2022
Arkansas NICA Race 4
November 5-6
Centennial Park | Fayetteville, AR
2022
NICA Race 4
November 5-6
Centennial Park | Fayetteville, AR
RACE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Located at the site of the 2022 World Championship Cyclocross Race, the finale for the 2022 Season is a delightful mix of flowy singletrack, cylcocross course, and spectator-friendly transition areas. The uphill start is on the cyclocross course before dropping into the Learner's Permit trail. Berms abound, some of them steep, so riders will need to be ready to take on a little bit more technical features than on some of the previous courses in the season. After completing Learner's Permit, the course weaves around the infield and some of the cyclocross features before finishing the lap by going through the stonehenge feature and into the straightaway. The culmination of a season of practicing and racing, this is a race course not to miss!
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.
Race 4 Home Teams: Fayetteville, Bike Club Tulsa, Arkansas Arts, Vian, Pea Ridge, Eureka Springs, St Vincent DePaul, Grimsley, Fullbright
PARKING
Parking areas will be along the roads and in fields in the park. Attendants will be assisting.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Camping
Primitive tent and RV camping is available onsite.
FOOD SERVICE
Food service will be available on-site Saturday afternoon and Sunday 9 am – 2 pm.
GRIT
Parents Mountain Bike Skills
Parents wanting to give mountain biking a try or just improve your skills. Our awesome team of Trainers are providing free skills instruction starting at 1:30 pm Saturday. Please come with a bike and helmet and prepared to ride. The instruction will last for approximately 2 -2.5 hours. Meet near the NICA Trailer at 1:30 pm Saturday.
Schedule and Race Details
Saturday, November5
9:00 AM Volunteers arrive for course & infield setup
11:30 AM GRIT Pre Ride (check in at tent)
12:00 PM Registration 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
Sunday, November 6
8:00 AM Check-In & Lost Plate Opens | Pit Zone open to vehicle access for unloading of team equipment
8:10 AM Coaches meeting (mandatory for each team)
8:15 AM Pitzone closes for vehicle access
8:30 AM Races Begin.
11:15 AM Approximate time for morning wave awards
2:30 PM Racing concludes. .Course and infield breakdown
After
Awards Ceremony
Pit Zone opens for vehicle access
Call Ups Race 4
| Start Time | Category (Race Numbers) | Laps | Miles |
| 9:00AM 9:03AM |
Middle School Boys Level 3 Middle School Girls Level 3 |
2 LAPS 2 LAPS |
6 MILES 6 MILES |
| 9:25AM 9:28AM 9:31AM |
Middle School Boys Level 2- 8th Grade Middle School Boys Level 2- 6/7th Grade Middle School Boys Level 1- 8th Grade |
1 LAP 1 LAP 1 LAP |
3 MILES 3 MILES 3 MILES |
| 10:00AM 10:03AM |
Middle School Boys Level 1- 7th Grade Middle School Boys Level 1- 6th Grade |
1 LAP 1 LAP |
3 MILES 3 MILES |
| 10:45AM 10:48AM |
Middle School Girls Level 2 Middle School Girls Level 1 |
1 LAP 1 LAP |
3 MILES 3 MILES |
| 11:30AM | 9th Grade Boys | 2 LAPS | 6 MILES |
| 12:15PM | JV2 Boys | 2 LAPS | 6 MILES |
| 1:00PM 1:03PM |
Varsity Boys JV3 Boys |
4 LAPS 3 LAPS |
12 MILES 9 MILES |
| 2:00PM 2:03PM 2:06PM |
Varsity Girls JV2 Girls 9th Grade Girls |
4 LAPS 2 LAPS 2 LAPS |
12 MILES 6 MILES 6 MILES |
9:00AM Middle School Boys Level 3
2 LAPS, 6 MILES
9:03AM Middle School Girls Level 3
2 LAPS, 6 MILES
9:25AM Middle School Boys Level 2-8th Grade
1 LAP, 3 MILES
9:28AM Middle School Boys Level 2-6/7th Grade
1 LAP, 3 MILES
9:31AM Middle School Boys Level 1-8th Grade
1 LAP, 3 MILES
10:00AM Middle School Boys Level 1-7th Grade
1 LAP, 3 MILES
10:45AM Middle School Girls Level 2
1 LAP, 3 MILES
10:48AM Middle School Girls Level 1
1 LAP, 3 MILES
11:30AM 9th Grade Boys
2 LAP, 6 MILES
12:15PM JV2 Boys
2 LAP, 6 MILES
1:00PM Varsity Boys
4 LAP, 12 MILES
1:03PM JV3 Boys
3 LAP, 9 MILES
2:00PM Varsity Girls
4 LAP, 12 MILES
2:03PM JV Girls
2 LAP, 6 MILES
2:06PM 9th Grade Girls
2 LAP, 6 MILES
PETITIONS FOR CATEGORY PLACEMENT
Those petitioning for exceptions to the category placement must do so by Thursday October 21st at 11:59 PM. Petitions forms must be emailed to League Director Terry Coddington. Race day petitions will not be accepted.
2022 RACING FEES
Riders can purchase a four race package for $120 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) |
$90 | $10 |
|
Race Entry |
$40 | $10 |
REGISTRATION INFORMATION – PLATE PICK-UP
Saturday 10/30, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Sunday 10/31, 8:00 – 9:00 AM (NO Sunday Registration, only lost plates)
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 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. There is NO RACE DAY ONSITE REGISTRATION. 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, character and community, 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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