The MTB Challenge – Cross Country Mountain Bike Racing

Sunday, February 7, 2027 | Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA

The MTB Challenge is the third of our six-race Spring MTB Series and will feature a 7-mile lap course traveling in reverse direction from the previous two races. Included for each athlete in the MTB Challenge is a custom TBF aluminum water bottle, a chance at division awards, and a hot post-race meal.

Start times:

  • Pro, Experts, HS Experts, SS Experts: 8:00 am
  • Novice, HS Novice, Clydesdale - 9:00 am
  • E-bike, Junior Elite, Sport, Sport HS, and SS: 10:00 am
  • Juniors: 11:00 am

Distances:

  • Juniors: 1 lap/7 miles
  • Novice, HS Novice and Clydesdale: 1 lap/7 miles
  • E-bike, Junior Elite, Sport, Sport HS, and SS: 2 laps/14 miles
  • Expert, SS Expert and Pro: 3 laps/21 miles

Feed Zones

Feed zones will be located on the course serving bottles of cold water, and FLUID Electrolyte beverage.

Equipment

Listening devices of any kind: MP3, IPod, headphones, etc…are not allowed on the bike course. Helmets must be worn and buckled on the bike at all times.

Feed Zones

Feed zones will be located on the course serving bottles of cold water, and FLUID Electrolyte beverage.

Equipment

Listening devices of any kind: MP3, IPod, headphones, etc…are not allowed on the bike course. Helmets must be worn and buckled on the bike at all times.


Packet Pickup

Race morning from 7-9am at Race Site.

Event Schedule

7:00 amRegistration opens/packet pickup
8:00 amPro, Experts, HS Experts, SS Experts start
9:00 amNovice, HS Novice, Clydesdale start
10:00 amE-bike, Junior Elite, Sport, Sport HS, and SS
11:00 amJuniors start


Entry Fees

Until 11/1After 11/1Race Day
MTB Challenge - Adult/HS$50$55$65
MTB Challenge - Juniors 14 & Under$40$45$55

Refund and transfer policy

TBF Racing has a no refund policy on all of our events. A refund requested prior to race week will be given a TBF Race credit for the amount of the entry fee minus a $25 processing fee. Credits are not given during race week. Transfers are allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year time frame. There is a $25 transfer fee. Transfers are not allowed during race week. ALL TBF Racing events are held rain or shine.