The Women+ TakeOver at Bryce is a cycling and mountain biking event held on Friday, July 17, 2026. It is located at Bryce Bike Park 1982 Fairway Dr in Basye, Virginia.
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Tucked along the banks of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River and in the shadows of the mountains, this race is beautiful, scenic, and fun. Cool-off with a fun race which is guaranteed to get you
wet! Then enjoy post-race wine at our awards ceremony at Muse Vineyards within minutes of the finish line!
Earn Virginia State Parks Adventure Series Points!!!
Seven Bends AR & Aqua Blaze
July 11, 2026 | 7 Hour Adventure Race
July 12, 2026 | 7 Mile Aqua Blaze (Paddle-Run) - Separate Registration Site
Virginia State Park Series
USARA Race Series
AR Disciplines: Mountain Bike | Trek | Paddle
(Trek Only Race Options Available!)
Boats Provided by Race Organization
Aqua Blaze Disciplines: Paddle | Run
Boats are Provided!
You may bring your own watercraft this year! (Optional)
5 Mile Run, 2 Mile Paddle
7 Hours & 7 Miles on the 7 Bends!
Duathlon Run
Thu, Jul 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Escape to the tranquility of the Shenandoah Mountains for this ultimate 4-day triathlon training getaway. The Shenandoah Valley is close to major east coast cities, but offers a serene and inspiring
training environment. Here is what our experienced professional athletes and coaches have on tap:
Pool swim session at JMU to refine your stroke and improve your proficiency.
Elevate your open water swimming with expert coaching at Arrowhead Lake. Sunday's OW swim will be on a buoyed course, and will refine your technique, sighting, pack swimming, and start positioning.
Gain confidence and conquer the mountains on your bicycle. Our expert coaching will empower you to improve your climbing and descending skills as you explore the scenic creeks and breathtaking vistas of the Appalachian ridgeline.
Escape the pavement and embrace the trails. Our runs on double and single track combine adventure with traditional triathlon training, offering a refreshing alternative to monotonous pace based road work.
Option of double occupancy, or upgrade to single occupancy. Daily buffet style all you can eat breakfast is included.
You belong here, no matter your experience or ability. If you have specific training goals, we'll work with you (and your coach, if applicable) to get you your ideal training weekend. We understand that not everyone is in the same place in their training journey and scaled workouts will reflect that. Your Goals Are Our Goals!
Proficiencies & safety requirements:
Swim
-Must be able to swim 400 yards continuous open water
-Swimmers must have a swim buoy / tow float
Bike
-Must be able to ride 20 miles on rolling terrain
-Must bring proper gearing to be able to climb
-All bikes are welcome
-Must be able to change a flat tire
-Must ride with a red flashing light
Run
-Must be able to traverse hills and uneven surfaces
What’s Included:
• Three nights of accommodation at the Hotel Madison
• Daily breakfast at the Hotel Madison, group welcome dinner
• Swag bag
• Experienced technical coaching
• Daily route support for all levels
• Entrance fees for all activities
• One picnic/BBQ lunch
• One dinner on opening day
• Stocked and staffed aid stations with additional on call support
Itinerary:
This itinerary is packed with a variety of workouts. We encourage participants to pick and choose activities like they are at a buffet.
Thursday check-in begins at 11 am ahead of our opening stroke/speed session at James Madison University (JMU) pool. We will start with a light drill set, getting our feel of the water. Then we light the afterburners for a high octane set of 25 and 50’s. We will then get on the bike for a light group spin to the base of a small climb in which we will work on various climbing and descending techniques. These will be key tools to have in your toolbox as this camp will put your climbing and descending skills to the test. The day concludes with an optional track workout of 15x200 meters. An opportunity to turn over the legs while they are still fresh.
Friday is when multisport gets reimagined. The morning starts with a swim set at JMU learning open water skills within a swim set. We will work on drafting, staying efficient in traffic and different self-preservation skills.
Then, refuel and gear up for a brick workout. Starting off with a ride, the group will head out of Harrisonburg rolling toward the mountains. At the midway aid station, we will have your run shoes awaiting. This will be your long run for the weekend on gravel Forest Service roads. Most will perform an out and back course while others may opt for a looped trail which includes some ridgeline running. After the run athletes can either call it a day and hang out in compression boots or jump on their bikes and roll downhill to Harrisonburg.
Saturday is pure and simply a long ride day. At Paul State Park riders will shed anything they do not want to climb with. This is where the day starts in earnest as the terrain kicks up and riders climb 9 miles at an average 5.8% grade. Most riders will finish between 1 and 2 hours. A support vehicle will follow today's ride and meet riders at the summit to savor the views and take some photos before enjoying the long flowing paved descent. Riders will have the option to descend back down to Paul State Forest completing a 35 mile ride or roll down the backside completing a 75 mile loop totaling more than 7500’ of climbing.
Sunday is the legendary 4 hour points event at Arrowhead Lake. This is the essence of multisport fun. Some design their dream triathlon, and others will choose to bounce between their favorite two sports. Then there are those few that just stick to seeing how far they can go in 4 hours in a single sport. A 500 yard open water swim course, 17 mi bike course, and 5k run course will be supported for 4 hours. Athletes will get a designated amount of points for completing each of the loops. The multisport extravaganza will be followed up by a closing BBQ.
Travel:
Athletes are responsible to arrive at the Hotel Madison by 11am on Thursday.
Hotel Address:
710 S Main St
Harrisonburg, PA
Athletes can leave from Arrowhead Lake after multisport day or be transported back to Hotel Madison.
Weather:
Average high 85
Average low 65
Sound too difficult?
We call it our escalator. Jump in the van and we will bring you up to the ridge. This will set you up to have the most scenic and enjoyable experience possible.
What kind of bike?
We recommend a time trial bike or road bike.
Time trial bikes are welcome, but a road bike is preferred given the technical nature of most of the roads.
Bike rentals are available for an additional $250.
Water Temperature:
Expected open water temperature will be between 76-84F. Wetsuits may be packed, but are not required/recommended.
This camp is being organized by Good Stuff Coaching, French Creek Racing, and FA.S.T. Racing. Jointly, we have produces dozens of successful camps at various locations.
Questions - Please email John Kenny at [email protected]
3 Miles 25 Miles Gravel Open Water Run Swim Trail Triathlon
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lost River Classic: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 9 AM
The Lost River Classic returns for its third year on August 15, 2026! Registration opens Christmas Day 2025 at an early bird rate of $65 before
going up to $85 on January 2 and $100 on August 1.
The Lost River Classic presented by the Lost River Trails Coalition is a gravel race to support the development of multi-use and mountain biking trails in Lost River State Park, Hardy County, West Virginia. Proceeds from the event are split between LRTC's general funds for trail maintenance/small projects and the Cryptids, Hardy County's NICA youth mountain bike team. This event is inspired by Jay Moglia, the founder of Raw Talent Ranch and the first President of the Lost River Trails Coalition. Jay once ran a road race in Mathias by the same name, and we thought it was a fitting tribute to recast his race as a collection of some of the most challenging and beautiful roads we can string together in Hardy County.
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This is a very challenging event. We recommend gravel bikes with low, almost mountain bike gearing and 38mm+ tires for most riders.
The Lost River Classic is part of the West Virginia Gravel Series. Qualifying participants across many categories for long, medium, and short routes can win additional cash or prizes. See the WVGS website for rules. There is an optional $5 surcharge to participate in the West Virginia Gravel Series.
For updates and information, follow at https://www.facebook.com/LostRiverClassic and https://www.instagram.com/lostriverclassic/
Routes and Prizes
The Lost River Classic (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49458335) consists of an 85 mile, mostly gravel route primarily in Hardy County, WV (8,500 feet of elevation in 85 miles).
Men's, Women's, and Nonbinary Open: $500/3
All other categories: prizes
The Medium Route (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49458343) joins the 85 mile bike race for the first half of the ride and returns on Old Route 55 to Baker rather than heading as far north as Kirby. This route is less challenging and technical than the original WVGS Medium route, but will be about 60 miles long with 6,000 feet of climbing.
The Cove Mountain Loop (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43630063) is a 28 mile circuit departing with the rest of the cyclists, but turns left toward Middle Cove Road and Aid Station 1 without crossing over Basore Road into Virginia. This is still a challenging route on beautiful roads, but without the sufferfest of the major climbs. There is still one gravel climb and descent on this route.
Bail Outs and Time Cuts
The long route is very challenging, but it is possible to bail out after Squirrel Gap road to join the medium route.
Aid Stations
Aid stations are placed roughly 20 miles apart:
Aid Station 1 (northern Squirrel Gap Road): Mile 25 of the medium and long routes
Aid Station 2 (Grassy Lick Community Center, Kirby): Mile 43 of the long route only
Aid Station 3 (Red's Broken Spoke, Baker): Mile 61 of long routes and mile 36 of medium route
Aid Station 4 (Lost River Barn): Mile 78 of long route and mile 53 of medium route
Aid Station A (The Lost River Yoga Barn/Inn at Lost River): Mile 15 of the short course only
Aid stations will be relatively minimalistic: water, HEED by Hammer Nutrition, and Coke and snacks like pretzels, chips, trail mix, peanut butter and jelly, fruit, pickles, etc.
Event Details
Package pick-up and same day registration will be available beginning at 7:30 AM on August 15.
All event categories will depart from the Mathias Community Center at 9 AM on August 15, with the family ride a few minutes later.
There will be a post-ride meal and party at the Mathias Community Center. A meal ticket is included for every category. The meal consists of traditional Hardy County pit chicken BBQ prepared by the Mathias Community Center with vegetarian sides of baked beans and mac and cheese from South Branch Smokehouse. The vegetarian main option will be a wrap from Drifter's Cafe.
Additional meal tickets can be purchased separately in the event registration for $20. One free T-shirt will be given to every participant, with a cutoff of July 25. Additional T-shirts can be purchased in the online event registration.
The event will be held rain or shine, although we may be course changes for heavy rain.
Farmer's Market and Live Music
This year's event will have a farmer's market at the Mathias Community Center from 1-5pm. You can read more about the market and vendors here.
CC Nichols will play a solo set around 1pm and Ben Townsend and Matt Metz will play in tandem from 3-5pm.
Equipment
All riders must wear a bicycle helmet.
The Lost River Classic route features more than 50% gravel. Some of this can be relatively rough and we recommend gravel bikes with tires at or above 36mm width. We do not recommend road bikes. Any type of bike is suitable for the family ride.
There are aid stations every 25 or so miles, but you should bring with you two full bottles (it can be hot in August).
Transfers and Changes
Registration transfers can be made from person to person and route changes may be made online until August 14 at 5pm. After this, only route changes may be made by informing the registration table a check-in before 9AM on August 15. These changes can be made in your Bikereg account.
Accommodations
There are several hotels and bed and breakfasts nearby, ranging from Lost River to Wardensville, as well as the South Branch Inn in Moorefield. Guesthouse Lost River is among the most popular hotels in the area. Lost River State Park features a variety of cabins. These are in high demand, so we suggest booking them well in advance of the event weekend. Adjacent to the park is the private Big Ridge Campground that can accommodate both tents and RVs. Please see the Hardy County Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information about lodging.
Sponsors
Without the generous support of our sponsors, we would not be able to host this event:
American Woodmark Foundation
Lost River Pride
Lost River Trading Post
Lost River Trading Post Realty
Hammer Nutrition
South Branch Inn
Walmart
Pilgrim's Pride
Mathias Community Center
Hardy County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Gerald Langan PLLC
Red's Broken Spoke
South Branch Smokehouse
Hardy Telecommunications
Lost River Barn
Capon Valley Bank
Burke and Herbert Bank
Cove Mountain Bakery
Drifter's Cafe
King Technical Apparel
RC Cola Bottling of Winchester
Cycling Gran Fondo Gravel Mountain Biking Trail
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Conquer the race. Love the town. Come Swim, Bike & Run in Luray! Set in the scenic Shenandoah Valley near the friendly town of Luray, Virginia, the 21th Annual Luray Triathlon offers a fun-filled, challenging multi-sport weekend.
NEW for 2026, both the Sprint & Olympic races will be held on same day - Aug 16, 2026.
There is no Hawksbill Double race category for the 2026 event.
Duathlon Run Swim Triathlon
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
43.2 km from BasyeCycling Mountain Biking