2021
Arkansas NICA Prelude Time Trial
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Sager Creek Trails, John Brown University
2021
NICA Prelude Time Trial
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Sager Creek Trails, John Brown University
RACE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Every student athlete will do a one 3 mile loop time trial on the north loop of the Sager Creek Mountain Bike Trails. The course is wooded, with the trail weaving in and out of the trees.
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PRE-RIDE
The course will be open for pre-ride Saturday afternoon (1:00 - 4:00 PM) and Sunday morning (8:05 - 8:30 AM). We strongly recommend that all racers pre-ride the course and bring a map, plenty of water, cell phone and not ride alone. Most teams ride together. Please pass course workers with great care, and stay off the course on race weekend except during the above times.
VOLUNTEER AT OUR RACES
Volunteers are the backbone of our league and make our events possible. Please consider volunteering at this race, we guarantee you’ll love it, money-back guarantee! Click HERE to sign up for a volunteer position at this race. If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@arkansasmtb.org.
Prelude Time Trial Home Teams: Siloam Springs, Bentonville West, Grimsley, Fulbright, Tulsa
PARKING
Parking areas will be along the roads and in fields in the park. Attendants will be assisting.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Camping
Primitive Tent Camping is available onsite for no cost.
FOOD SERVICE
Pizza Truck and Kona Ice will be on site.
Schedule and Race Details
Saturday, August 28
9:00 AM Volunteers arrive for course & infield setup
1:00 PM Registration Opens, Pit Zone Opens
1:00 PM Course opens for pre-ride (riders must be checked in and have a number plate affixed to their bikes).
4:00 PM Course Closes for pre-ride, Registration Closes
Sunday, August 29
7:30 AM Check-In & Late Registration Opens
8:05 AM Course opens for pre-ride(riders checked in & have race plate)
8:30 AM Course closes for pre-ride, Registration Closes.
9:00 AM Races Begin. Racing will be done by team.
3:00 PM Racing concludes. Course and infield breakdown
Race Waves
| Start Time | Category (Race Numbers) | Laps | Miles |
| 9:00AM | Springdale | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 9:10AM | Jonesboro / Saline County Composite (combined) | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 9:20AM | Bentonville High School | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 9:30AM | Madison County | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 9:40AM | Russellville Cyclones | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 9:50AM | Pea Ridge | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 10:00AM | Hot Springs | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 10:10AM | Sugar Loaf Shredders | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 10:20AM | Conway Composite | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 10:30AM | Catholic High School | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 10:40AM | Capital City Cranks | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 10:50AM | Mountain Home Composite | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 11:00AM | Rogers Rams | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 11:10AM | Lincoln JHS | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 11:20AM | Eureka Springs | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 11:30AM | The Thaden School | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 11:40AM | St Vincent | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 11:50AM | Washington JHS | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 12:00PM | Bike Club Tulsa | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 12:10PM | River Valley Marshalls | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 12:20PM | Fayetteville Composite | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 12:30PM | OPEN (BREAK) | OPEN | OPEN |
| 12:40PM | Grimsley | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 12:50PM | Fullbright | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 1:00 PM | Bentonville West | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 1:10 PM | Arkansas Arts | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 1:20 PM | Haas Hall | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
| 1:30 PM | Siloam Springs | 1 LAP | 3 MILES |
Due to size differences in teams, the actual starting times may vary.
Student Athletes should arrive at least 30-45 min before their team's start time.
Teams will begin staging 20 min before their team's start time.
9:00AM Springdale
9:10AM Jonesboro and Saline County Composite (combined)
9:20AM Bentonville High School
9:30AM Madison County
9:40AM Russellville Cyclones
9:50AM Pea Ridge
10:00AM Hot Springs
10:10AM Sugarloaf Shredders
10:20AM Conway Composite
10:30AM Catholic High
10:40AM Capital City Cranks
10:50AM Mountain Home Composite
11:00AM Rogers Rams
11:10AM Lincoln Jr High
11:20AM Eureka Springs
11:30AM Thaden School
11:40AM St Vincent
11:50AM Washington Jr High
12:00PM Bike Club Tulsa
12:10PM River Valley Marshalls
12:20PM Fayetteville Composite
12:30PM OPEN (BREAK)
12:40PM Grimsley
12:50PM Fullbright
1:00PM Bentonville West
1:10PM Arkansas Arts Academy
1:20PM Haas Hall
1:30PM Siloam Springs
Team times will be announced by 10 days before the race. Start time will be approximate. Teams should arrive at least 30 min before start time.
PETITIONS FOR CATEGORY PLACEMENT
Those petitioning for exceptions to the category placement must do so by Tuesday August 17 at 11:59 PM. Petitions forms must be emailed to League Director Terry Coddington. Race day petitions will not be accepted.
2021 RACING FEES
Riders can purchase a four race package for $110 before August 1. Discount is applied when all four races are in a student athlete’s pit zone cart at the same time.
| RACING FEES | REGISTRATION | LATE FEE AT RACE+ |
| League registration (annual) |
$85 | $10 |
|
Race Entry |
$25 | $10 |
REGISTRATION INFORMATION – PLATE PICK-UP
Saturday 9/11, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Sunday 9/12, 7:30-8:30 AM
Make your race day more enjoyable and avoid long lines and late fees by registering in advance online! Double-check that you are registered and race ready in the NICA Pit Zone before pre-registration closes.
RACE READY CHECKLIST
If you have not been invited to register yet in the NICA Pit Zone contact your Team Director. Independent riders contact your League Director at terry@arkansasmtb.org. For questions regarding the NICA Pit Zone contact registration services at registration@nationalmtb.org. Note: Online pre-registration will close Tuesday at midnight prior to each race.
On-site registration will be available at the registration booth for riders who do not complete pre-registration on Saturday from 10:30 am - 4:00 pm and Sunday morning from 7:00-7:30 Please note on-site registration will result in late fees of $10 for League Registration and $10 for Race Registration. Race plates will be $10 to replace if you lose or forget your race plate.
Contact Terry Coddington with questions or problems.
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES
- Vehicles are not allowed in the team pit and infield area during the race. One vehicle per team may drop equipment during designated times.
- No Smoking or alcohol is allowed in the team pit or infield areas.
- No inappropriate language allowed in the team pit and infield areas.
- Any conflicts and/or disputes with any race official or volunteer shall not be dealt with in the team pit area.
- Any violation of the above rules may result in a team penalty and/or expulsion from the team pit and infield area.
- No gasoline generators and no open fires inside the team pit area, please.
- Keep dogs on leashes at all times and clean up after your dogs.
- No more than 2 hammocks per tree, and no closer than 5 feet from the race course.
- Please pack out what you pack in. No garbage receptacles will be provided.
- Review our Refund and Weather Policy HERE.
- All racing will be governed by the NICA Rulebook
- Contact Glenn France, Race Director, with any race questions: glenn@arkansasmtb.org.
- Contact Terry Coddington, League Director, with any league or team questions: terry@arkansasmtb.org
- We hope all racers and their families will stay after the race for the award ceremony!
The Arkansas Interscholastic Cycling League is a Project League of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth development organization, building strong mind, body and character, guided by the principles of inclusivity and equality. The league promotes interscholastic mountain bike racing, provides training and education to new teams and coaches, and offers a comprehensive infrastructure to grow youth cycling in a professional, safe and engaging manner.
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