Rock Creek Rumble

ROCK CREEK RUMBLE
Youth xc race
March 21-22, 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable day on the trails at the first-ever Rock Creek Rumble! Hosted at the stunning Rock Creek Bike Park, this youth XC race is exclusively for riders under 18 who are ready to take on the challenge of our established XC course. The course is a thrilling mix of technical features, flowy sections, tight singletrack, and doubletrack areas perfect for strategic passing. It’s dynamic, demanding, and guaranteed to keep even the most experienced racers sharp and focused. Whether you’re here to push your limits or just have a great time competing, the Rock Creek Rumble promises excitement at every turn!

Race INFORMATION

Welcome to the Rock Creek Rumble! This is a juniors-only mountain bike race for ages 10-18, held at the Ride Rock Creek Mountain Bike Park in Zirconia, NC. The race is USA Cycling-sanctioned and organized by the professional staff of NCCX and RRC.

RACE COURSE:

The race will be held on an approximately 2.1-mile course with 420ft elevation gain per lap. Racers will complete multiple laps with a target time duration as listed in the registration.
The course will be open to registered riders and coaches/guardians/parents during practice sessions on Friday afternoon and Saturday. Coaches/guardians/parents pre-riding must pre-register and receive a coach’s number plate before accessing the course. The coach’s plate will be complimentary but required.

CATEGORIES:

CATEGORY	START TIME	DISTANCE	COST
Junior Men 10-12 years of age	10:00 AM	30-35 minutes	$30
Junior Women 10-12 years of age	10:01 AM	30-35 minutes	$30
Junior Men 13-14 years of age	10:56 AM	40-45 minutes	$30
Junior Women 13-14 years of age	12:01 PM	40-45 minutes	$30
Junior Men 15-18 years of age*	2:00 PM	45-50 minutes	$30
Open Junior Women 15-18 years of age*	3:10 PM	50-60 minutes	$30
Junior Women 15-18 years of age*	3:11 PM	45-50 minutes	$30
Open Junior Men 15-18 years of age*	4:30 PM	50-60 minutes	$30

There will be two race category options for Junior Men and Women 15-18 years of age. The OPEN category is for faster more experienced racers. The regular category is for new and developing racers. You can only register to race in one category, not both. *

RACE REGISTRATION:

Pre-registration is required! Registration is open through Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
A USA Cycling license is required. Racers may purchase a one-day license ($15.00) during registration or purchase an annual license from USA Cycling here. There are two options, a Race license for $40 or Race + license for $280 with more benefits!
Racers competing in this USA Cycling-sanctioned race will earn points for eligibility toward the 2025 USA Cycling Mountain Bike XC National Championships to be held July 14-20 in Roanoke, VA.

OTHER NOTES:

Primitive camping on-site is available on Friday and Saturday nights. Pre-registration is required and can be done below.
A discount pass will be available for racers to enjoy the Ride Rock Creek Mountain Bike Park.

Race NOTES:

What is the Rock Creek Rumble? It’s a youth-only cross-country mountain bike race for ages 10-18.

What is a race age? The race age is your age at the end of the year – ex: if you are 15 now but turning 16 this year, your race age is 16.

What category do I race? Categories are decided on race age, except for the older categories. There will be two race category options for Junior Men and Women 15-18 years of age. The OPEN category is for faster more experienced racers. The regular category is for new and developing racers. You can only register to race in one category, not both.

Is there on site registration? No, registration is online only and closes on Wednesday, March 19.

Can I pre-ride? Pre-ride will be open Friday, March 21 from 1pm to 7pm. There will also be pre-ride Saturday at 7:30am-9:30am and 12:50pm-1:50pm.

Packet pick-up: Riders and coaches can check in and get race numbers/coaches pre-ride plates starting at 1pm on Friday. All riders accessing the course must check in prior to riding.

What’s the course like? The course is a mixture of grass start/finish/feed zone, double track, and single track, with lots of areas for passing as well as using your cornering skills! The course has multiple line options for riders depending on age/skill level, and is very fun to ride!

What’s included? All racers will be professionally timed, with results submitted to USAC. Riders will also receive a discount for a Sunday ride pass at Ride Rock Creek! Top three in each category will get some fun awards from Ride Rock Creek. We’ll also have an announcer, food trucks, coffee trucks, and more fun!

Can we camp? Yes, camping is allowed for this event! Those can be booked below.

Can coaches/parents pre-ride? Yes, coaches/parents can preride but must sign up in advance and submit the required waivers at registration.

Other things to know:

Cell service at the race venue is limited depending on carrier. Public wifi is available at the park shop.

Team area will be available for teams or large groups to set up near the start/finish area. If you set up tents, please stake/weight them.

PRIMITIVE CAMPING

Rock Creek Bike Park offers primitive camping for racers on Friday, March 21, through Saturday, March 22. Booking can only be done through our website and on-site booking is not available. Stay on-site in the open pasture for a convenient and easy race day experience. It’s also a great opportunity to relax and spend time with friends!

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