Race 1: Fun at the Fort
Fort Ord Day Camp · East Garrison, CA
Weekend Schedule
Friday
- 2:00 PM - 5:30 PMPre-ride open for all riders (off course by 6:00 PM)
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMNorCal GRiT Pre-ride from the GRiT tent
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMAdventure Ride
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PMMoms on Bikes Tent Activity and Ride
Saturday
- 7:00 AM - 7:45 AMPre-ride open for high school
- 7:15 AMHigh school coaches meeting
- 8:00 AM - 2:40 PMHigh school racing
- 8:30 AM - 10:00 AMPre-ride open for jr. devo
- 9:15 AMJr. devo coaches meeting
- 10:45 AM - 1:40 PMJr. devo racing
- 3:00 PM - 3:45 PMPodiums
Race Start Times
| Category | Start | Laps | Plate # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity Boys | 8:00 AM | 5 | 1000–1999 |
| Varsity Girls | 8:03 AM | 5 | 100–1099 |
| JV1 Girls | 9:35 AM | 4 | 200–399 |
| JV2 Girls | 9:38 AM | 3 | 400–599 |
| Frosh Girls | 9:41 AM | 3 | 600–799 |
| JV2 Boys D1 | 10:55 AM | 3 | 3000–3499 |
| JV2 Boys D2 | 11:03 AM | 3 | 3500–3999 |
| Frosh Boys D1 | 12:03 PM | 3 | 4000–4499 |
| Frosh Boys D2 | 12:09 PM | 3 | 4500–4999 |
| JV1 Boys D1 | 1:20 PM | 4 | 2000–2499 |
| JV1 Boys D2 | 1:26 PM | 4 | 2500–2999 |
| 8th Grade Girls | 10:45 AM | 3 | 8000–8499 |
| 7th Grade Girls | 10:48 AM | 3 | 7000–7499 |
| 6th Grade Girls | 10:51 AM | 2 | 6000–6499 |
| 8th Grade Boys | 11:48 AM | 3 | 8500–8999 |
| 7th Grade Boys | 12:40 PM | 3 | 7500–7999 |
| 6th Grade Boys | 12:43 PM | 2 | 6500–6999 |
Please arrive at staging 15 minutes before your wave starts. Start times subject to change.
Course Info
High School
Fast and fun, with limited passing room. Make safe and smart passes.
Distance: ~4 miles · Elevation: ~340 ft gain
Junior Development
A super fast lap, with some really fun sections of single track and plenty of passing room on the main climbs.
Distance: ~2.5 miles · Elevation: ~250 ft gain
Venue & Logistics
Address
15301 Watkins Gate Rd, East Garrison, CA 93933
Parking
No parking in the neighborhood at the venue entrance. NorCal League staff will help you park in designated parking areas. Handicap parking is available. No traffic allowed into the venue on race day until 6am. Please do not bring RVs to this venue.
Lodging
Lots of lodging options near the venue in Marina, Seaside, and Salinas.
Food
Tear it Up Catering will be serving burritos, burgers, and tacos. Email tearitupcatering@gmail.com to order ahead.
Misc. Information
- Do not leave bikes unattended in town.
- Mike's Bikes will be providing neutral support (for free!).
- Dogs allowed on leash.
- Cell service is good.
- Lots of poison oak and ticks.
- No water on-site.
- Leave-no-trace event.
- Coaches meetings are at or near the registration tent.
Important Notices
- No parking in the neighborhood.
- Watch for live munitions.
- All riders must register by deadline.
- No same-day registration.
- All pre-riders must have assigned NorCal plate and be accompanied by a coach.
- Only coaches and student-athletes allowed to pre-ride.
- No pre-riding outside designated times.
- It is mandatory that all teams have at least one coach attend the coaches meeting.
- Do not disturb or move any nests or bird eggs.
Registration
There will not be any same-day registration. Number plates can be picked up at the registration tent on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Each student-athlete is assigned a number plate for the season and is expected to use that same racing plate at each race. Replacement plates cost $20.