Of Interest
2012 RACE SCHEDULE
Host venues and dates announced. Ohio Power Series expands with new courses in Columbus and Chagrin Falls.
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
STAGE #1 | Vulture's Knob 331 Kick Off Event | May 19 & 20 | Wooster
STAGE #2 | ALUM Creek Phase II Time Trial | June 23 | Columbus
(Alum is a pre-registration only event)
STAGE #3 | Short Track Spectacular | July 8 | Chagrin Falls
STAGE #4 | The Thorn Time Trial | July 22 | Wellington
STAGE #5 | Chestnut Ridge XC | August 4 | Columbus
STAGE #6 | Reagan Park Time Trial | August 18 | Medina
STAGE #7 | The Manatoc Experience | September 1 & 2 | Peninsula
STAGE #8 | West Branch Mini Enduro | September 16 | Ravenna
STAGE #9 | 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.
WestBranch Mini Enduro
September 18th
West Branch State Park will host the 2nd endurance leg and stage #5 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.
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:
There are currently no rides listed, but you can publicize your rides for free on GameSnake.com! GameSnake connects you with places to ride, and people to ride with! Never ride alone again!
