OVERVIEW

REGISTRATION

The best way to register for Rabbit Valley Rally is online here! Online registration deadline is Thursday, April 22 at 7 a.m. You can also download the Rabbit Valley Rally Registration Form. Forms mailed in must be postmarked by Saturday, April 17 or received by email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than Wednesday, April 21 at 5 p.m. No faxes please (they just aren't reliable). 

RACE ENTRY TRANSFER POLICY

If you happen to break your collar bone the week before a race, sprain a thumb, or if any other unforseen circumstances suddenly arises, never fear, the MSC crew won't let you down. We're here to help you get back to racing! Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by the Wednesday prior the race weekend and we'll gladly transfer your entry fee to any other MSC race. Any other unforeseen events after Wednesday (this includes weather, transportation, illness, etc.) does not qualify for a race entry transfer.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION

If you aren't able to pre-register by Thursday 7 a.m., you can still register on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. $10 on-site registration applies. Registration/check-in for your wave will close one hour prior to its designated start time. This includes pre-registered riders. Registration for time trial closes at 8 a.m. on Saturday for all categorie in order to create start lists for the time trial. Please plan accordingly!

CODE OF CONDUCT

Learn it, love it, live it. All riders will be required to sign it prior to receiving a number plate. Save yourself from time and bring it with you signed. FRUITA CODE OF CONDUCT .

PER RIDER FEE

SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, APRIL 22: PRACTICE

Course will be open and marked. Please keep in mind that there are other user groups on these trails and we need to respect their right to use the same trails and roads. The simple diplomacy of a wave and nod really does do wonders for our relationships with other groups. All roads are open to motor vehicles. Please use caution and keep an eye out for fast moving vehicles.

FRIDAY, APRIL 23: PRACTICE

Courses will be open for pre-riding and inspection. Packet pick-up and registration at Over the Edge Sports in Fruita, Colorado from NOON - 7 p.m.

202 E. Aspen Ave.
Fruita, CO 81521
970.858.7220
www.otesports.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 24: TIME TRIAL

Registration for Time Trial closes at 8 a.m. at on-site registration for ALL categories in order to create start lists for the event. Please plan accordingly!

TT MAP & ELEVATION PROFILE: HERE

What you need to know about the Time Trial:

- The start and finish are just over the hill from the parking lot. Allow a little bit of time to ride over there.
- We'll be racing on the course represented in solid red and following the red arrows indicates on the maps in a clockwise direction. The actual course markings will be white signs with black arrows. The course is approximately 4.6 miles long.
- All riders will have a set start time. This will be posted by the registration by the time trial no later than 30 minutes prior to your start wave.
- If for some reason your name is not on the start list, don't worry. Refer to the category start times listed here and plan on getting started with your group. Our registration and timing folks will track your data down and get you started with your group.
- We estimate that the TT's going to take between 15-45 minues (ability-dependent).

SUNDAY, APRIL 25: CROSS COUNTRY

 BLM Map

XC MAP & ELEVATION PROFILE:

CAT 3 and JR 14 & Under

Junior 14 & Under, CAT 3 Men and Women will depart from parking lots, head out on the Kokopelli Trail and do a small loop and return on Trail 2. The small loop departs from the Kokopelli Trail .8 miles south of MacDonald Creek and head southeast for .6 miles. Riders will stay right at the fork and travel 1.5 miles back to the Kokopelli Trail where they will cross over to Trail 2 for the return trip. Trail 2 will intersect back with the Kokopelli Trail at various points on the return trip. The Junior 14 & Under riders will complete one loop at the lollipop and CAT3 riders will complete two loops before returning on Trail 2 to the Start/Finish.

CAT 2, CAT 1 15-18, CAT 1 Men 50+

CAT 2, CAT 1 15-18, and CAT 1 Men 50+ will depart from the Start/Finish on the Kokopelli Trail and ride the Western Rim loop counterclockwise and return on the Kokopelli Trail back to the second turn-off onto Trail 2. NOTE: This map shows return on Trail 2 right when you come off of the Western Rim. You will stay right to return on the Kokopelli Trial and take a left onto Trail 2 about 1.5 miles up the Kokopelli Trail to join in with Trail 2 (this is after the Utah/Colorado border on the map). Trail 2 will intersect back with the Kokopelli Trail at various points on the return trip. Approximately 18 miles.

CAT 1, Singlespeed, Pro

CAT 1 19-29, 39-39, 40+ (Women) 40-49 (Men), Singlespeed and Pro will depart from the Start/Finish on the Kokopelli Trail and follow the trail to the Westwater Mesa Trail. When you get to the first intersection with the Western Rim Trail stay on the Kokopelli Trail (road). At the second intersection stay right onto Westwater Mesa Trail- this will be a doubletrack road. The Westerwater Mesa Trail has several steep sections before a road section. Follow that up onto the mesa where there is fun and challenging singletrack for another 4-5 miles. At this point you will drop off the Mesa and reconnect with the Kokopelli Trail. At the intersection where you turned right onto the Westerwater Mesa in the beginning of the race, you will now cross over the Kokopelli Trail onto the Western Rim Trail to ride the southeast section of the Western Rim. Ride the Western Rim until you rejoin with the Kokopelli Trail. You will stay right to return on the Kokopelli Trial and take a left onto Trail 2 about 1.5 miles up the Kokopelli Trail to join in with Trail 2 (this is after the Utah/Colorado border on the map). Trail 2 will intersect back with the Kokopelli Trail at various points on the return trip. Approximately 31 miles.

We had a rider GPS the course the other weekend. Rabbit Valley Rally Cross Country- CAT 1/Pro/Singlespeed. This is an approximation and is subject to change. Make sure to follow all course markings while on course for pre-riding and race day.

What you need to know about the Cross Country:

- Start/Finish tower and timing structure will be located on the Kokopelli trail where Trail 2 starts. All XC courses will utilize the same Start/Finish tower structure.
- Courses will be marked by a 1x1 foot white signs with black arrows. These signs are attached to standard 1'x2'' wooden stakes which are inserted into the soil and removed upon completion of the race race. Additional course direction will be communicated with course tape, soft fencing and/or marshals.

CAMPING

We will have limited campign on-site and it'll be pretty rustic. Plan on bringing your own water and a leave-no-trace ethic. Camping on-site will be $10/car and $15/RV flat fee. Portable toilets will be available.

If you're camping and in need of a shower or a clean chamois, here's where you can get it!

Fruita's Gym 158 S. Park Square (970) 858-6300

MORE INFORMATION IF YOU'RE STAYING A WHILE:

www.gjmountainbiking.com - these guys have a great site with tons of local info. Give them a visit!

ON-SITE CONCESSIONS

Pablo's Pizza will be on-site cooking oven-grilled pizzas right there in the desert! Pizzas are 18'' and sold by the slice or by the whole pie! Each pizza has almost a pound of their homemade marinara sauce and another pound of Grande bran mozzarella cheese- the best in the country!

Choose from cheese, pepperoni, Pink's Pesto and Supreme. 

Punk's Pesto is a specialty pie that bikers and runner love! It has fresh basil swirled over fresh roasted tomatoes and topped with feta cheese. The Supreme has pepperoni, sausage, red and green peppers, mushrooms, black olives and red onions.

Only $2.50 per slice for cheese, $3.00 per slice for pepperoni and $3.50 for Punk's or Supreme.

Ice cold bottled watter, Powerade, Vitamin Water, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi and Mountain view will be available for $2.00. Signature chocolate cookies with almond toffee are baked daily and will be available for $1.25

TIMING AND RESULTS

AWARDS

All riders must be present to receive awards and cash purses for all MSC events. No exceptions will be made, so plan your trip home accordingly.

RACE PHOTOS

HOW TO GET HERE

Rabbit Valley is about 10 miles west of Fruita on I-70 on exit 2. For those of you who're geographically challenged, head to: www.maps.google.com. Punch in "Fruita, Colorado" and you're golden.

TECH/EXPO SPACE, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES

If you're interested in volunteering of finding out about sponsorship opportunities, please give us a shout at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (719) 221-1251.