Every run, swim, ride and race

The full competition schedule can be found here.

You will be able to register on BikeReg up until 2PM the day before your race.

Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met.

All riders who want to compete in the categories of Junior 17-18, U23, or Elite/Pro must be a United States citizen with a USA sporting nationality and have a current UCI/international license (and associated membership) issued by USA Cycling or a recognized foreign federation. In addition, riders must meet all eligibility, licensing, category, and age requirements as indicated in the eligibility guide linked above.

Riders must have both an active USA Cycling Membership and the appropriate Race License add-on to compete.

For event updates and additional resources, refer to the USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships event page as it will continue to be updated leading into the event.

Race Venue Locations

XCM: Hollins University - 7916 Williamson Rd, Roanoke, VA 24020

XCC: Elmwood Park - 505 Williamson Rd SE, Roanoke, VA 24011

XCO: Explore Park - 56 Roanoke River Parkway Rd, Roanoke, VA 24014

**Explore Park | Blue Ridge Parkway: Pre-riding & Warm-up Areas

Designated warm-up areas have been established within Explore Park to accommodate cyclists wishing to warm-up in advance of the race. Should cyclists choose to warm up on the parkway leading up to the event, they will adhere to all traffic laws and safety protocols to keep the roadway safe for all users, including the following:

*Bicycles operated on the motor road must be equipped with front- and rear-facing mounted lights. Lights must be activated during any period of low visibility or when travelling through a tunnel.

*Unless actively passing another rider, participants must ride single file. Riding abreast is prohibited by federal regulation.

*Participants shall not occupy both lanes of traffic.

*All participants will adhere to all traffic control/direction in areas where road work is in progress.

Location Information

Learn more about our host city here. You will be able to find lodging options and information on local activities.

Come Volunteer!

It truly takes a village to deliver an event. From course marshals and aid stations to registration and finish line support, volunteers are the backbone of the National Championships. Come be part of the team that makes it all happen! Learn more about how to volunteer and sign up here.

Questions can be directed to [email protected].

Any USA Cycling member could be tested at any event organized or sanctioned by USA Cycling and must adhere to all USADA, UCI and/or their designees anti-doping control procedures in effect at the event. Watch this short video to ensure you are adhering to anti-doping rules.

USA Cycling has a No Refund Policy for National Championships. We suggest adding the Participant Registration Insurance when completing your registration in BikeReg.

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SOLO NICA FIRST AID + CPR

The NICA approved SOLO First Aid + CPR course is taught in approximately 8 hours. A two (2) Year SOLO First Aid and SOLO CPR Certification is issued upon completion. There is no minimum age requirement as long as the student can perform the required skillset.

SOLO NICA First Aid - COURSE OUTLINE

Course Topics

• NICA TEAM EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

• MEDICOLEGAL ISSUES

• INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL

• THE PATIENT ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

• PRIMARY SURVEY

• AIRWAY MANAGEMENT

• BLEEDING

• SECONDARY SURVEY

• VITAL SIGNS

• PATIENT INTERVIEWING, HISTORY-TAKING SKILLS

• SOAP NOTE

• SUSPECTED SPINAL CORD INJURY AND MANAGEMENT

• PATIENT LIFTING AND MOVING TECHNIQUES

• LIFTING AND MOVING

• SOFT TISSUE INJURIES

• TYPES OF SHOCK

• HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND STABILIZE MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES

• HEAD INJURIES

• DEALING WITH POSSIBLE MEDICAL ISSUES ON THE RIDE

• SHORTNESS OF BREATH, DYSPNEA

• HYPERVENTILATION SYNDROME

• DIABETIC EMERGENCIES

• ALLERGIC REACTIONS

• RECOMMENDED CONTENTS FOR A BASIC FIRST AID KIT

SOLO CARDIOPULMONARY RESCUSITATION (CPR) - COURSE OUTLINE

Course Topics:

• Introduction and Overview

• Recognition and EMS Activation (call 911)

• The Importance of CPR and an AED

• Legal protections (Good Samaritan Laws)

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Scene and Patient Assessment

• Responsiveness and Breathing, EMS Activation

• Compressions - Rate, Depth, Recoil

• Breaths - Masks, Mouth-to-Mouth

• One-Rescuer vs. Two-Rescuer CPR

• Adult, Child, and Infant Variations

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

• AED - What is an AED?

• AED - Step-by-Step Operation

• AED - Safety Considerations / Precations

• Hands-On AED Training with Simulation

• Airway Obstruction FBAO (foreign body airway obstruction)

• Identifying a choking patient

• Back blows and abdominal thrust

• Alternative techniques for pregnancy, obesity, wheelchair

• Management of a choking patient (adult, child, infant)

• Practical Skills Assessment

• Hands-On Demonstration and Evaluation

• Scenarios one and multiple providers

• Course Conclusion and Certification

• Review Learnings & Key Takeaways

• Q&A Session

• Issue Certification Cards to passing Students

On-line Registration closes Saturday, July 11th, at 8pm on BikeReg.com or race day registration 30 minutes prior.

2025 Series Winners must preregister and email me with your category to receive $7.00 entry.

Course: The loop at Langley Research and Development Park is .75 miles long and features two wide 90 degree turns. The course was repaved in 2020 so it is smooth and very fast.

Location: 121 Floyd Thompson Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666. Signs will be placed onsite directing participants and spectators to the designated parking areas. Please only park in designated areas.

Registration: Register online at www.bikereg.com . Online registration closes at 8pm on Saturday, July 11th. Day-of registration opens at 7:15 AM and is available for $40. A second race is just $20. Entry fees include $5.99 USAC fee and $1.00 VCA BAR fee. 2025 VCA Series Winners must pre-register and email the promoter their category to receive $7.00 entry. If you are a promoter of a race in the VCA series you are eligible for $7.00 entry and must pre-register and email the promoter with your category. All annual and one day USA Cycling license holders are eligible to race the State Championship, however to be eligible to win the State Championship riders must have a current annual USA Cycling license and they must reside in Virginia and have it listed as their state of residence on their USA Cycling license.

License: Beginner One-day and Annual licenses will be available for purchase on race day. Experienced riders must renew their annual license or purchase a one-day license online. Race Licenses from other countries will not be accepted. Please ensure that you have a USA Cycling License

Rules: All USAC rules apply. ANSI Z90.4 approved helmets are required to be worn whenever riding on or near the race course. No aero bars permitted in mass start races. No Cat 5(Novice) riders permitted in Masters races. Events held rain or shine, however the race directors and officials reserve the right to cancel the event in the case of severe weather as deemed necessary for safety. If for any reason the event has to be cancelled, refunds will be issued for the full registration fee minus any fees that bikereg charged during registration.

For questions contact Graham Costa at [email protected] or call (757) 660-2117

Welcome to the “Women+ TakeOver"

at Bryce Bike Park!

We aim to celebrate the women, gender diverse riders & industry leaders in our region who help make mountain biking a place for everyone. It's a special weekend for those looking for adventure, learning, empowerment & camaraderie.

Bryce Bike Park is a perfect venue for new or experienced mountain bikers to come together and bond over this amazing sport!

*The TakeOver is not recommended for brand new mountain bikers. You should have at least started your journey to off road riding and have ridden a mountain bike. Novice riders - yes. Newbies - no.

What's Included

All of the TakeOver Packages include:

Bike Park Lift tickets- for weekend packages, your ticket is good all day Saturday and Sunday. For one day options, your ticket is good for the one day you attend. Friday lift tickets are sold separately.

Workshops- several great topics are offered on a variety of topics…even Fly Fishing!

Group ride Friday - to Lake Laura w/ the chance to jump in the lake!

Free Laps with Coaches: sign up on site to ride laps with your favorite coach!

Expo- there will be a variety of vendors from the bike industry as well as others we thought you would enjoy.

T-Shirt- included with all packages if registered by June 18th. Limited supply for sale at the festival.

Panel Discussion - join us for a lively and informative talk with our coaches and industry pros. It's always a hit!

Raffle Drawing- immediately after the panel discussion / you must be present to win. Purchase tickets at the event. Raffle proceeds go to: Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge.

Happy Hour (Saturday at 6:00PM) - great time to hang with your new friends and TakeOver coaches!

DownDuro Race (Sunday 11:30-12:30) This is a one run downhill race on a blue / intermediate course. Take part in one the largest women's only downhill races in the country. Beginners welcome and cheered on!

Beach Access to Lake Laura - Chill out and cool down at the lake. Use your wrist band for weekend access.

Camping - (Extra fee) - we have a nice grass covered / shady space just 2 miles from the resort. Tents and campers welcome. Porta-Potty provided, no showers.

Options To Attend the TakeOver

We have several options for how to attend:

FULL ACCESS WEEKEND PACKAGE WITH 2 CLINCS: This is the pinnacle TakeOver experience! Most participants choose this option as a way to continue progressing their skills. (With this selection, you get everything included in the list above + 2 Skills clinics; ONE EACH DAY). Must be age 12 & over to take clinics.

After selecting the “Full Access Weekend w/ 2 clinics” category box on registration, you will then select one (2 hour) clinic each day. It can be either an AM or PM clinic, (total of one each day) for an overall total of 2 for the weekend. We do not offer clinics to single-day tickets because we don't feel it promotes the community building that the TakeOver is all about. However, any unsold clinics will be offered for sale on an individual basis the week before the TakeOver.

Full Weekend or One day Package with No Clinics: You get everything included in the list above, however you are opting out of skills clinics.

JUNIOR SHREDDER PACKAGE - For juniors ages 8-11. Riders can be any ability level and will stay together as a group. They will have a dedicated coach with them for the day for more of a “summer camp” style experience. They will get coaching, some bike set up and mechanic skills & have time to rip tons of laps! They may attend any of the workshops we offer and are encouraged to race the DownDuro.

**All coaching is included with the Jr Shredders package. Do not make additional clinic selections from the registration list.

***Discount for Season Pass Holders: If you have a 2026 Bryce Bike Park season pass, use coupon code: seasonpass Please bring your pass to check in.

THE SKILLS CLINICS:

We have assembled a group of the most experienced professional coaches in our region to bring you a wide variety of clinics and ability levels. There's something for everyone.

It can be tricky to determine your skill level when signing up for clinics. We aren't always the best judge of our own skills and abilities! To help you with that, we have labeled our clinics with a rating of Level 1 to Level 3. Please consider your experience and skill for each different clinic topic, not necessarily your overall skill as a rider. We hope this makes it easier for you to select the appropriate clinic.

Keep in mind, mountain bike progression is not necessarily linear. You may be a Level 3 for one skill set and a Level 1 for another. For instance, you may be an Elite XC racer who crushes technical terrain at a Level 3. But you have never learned to Jump, so you should sign up for a Level 1 Jump Clinic.

If you have any questions about which clinics to sign up for, please contact us and ask.

Skill Clinic Levels - Described

LEVEL 1:

-You’re a novice rider or you’re new to the topic being taught. Focus is on building a strong foundation for this skill set to grow on.

-You’re looking for a good refresher on the topic to build your confidence.

-You want to learn correct techniques or break bad habits.

**For Level 1 Jumps and Drops: you have little to no experience with jumps or drops and are learning them for the first time. Or you have some experience, but have never taken a lesson for Jumps or Drops and want to ensure that your skills are solid before advancing.

LEVEL 2:

-You’re comfortable with the fundamentals for the topic and are still working to make them happen automatically.

-You have good bike handling skills and you’re comfortable riding a variety of terrain.

-You want to ensure your skills on the topic before moving to more advanced techniques.

**For Level 2 Jumps and Drops: you have some experience with small jumps and drops, but want to solidify the proper techniques so you can advance with confidence. It’s preferred that you have taken a prior Jump/Drop lesson.

LEVEL 3:

-You have a solid foundation for the topic being taught.

-You have strong bike handling skills.

-You’re confident on most terrain but are still adding to your tool box and refining technique.

**For Level 3 Jumps and Drops: you are regularly getting your wheels off the ground and are clearing small gaps, medium sized table top jumps and drops up to 3’. It’s highly recommended that you have had prior coaching for Jumps and Drops.

Equipment Requirements

All mountain bikes ridden at Bryce Bike Park must have one form of suspension (no full rigid bikes allowed). Hardtail (front suspension only) or full suspension (front & rear suspension) are both good bikes for the TakeOver. Bryce has bike rentals if needed, or if you just want to try out a more modern ride to what you currently own.

Full faced helmets are recommended for all riders and are required to take clinics, ride the Double Black trails and to race the DownDuro (including practice).

Body Armor, elbow & knee pads, gloves, eye protection are recommended, but optional. Don't let a minor spill ruin your entire weekend!

Full Faced helmets and pads can be rented from the Bryce Bike Park.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY 7/17:

3:00-6:00: Early check-in / TakeAim Cycling Tent

3:00-6:00: Bike Checks / TakeAim Cycling Tent

4:00-5:30: Group ride & swim at Lake Laura / meet on patio in front of Shenandoah Center

5:30-6:15: Workshop: “Trailside Bike Maintenance” by Kate Schrock / inside Shenandoah Center

**Private Lessons available all day / sign up on the Bryce website under TakeAim Cycling Private Lessons

SATURDAY 7/18:

8:00-10:00: Check-in / TakeAim Cycling Tent

8:00-10:00: Bike Checks / TakeAim Cycling Tent

8:00-8:45: Yoga / inside Shenandoah Center

9:00: Bike Park Lift opens

9:00-5:00 Expo area hours

9:00-11:00: AM Skills Clinics / meet at coach’s stations at 8:45 / in front of Shenandoah Center

11:00-11:45: Workshop: “Introduction to Fly Fishing” by Mossy Creek Fly Fishing / inside Shenandoah Center

11:45-12:45: Free Laps with Coaches / meet at coach’s stations at 11:30 / in front of Shenandoah Center

1:00-3:00: PM Skills Clinics / meet at coach’s stations at 12:45 / in front of Shenandoah Center

3:00-4:00: Workshop: “Learn Your Suspension” / inside Shenandoah Center

3:00-4:30: Group Swim & Chill at Lake Laura / drive or bike to lake on your own

4:00-5:00: Workshop: “Strong Body & Strong Mind” by Dr Corrie Jones / inside Shenandoah Center

5:00: Bike Park Lift closes

5:00: Panel Discussions / inside Shenandoah Center

5:45: Raffle Drawing (must be present to win) / inside Shenandoah Center

6:00ish: Group Photo / patio in front of Shenandoah Center

6:00: Happy Hour: brought to you by the Cabin Janes / patio in front of Shenandoah Center

SUNDAY 7/19:

8:00-9:00: Check-in & Bike Checks for Sunday only / TakeAim Cycling Tent

8:00-8:45: Yoga / inside Shenandoah Center

9:00: Bike Park Lift Opens

9:00-3:00 Expo area hours

9:00-11:00: AM Skills Clinics / meet at coach’s stations 8:45 / in front of Shenandoah Center

9:30-11:15: Check-in for DownDuro at TakeAim Cycling tent / Pick up timing chip / Timing tent

10:00-10:45: Workshop: “Air Travel with your Bike” by Abi Snyder / inside Shenandoah Center

11:00-11:45: Workshop: “Trail Side First Aid” by Bryce Patrol / inside Shenandoah Center

11:15-12:30: DownDuro Race

11:45-12:45: Free Laps with Coaches / meet at coach’s stations at 11:30 / in front of Shenandoah Center

1:00-2:00: Workshop: “Bike Set up & Maintenance” by Clair Sands / inside Shenandoah Center

1:00-3:00: PM Skills Clinics – meet at coach’s stations at 12:45 / in front of Shenandoah Center

3:15-3:45: Race Podiums / Event wrap up – in front of TakeAim Cycling tent

5:00: Bike Park Lift closes

Cancelation & Refund Policy

Full Refund: if cancel before 6/5

50% Refund: if cancel between 6/6 – 6/26

No refunds: after 6/26

Transfer your registration to another person anytime. 10% processing fee. Contact organizer.

*We recommend purchasing the event insurance from BikeReg. This is the best way to ensure a full refund.