Roller Coaster of Love Bike Festival 2026

Roller Coaster of Love Bike Festival 2026

Date: 2026-10-02

Location: 17049 State Park Blvd, Franklinton, LA

Registration Link: http://www.BikeReg.com/rollercoasteroflove

General Information

For more details, visit the festival's homepage: https://www.norbatrails.org/rollercoastermtbfest

Race Format (3/6 Hour Race)

• Winner: The rider who completes the most laps within the time limit (3 or 6 hours) will be declared the winner and will podium.
• Ties: In the event of a tie, the fastest time to complete the tied number of laps will determine the winner.
• Scoreboard: If available, a scoreboard will be updated at the timing tent throughout the race.
• Finish Line Clock: A large digital clock at the finish line will display the remaining race time.

Additional Rules

• Lap Completion: Laps completed after the time limit has expired will not be counted.
• Lap Options: After completing a lap, riders may begin another lap, take a break or stop racing.
• DNF Requirement: Completing at least one lap is required to avoid a DNF (Did Not Finish).
• Forfeiting a Lap: Riders may forfeit a lap at any time and return to the trailhead, but must report to the timing tent and inform race officials.

Race Waves

• Wave Starts: The race will begin in waves.
• Wave Management: Wave size and start times will be determined by the Timing Officials.
• Individual Competition: Riders compete individually, teamwork is not allowed.

Race Format (Time Trial)

• Individual Start: Riders start one at a time at set intervals (e.g., 30 sec or 1 min).
• Course Details: Short trail course for XC. Pump track and Dual slalom courses are located near the trailhead.
• Timing: Each rider is timed: fastest time wins.
• Passing Etiquette: Slower riders must yield if caught: good trail etiquette is essential.

General XC Rules

1. Equipment:
   • Helmet Requirement: All riders must wear a bicycle helmet at all times while on the course. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
   • Mountain Bike Specs: Bikes must be mountain bikes suitable for off-road trails and equipped with a front and rear brake.
   • Visible Race Numbers: Race numbers must be visible on the handlebar area of the bike at all times.
2. Conduct and Etiquette:
   • Respectful Racing: Racers must race respectfully and announce their intentions when passing another rider on the trail.
   • No Cheating: Cheating of any kind may result in disqualification at the discretion of the Timing Officials.
   • Unsportsmanlike Behavior: Abusive language, unsportsmanlike behavior, or deliberate obstruction of other riders will result in penalties or disqualification.
3. Course Rules:
   • Course Compliance: Riders must stay on the marked course at all times.
   • No Shortcuts: Cutting the course or taking shortcuts will result in disqualification.
   • Mechanical Issues: If a rider encounters mechanical issues, they must move off the main trail to make repairs to avoid obstructing other participants.
4. Safety:
   • Helmet Compliance: Racers will be disqualified for racing without a bicycle helmet.
   • Injuries: If a rider is seriously injured, the nearest rider must stop to offer assistance and report the incident to race officials. Call 911 if a rider is unconscious or unresponsive.
   • Minor Injuries: For riders that have minor injuries, please inform the timing officials and we will send a representative onto the race course to assist.
5. Assistance and Support:
   • Non-racer Assistance: Racers may only receive assistance from non-racers in the staging area.
   • Coursed Help: Racers may help other racers out on the course.
   • Self-Care Responsibility: Racers are responsible for their own nutrition and hydration while on the course. Water will be available in the staging area.
6. Penalties and Disqualification:
   • Authority of Officials: Timing Officials have the authority to disqualify racers for cheating, unsportsmanlike conduct, or safety violations.
   • Course Compliance: Racers who intentionally cut the course or take shortcuts will be disqualified.
7. Protests:
   • Filing Process: Any protests regarding race results or conduct must be filed with race officials within 30 minutes of the race ending.
   • Final Decisions: Decisions made by race officials are final.
8. Miscellaneous:
   • Race Number Visibility: Please ensure that your race number is clearly visible on your bike at all times.
   • Expected Sportsmanship: Good sportsmanship is expected of all participants. Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated.