Parents, please review this with your athlete so everyone knows the race day plan. New and returning families will find this helpful. Schedules are subject to change due to weather, league decisions, or other factors.

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Race Schedule

• Race #1 - August 22nd, location TBD

• Race #2 - September 5th, location TBD

• Race #3 - September 26th, location TBD

• Race #4 - October 10th, Regional (high school only), location TBD

• Race #5 - October 23rd to 24th, High School State Championship (must qualify), location TBD

• High School Western Regional Conference Race: November 14th to 15th

 

Wave schedule: Typically posted 1 week before each race on League Website. 

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Pre-Ride Information

• Official pre-ride is usually the Friday evening before a race.

• You may pre-ride earlier in the week, but courses may not be fully marked. Use Trailforks or similar to stay on course.

• Only athletes and coaches with pre-ride plates may pre-ride on official pre-ride day.

• Keep your pre-ride plate for the season; replacement plates cost $10.

• Do not race with a pre-ride plate on your bike.

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Team Pit Zone

• Opens 6:30 am; no need to arrive earlier.

• Athletes check in and return after finishing.

• Parents may visit briefly but cannot hang out; space is limited.

• Food, water, and drinks are for athletes, coaches, and all-day volunteers only.

• Bike stands are for athletes and warm-up coaches only.

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Race Day Checklist

• 2026 Brighton MTB Team jersey

• Bike checked and race-ready

• Race plates on bike and jersey

• Call-up number written on wrist

• Know your race category

• Helmet, water, and fuel (Clif Bloks, Goos, gels, gummies, etc.)

• Tools and at least one tube (pump or CO₂)

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Arrival Timeline

• Park no later than 2 hours before race start

• Arrive at Pit Zone 1 hour 45 minutes before race

• Meet your warm-up group 1 hour before race; schedule emailed before race

• Warm-up groups do not wait for late athletes

• After warm-up, go straight to staging (no returning to Pit Zone)

• Call-ups begin 15 minutes before race; be at staging 5–10 minutes before call-ups

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Warm-Up Coaches

• Arrive on time.

• Volunteers help as warm-up coaches under guidance of head coaches.

• Know the route from Pit Zone to staging entry points.

• Gather your group and start warm-up 1 hour before race start

• Do not wait for late riders; if multiple coaches, one can stay behind

• Ensure riders are ready at staging 5–10 minutes before call-ups

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Race Day Volunteers

• Required: Parents volunteer at minimum 2 team races + 1 league race per athlete per season

• Roles: Pit Zone setup, finish line, feed zone, general support

• No experience needed — training provided

• Volunteers working 2+ shifts receive free team lunch

• Sign up: brightonmtbteam.com/volunteer

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Sustainability

• Reuse metal cups and silverware — label with tape

• Sort waste properly: recycling bins (blue lids) vs. trash

• Parents can help wash cups/utensils or transport recyclables

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During the Race – Athletes

• Junior Devo Riders (7th–8th grade)

  • Race length: 1–1.5 laps (~20–50 min)

  • Bring sufficient water; no refill points on course

  • Fuel: 15–25g carbs per lap

  • Pass safely and loudly; carry a tube

• High School Riders (9th–12th grade)

  • Race length: 2–4 laps

  • Feed zone available each lap for water; coordinate with coaches

  • Bring fuel, water, and tools

  • Pass safely and loudly

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During the Race – Parents

• Devo races last ~20–50 minutes; High School races ~60–90 minutes

• Check past results for timing estimates

• High School riders pass feed zones each lap

• Many venues have spectator points mid-course

• Bring chairs, water, snacks, and light gear

• Some venues offer food trucks — check the league site

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After the Race

• Finish corral: athletes only; water and cold towels provided

• Parents wait just outside to greet athletes

• Volunteers move bikes outside corral; all bikes return to Pit Zone

• Return race plates (bike + jersey) to team folder for reuse

• Do not take plates home

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Podiums & Post-Race

• Junior Devo

  • Watch High School races after your race

  • Clear Pit Zone by ~11:00 am (may vary)

  • Podium ~11:00 am for top 5 in each category

  • 7th/8th grade girls podium separately; advanced categories combined

• High School

  • Podium ~6:00 pm after final races and cleanup

  • Top 5 finishers recognized

  • Team awards announced by division (D1, D2, etc.)

  • Only High School athletes earn points for team standings

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Understanding Results & Scoring

• Devo: Individual competition only; no team points.

• High School: Individual and team scoring.

• Brighton races in Division 1 (D1) with other large teams (Corner Canyon, Alta in Region 3).

• Team points come from the 16 High School riders with the most points in each race.

• Divisions based on team size, not school size.​​​

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Ride safe, race strong, and have fun!