MTB Kickstart - Cross Country Mountain Bike Racing

MTB Kickstart - Cross Country Mountain Bike Racing

The MTB Kickstart is the first of our Six MTB Races we have in our Spring MTB Series. Each race will feature a unique course, with safe and well marked trails, held at beautiful Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA. To be eligible for Series Awards, athletes must race 5 of 6 races, including the Championship Race on March 21st. Back in 2026: E-Bike division.

Event details and schedule

MTB Kickstart - Cross Country Mountain Bike Racing Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA The MTB Kickstart is the first of our six-race Spring MTB Series and will feature a 6-mile lap course. Included for each athlete in the MTB Kickstart is a custom TBF Beanie, a chance at Division Awards, and delicious hot post-race food. Back in 2026: E-Bike Division!

DISTANCES:
Junior (14-under)/Beginner: 1 lap 6 miles | Novice/Clydesdale (over 220 lbs)/Novice HS (High School Riders): 1 lap 6 miles | E-Bike/Sport/Sport HS/Sport Single-Speed: 2 laps 12 miles | Expert/HS Expert/Pro: 3 laps 18 miles

DIVISIONS same for Men and Women
Pro: one division
Novice, Sport and Expert Divisions: 29 & under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+
Single Speed Divisions: Open (39-under) and Masters (40+over)
Clydesdale (Men only): one division (220lb+)
E-bike: one division (males, females)
Beginner: one division
Junior Divisions: 13-14, 11-12, 10 & under
High School Novice, Sport and Expert Divisions: (Boys, Girls)

TBF MTB Race Series Placement and Awards
Points will be awarded to each rider placing in their division in one of the six MTB Races that are part of our 2026 MTB Series. The rider with the most points that finishes in five of the six events; including the Championship Race on March 21st, in each division will be the Series Champion. In the case of ties, the rider that finished with the most first, second, or third place finishes will receive the Championship award. If points are still tied, the final race finish will determine Championship.

Start Times for MTB Kickstart on January 11th.
Pro, Experts, HS Experts, SS Experts - 8 a.m.
Novice, HS Novice, Clydesdale - 9 a.m.
E-Bike, Sport, HS Sport, Single Speed - 10 a.m.
Juniors - 11 a.m.