HELP US GET MORE KIDS ON BIKES!
Race #2
Grand Vue
August 29th - 30th, 2026
Grand Vue Park
At Grand Vue Park, the Adventures are endless. Overlooking the Ohio River Valley, their Zipline Tours and
Adventure Park offer fun, challenge, and thrills for guests of nearly all ages - plus incredible long-range
views and exciting ways to experience the outdoors alongside friends. Bring the whole family for adventure!
Race Venue
Parking and PitZone Drop Off Information
- Please follow all signs to parking.
- All vehicles must abide by the instructions of parking volunteers and/or league staff. Any violators risk imposition of penalties against their respective team
- Vehicles must use the designated loading/unloading zone and immediately move to designated parking areas after unloading at the Pit Zone area.
- Vehicles must follow one-way directional traffic in/out of Pit Zone drop off area (see venue map)
- Follow signs to PitZone dropoff
Race Registration
Online registration closes Wednesday before each race at 11:30pm
- Students must be league registered and “race-ready” in order to participate
- Registration is done on the NICA Pit Zone website
- Students will receive a race plate for the race series to be used for all races, so please take care of them. Race plates have chips on the back and require care to avoid damage. There is a $10.00 fee to replace race plates if lost, or forgotten. Replacement plates are at registration.DO NOT LOSE YOUR RACE PLATE!
Race Fees
| MIDDLE SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL | LATE FEE AT RACE* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| League/NICA Registration (annual) | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Race Entry Fee (per race) | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Volunteering at our Events
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.
Saturday and Sunday positions are available
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, volunteer@westvirginiamtb.org
Pick one (or two) that sound interesting to you, and look forward to the fun!
Race Course
Race Course (3.7 miles)
Pit Zone Information and NICA Rules
- Pit Zone is open for loading/unloading
- Saturday: 8:30am - 1:00pmThere will be no riding on course prior to the pre-ride opening
- Sunday: 7:00am - 8:00am and after the awards ceremony
- Saturday: 8:30am - 1:00pm
- NO BIKE RIDING ALLOWED IN THE PIT ZONE
- Garbage expectations - pack in/pack out
- Fire/Grilling expectations
- No Gas Generators in the PitZone
- No inappropriate language allowed
- Teams must remove all garbage from Pit Zone and camping areas whether or not a dumpster is on site
- No Smoking, Alcohol, or open flames in Pit Zone
- Dogs must be on leash and under control at all times
- Conflicts and/or disputes should not be dealt with in the team Pit Zone area
- Any violation of the above rules may result in a team penalty and/or expulsion from the Pit Zone and infield area
Weekend Schedule
Saturday
| 8:30 AM | Pit Zone Access Opens |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Registration Opens |
| 9:00 AM | Volunteer Shifts Begin |
| 10:00 AM | Coaches Meeting |
| 11:00 AM | GRiT Ride - meet at the NICA GRiT Tent at 10:30 |
| 12:00 PM | Coaches Only pre-ride |
| 12:15 PM | "Mayhem On The Mountain" Adventure Tent |
| 12:30 PM | GRiT Craft/Activity |
| 1:00 PM | Pit Zone Access Closes |
| 1:15 PM | Pre-Ride Opens GREEN A: 1:15-1:40 - Varsity and JV1 ONLY GREEN B: 1:40-2:15 - Varsity, JV1, JV2, JV3 YELLOW: 2:16-3:30 RED: 3:31-4:30 |
| 4:30 PM | Registration Closes |
| 4:30 PM | NICA Pre-Ride Closes (last riders out at 4:30) |
Sunday
| 7:00 AM | Volunteer Shifts Begin |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Pre-Ride
Pre-Ride Hours
Coaches Only (Saturday 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Saturday afternoon (1:15 PM - 4:30 PM)
Sunday morning (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
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
Coaches Meeting
A mandatory head coaches meeting will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, and 8:30am on Sunday. Each team must have 1 representative present at the meetings.
Race Waves
- STAGING will begin 15 minutes before each wave.
- If you miss your call up, you will be placed in with the rest of the group.
- Note: Final lap count decision per category will be finalized and confirmed at the start of each race in addition to any lap cut-off times.
Race Duration Guidelines
- <30 mins for Middle School
- 30-50 mins for JV3/JV2 boys and girls & and JV1 girls
- 45-90 mins for JV1 boys and Varsity girls
- 45-90 mins for Varsity boys
- Race officials reserve the right to determine these time limits at any time.
- Time limits may be imposed for reasons that include, among others: safety, heat, cold, rain, and muddy conditions.
- Course closures may be announced at any time.
- Due to weather or course closures, these duration guidelines may be changed at League Discretion.
Wave 1: Middle School Boys
| CATEGORY (NUMBER SERIES) | START TIME | LAPS | EARNED LAP CUT-OFF TIME | ESTIMATED DURATION | RACE PLATE COLOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Grade Boys A (3000’s) | 9:30 AM | 2 | 9:54 AM | 25-45 minutes | PURPLE |
| 8th Grade Boys B (3000’s) | 9:31 AM | 2 | 9:54 AM | 25-45 minutes | PURPLE |
| 7th Grade Boys A (2000’s) | 9:33 AM | 2 | 9:57 AM | 25-45 minutes | YELLOW |
| 7th Grade Boys B (2000’s) | 9:34 AM | 2 | 9:57 AM | 25-45 minutes | YELLOW |
| 6th Grade Boys (1000’s) | 9:36 AM | 2 | 9:59 AM | 25-45 minutes | GREEN |
Wave 2: Girls
| CATEGORY (NUMBER SERIES) | START TIME | LAPS | EARNED LAP CUT-OFF TIME | ESTIMATED DURATION | RACE PLATE COLOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity Girls (1-49) | 10:30 AM | 4 | 11:39 AM | 60-100 minutes | BLACK |
| JV1 Girls (100’s) | 10:32 AM | 3 | 11:18 AM | 45-90 minutes | BLUE |
| JV2 Girls (400’s) | 10:34 AM | 3 | 11:20 AM | 45-90 minutes | RED |
| JV3 Girls (700’s) | 10:36 AM | 3 | 11:22 AM | 45-90 minutes | WHITE |
| 8th Grade Girls (6000’s) | 10:38 AM | 2 | 11:01 AM | 25-45 minutes | PURPLE |
| 7th Grade Girls (5000’s) | 10:40 AM | 2 | 11:03 AM | 25-45 minutes | YELLOW |
| 6th Grade Girls (4000’s) | 10:42 AM | 2 | 11:05 AM | 25-45 minutes | GREEN |
Wave 3: High School Boys
| CATEGORY (NUMBER SERIES) | START TIME | LAPS | EARNED LAP CUT-OFF TIME | ESTIMATED DURATION | RACE PLATE COLOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity Boys (50-99) | 12:30 PM | 4 | 1:39 PM | 90-120 minutes | BLACK |
| JV1 Boys (300’s) | 12:32 PM | 3 | 1:18 PM | 60-100 minutes | BLUE |
| JV2 Boys (500’s) | 12:34 PM | 3 | 1:20 PM | 45-90 minutes | RED |
| JV3 Boys (900’s)A | 12:36 PM | 3 | 1:23 PM | 45-90 minutes | WHITE |
| JV3 Boys (900’s) B | 12:37 PM | 3 | 1:23 PM | 45-90 minutes | WHITE |
Additional Race Information
Chip Timing Info
All riders will receive a permanent number plate with chip timing transponder on the backside. Riders will use the same plate for the entire race series, so please remove this number plate before mounting the bike for transport to prevent loss. Replacement number plates will be available at the registration tent for $10
Category Petitions
Those petitioning for exceptions to category placement must do so by Sunday August 21, 2022 by midnight.
- No race day petitions will be accepted
- Contact your Team Director or Head Coach to be invited
- Independent riders contact sarah@westvirginiamtb.org
Refund/Weather Policy
Our primary considerations are the safety of riders, support staff and spectators, and potential damage to the venue and trails. Any decisions regarding canceling, postponing or altering race start times, lap lengths, number of laps, etc. will be made jointly by league staff and the land manager. Often this decision cannot be made until the morning of the race due to the unpredictable and rapidly changing nature of severe weather. The league will make every attempt to notify the racing population as soon as possible via email, social media and website updates. More Information
Handbook: West Virginia Policies and Rules
All participants are required to read, understand and abide by all league policies, rules and protocols while attending any league event.
Adventure
Looking for an Adventure?! There are plenty of things to do at Grand Vue Park along with racing and cheering on your friends!
In the middle of the action at the Pit Zone:
- NICA registered athletes and coaches can check out the course whether or not they are racing during pre-rides Saturday afternoon. Don’t forget your race plates!
- Female NICA athletes (and their favorite NICA-aged people with a waiver) can join the GRiT ride on the course Saturday morning. If you don’t already have a race plate, you can sign the waiver and pick one up at the Registration Tent.
- Stop by the Adventure Tent with your friends any time from 10:30-4 on Saturday to check out what “Adventures” we have cooked up for the weekend (hint: slow race on tiny bike, skills course, corn hole, Ga Ga ball, etc … )
- Join games held periodically throughout the afternoon on Saturday. Bring your bikes as we have on-the-bike and off-the bike games planned. Bring your friends and make new ones!!
- NICA registered athletes and coaches (and NICA-age friends with a waiver) can ride the Adventure Course. Come to the Adventure Tent any time between 10:30am-4pm on Saturday with coaches to lead your group. Your coaches are busy? Join a mixed team group ride at 10:30am. Meet at the Adventure Tent.
- On Sunday, cheer on your friends who are racing! We will have a Candy Cheering Station set up on the course. Can you find it?
Non-NICA Activities Available at Grand Vue
- Book ahead of time for some high-adreneline adventures like zip-lines, bungee trampolines, and climbing walls at the Adventure Center. Use the code NICA2026 when you book any activity on Saturday or Sunday to receive 20% off!
- This includes the highly-sought-after Night Zip Saturday night. Book early as we expect this attraction to fill up quickly and it is open to the public.
- Cool off at the incredible pool complex! See prices and times here.
- Enjoy another level of friendly competition with disc golf. Grand Vue has courses both for beginners and more complex options for the experienced disc golfer. Bring your own disc or purchase one from the store at the barn.
- Interested in Geocaching? All you need is a phone with a GPS and a sense of fun!
- There are not 1, not 2, but 3 incredible playgrounds for the younger set (and their young-at-heart people)!
- Join us at The Pavillion for live music by Libby Adamas on Friday from 7-9pm!
- Grand Vue takes mini-golf to a whole new level with a stunning waterfall and water features and “mystery spinners” at each hole. The first 9 (of 18 total) holes are ADA compliant. Be sure to let the attendant know you are with NICA for a discount price of $4.24 per person.
- Prefer a hike? There is both a 2 and 4 mile hiking loop starting at the trailhead on the right before getting to the Main Office Parking lot.
- For sweet treats and fun park merch, check out Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets.
Camping & Lodging
Primitive Camping
- - Call 304-845-9810 between 8AM-8PM daily. Mention that you are with WV NICA.
- - Full hookup camping is available at Grand Vue's regular camping rates.
- - Primitive RV camping in pool house lower lots (showers and bath available) $60
- - Tent camping (can use campground or pool house restrooms) $40
- - All camping is one fee for Friday-Monday
Overflow camping at Grand Vue will look a little different this year due to our last-minute season schedule change. The park already had a wedding booked for this weekend, but they have graciously made the following locations available for the camping setups that best suit your needs. There will be signage to direct you once you're on property, but you can also click the links below for pin locations.
Gravel lot suitable for truck/car camping.
Tent camping location. Vehicles will be in a parking lot approximately 10-15 yards from the tent campsites.
Additional tent camping available here with space for truck/car camping as long as the weather remains dry. The big lot below this site will be reserved for RV overflow.
These areas also have large fire pits or fireplaces. Campers may also use their own enclosed, off-the-ground fire pits.
Stay Nearby
Onsite Accommodations
- Visit https://grandvuepark.com to book cabins, Treetop Villas, RV Sites, and Camping sites.
Marshall County Fairgrounds
- 2.6 miles, rideable to Grand Vue through a neighborhood
- Shower House
- Kitchen available for team rental
- $30/night
Terry Ashby - 304-281-0941
Mention NICA for Group Discount
Sleep Inn Moundsville
- $115/night regular room
- $125/night suite
681-214-5711
Mention NICA for Group Discount
Food Service
Straight Out of the Smoker
Heidi's Hawaiian Acai Bowls
So Nuts 4 Donuts
Poor Daddy's Wood Fired Pizza
Emergency Access Plan
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.
Contact Us
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.
General League Questions
Rule Related Questions
Registration Questions
Stay up-to-date
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.
SEE YOU AT THE RACES!!!
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