Green Mountain Cyclocross

Welcome to Green Mountain Cyclocross!

• Date: Racing will be on Sunday, October 11th.
• Skills Clinics: We will also have 2 free skills clinics on Saturday, October 10th.
• Support: This event is run by Green Mountain Off-Road, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, in partnership with the Catamount Outdoor Family Center.
• Proceeds: Proceeds from the race will help support the GMCX development race team, Catamount's youth programs, as well as other local youth cycling organizations and racing endeavors.

Race Licenses

• Sanctioning: GMCX is sanctioned under North American Bicycle Racing Association (NABRA).
• Membership: No membership or annual licenses are required.
• Licensing: There is NO requirement for a USA Cycling license.
• Participation: JUST SHOW UP AND RACE!

Junior Races

• Free Entry: ALL JUNIOR RACES ARE FREE thanks to generous support from Nick Depasquale Photography.

Additional Race Registration Info

• Second Race: REGISTER FOR A SECOND RACE FOR $20!
• Camping: Limited camping spots available on-site Saturday night for $15 per person.
• Parking: Parking at COFC is tight: please follow our volunteer parking attendant’s instructions.
• Pets: THERE ARE NO PETS ALLOWED AT THE CATAMOUNT OUTDOOR CENTER.

Course Details

• Length: The course consists of an approximately 1.6 mile lap.
• Terrain: Includes a mix of fun and technical turns, punchy climbs, and longer power sections.
• Dismounts: The course includes several dismounts, and we expect the fastest riders to cover the lap in about 7 minutes.
• Views: Expect baller views!

Pre-Riding

• Restrictions: There is NO course pre-riding during a race.
• Entry Procedures: ONLY enter the course beyond the start/finish line when the official confirms that the last rider of the current race has begun their last lap.
• Conduct: DO NOT PASS anyone still racing: failure will result in disqualification.

Staging Info

• Staging Time: Staging for each race will occur 10 minutes before the designated start time.
• Order: Staging will be by order of CrossResults ranking, followed by day-of registration.

Club Row

• Location: The GMCX course is just across the road from the parking areas.
• Reservation: You can purchase a 10X10 pop-up tent space for your team next to the course. Spaces are limited, so reserve yours early!

Food and Drink

• Food Vendors: Frost Brewing will be on site slinging brews from 11:00 to 4:00.
• Menu: GMCX volunteers will be grilling burgers, veggie burgers, and dogs for purchase.
• Other Snacks: Cold seltzers, sodas, apples, and cider donuts will also be available.

Skills Clinics

• Goal: We aim to increase participation numbers of WGD and junior athletes.
• Clinics: Two skills clinics on Saturday, October 10th tailored for novice to intermediate skill levels.
• Check-in: Clinic check-in at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center at 2:00 PM: clinics start at 3:00 PM.
• Bikes: Don’t have a cyclocross bike? Your gravel bike or hardtail mountain bike is good enough to get you started!

The Venue

• Location: The Catamount Outdoor Family Center (COFC) is in Williston, Vermont, just outside of Burlington.
• History: COFC began as a cross country ski center in 1978 and has expanded to include mountain biking and trail running.
• Support: Racing GMCX will directly support Catamount's ongoing outdoor efforts.
• Facilities: The venue hosts a variety of youth outdoor and educational programming and has a rich history of hosting local, regional, and international level bike racing.