MTB Time Trial
Kick your weekend off with some adrenaline! Join us Friday evening for the fast-paced MTB Time Trial where it's just you, your bike, and the clock.
UPDATE! The Mountain Bike Time Trial is moving to Powhite Park!
In this mountain bike race, riders will set off in 1-minute intervals on a marked course —no pack to hide in, no one to chase but your best time. Whether you’re out to smash a personal record or just enjoy the ride, this is your chance to put your skills to the test. Are you ready to race the clock?
Cost & Registration
Pricing Schedule
May 1 – May 12: $30
May 13 – May 18: $35
Includes an event t-shirt and drink ticket*.
*Drink ticket must be used during normal festival hours
Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable, even in the case of a race cancellation, postponement, event format changes, and/or if you are unable to participate.
INCOME BASED RATE
The MTB Time Trial offers a $15 special rate for those who qualify for an income based rate. Click here for eligibility information.
MTB Time Trial Course Information
The MTB Time Trial will take place on the Powhite Park Trail Loop. This roughly 2-mile route offers riders an adrenaline-pumping ride through the heart of Powhite Park, a hidden gem of Richmond’s urban wilderness. This roughly 2-mile loop twists through a dense, 100-acre forest, presenting riders with a thrilling mix of natural challenges and fast-paced flow.
PLEASE NOTE: The Mountain Bike Time Trial course will be marked in the customary BLUE arrows on event day.
Start and Finish: Powhite Park (6831 Greenvale Dr, Richmond, VA 23225 ) Note, this is not the main park entrance.
MTB Time Trial Competition Format
Participants will select one of the following categories during the registration process: Expert, Singlespeed, Sport, or Beginner. These categories will go off in the order you see below. Your seeding within each category will be based upon when you register; the earlier you register, the sooner your start time. Please remember Slower Riders Must Yield the Trail.
- Expert Open
- Singlespeed Open
- Sport Open
- Beginner Open
- Expert Women
- Singlespeed Women
- Sport Women
- Beginner Women
Packet Pick Up
- Friday, May 16 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Location: Powhite Park Trail Loop Trail Head (6831 Greenvale Dr, Richmond, VA 23225)
Packets must be picked up before the start of your event. Bib numbers are required to access the Start Area of all events. To pick up your packet, you must present either your registration QR code or a photo ID. You may pick up a packet for another pre-registered participant if you have a copy of their photo ID or registration QR code.
Rules
- Participants must be at least 12 years old to participate.
- Mountain bikes ONLY
- All riders must wear a helmet
- Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the IMBA Rules of the Trail.
- Slower riders should give the trail to those that would like to pass.
- Any weather related decisions will be made as soon as possible. We want the event to happen but will always put the safety of our participants first along with our responsibility to prevent deterioration of our awesome trail system.
- This event is cup-less. You must bring your own hydration device.
Awards
Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall finishers.