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Welcome to the 5th annual Green Mountain Cyclocross! Racing will be on Sunday, October 11th. We will also have 2 free skills clinics on Saturday, October 10th. This event is run by Green Mountain Off-Road, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and in partnership with the Catamount Outdoor Family Center. Proceeds from the race will help support the GMCX development race team, Catamount's youth programs, as well as other local youth cycling organizations and racing endeavors. We look forward to welcoming you to northern Vermont at the most scenic race venue in the history of New England cyclocross. Scroll for some details below.
RACE LICENSES: GMCX is sanctioned under North American Bicycle Racing Association (NABRA). No membership or annual licenses are required. There is NO requirement for a USA Cycling license. JUST SHOW UP AND RACE!
ALL JUNIOR RACES ARE FREE thanks to generous support from Nick Depasquale Photography.
REGISTER FOR A SECOND RACE FOR $20!
CAMPING: There will be limited camping spots available on-site Saturday night. You can purchase camp spots on the registration page under “merchandise”. Cost is $15 per person.
PARKING: Parking at COFC is tight, please follow our volunteer parking attendant’s expert flag waving and pointing. Parking is NOT permitted on the south side of Governor Chittenden Road. Overflow parking is located at the ‘Oval’ on the north side of the road just before you reach the Catamount Outdoor Center.
THERE ARE NO PETS ALLOWED AT THE CATAMOUNT OUTDOOR CENTER - We know, your dog is goodest of all the good dogs, but please leave that beast at home. We appreciate you respecting this rule of our gracious hosts Catamount Outdoor Family Center.
THE COURSE: Our course consists of an approximately 1.6 mile lap that includes a mix of fun and technical turns, punchy climbs, and longer power sections. The course includes several dismounts. We expect the fastest riders to cover the lap in about 7 minutes. Expect baller views.
PRE-RIDING: There is NO course pre-riding during a race. To pre-ride, ONLY enter the course BEYOND the start/finish line when the official confirms that the last rider of the current race has begun their last lap. DO NOT PASS anyone still racing. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
STAGING: Staging for each race will occur 10 minutes before the designated start time. Staging will be by order of CrossResults ranking, followed by day-of registration.
CLUB ROW: The GMCX course is just across the road from the parking areas. You can purchase a 10X10 pop-up tent space for your team next to the course. Spaces are limited, so reserve yours early!
FOOD AND DRINK: Frost Brewing will be on site slinging brews from 11:00 to 4:00. GMCX volunteers will be grilling burgers, veggie burgers, and dogs for purchase, and we will have cold seltzers and sodas. We will have apples and cider donuts for suggested donation of 50 cents per apple, and $1.50 per donut.
SKILLS CLINICS: with the goal of increasing participation numbers of WGD* and junior athletes, we are offering 2 skills clinics on Saturday, October 10th. One will be geared toward junior racers, and the other for WGD athletes and they will be instructed by former World Cup athletes and local pros. Clinics will be tailored for novice to intermediate skill levels. Each clinic will be capped at 20 riders, with spots reserved for individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) participants. Clinic check-in will be at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center starting at 2:00 PM, and the clinics will start at 3:00. Don't have a cyclocross bike? That's ok! Your gravel bike or hardtail mountain bike is good enough to get you started!
THE VENUE: The Catamount Outdoor Family Center (COFC) is in Williston, Vermont, just outside of Burlington, with beautiful views of the Green Mountains. COFC began as a cross country ski center in 1978. It quickly expanded to include mountain bike and trail running, and now also hosts a variety of youth outdoor and educational programming. It has a rich history of hosting local, regional, and international level bike racing, including UCI cyclocross and mountain bike events. Racing GMCX will directly support Catamount's ongoing outdoor efforts!