331 News & Updates
OHIO INTERSCHOLASTIC RACING LEAGUE
Fall 2013
331 Racing is stepping up to make school-based MTB racing a reality in NE Ohio with the eventual roll out of additional districts throughout Ohio. As part of the Manatoc Experience on Friday afternoon, August 30, 331 Racing will be launching the new Ohio Interscholastic Racing League. The Ohio Interscholastic Racing League is an interscholastic high school mountain bike race series that is coordinated by 331 Racing and sanctioned by USA Cycling. The 5-race series is open to ANY high school in Ohio.
High school mountain biking is one of the fastest growing interscholastic sports in the country. High school leagues have been successfully operating in California for a number of years and new leagues have sprung up in states such as Michigan, Texas, Colorado, Utah and Virginia. Competitive cycling has seen dramatic growth in the U.S. in recent years and we feel now is the time for high schools to join the momentum, form a club and be a part of a new league in Ohio. Our goal is to transition the league into a separate non-profit in the near future.
Ohio mountain biking is growing, energetic and straight up full of fun contagious enjoyable events. From IMBA chapter rides, Spoke Junkies get together' s to local bike shop rides our community, our sport and network of trails is on the rise. The Ohio Interscholastic Racing League needs your help to continue our grass roots growth by identifying potential school systems, coaches within the schools and student athletes. Please help us get the word out and encourage others to join the new league.
AOA Multi-Stage Enduro
May 26, 2013
The second annual AOA Mayhem Enduro is a multi-stage annual enduro throughout the wilds of the Wilds Preserve. This much anticipated competition offers challenging trail design mixing natural terrain with man built features. 5 stages will feature predominantly downhill timed "special" stages linked together by non-timed trail rides. This rapidly growing discipline combines the physical endurance of cross-country riding with the technical difficulty and excitement of downhill racing.
USA Cycling OHIO STATE MTB CHAMPIONSHIP
June 15, 2013
OHIO STATE MTB CHAMPIONSHIP | USA Cycling and 331 Racing is proud to announce the Chestnut Ridge Roaster mountain bike race was selected to host the Ohio State Championship race on June 15, 2013. The purpose of the USA Cycling Mountain Bike State and Regional Championship (USA CYCLING MTB) is to recognize the best mountain bike racers in each state and region. Through the USA Cycling MTB State and Regional Championships, riders will be eligible for state and regional titles and medals, along with being able to qualify and compete at the USA Cycling MTB Cross-country National Championship July 18-21 at Bear Creek Resort in Pennsylvania. The Chestnut Ridge Roaster, centrally located in Columbus Ohio will also serve as stage #4 of the expanded 2013 Ohio Power Series.
Vultures Knob Double Down Endurance Race
June 29, 2013
The endurance leg of the Ohio Power Series returns to Vulture's Knob for 2013. Double the laps of a normal cross county race on the mighty VK course..enough said
The Manatoc Factory Demo Experience
August 31
When you enter the gates of Camp Manatoc on August 31 fun will surely follow. Factory demo trucks and trailers stocked with mountain and cx bikes of all sizes and models, there will be something for everyone to try. Industry experts will be on hand to insure proper bicycle fit and answer questions. This event is the largest demo event in Ohio and you'll have the opportunity to test ride the best bikes and equipment the industry has to offer on a specially designed demo loop and then hit some sweet single track only available one weekend a year.
Test ride bikes from the following manufacturers:
Trek | Trek Women | Specialized | Specialized Women | Felt | Scott | Giant
Test ride bikes from the following local bike shops:
Eddy's Bike Shop: Trek | Specialized
Edge Outdoors: Jamis | Intense | Pivot | Scott | Capital
Mountain Road Cycles: Giant | Kona
2012 Power Series Awards Ceremony
May 4 | at Vulture's Knob
The 2012 Ohio Power Series awards ceremony will take place at the season kick off event on May 4th. Bistro on Main will be providing the recovery dinner after the Stage #1 short track event and also Stage #2 VK XC on Sunday. Awards ceremony will take place on Saturday night followed by DJ Madnote, bonfire, camping and good times.
IMBA SUPPORTER
331 Racing is proud to support the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) which is a non-profit educational association whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve great mountain biking experiences.
Since 1988, IMBA has been bringing out the best in mountain biking by encouraging low-impact riding, volunteer trailwork participation, cooperation among different trail user groups, grassroots advocacy and innovative trail management solutions.
IMBA's worldwide network includes 35,000 individual members, more than 750 bicycle clubs, more than 200 corporate partners and about 600 retailer shops. IMBA's members live in all 50 U.S. states, most Canadian provinces and in 30 other countries.
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Ohio Power Series | 2013
May 4 & 5 | dual race opening weekend
Vulture's Knob short track race | XC race | Youth Races | Woo Town SS Classic | Bistro on Main Hole Shot | 2012 OPS awards presentation | DJ | Bonfire | Bistro on Main Dinner | Camping | Egg Race | The Drink
2013 OHIO RACE SCHEDULE
Host venues and dates announced. Ohio Power Series expands with new courses in Dayton and Strongsville.
Every year we challenge ourselves to raise the bar and create a route and mix of races more challenging than the last. That's the great thing about planning a race in Ohio, with the hard work of many organizations there is an increasing amount of trails from which we can choose. From rolling hills or rocky trails to fast, flat and flowing, Ohio mountain biking is growing. For 2013 we introduce a new layered concept, the "mini-series": the OPS mini-short track, OPS mini-XC and OPS mini-time trial series, lets call it a series within the series. More details to follow in the next couple of weeks. We are also happy to announce a new partnership with Five Rivers Metro parks and MVMBA as the OPS joins forces with the Midwest Outdoor Experience in Dayton. Join over 14,000 like minded outdoor enthusiast's October 4-5 for the 2 day festival which includes over 100 exhibitors including the bike village, action sport area, climbing wall, youth adventure zone, freestyle kayak, slack lining, beer garden and more.
New sport open class: this is a class with little restrictions, aimed at those who stand atop the sport podium but are unable to race the expert distance. Or expert women who don't have enough competitors at the start line. Or expert racers who took the jump due to mandatory move-up but find their training schedules don't align. All ages, all genders, one open class. Stay tuned for details.
For 2013 we were overwhelmed with 23 race requests and we somehow whittled down to the offering presented below. We are also working a special event to happen in the fall. And what's up with the mystery race...well, it was a late addition to the schedule, the date has been reserved and we are close to making an announcement. Many have requested a larger event weekend, with that said we introduce the Vulture's Knob weekend - Stage 1 short track, stage 2 cross country, stage 13 short track - stage 14 cross country and toss in some zany VK bonus races on those weekends such as the muddy paws dog race and woo town single speed classic and youth races...we hope the request has been satisfied.
We hope your as excited as we are to begin 2013. We can't thank you enough for your support, enthusiastic passion and ideas to improve the series every year. The OPS is as much about fun, shared experiences, community, fitness and making new friends as it is about competition and enjoying the great outdoors.
OHIO POWER SERIES
Time Trial | Short Track | Enduro | Cross Country | Endurance
STAGE #1#2 | Vulture's Knob 331 Kick Off Event | May 4 & 5 | Wooster
STAGE #3 | The AOA Mayhem Multi-Stage Enduro | May 26 | Cumberland
STAGE #4 | OHIO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP-Chestnut Ridge XC | June 15 | Columbus
STAGE #5 | VK Double Down Endurance | June 29 | Wooster
STAGE #6 | Short Track Spectacular | July 13 | Chagrin Falls
STAGE #7 | The Thorn Time Trial | July 21 | Wellington
STAGE #8 | Reagan Park Time Trial | August 3 | Medina
STAGE #9 | Royalview XC | August 18 | Strongsville
STAGE #10 | The Manatoc Experience | Aug 31 & Sept. 1 | Peninsula
STAGE #11 | ALUM Creek Phase II Time Trial | Sept 22 | Columbus
STAGE #12 | MoMBA XC Classic & dual series shootout | October 6 | Dayton
STAGE #13#14 | Vulture's Knob Oktoberfest Finale | October 19 & 20 | Wooster
** not likely but just in case...."Dates subject to change **
Thorn Trail Fundraiser
March 3, 2013
The sun is out so spring has got to be on its way! As we wait patiently, grab the family and your friends and head out to Ziggy's Sports Bar and Grill on Sunday, March 3, 2013, for a THORN Mountain bike trail benefit. The new Thorn maintenance crew has organized this fundraiser with the Friends of Findley State Park to raise funds for trail signs and improvements for the 2013 season. The attached flyer has all the details. Come anytime, but we have great raffles between 4 and 7 p.m. including a JAMIS youth mountain bike, thanks to the Edge Outdoors and JAMIS.
We'd love to see all of you and you won't go away hungry after being at Ziggy's!
Thanks for your support of Ohio mountain bike trails!
Ziggy's Sports Bar & Grill
193 Park AVe
Amherst OH 44001
The 331 Season Speed Pass
Race all season for a discount | limited time offer
A very popular option last year, the season pass + speed pass returns for 2013. How can a little bit of everything feel so good yet continue to get better. Well during the months of January - March we will push the boundaries of financial discounts and incentives by slashing our race day fees in half. In addition each season pass will automatically receive a 331 Speed Pass which allows you to skip registration lines and proceed directly to the start line for each and every race. From April 1 - 15 the season pass price increases but is still priced at a discount over individual pre-reg prices.
Here's the how and why of it...while we want to see the sport of mountain biking grow, we're also on a mission to protect local trails and save Vulture's Knob from private development. It's a delicate balance of time, passion, commitment and love of trails and sport. We also want to simplify the race registration process for you as a participant as we grow, by allowing you to skip the day of race registration lines, proceeding directly to the start line for each and every race with your speed pass.* To accomplish these goals, we're offering you incentives to help us...you show us the love and we return in kind.
When you wheel into the start line we'll slap a smokin' hot course in front of you and entice you to go fast with outrageous events. It's that simple - we bring it....the rest is up to you!
* - Exception for the Mayhem Enduro, we need your smiling "team" at time of registration and the 2013 season pass does not include entry into the Mayhem, please purchase separately.
2013 Winter Training Series
Vulture's Knob
2013 Dates announced:
This is a winter training series...grassroots winter time fun!
Designed simply to get you off the trainer and outside with like minded riders. Don't expect any UCI points or fancy cx course barriers - you'll get sloppy weather, wood in the stove to melt the ice off your face and maybe plaques for prizes. "uncontrolled & unpredictable in every way" or shall we say..."You'll wish you stayed in bed"
Take A Kid Mountain Bike Day - postponed
POSTPONED | rain date TBD - Tomorrows (Oct 6th) IMBA "Take A KID Mountain Biking Day" at Reagan Park has been cancelled. Rain date and location to be determined. Looks like the same weather pattern we saw last year is returning tonight. The forecast is calling for .66 to 1.1 inch of rain overnight and cooler temperatures for Saturday. Stay tuned for an announcement on the rain date and location.
SPECIAL YOUTH EVENT | OCTOBER 13th
IMBA's take a kid mountain biking day!
RESCHEDULED
Please join us this weekend, Saturday, October 13, at 2:00 p.m.
SPECIALIZED | EDDY'S BIKE SHOP | PROGRESSION SESSIONS | 331 RACING are proud to support IMBA's take a kid mountain biking day.
The event will take place on Saturday, October 13 at 2:00. Vulture's Knob in Wooster provides a fun setting for your kids to have a blast on bicycles!
Lots of goodies like Specialized t-shirts, Clif Bars and waterbottles for youth participants!
This event focuses on youth riders, and we'll work on a few skills and then head out on youth race course to put the skills to use. Then we'll have a fun youth race at 3:00 with awards to follow.
We work on safety, trail awareness, the power stroke, balance, track stands, turns, breaking, overcoming and riding obstacles and more.
Games - bike limbo contest | last person riding | slowest race competition | skills course
Click on 'more" to for a map located on bottom of youth page.
Vulture's Knob Oktoberfest | Oct 13
The year end party
The final stage of The OHIO POWER SERIES will conclude at the mighty trail system of "The Knob" with the Vulture's Knob Oktoberfest Race. After testing all abilities of riders from endurance to short track to the speed of time trials; the single track of Vulture's Knob will bring it all together. At the conclusion of this race a new POWER SERIES Champion will be crowned, a massive bon fire will be lit bands will play and DJ MadNote will spin into the night. Primitive cool camping is available. Expect the unexpected and other zany happenings at this and all Vulture's Knob events. Youth races - costumes sorta required, whats the fun without? We'll have a pumpkin carving contest so bring your best creation and the riders will vote, We'll decorate the podium with the Jack-o-lanterns. DJ Madnote/Unkle Dub/MC Flow will be spinning tunes into the evening. A bon-fire will be lit, free primitive camping is available...let's call it a party to celebrate a great season!
UPNEXT: WestBranch Mini Endurance Race
September 16th
You best be resting up, eat'n proper and taking the recommended dose of Flintstones vitamins if this challenge is on your schedule...the West Branch State Park trail system will host the endurance leg and stage #9 of the Ohio Power Race Series. The WB Endurance Race will test riders ability to endure long hours in the saddle riding challenging terrain testing skills, fitness and determination.
2012 Demo Experience
11th annual Camp Manatoc BVR Weekend
SEPTEMBER 1st | Ride and Believe -
Simply show up with your ID and riding gear and test ride bikes from the
following manufacturers: Felt, Trek & Trek Women
Test ride bikes from the following local bike shops:
Edge Outdoors: Jamis | Intense | Yeti | Pivot.
Mountain Road Cycles: Giant Trance X Womens | Kona Abra Cadabra | Kona Major Jake & others.
The Bicycle Hub: Felt
Eddy's Bike Shop: Trek
UPNEXT: The Manatoc Experience
Sept 1 & 2
Our largest event of the year! A once a year opportunity to ride some exclusive single track. Youth races, demo bike expo, XC races and more! Last year we saw over 1000 riders through the gates and over 100 youth racers smile their way across the finish line and share in the Manatoc Experience.
YOUTH INITIATIVE | PROGRESSION SESSIONS
NEXT SESSION - Wednesday August 22- Medina's Reagan Park
Join us every week starting in June for free weekly youth clinics where we'll work on a few skills, tricks and techniques and then head out on the trail to put the skills to use. The clinic is designed for ages 15 and under and will be broken down by age and/or skill level. Parents may drop off your son/daughter at the clinic and let the instructors teach or you may join in on the fun. Feel free to leave your child and go ride with the adults while the instructors teach your children the skills and rules of the trail. We found when we head out onto the trail, the kids actually listen a little better to the instructors when their parents are not present. We've seen fast improvements in all skills over the first 5 weeks of the program last year.
We work on safety, trail awareness, the power stroke, balance, track stands, wheelies, overcoming and riding obstacles and more.
Games - bike limbo contest | last person riding | slowest race competition| skills course
We break the trail ride into portions of the trail suitable for the technical skill level of the children. We start with level, easy single-track and slowly proceed to trails with different trail features as the individual skill levels progress.
Service Entrance to Reagan Park - Map available here:
http://www.331racing.com/cms/youth/
6:15-6:30 check-in and registration
6:30-6:50 on bike instruction
6:50-7:30 trail ride
7:30- Clif Bars/prizes/farewell
August
Wednesday - August 15
Wednesday - August 22
Wednesday - August 29
Reagan Park Time Trial
August 18th - you hid'n or rid'n
8 years running and our largest off road time trial event. An intense 40 minutes of power, wattage and bike handling skills. This is Stage #7, the TT you've been preparing for and the final time trail of the 2012 Ohio Power Series. **Pre-Registration Only **
UPNEXT: THE ROASTER
Chestnut Ridge Cross Country Mountain Bike Race
UpNext: THE ROASTER | COMBO and 331 are back at it for the second time in 2012, offering COMBO's newest trail, Chestnut Ridge, to the cycling community to test their fitness against the best in the region and recover with a diner from the Red Hot Food Truck. We will also have a separate course and races for the youth, or what we like to call the tiny tot's and mighty mites. A little something for the whole family.
37th Annual Medina Twin Sizzler
July 4th Bike Race Results
Preliminary results: several racers had their jerseys open thus concealing their numbers, or attached numbers in wrong location. Thus you might not have a placement. If you are one of these riders please email us and let us know what color jersey and description along with color and make of bike and we will verify.
Times are approx and simply provided as a simple guide, the race was not chipped time and times shown are based off of the splits between each group at the start.
Twin Sizzler Race Results
Thorn Trail Time Trial
July 22nd - you hid'n or rid'n?
Thorn Trail Time Trial
The race of truth returns to Findley State Park in Wellington...man vs machine vs trail vs time vs mother nature. The 2nd off road time trial for The OHIO POWER SERIES pits racers not only against one another but against the clock. This is a mountain bike single track time trial. ** Pre-registration only **
Short Track Spectacular | July 8
Ohio Power Series | stage #4
We're mixing it up and throwing down something different for stage 4 of the 2012 Ohio Power Series. This new off road criterium has potential to introduce the tactics of conserving energy, forming breaks, attacking or sitting in. Will laps be nice and orderly or all out anarchy and chaos ...an anaerobic sprint to the finish throw down.
Alum Creek Dual Shoot Out | June 23
Ohio Power Series | stage #3
Click in, saddle up, and throw it down...two times. The Showdown in Cowtown is a individual off road time trial through the Alum Creek phase II trail system. Each racer will get two attempts to post their best time.
- man vs bike vs trail vs time vs mother nature -
AOA Mayhem Enduro | May 20
Ohio Power Series | stage #2
UPNEXT: we introduce to you an emerging race format, a new way to ride, race and enjoy good times with friends. The multi-stage enduro.
Learn to form a new set of expectations as this event is going down totally different. This is a team format, multi-stage time trial event. Groups of teams will depart on a quest like like no other. While on course your team will encounter 5 timed sections, that will focus mainly on ... see event page for more details.
Vulture's Knob Season Kick Off Race May 5
XC race + Woo Town Single Speed Race + Youth Races
The historic Vulture's Knob mountain bike course has undergone a transformation over the last 4 years and continues to mix the zany with the traditional with a little flow getting thrown down. To highlight this triumphant time of year and the beginning of the race season, Dr. Knob is calling on all racers past and present and is throwing down the traditional Easter Egg reunion bash. The event kicks off around 3:00 with free youth races. 4:00 will be the start of the Easter Egg in May XC race. After the XC race will be the most challenging yet version of the Woo Town Single Speed Classic...bring the cameras for this short track single speed, food eating, liquid drinking extravaganza. Awards will follow and bonfire ignited. Primitive camping available.
MAY 5 2012
XC RACE + WOO TOWN SINGLE SPEED RACE + YOUTH RACES
Complete schedule of events can be found on the event page
New EXPERT divisions for 2012
- Junior 18 & under
- Senior 19-34
- Master 35-44
- Master 45+
We've been watching the sport and beginner classes swell over the last couple of years, yet it seems the expert class does not share in this progression. After the suggestions of a few racers we've decided to redistribute the age categories in the expert division. As the expert class grows we will continue to refine.
Wonder if it's time for you to move up to the next class? Of course this is a fun series, but it's competitive too, so in keeping the playing field fair and equal, here's the guidelines for moving up a class.
IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO MOVE UP A CLASS WHEN:
- You finished on the podium last year (top 3 series finishers move up)
- You finished 1st in 2 or more races in your class last year
- You've seen a marked improvement in your efforts of the off season, or need a challenge.
Remember, the only way for newcomers to have the same thrill you have, is if they are able to compete at a level that's appropriate for them. (in other words by you moving up, helps keep Beginner truly beginner and keeps Sport truly sport) We appreciate your help keeping it fun for everyone.
The 331 Speed Pass
Race all season for a discount
How can a little bit of everything feel so good yet continue to get better. Well during the first 3 weeks of March, 331 will push the boundaries of financial discounts and incentives by slashing our race day fees in half. In addition each season pass will automatically receive a 331 Speed Pass. From March 24-April 30 the price increases but is still priced at a 10% discount over individual pre-reg prices.
Here's the how and why of it...while we want to see the sport of mountain biking grow, we're also on a mission to protect local trails and save Vulture's Knob from private development. It's a delicate balance of time, passion, commitment and love of trails and sport. We also want to simplify the race registration process for you as a participant as we grow, by allowing you to skip the day of race registration lines, proceeding directly to the start line for each and every race with your speed pass.* To accomplish these goals, we're offering you incentives to help us...you show us the love and we return in kind.
When you wheel into the start line we'll slap a smokin' hot course in front of you and entice you to go fast with outrageous prizes. It's that simple - we bring it....the rest is up to you!
* - Exception for the Mayhem Enduro, we need your smiling "team" at time of registration.
2012 RACE SCHEDULE
Host venues and dates announced. Ohio Power Series expands with new courses in Columbus, Chagrin Falls and Cumberland.
Every year we challenge ourselves to raise the bar and create a route and mix of races more challenging than the last. That's the great thing about planning a race in Ohio, with the hard work of many organizations there is an increasing amount of trails from which we can choose. From rolling hills or rocky trails to fast and flat, Ohio mountain biking is growing.
OHIO POWER SERIES
Time Trial | Short Track | Enduro | Cross Country | Endurance
STAGE #1 | Vulture's Knob 331 Kick Off Event | May 5 | Wooster
STAGE #2 | The AOA Mayhem Multi-Stage Enduro | May 20 | Cumberland
STAGE #3 | ALUM Creek Phase II Time Trial | June 23 | Columbus
(Alum is a pre-registration only event)
STAGE #4 | Short Track Spectacular | July 8 | Chagrin Falls
STAGE #5 | The Thorn Time Trial | July 22 | Wellington
STAGE #6 | Chestnut Ridge XC | August 4 | Columbus
STAGE #7 | Reagan Park Time Trial | August 18 | Medina
STAGE #8 | The Manatoc Experience | September 1 & 2 | Peninsula
STAGE #9 | West Branch Mini Endurance | September 16 | Ravenna
STAGE #10 | Vulture's Knob Oktoberfest Finale | October 13 & 14 | Wooster
Youth Group Rides & skills clinic at Reagan Park
Come join us every Saturday 5:00 during October as the NE Ohio Inter Scholastic Mountain Biking Group and 331 Racing hold weekly youth rides with the simple premise to get kids outdoors and experience mountain biking. We'll work on a few skills and then head out on the trail to put the skills to use. The rides will be broken down by age and/or skill level. Please bring your mountain bike, helmet and water bottle. NOTE: Due to decreasing daylight hours we've shifted from Wednesday nights to Saturday's.
Vulture's Knob Oktoberfest | October 15&16
Duel Shootout Race | XC & DH
The most anticipated race series is back with a vengeance on Oct 15th. Up for grabs... The NEO Power Series Title. Up for grabs...the Vulture's Knob DH Series Champion. It's all part of the "it's a Groovy MTBR Race Season" and "NEO Power Series" at Vulture's Knob. Plus...we're throwing down extra bonus madness before, during and after the race!
This is a duel race combining the best racers of the NEO Power Series with the VKnob faithful on their home course. The racers will converge into 1 final race for the series finale. PLUS...lets toss in some VKnob zaniness, all riders racing in a costume "might" get preferred starting status. We'll have kids races at 2:00ish, costumes required. We'll have a pumpkin carving contest so bring your best creation and the riders will vote, We'll decorate the podium with the Jack-o-lanterns. DJ Madnote/Unkle Dub/MC Flow will be spinning tunes into the evening. A bon-fire will be lit, free primitive camping is available...let's call it a party to celebrate a great season!
On Sunday, October 16 we wake up and continue a new chapter at Vulture's Knob with timed runs down the new downhill course for the second Mini DH race of the season!
SPECIAL YOUTH EVENT | OCTOBER 1ST
*** RESCHEDULED ***
Please join us this weekend, Saturday, October 8, at 4:00 p.m. for our IMBA's take a kid mountain biking day!
IMBA's take a kid mountain biking day!
SPECIALIZED | EDDY'S BIKE SHOP | NEO YOUTH CYCLING GROUP | 331 RACING are proud to support IMBA's take a kid mountain biking day.
The event will take place on Saturday, October 8 at 4:00. Reagan Park in Medina provides the perfect setting for your kids to have a blast on bicycles!
Lots of goodies like Specialized t-shirts, Clif Bars and waterbottles for youth participants!
This event focuses on youth riders, and we'll work on a few skills and then head out on the trail to put the skills to use. The rides will be broken down by age and/or skill level.
We work on safety, trail awareness, the power stroke, balance, track stands, wheelies, overcoming and riding obstacles and more.
Games - bike limbo contest | last person riding | slowest race competition | skills course
We break the trail ride into portions of the trail suitable for the technical skill level of the children. We start with level, easy single-track and slowly proceed to trails with different trail features as the individual skill levels progress.
Click on 'more" to for a map located on bottom of youth page.
UPNEXT | Thorn Trail Time Trial
August 7 - you hid'n or rid'n?
The race of truth...man vs machine vs trail vs time vs mother nature. The 2nd off road time trial for The POWER SERIES pits racers not only against one another but against the clock. This is a single track time trial.
331 Racing's Manatoc Experience | September 3rd & 4th
10 year anniversary! | our biggest event yet!
NEW for 2011 - you asked for it - you begged for it - you got it -
more demo bikes | more exhibitors | more new trail | food | 3 new youth categories - U-18 Expert, U-15 Sport, U-15 Beginner
Northeast Ohio's largest mountain biking festival.
INTERACTIVE EVENT SCHEDULE - click here -
The POWER SERIES
2 time trials + 2 endurance races + 2 xc races
Stage 1 | June 19 | Reagan Park Time Trial
The start of Ohio's premier race series leads in with the race of truth...man vs machine vs trail vs time vs mother nature. Stage #1 for the POWER SERIES pits racers not only against one another but against the clock. This is a single track time trial...bring your fast wheels, powerful legs and a good set of lungs!
Stage 2 | July 16 | Vulture's Knob Double Down Enduro
Double the laps of a normal cross country race...enough said. Oh ya...the expert/sport over-under section will be closed for this race, thus...same course for everyone!
Stage 3 | August 7 | Findley Thorn Trail Time Trial
The 2nd off road time trial for the POWER SERIES pits racers not only against one another but against the clock as they leave it all out on the trails that surround the lake at Findley State Park.
Stage 4 | Sept 3&4 | Manatoc Experience-BVR Festival
NE Ohio's largest mountain biking event will be returning for its 10th year building on the successful two day festival format. This two day event is much more than a typical mountain bike race; there are clinics, open riding, group rides, race course preview, a children's zone that includes safety programs and 4 different types of kids races, limbo contests, bunny hop contests, CAMBA group rides, cyclocross races, 1/2 marathon trail run and manufacturer demo bike exposition in addition to the race.
Stage 5 | Sept 18 | West Branch Mini Enduro
Ten miles and growing of world class singletrack with a wide variety of terrain and scenic lake views makes West Branch an ideal location for fast, challenging mountain bike racing. West Branch will host the 2nd endurance leg of the Power Series. The West Branch Enduro Race will test riders ability to endure long hours in the saddle riding challenging terrain.
Stage 6 | October 15 | Vulture's Knob Oktoberfest-Halloween
The final stage of the POWER SERIES will conclude at the mighty trail system of "The Knob" with the Vulture's Knob Oktoberfest Duel Series Shootout Race. After testing all abilities of riders from endurance to the speed of time trials; the single track of Vulture's Knob will bring it all together. At the conclusion of this race a new POWER SERIES Champion will be crowned, a massive bon fire will be lit and DJ MadNote will spin into the night. Primitive camping is available and encouraged. Expect the unexpected and other zany happenings Vulture's Knob events.
Movie screening at Vulture's Knob | July 23
The Potential Inside
Pure121.org received permission for a special showing of the movie THE POTENTIAL INSIDE which is a riveting action packed drama that takes you inside the never before seen world of Elite Bicycle Racing. Filled with spectacular race scenes through some of the most treacherous courses on the East Coast of the United States, THE POTENTIAL INSIDE is a powerfully moving and compelling drama that examines the heart and soul of a true champion.
This gathering on July 23 is to help raise awareness for Pure121 2011 mission that children with special needs don't have to sit by and watch sports but be a part of it and to support the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio (ASPO) in Wooster, Ohio
July 23 | This is a free casual fun family event, bring comfortable chairs or blankets. Ride the trials til dusk and as the sun sets the movie will begin. Refreshments such as hotdogs, popcorn and drinks will be provided.
http://www.thepotentialinside.com/
UPNEXT | Vulture's Knob Double Down Enduro | July 16
Stage #2 of the POWER SERIES
Double the laps of a normal cross county race...enough said.
All classes will be rac'n the the same "yellow" is "mellow" course. All red sections except the cradle will be closed.
race starts at 1:00
Reagan Park Trail Work Day III
Saturday June 11th - 9am
One last time before the race. This will be the weed whipper walk through. So bring your weed whippers and cutting devices. We also have 1 area on the river trail that needs rebuilt...if you've ridden the trail you know the spot. A huge "Thanks" to those who helped last Saturday(s) as alot was accomplished. Meet at the Huffman parking lot, 9am
Reagan Park Time Trial | Stage #1
NEO Power Series | June 19
The start of Ohio's premier race series leads in with the race of truth...man vs machine vs trail vs time vs mother nature. Stage #1 for the NEO Power Series pits racers not only against one another but against the clock. This is a single track time trial...bring your fast wheels, powerful legs and a good set of lungs! We bring it...it's that simple - the rest is up to you!
the NEO POWER SERIES is here!
2 time trials + 2 endurance race + 2 xc races
power | wattage | skill | speed | courage | suffering | determination | glory | agony | perseverance | passion | energy | epic | adrenaline | ride | bike | live | love
How can a little bit of everything hurt so good yet continue to push the boundaries of your personal thresholds - balance! 2011 brings 6 races to the series divided by 3 XC disciplines providing you with 2 opportunities to tweak and refine each type of race to achieve your personal best. Welcome to the 4th annual and updated version 4.6 of the North Eastern Ohio Power Series. This is not your typical cross country race series. We've tried that before, many times, in fact. And no matter what we did, it left the same bland taste in our mouths. But rather than using a tanking economy as an excuse to bag the whole race series, we switched it up and focused instead on what sets us apart. We scoured magazines for inspiration, held deep conversations with the local racers and friends, we listened to emails and seasoned veterans. Before we knew it, we were overwhelmed with ideas and thoughts and we are doing our best to bring the tastiest morsels to fruition. The 2011 NEO Power series is here! Go at it...get it dialed, Win it. Here's how we do it: - We slap a smokin' hot course in front of you and entice you to go fast with outrageous prizes - Cash, Bike Frames from Jamis Bicycles, Swag from North Face, Oakley, Swiftwick and more. Recovery food provided by either Chipotle or Pizza Pan. Goodie bags filled with Monster Energy Drink and Hammer Nutrition, LUNA Bars, Revive, Emergen-C, Chamois Butter for all racers! Local bike shop sponsors going huge for the event prize tables.
We bring it...It's that simple - the rest is up to you!
NEO Power Series
stage #1 | Reagan Park Time Trial | June, 19 2011
stage #2 | Vulture's Knob Double Down Enduro | July 16 2011
stage #3 | The Thorn Time Trial | August 7 2011
stage #4 | The Big Valley Race at Camp Manatoc | September 3 & 4, 2011
stage #5 | West Branch Mini Enduro | September 18 2011
stage #6 | Vulture's Knob | October 15 2011
Vulture's Knob XC Race + Woo Town SS Challenge Bonus Race + Group Therapy DH Session
Saturday - May 21
Remember the old adage from years ago, "until you live it, breath it, taste it... this my friend is Vulture's Knob." This line was coined by one of the VKnob founding fathers and is still going strong today. Was the wise ole Dr. Knob rambling about tasting the dirt or the competition, breathing the air or a new challenge, or chomping on some after race dinner dish or dishing out the days epic stories...well, it's all here and then some as your 2011 race entry gives you access to a single track battle that includes 1 giant Chipotle recovery Burrito as you cross the finish line and Monster Energy goodness to keep the vibe flowing late into the night. You gotta be here to Live it...and well...the XC Race is held on Saturday evening so there my friend is a chance to get all three -live it , feel it and taste it. The race is followed by a Bonfire, the DJ Madnote recovery party, primitive camping & good times. All racers will even receive a goodie bag at registration with Revive, Luna Bar, Emergen-C plus more... and the awards ceremony is like no-other...not to be missed. Our sponsors are going bigger and better each year including the 4th year at a chance to win a totally custom Groovy Cycleworks frame and fork, custom built to size with your design for paint and details.
Then to top it off...immediately following the Groovy Cycleworks cross country race we will embark on an epic journey known as the Woo Town SS Challenge. This is a fun filled, smile generating action packed, zany single speed short track mountain bike race. This event showcases the simplicity and purity of rock'n the single cog with twists and turns only the mighty Vulture's Knob will for sure throw your way... can you say pickled sombrero or Monster float?
*NEW* YOUTH DIVISION *NEW* | 4:00
A new division is being added to Vulture's Knob events for the 2011 season to bridge the gap between kids races and the full on cross country racing distances. 12-13 year olds. They will start approx 1 hour before the XC race and will be racing 1/3 a normal XC lap. See website for info.
On Sunday, May 22nd we'll be throwing down a "Group Therapy Session" on the new mini DH course starting at 10:30 sponsored by Monster Energy Drink. This is a free, non-timed gathering, let's call it a jam session if therapy doesn't work for you. Monster Beverages included.
Vulture's Knob Downhill Trail Map
Here it is folks, the master plan:
So how close are we to realizing a new DH venue in Ohio? We're getting there, with a lot of hard work by a few folks. In summary....
331 Kick Off Weekend | April 30 & May 1st
Cross Country Race | Downhill Race | Kid Events | Muddy Paws Bonus Race | Demo Expo
The first Vulture's Knob Downhill race will be in conjunction with the 331 Kickoff party and XC race for 2011. We'll have demos from Jamis, Scott, Raleigh, Intense and Yeti. The traditional cross county easter egg reunion XC race will be on Saturday afternoon. Immediately following the cross country race we will be holding the 2nd annual "CYCLE DOG" MUDDY PAWS RACE - a short track form, fun filled race for you and your trail companion (dog). Primitive Camping, DJ and Party Saturday night. On Sunday, May 1st we wake up and open a new chapter at Vulture's Knob with the first timed runs down the new downhill course.
Vulture's Knob Trail Workday
Sunday April 10 - 10:00am
We're back on schedule after this nasty winter and spring. A huge thanks to all who came out to make it happen, the entire community appreciates your hard work.
Only 1 more "new" trail on the punch list. Phase 2 of the new" trail flagged after the Cradle! Phase 1 is complete. Phase 2 will take you up, up the hill slightly, then the payoff...which will flow into the phase 1 section. All in all - this new trail was designed with more down then up, should be fast flowing and much longer as we sweep around the original "Vulture's Knob" trail that has been closed for years. All who lend a hand get an extra "golden ticket"
into the annual "Groovy Cycleworks" drawing.
Meet in the shale pit (parking for the DH trail) - 10 am on April 10th
SPRING SPECIAL
Save 10% for 10 days only
2 time trials + 2 endurance races + 2 xc races
Preregistration is open for the NEO Power Series. From March 7 to March 17th save an additional 10% off the discounted NEO Series Race Pass.
Simply enter discount code "331EVENTS" and save 10%.
March 7 - March 17
Vultures Knob - Trail Day
Sunday March 20 - 10:00 am
Vulture's Knob Trail Maintenance, Sunday March 20th at 10 AM.
We finished the trail around the old Vulture's Knob after the cradle last weekend so we're moving on to get ready to open the entire trail system by having a total trail walk through to address anything mother nature threw at us this winter. This is your chance to tweek and define the trail system and throw down any ideas you've been bouncing in your head. All who lend a hand get an extra "golden ticket" into the annual "Groovy Cycleworks" drawing.
Vulture's Knob Trail Workday
CANCELLED
*** Cold rain, muddy trail build = no fun. ** CANCELLED **
Sunday December 12 at 10 AM. New trail flagged after the Cradle! Designed with more down then up, should be wide and fast flowing and much longer as we sweep around the original "Vulture's Knob" trail that has been closed for years. As of this morning Vultures Knob has little snow, can still see the grass, so its game on for shutting down the old worn out trail and cutt'n in the new!
Please join us as we dial in the trails for the 2011 racing and riding season! All who lend a hand get an extra "golden ticket" into the annual drawing.
FREE CHRISTMAS TREE OFFERING for all who volunteer your time this Sunday at our trail day. We offer you our thanks with a free tree for the taking, simply bring a saw and walk around and select a tree after the trail build. If you rather ball it, have at it! If you can't make it to the trail day, we are also offering up our trees to the 331 community for a small donation, simply stop out and walk around our various fields of trees, select your tree and drop a "fair" donation in the donation barrel in the pavilion. All tree donations will go towards trail development and tools. Happy Holidays from the 331 Crew and Vultures Knob!
2011 RACE SCHEDULE
Vulture's Knob Race Schedule
Race #1 | April 30 - Saturday 3:00 pm
Dr. Knob's Easter Egg Race | Muddy Paws bonus dog race
Race #2 | May 21 - Saturday - 5:00pm
Woo Town Single Speed Classic bonus race
Race #3 | July 16 - Saturday - TBD pm
Double Down Enduro Race" (coincides with NEO Power Series)
Race #4 | October 15- Saturday - 3:00pm
Oktoberfest/Halloween event (coincides with NEO Power Series Final)
NEO Power Series
stage #1 | Reagan Park Time Trial | June, 19 2011
stage #2 | Vulture's Knob Double Down Enduro | July 16 2011
stage #3 | The Thorn Time Trial | August 7 2011
stage #4 | The Big Valley Race at Camp Manatoc | September 3 & 4, 2011
stage #5 | West Branch Mini Enduro | September 18 2011
stage #6 | Vulture's Knob | October 15 2011
AMAZING 2010 SEASON
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Photos from the NEO Series Finale can be found on the
331 RACING FACEBOOK PAGE
NEO Power Series | Stage 5 | Vulture's Knob
Oktoberfest Duel Series Shootout Race
The most anticipated, yet feared race series is back with a vengeance on Oct 16th. Up for grabs... a totally custom - Groovy Cycleworks frame and fork. Up for grabs...The NEO Power Series Title. Up for grabs...the Vulture's Knob Series Champion. It's all part of the "it's a Groovy MTBR Race Series" and "NEO Power Series" at Vulture's Knob. Plus...we're throwing down extra bonus madness before, during and after the race!
This is a duel race combining the best racers of the NEO Power Series with the VKnob faithful on their home course. The two series will converge into 1 final race for the series finals. PLUS...lets toss in some VKnob zaniness, all riders racing in a costume will get preferred starting status. We'll have kids races at 2:00ish, costumes required. We'll have a pumpkin carving contest so bring your best creation and the riders will vote, We'll decorate the podium with the Jack-o-lanterns. DJ Madnote/Unkle Dub/MC Flow will be spinning tunes into the evening. A bon-fire will be lit, free primitive camping is available...let's call it a party to celebrate a great season!
6th Annual Reagan Park Single Track Time Trial
NE Ohio Power Series | Stage #4
OCTOBER 3 | The race of truth...man vs machine vs trail vs time vs mother nature. Stage #4 for the NEO Power Series pits racers not only against one another but against the clock. This is a single track time trial...bring a good set of lungs!
Trail Maintenance | Work Day
Vulture's Knob
Please join us as we dial in the trails for the upcoming race in October and the fall riding season!
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26 @ 9:00am - meet at pavilion, late arrivals meet out at over/under bridge area.
On our punch list is rebuilding the over/under bridge, working horseshoe hill bench and fixing up the bridges in the under before junkyard hill.
West Branch Mini Enduro
NE Ohio Power Series | Stage #3
NE Ohio's offroad stage race
September 19th
West Branch State Park will host the endurance leg of the NEO Power Race Series. Endurance racing has become the fastest growing segment of mountain bike racing and an endurance race at the most popular trail in the area is sure to test riders skills, fitness and determination. The West Branch Enduro Race will test riders ability to endure long hours in the saddle riding challenging terrain. Pro/Experts will race approx 6 hrs, sport approx 4-5 hrs, novice 2-3 hrs.
The Big Valley Race & Festival
NE Ohio's largest mountain biking event
September 4 & 5th
The 9th annual Big Valley Race and Festival
The one weekend of exclusive trail access will be returning for its 9th year building on the successful two day festival format. This two day event is much more than a typical mountain bike race; there are clinics, open riding, group rides, race course preview, a children's zone, limbo contest, bunny hop contest, CAMBA group rides, cyclocross races, 1/2 marathon trail run and manufacturer demo bike exposition in addition to the race. Check out the new events for 2010!
- 9 miles of "forbidden" trails (only chance to ride trails within CVNP)
- test ride demo bikes from Jamis and Specialized
- Specialized women specific demo trailer
- 4 different kids races in our kids zone
- trail 1/2 marathon running race "NEW"
- NE Ohio CX race series "Cyclocross racing!" NEW"
- bunny hop contest
- Chipotle Burritos for Cross Country Racers on Sunday
- limbo contest
- CAMBA "Intro to mountain biking clinic"
more to come! See website within for complete schedule of events
Akron Cycling Festival | August 21st
Rubber City Meltdown Criterium Race
Downtown Criterium Racing is back!
Join the urban uprising, leave the gas guzzlers in the driveway and cycle into the bike friendly city of Akron. Map out your route on the famous Tow Path trail, bike the blue line - a scenic course through Downtown Akron and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, bike out to Peninsula and ride back via train on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown criterium racing at its best.
the NEO POWER SERIES is here!
2 time trials + 1 endurance race + 2 xc races
power | wattage | skill | speed | courage | suffering | determination | glory | agony | perseverance | passion | energy | epic | adrenaline | ride | bike | live | love
How can a little bit of everything feel so good yet take it to another level - that's what we were thinking when we came up with the 3rd version of the North Eastern Ohio Power Series. We took a bunch of our favorite places to ride, tossed 'em together... & what cha know...it's a masterpiece! Here's how we do it: - We slap a smokin' hot course in front of you and entice you to go fast with outrageous prizes - Chipotle Burritos, Monster Energy Drink and Hammer Nutrition, Marathon Protein Bars, Cliff Mojo, Raw Revolution for all racers! It's that simple - the rest is up to you!
NEO Power Series
stage #1 | The Thorn Time Trial | July 18, 2010
stage #2 | The Big Valley Race at Camp Manatoc | September 4 & 5, 2010
stage #3 | West Branch Mini Enduro | September 19, 2010 !!-Double Points Race-!!
stage #4 | Reagan Park Time Trial | October 3, 2010
stage #5 | Vulture's Knob | October 16, 2010
NOTE | racers that pre-register online will be placed in the start order based on 2009 NEO Series Final Points Standings. All other racers will be placed in the order they register. Register day of event = traffic -or- register today = front of start order, clear trail & save a little $$
May the best overall, skilled racers step up onto the podium...do you have what it takes?
Vulture's Knob "It's a Groovy Series" race #4
+ Woo Town Single Speed Classic bonus race
The most anticipated, yet feared race series is back with a vengeance on July 10th. Up for grabs... a totally custom - Groovy Cycleworks frame and fork. It's all part of the "it's a Groovy MTBR Race Series" at Vulture's Knob. Plus...we're throwing down a extra bonus race after the race!
WOO TOWN SINGLE SPEED CLASSIC - Immediately following the Groovy Cycleworks cross country race awards ceremony we will be holding a fun filled, action packed, zany single speed short track mountain bike race.
This event showcases the simplicity and purity of rock'n the single cog! But can you handle the twist and turns the mighty Vulture's Knob might, will, or for sure throw your way.
The annual VKnob Woo Town Single Speed Champion will be crowned at the closing ceremony/party and will hold this distinguished award for 1 year, but will be remembered forever. Up for grabs... the annual Big Mofo Trophy, your name laser cut into a piece of stainless and tacked on from year to year. - so you don't want to give it back...you must return the next year to defend your title or lose the Big Mofo revolving Trophy to a new champion.
see last years write up of the SS race here http://groovycycleworks.blogspot.com/2009/06/groovy-series-3-and-wootown-ss.html
Updates & Changes for XC race
- WOMEN race for $20.00
- presentation of our 4th and 5th bike donation with "Bikes for Kids" serving underprivileged youth
- registration closes promptly at 4:30
- youth| kids "fun" races start at 4:00. XC race at 5:00
Online and Mail-in registration for race #4 is now open - sign up at www.331racing.com $30 register online | $35 day of event
-Chipotle Burritos, Monster Energy Drink and Hammer Nutrition + goodie bags with samples from Raw Revolution, Hammer Nutrition and Clif Bar for all racers! DJs, bonfire, camping.
Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: Vulture's Knob Wooster Ohio
Vulture's Knob "It's a Groovy Series" race #3
Vintage bike show and bonus retro klunker race
Vulture's Knob "Groovy" Series Race #3
Presented by Chipotle
BIKE SHOW AND RETRO KLUNKER RACE - Immediately following the cross country race we will be holding - fun filled races featuring bikes of years past. Here's the details
This event takes us back to the origins of mountain biking, where poorly prepared gentlemen and ladies charge off down a big hill on bikes that just ain't up to the job. Leave the lycra, disc brakes, and suspension behind, just grab a clunker and bomb it.
The VKnob Klunker Champion will be crowned at the closing ceremony/party. All competitors (in these event(s)) have to donate something or anything to the communal prize stash for each race entered.
Klunkers Races
Race number 1 = a clunker race | One rule -- you can't ride a mountain bike or anything suitable for the purpose. So that leaves anything old or inappropriate: choppers, shoppers, stingrays, BMX postie bikes, 20", 24", 26", 700c etc. The route is offroad, technical, rocky, and includes trails and roads. We’ll start somewhere then head down the lane to the new upper bowl trail, then back on the lane to the finish on Mcafee road
Race number 2 = the modern era of pre- 1995’s mountain bike builds | anodized wonder bikes, Stumpjumpers, Zaskars, whatever, (no modern disk or v-brakes), same course as race number 2.
Race number 3 = a chopper race around the outhouse onto the lane and around back to start, a couple laps?
Best vintage apparel contest! (it’s a costume party!)
Bike show Categories
Choppers
Clunkers
Pre-1995?
?
However, remember this is VKnob... there may be some twists thrown down between laps and on the course.
Updates & Changes for XC race
- WOMEN race for $20.00
- presentation of our 4th bike donation with "Bikes for Kids" serving underprivileged youth
- registration closes promptly at 4:30
- youth| kids "fun" races start at 4:00. XC race at 5:00
Online registration for race #3 is now open-sign up at www.331racing.com
$30 register online | $35 day of event
-Chipotle Burritos, Monster Energy Drink and Hammer Nutrition for all racers! DJs, bonfire, camping, bike show & bonus races.
A good thing just got better!
As you can see, we're constantly adopting new ideas and moving forward. Be sure to let us know how you like it. We're certainly willing to field suggestions as to how we can make things better. This year we're introducing several new ideas and features to our races as a result of direct input from rider suggestions.
Series Race Pass - the cost of everything seems to keep going up, except our home values. 331 is bucking this trend by introducing a rider suggested series race pass. (save $50.00)
Online registration - if the full series race pass is not for you, save $5.00 off race day registration by registering online. (save $25.00)
Kids Races - We are having kids races at all our Vulture's Knob races!
New Start orders We'll be calling the top finishers up front to the start of each race for preferred starting positions.
Why the push to online registration, it makes sense! So we can respect the hardworking folks that prepare and provide food for our races. So we can continue to start races on time by streamlining the registration process and data entry. To make life easier! It's simple, painless and easy! Save $$$
It's a Groovy Series | Race #1
Time: 5:00PM Saturday, April 10th
Location: Vulture's Knob
Youth|kids "fun" races start at 4:00
Online registration is now open for the Vultures Knob race series:
$25 register for entire series pass | $30 register online | $35 day of event
-Chipotle Burritos, Monster Energy Drink and Hammer Nutrition for all racers! DJs, bonfires, & bonus races.
-2009 Series Awards will be given at the awards ceremony including the presentation of the 2009 Groovy Cycleworks custom frame and fork.
Click here to RSVP and scope out the competition!
Groovy Series Race #2 - Muddy Paws Bonus Race
Presented by "Ride On" Wooster Bicycles
It's a Groovy Series | Race #2 "MUDDY PAWS BONUS RACE"
Time: 5:00PM Saturday, May 22nd
Location: Vulture's Knob
Youth|kids "fun" races start at 4:00
MUDDY PAWS BONUS RACE
Immediately following the xc race we will be holding - in short track form, a two lap race for you and your trail companion (dog). Here's the details, it will be a team time trial type event, one open class, fastest time (scored by last teammate to cross the finish line) wins an incredible juicy steak for both you and your dog! However, remember this is VKnob... there will be some twists thrown down between laps and on the course. Are you and Fido ready! This is a free bonus race, simply bring your dog and register at the event!
Online registration is now open
$30 register online | $35 day of event
-Chipotle Burritos, Monster Energy Drink and Hammer Nutrition for all racers! DJs, bonfire, & Muddy Paws bonus race.
Updates & Changes
- FULL PRIZE TABLE for sport and beginners presented by "Ride On" Wooster Bicycles
- WOMEN race for $20.00
- presentation of the 2009 Groovy Cycleworks custom frame and fork.
- presentation of our 3rd bike donation with "Bikes for Kids" serving underprivileged youth
Groovy Cycleworks will be holding their annual open house on this day from 10:00 til 2:00 in downtown Wooster. Stop at the cycleworks studio and check out the machinery behind the man and the title sponsor of the 2010 Vulture's Knob "Its a Groovy" race series.
More details coming soon.
Get Out & Ride Vulture's Knob!
Big happenings gett'n thrown down in Wooster. First off - the most anticipated, yet feared XC race series is back with a vengeance for 2010 as Chipotle satisfies the after race hunger and Groovy Cycleworks throws down another custom frame and fork! Can you handle the mighty and majestic trails at Vulture's. Second...phase II construction has began...a combined slopestyle zone tied in with a freeride run/downhill course. The initial corridor has been cut, cross country has been relocated and a handful of jumps have been crafted...many, many more in the works...hope to have a line or two open sometime in the spring. Stay up to date on the VKnob Gravity Zone page.
Welcome to our new digital ride.
So this is version 1.0 and the new home of 331racing.com. We've been spread thin over numerous websites and various url's so as our volume of races and venues has grown we found the need to consolidate our virtual operations. Through a new partnership with GameSnake.com we've been enabled to take everything to the next level. So be aware...and look for changes such as online registration for all our events, "get out and ride" notifications and a few additional features to be announced at a later date. Take a quick gander, we're still moving and creating the content so please be patient as we drop in more photos, news and articles.
Get Out & Ride Vulture's Knob!
Open for daily riding... Over 125 acres along the majestic and mighty Killbuck River in the rolling hills of Wooster, OH. Find out more...
Invites from GameSnake.com:
Cycling | Sat, Jun 15 at 6:00 AM | Canton, OH | Canon "Hall of Fame" Marathon
