We have tried to create a fair and competitive environment for all ages, gender, and skill levels. Below are the current categories for the 2022 United Federation of Dirt Cross Country Mountain Bike race series.

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DISCLAIMER: These categories will be used for overall scoring purposes only.  While the promoters may choose to use these exact same categories, and most will, please know that it will be up to the individual promoter as to what categories will be offered at their respective race.  Please check the particular race site or contact the promoter to verify the categories.  

ENDURANCE RACE CATEGORIES WILL VARY FROM RACE TO RACE.

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RACE CATEGORIES

Cat 1 ————->

• Male (19-29)

• Male (30-39)

• Male (40-49)

• Male (50+)

• Female

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Cat 2 ————->

• Male (19-29)

• Male (30-39)

• Male (40-49)

• Male (50-59)

• Male 60+ **

• Female

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Cat 3 ————->

• Male (19-29)

• Male (30-39)

• Male (40-49)

• Male (50+)

• Female

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Marathon ——--->

• Male Open

• Female Open

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Juniors ———–>

• Male (15-18)

• Female (15-18)

• Male (10-14)

• Female (10-14)

• Male (10-Under)**

• Female (10-Under)**

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Kids —————> 

• Coed (3-10)**

** (series points but may not have individual race awards)

 

LICENSES

No licenses will be required unless that particular race is sanctioned by USA Cycling.  Most races are not USAC affiliated.

*To be eligible for the Missouri or Kansas State Title,  you must have an Annual License.

Buy your USA Cycling license at www.usacycling.org

See specific rules for UFD 3 Hour Marathon class listed below.*

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Events are subject to weather. See Weather policy below.

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• An annual or one-day USA Cycling license is NOW mandatory to race CAT 2 or CAT 3 at USAC-sanctioned races per USA Cycling policy

• Cash and prize awards will NOT BE MAILED; you must be present on the podium at the awards ceremony to receive them.

• Helmets must be worn at all times while on a bike at UFD events

• Promoter reserves the right to cancel / combine events and prize lists as necessary

• Promoter reserves the right to adjust start times and mileage (check the race page for specifics!)

• Have Fun. This isn’t the World Championships. You’re outside, enjoy it. Help each other. Look out for each other.

• Outside assistance/pit zone policy is set by each promoter. USAC race rules apply for USAC races.

• Enjoy life. Get dirty.

• No Whining. No explanation needed.

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• * UFD 3 Hour Marathon Rules Clarification:
  1. All spare parts and tools shall be carried by the individual racer, to be used only by that racer. Cannibalizing other bikes is not permitted.
  2. Riders must finish on the same bike as bike changes are not permitted.
  3. Riders may stop racing any time before the 3 Hour limit, but may not re-enter the race once they declare that they have officially finished. Some events may change last lap finish time if weather, course, or other influences exist. Pay attention to race announcements.
  No racer can start a lap after the 3:00 Hour time limit has expired.
  4. Order of finish is determined by number of laps completed in the least amount of time.
  These rules do not apply to 6/12 hour events.

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Weather
Our highest priority is the sustainability of the trails. However, check the website or social media prior to the race if the conditions are threatening. If we feel by racing on the trails that we will do damage to them, then we will choose not to race and will post to to many local sites as we can.   It is the responsibility of the racer to verify the race is going or not through any of these channels:  Stlbiking.com, Facebook or this site.    Many promoters will not have the ability to update this site easily on a race day of decision.

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Minimum Prize List

Note: Age group awards are at each promoter’s discretion. Read the race flyer for details.
CROSS COUNTRY PRIZES
Cat 1: CASH. See race flyers for payouts
Cat 2: Medals or Awards (3 deep)
Cat 3: Medals or Awards (3 deep)
Junior : Medals or Awards (3 deep)
MARATHON PRIZES
Men: Medals (3 deep)
Women: Medals (3 deep)

SCORING
Cross Country (XC) races are scored according to category (Cat 1, 2, 3, Junior) and class (age). Race length is determined by estimating how many laps can be completed in the following time frames:
CAT 1: Estimated race time: 105-120 minutes
CAT 2: Estimated race time: 75-90+ minutes
CAT 3: Estimated race time: 45-60 minutes
Marathon races are scored by the number of completed laps within a 3 hour time frame.

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SERIES SCORING

All races will count towards the overall within each League (Eastern and Western).
Place Points       Place Points
1    –    60         17   –   17
2    –    55         18   –   15
3    –    51         19   –   13
4    –    47         20   –   11
5    –    44         21   –   10
6    –    41         22   –   9
7    –    38         23   –   8
8    –    35         24   –   7
9    –    33         25   –   6
10  –    31         26   –   5
11   –   29         27   –   4
12   –   27         28   –   3
13   –   25         29   –   2
14   –   23         30   –   1
15   –   21         31+      0
16   –   19

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USA Cycling Rules

If you have any questions about licenses, upgrading, start procedures, categories, or what signage you should be aware of while on course, visit USA Cycling’s Mountain Bike Rulebook.
http://www.usacycling.org/mtb/
http://www.usacycling.org/