R2-California Dirt MTB Series, TDS Ranch MTB XC

Registration it open now, closes 8:50PM Friday 06/05/26! 9pm we download data to prep timing.All Event Info is by Race # for each race venue.For Complete California DIRT MTB Series, select Tech Guide visit:https://www.ybonc.org/dirt-classicWe are stoked to host our 7th CA Dirt MTB Series for the MTB community, fun XC MTB racing in the Sierra foothills! Series proceeds support YBONC programs and the Nevada County Recreation Resiliency Master Plan. Our mission is to give racers a wide variety of cross-country single-track challenges for training goals, personal best, competitive experiences, training to be a professional racer (UCI), to earn USA Cycling points for Endurance National races, the next racing level for NICA League racers, and to gain more mountain bike endurance skills to qualify and compete for the Olympics one day. Details to qualify for 2026 USA Cycling 2026 Endurance Nationals, July 12-19, 2026, Roanoke, Virginia, details at: https://mtbnats.usacycling.org/endurance-mtb For 2026, we have organized THREE different race locations for more single-track action by our California partners. R1-Hoot MTB XC is on the Tahoe National Forest, known for the famous Hoot Trail. R2-At the TDS Ranch(private) is a grueling XC course, designed by Ron Sanchez.R3-Scotts Flat Lake Campground’s surrounding trails has challenging lake shore terrain that pushes your endurance button. New ….. LIVE RESULTS!!! Scan QRCode located near check-in registration booth. It's up to you to earn highest SERIES points for your category by age group title for a series jersey, and points to qualify for USAC National MTB XC National points or just race for fun! By answering custom questions section, racers can opt to just race and not participate in the series. What's in the 2026 CA Dirt MTB Series? Podium: Top 5 PlacesMedals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place per Cat #/age group.1st Place Category # / age group receives Medal, Dr. Sarah Pie or Wine Register 2 weeks in advance of RACE weekend to guarantee your FREE tee-shirt/select size at online BikeReg registration. Collect all 3 different T-Shirts!!! T-Shirt by DISTRICT, 4.5 oz., 50/25/25 polyester/combed ring spun cotton/rayon. Tee-Shirt Size Deadline Dates for each race: 05/10/26 05/17/26 09/20/26 1) The Series Tech Guide has full details, scan the Table of Contents for:https://www.ybonc.org/dirt-classicRegistration steps/requirements for race entryCategories by age group, Series Tech Guide page 5Categories/Upgrades (an upgrade category request requires 5 race results from lower category)Full series schedule and start times for all racesAge group gap times is 30 seconds, not 1 minute gap time as stated on Start Time SheetsAwards/Point SystemCourse MapsLinks for USA Cycling … rulebook, updating address, upgrade or downgrade license XC category BEFORE registering to raceLinks for Campgrounds, Lodging, Restaurants, Markets, page 22-23Links for July 12-19, 2026 USA Cycling Endurance MTB Nationals (XCO, XCC, XCM), Roanoke, VirginiaEvent website has registration buttons for Online BikeReg registration for racers and volunteers2) Race Day registration is CASH ONLY if you do not register with BikeReg. Additional $10 for On-Site Race Day registration.....PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD FOR US! THANK YOU!3) Race # BikeReg registration closes 8:50PM Friday of Race Week! 9:00PM is registration data download to validate USA Cycling license with your entry. If ok, then we forward registration data to timer who uploads to timing software. 4) California Dirt MTB Series is a USA Cycling sanctioned event, USA Cycling rulebook applies.5) Series Jersey Winner Requires: Complete all 3 races and overall high points for Category per Age Group Tid-bits…Racers…Save your confirmation email. Forward this email as this has your registration details to assist you.BikeReg registration, completed digital waiver and entered initials required.PLEASE LOG into BikeReg if you did not enter your initials to complete the digital waiver. This step will move your name and entry to the “racer waiver incomplete list” that BikeReg sends us. Help us out by entering your initials so we do not have to call you! Our check-in volunteers cannot hand your assigned race plate to you until this step is completed by you or your parent/legal guardian, and your USA Cycling race license category for XC:## matches your race entry category.Start Times by age group of each wave# is 30 seconds apart, not 1 minute as shown on Start Time Sheets.Racers complete custom question for FREE lunch and T-Shirt.Extra lunches ($15 each) and t-shirts ($20 each) for family, enter count(s) above the Event Notes in merchandise section.Parking details will be in racer's BikeReg confirmation email. Venues are on private and public lands. To not impact neighborhoods, park in designated parking area of course map for each race unless parking volunteer greets you. FYI...Trails are open to the public during event with Special Use Permit recreation permit on BLM and Forest Service lands.Bring Water, Bike, Helmet, Gloves, Eyewear, Chairs, Cowbell, Mask, extra clothes to change after race, wet weather clothes, etc. Only Race 3 venue has water.Make a screen shot of your race license or bring a copy of the BikeReg confirmation email showing registration for check-in. No guarantee cell service works at venues to pull up the internet.Bring bike, helmet, gloves, shoes, tools, hydration, jacket, cow bell, etc. Be prepared for cold temps if a storm rolls in on race day. Light rain race is always on.We will post on FB and IG if race is cancelled due to fire, snow, etc.Yes we need volunteers for a safe race day! Sign-up in the volunteer section, (below categories section)Race 1-Tahoe NF issued a forest order ... NO dispersed camping along CA-20 corridor per latest forest order.Pack-It-In and Pack-It-Out (please take your trash home) Registration steps at BikeReg: How to Register for an Event – athleteRegHave a question or need to inform us you are sick or cannot race? Email us at: cadirtmtb@gmail.com Race 2 - TDS Ranch (is Private Trails) …06/06/26 3:00pm Check-In/Pre-Ride ends 6:00PM, Check-In for Camping Tag (place on windshield mirror)06/07/26 RACE DAY8AM Wave 1 Cat 3's Start Time9AM Wave 2 Cat 2's & Clydesdales Start Time11AM Wave 3 PRO/Cat 1 Open Start TimeAdditional $25 venue use fee for adults only, land owner waves for 18 yo and under.$30 Dry Camping - Saturday night only, rental port-potties available$10 Event Parking per VehicleThis covers volunteer lunches, t-shirts, course marking itemsRace fee includes swag, lunch, t-shirt, potty rentals, event insurance. $15 Additional burgers for family members and friends.$20 Additional t-shirts for family member and friends.This race has an E-Bike category!Start Times by age group for each wave is 30 seconds apart, not 1 minute as shown on Start Time Sheets.If you are registered in a race and need to change you registration entry, click on BikeReg's “Edit My Entry”. (BikeReg registration closes 8pm Friday 06/05/26. NO Race Day NEW racer registration on site at venue.)FREE Kids Course, ~1 mile, starts after last group of 8am Wave 1 racers start. Listen for MC to announce on mic. Parent required to complete and sign waiver. Registration, bike, and helmet required.Get ready for post race lunch! It’s our BBQ smokey beef (or veggie) cheese burgers, chips, watermelon, and drink! Let the cook know if you want a double patty burger too!Pack-It-In and Pack-It-Out (please take your trash home)Recovery Watermelon Station: Grab a cold slice of watermelon, sprinkle with salt and enjoy! Refund Policy…Refund may apply toward another 2026 or 2027 race registration, or donation for YBONC Programs. Forward us the racer's BikeReg conformation email (no IM or calls) and we will reply with a registration coupon code. Foward your BikeReg confirmation email to: cadirtmtb@gmail.com Subject Line: Can’t Race MM/DD/YY R# - Request Coupon Code (or My Entry is a Donation) Please DO NOT call us WED/THURS/FRI/SAT of race week as we will be busy packing event trailer, course marking, and pre-event admin work to get ready for race day. Follow us at: FB @californiadirtmtb IG @cadirtmtb Thank you and safe travels everyone!The CA Dirt MTB Staff