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Saturday, June 14, 2008
11 a.m.

Competitors will choose between an 8 mile or 15 mile loop of the XTERRA Mountain Bike Course, which is considered the most technically challenging on the XTERRA Tour. The mountain bike course includes steep up hill and down hill single track trails, stairs over railroad tracks, tunnels, bridges, creek crossings and lots of natural obstacles. This is not your normal mountain bike course. Leave the beach comber bike in the garage for this one, mountain bikes only. We are excited to announce that this year’s course will go through the new North Trail section!

 

The MTB Urban Assault is organized by the Sports Backers as part of the James River Adventure Games.
   
What: XTERRA MTB Urban Assault
   
When: Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 11 a.m.
  All participants must check in prior to race from 9 - 10:30 a.m. on Brown's Island.
   
Where: Check in is on Brown's Island. The race begins and ends on nearby Belle Isle.

Directions:  Take I-95 Exit 74-A onto the Downtown Expressway.  Take first exit on Canal Street heading West.  Make a left onto 5th Street South and take it to the riverfront.  There is some on-street parking available along with space in the Federal Reserve lot.

   
Cost:

Through 5/15

5/16 - 6/12

Race Day*
 
Short Loop (8 miles)
$30
$35
$40
 
Long Loop (16 miles)
$35
$40
$45
 

*If available

Race fee includes:  t-shirt (for pre-register online entrants only), awesome course, recovery food and snacks and live music.

   
Register:

Online through 11:59 p.m. on June 12.

Click on the appropriate event registration:

  On Race Day beginning at 9 a.m. on Brown's Island.
   
  There is NO mail-in/fax registration.  Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.
   
Categories/
Start Times:
Race Category
Distance
Start Time
Beginner Men - Senior (19-29)
8 miles
11:00 AM
Beginner Men - Master (30-39)
8 miles
11:00 AM
Beginner Men - Master (40+)
8 miles
11:00 AM
Beginner Women (1-99) Open
8 miles
11:00 AM
Junior Beginner (12-18)
8 miles
11:00 AM
Sport Women (1-99) Open
8 miles
11:00 AM
Junior Expert (12-18)
15 miles
11:30 AM
Single Speed Men (1-99) Open
15 miles
11:30 AM
Sport Men - Senior (19-29)
15 miles
11:30 AM
Sport Men - Master (30-39)
15 miles
11:30 AM
Sport Men - Master (40+)
15 miles
11:30 AM
Expert Men - Senior (19-29)
15 miles
11:30 AM
Expert Men - Master (30-39)
15 miles
11:30 AM
Expert Men - Master (40+)
15 miles
11:30 AM
Expert Women (1-99) Open
15 miles
11:30 AM
Pro Men (1-99) Open
15 miles
11:30 AM
Pro Women (1-99) Open
15 miles
11:30 AM
 


Entry Confirmation: Click here to see if your entry has been received.  No confirmations will be mailed.
   
Prizes:

Prizes and trophies will be awarded.

   
Trail Rules: Please be aware that the trails used for this event are shared multi-use trails. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the IMBA Rules of the Trail.
   
Course Tours: Check back for details on course tours.
   
Event Charity: Richmond MORE is the official charity partner of the James River Scramble and the Urban Assault. When you register, please consider making a donation to Richmond MORE to provide funds for trail maintenance and trail upgrades in the greater Richmond area. This all volunteer group has built dozens of miles of new trails in the past few years. Visit our website for more information on current Richmond MORE projects and to learn how you can get involved in trail building in greater Richmond.
   
More Info: info@sportsbackers.org