R.R.R.

The FredEvents Race Series

Rappahannock Ridge Rumble

Sunday, June 29, 2008

(Register Below)

What is R.R.R. all about?

Last year's premier of this race at the Quarry Trails was Awesome! This Virginia Off-Road Series race offers beginner and expert riders plenty of challenges, and racers are rewarded with great prizes, great BBQ and some local microbrew. This race will take place on a Sunday with a 5 mile cross country run (F.O.R.5) the day before, so if you have a family member or friend who would rather run then ride, come on down to the Burg for the weekend. There are plenty of sites to see and places to go. Central Park (the mega local shopping development) is within 1 mile of the race site. Apart from shopping, several hotels have recently opened and are conveniently close to the race site, in case you would like to pre-ride or run the course (which will be set up that Friday night). If you are in no mood to deal with large crowds and shopping, Old Town Fredericksburg is located about 1 mile in the opposite direction and its relaxed river-atmosphere is perfect to do some site Civil War site seeing and/or antique shopping. Downtown also has some nice hotels and plenty of great restaurants.

The prize table is once again stacked by Bob and his store The Bike Stop and apart from the sweet Schwag, top male and female Expert finishers will earn some cash.

The terrain covers everything from fire roads to steep ups and downs with log crossings and other technical challenges. If you dare to take your eyes off of the trail, you can get a beautiful view of the Rappahannock, since ~3 miles of the course runs right on it's bank. So come on out and join us for the Rumble!

Distances:	Beginners: 1 loop (~9 miles) Experts: 3 loops All others: 2 loops
Race Start:	Beginners: 10 a.m. with a 2 minute delay between categories in the following order: 1. Beginner Male 34-Under, 2. Beginner Male 35+, 3. Beginner Female All others: 12 p.m. with a 2 minute delay between categories in the following order: 1. Expert Male 34-Under, 2. Expert Male 35+/Expert Female, 3. Single Speed/Sport Male 34-Under, 4. Sport Male 35+/Junior, 5. Sport Female/Sport Male 45+/Masters
Awards:	Top 3 Male/Female in Expert/Pro get CASH! Top 3 in all categories get to pick from Schwag table. Awards will be presented after each race. Please pick up your awards at the awards ceremony as they will not be mailed.
Categories:	Beginner: Female, Male 34-Under, Male 35+ Sport: Female, Male 34-Under, Male 35+, Male 45+ Expert: Female, Male 34-Under, Male 35+ Junior (14-18): Open Single-speed: Open Masters (50+): Open
Perks:	Race T to all pre-registered racers, awesome food, drinks and atmosphere.
Fees:	Beginners: $15 Early Bird Registration, $20 Pre-Registration, $25 Race Day Registration All other categories: add $5 Cut-off dates are posted on the registration site.
Directions:	Coming North/South on I-95: Take Exit 130 to Culpeper. Stay in right lane and make right into Central Park (Central Park Blvd.). Stay on Blvd. until you pass Wal-Mart on your left. Make a right on Fall Hill Ave. (you'll see Sheetz across the street). Travel ~3/4 mile, cross over I-95 and watch for 7-11 on left. Right behind 7-11 make left turn onto Wicklow Dr., go past gate and follow road. Will turn into gravel road and go down hill. Follow signs from there.
	Coming East on Rt.3: Follow Rt. 3 towards I-95, but make a left into Central Park BEFORE you cross the bridge. Then follow the directions above.
	Coming West on Rt. 3: Cross over I-95 and make right into Central Park. Follow directions above.
Parking:	At bottom of Bragg Hill Quarry Access Road (see directions), follow parking staff/signs.
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up:	Will be at the registration tent at the end of the gravel road. Beginner registration is from 7:00 to 8:45 sharp. Registration for all other categories closes at 11:45 sharp.
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