Men Under 35
Men Masters 35 to 44
Men Masters 45+t;/div>
Women Open
CAT 2
Men Open
Men Masters 35+
Men Masters 45+
Women Open
Singlespeed
CAT 3
Men Open
Men Masters 35+
Men Masters 45+
Women Open
JUNIORS
Men 16-18
Men 13-15
Men 10-12
Women 16-18
Women 13-15
Women 10-12
What is a short track?
A Short track (STXC) race is a popular mtb racing format enjoyed throughout the United States, usually the day before or day after a more traditional XC length event. It is very much like a criterium road race but with the added challenge of racing offroad. Races are short in duration, on laps of only a few minutes. STXC races require power in wide open areas where lots of passing can occur, a short steep hill to challenge riders, and a bit of tight singletrack to keep your reflexes sharp. STXC events are spectator friendly, as folks can observe racers giving it their all while many parts of the short course are in full view.
The Course:
Here it is folks: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/42169114
The course will be run clockwise.
Schedule of events!
1:00pm Juniors & First Timers & Cat 3 Women, 2 laps
1:30pm Cat 3 Men 45+, 3 laps
2:00pm Cat 3 Men 35+, 3 laps
2:30pm Cat 3 Men Open & Cat 2 Women, 3 laps
3:30pm Cat 2 Men 45+, 4 laps
4:15pm Cat 2 Men 35+, 4 laps
5:00pm Singlespeed, 4 laps
5:45pm Cat 2 Men Open & Cat 1 Women, 4 laps
6:30pm Cat 1 Men, 6 laps
You might notice that our female riders are racing with men here.... We've heard loud & clear that part of what makes racing fun is being with a big group of people. So in an attempt to provide that experience, we've grouped our women's categories amongst the men's fields where we think it makes sense.
The Venue:
TPMTBT is located smack in the middle of suburbia. Sandwiched between busy, traffic choked streets and a north-west Omaha neighborhood, the park surprisingly transports you to another place. With it's grassy hillsides and pine forests, you'd swear you were in the foothills of Colorado. Near the trail is a large open field and a big hill that's great for running the dog or viewing the racers approaching and descending. The park cozies up to Tranquility Soccer Complex and tennis courts. There are no public restrooms or running water at the trail head so look for the port-a-johns and bring extra water. Parking is plentiful, but not always close to the trailhead.
Directions:
From I-680, go west on Fort St to 120th. Just west of 120th, turn south and park at Trailhead. Ride to the start finish, in the center of the park.
