VYTC is excited to kick off the riding season with a scrimmage at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center! This is an opportunity for youth riders to try racing in a fun, supportive, and low-stakes environment. This is also your chance to test your fitness and skills heading into summer! Coaches–stick around for a coaches clinic from 12-2.
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP! We need help with parking, registration, staging, course sweeping, and group ride leading!
All riders will choose a race category on the morning of the race:
5th & 6th grade race – race length will be approximately 3-4 miles – 1 lap
Cat C – novice riders – primarily 7th & 8th graders, but open to high schoolers; stronger 5th & 6th graders may race up, same race course as 5th & 6th grade, approximately 3-4 miles – 1 lap
Cat B- intermediate riders – stronger middle school racers and less experienced high school students; approximately 6-8 miles – 2 laps
Cat A – advanced riders – more experienced high school students; approximately 9-12 miles – 3 laps
Please note: this race is hand-timed. There are no awards or podium!
- Restrooms: 2-3 portable toilets available
- Trash: Pack in pack out facility so please plan accordingly
- No pets allowed
- Parking: Use the main lot. If the lot is full, park on the north side of the road. Parking on both sides of Governor Chittenden Road is NOT allowed as emergency vehicle access must be maintained.
