AgriCrit Summer Series - #2

The AgriCrit Summer Series p/b Bike Club NWAClosed-course, grass-root racing on the dirt and gravel roads of the University of Arkansas Agriculture Park.The AgriCrit is back, with a few notable changes from the inaugural edition:We revised the course and repositioned the start/finish area to utilize the park's pavilion (restrooms included). More info on the venue below.Instead of just one race, there will be four races on Friday summer nights (biweekly). Each race has its own BikeReg page. No USAC license is required to race.All entry fee payments will be accepted in-person, at the pavilion, on the day of each race – cash or Venmo payments only – with payout distribution pulled directly from entry fees. Pre-register for free on BikeReg for a discounted price and streamlined check-in process on race-day. If you pre-register but can't make it to the race for any reason, you won't be out any money.Each race day will have a simple A/B/C format with combined men/women fields - equal payout (cash and prizes) for the top three men/women in the Advanced and Intermediate categories; prizes for the top three men/women in the Beginner category. More info on payout structure below.The Course:A 1.4-mile clockwise loop featuring an uphill start, four technical turns, a long stretch of double-track on the back side, and a fast, sweeping return into the start/finish. Some turns will have a flagged-off path through the grass for smoother and safer lines. View the route here.The Venue:There will be ample parallel parking around the perimeter of the pavilion along either side of W Knapp Dr & N Morrill Ave; do not park in the fields. Check-in, registration, bathrooms, and podium awards will be located at the pavilion (indicated by the yellow star). The venue can also easily be accessed via the Razorback Greenway from either direction. The use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs is prohibited on the property. Address for the park: 1167 W Knapp Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72704Registration:Option 1) Pre-registration – Pre-register on BikeReg for free and check-in/pay on-site with cash or Venmo when you arrive. You or a guardian must sign an online waiver when pre-registering on BikeReg in order to race.Beginner ($10.00)Intermediate ($20.00)Advanced ($30.00)Option 2) On-site registration - Register on-site the day of the event at an increased rate. You or a guardian must sign a printed waiver in order to race.Beginner ($20.00)Intermediate ($30.00)Advanced ($40.00)Check-in and registration closes 15 minutes prior to each race.A USAC license is not required to race.Podiums & Awards:Podiums and awards for all races will take place at the pavilion after the Advanced race concludes (approximately 8:00 PM). Beginner Race: Prizes for the top three men/womenIntermediate Race: Cash and prizes for the top three men/women - equal payoutAdvanced Race: Cash and prizes for the top three men/women - equal payoutPayout Distribution:60% of all entry fee proceeds will go toward the payout purse for the Intermediate and Advanced races, and 40% will go to Bike Club NWA to cover event expenses and to support the club.Of this 60% allocation, 70% will go toward the purse for the Advanced men/women field and 30% will go toward the purse for the Intermediate men/women field.Payout will be calculated after the check-in/registration window ends for the Advanced race. Checks will be provided during the podium ceremony. The local businesses that make this event possible:Rock Solid ShreddingFayetteville Flyer / Flyer HomesPuritan Coffee & BeerLil Saucie BrowsNatural State Carbon RepairFor updates regarding the AgriCrit, make sure to pre-register so we can send you an email or two. We also post updates on our Instagram page (bikeclub_nwa) and our Strava page (bikeclubNWA). We also have a website you can check out.We look forward to seeing you out there.- bike club