | 9:30 AM* | 1 | n/a | 20-30 minutes | GREEN |
CATEGORY (NUMBER SERIES) | START TIME | LAPS | EARNED LAP CUT-OFF TIME | ESTIMATED DURATION | RACE PLATE COLOR |
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Varsity Girls (1-49) | 10:30 AM* | 3 | n/a | 45-60 minutes | BLACK |
JV1 Girls (100’s) | 10:30 AM* | 2 | n/a | 35-45 minutes | BLUE |
JV2 Girls (400’s) | 10:30 AM* | 2 | n/a | 35-45 minutes | RED |
JV3 Girls (700’s) | 10:30 AM* | 2 | n/a | 35-45 minutes | WHITE |
8th Grade Girls (6000’s) | 10:30 AM* | 1 | n/a | 20-30 minutes | PURPLE |
7th Grade Girls (5000’s) | 10:30 AM* | 1 | n/a | 20-30 minutes | YELLOW |
6th Grade Girls (4000’s) | 10:30 AM* | 1 | n/a | 20-30 minutes | GREEN |
CATEGORY (NUMBER SERIES) | START TIME | LAPS | EARNED LAP CUT-OFF TIME | ESTIMATED DURATION | RACE PLATE COLOR |
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Varsity Boys (50-99) | 12:30 PM* | 3 | n/a | 45-60 minutes | BLACK |
JV1 Boys (300’s) | 12:30 PM* | 2 | n/a | 35-45 minutes | BLUE |
JV2 Boys (500’s) | 12:30 PM* | 2 | n/a | 35-45 minutes | RED |
JV3 Boys (900’s) | 12:30 PM* | 2 | n/a | 35-45 minutes | WHITE |
All participants are required to read, understand and abide by all league policies, rules and protocols while attending any league event.
For reservations please call 800-622-4121 ext. 2788 and mention the group rate for Rally In the Valley / NICA. If the campground is full, primitive camping is available, with no reservation required.
Please note: Primitive camping will now be at a different location. Please follow WVICL primitive camping signs. RV Campers will need to enter and exit in the same direction due to low power lines.
160 guest rooms and suites. WV NICA has rooms block reserved until 7/26.
Online Booking Link: https://www.canaanresort.com/book-now?pid=23885
Phone Booking: 1-304-866-4121 ext. 8-7701
Group Code: 10336M
After 7/28, the discount will still apply, as long as there is room in the hotel. Reserve by asking for “WV NICA”. Guaranteed discount expires 30 days before reservation, but can still ask for discount after
Choose from two, three and four-bedroom family cabins or four-bedroom family cottages located only a half-mile from the main lodge.
To reserve, please call 304-866-4121 ext. 8-7701
We are so grateful to have great support from our community, and no one does it like Blackwater Bikes in Davis. Take time to stop in for last minute supplies, or just to say hey!
Emergency Access Plans (EAPs) are an integral piece of the overall system we use to proactively identify and manage the risks inherent to the sport of mountain biking, while supporting the goals of developing student-athletes as riders and having fun. EAPs help us think through the challenges and appropriateness of an event venue, as well as help us plan ahead and prepare for managing incidents that occur during an event.
Please note that most staff arrive onsite Thursday or Friday of each race weekend and may not have sufficient cell/data coverage to respond to calls/emails. Please plan accordingly.
Information in this race flyer is subject to change. Please check back just prior to the race weekend to make sure you have the most current information available.