Races for 2024 Season
In our season we have four races around the state and then a special fifth state race for those who qualify
August 26
Race #1- Frisco
The first race of the season will be in Frisco approximately 1.5 hours from Littleton. For new Freshmen riders, this first race of the season is set as a time trial in order to place riders for the following races. For the Individual Time Trial (ITT) riders will be placed into groups of four and assigned start times to go off in one-minute intervals. Riders will then be timed and scored on a 2-lap race, and that will determine future starting position. Upperclassmen will be in a standard staging/wave format based on the prior year's results.
September 10
Race #2- Steamboat
Our second race of the season takes place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, about a 3 hour's drive from Littleton. The Steamboat course is a 5.8 mile loop with about 750 feet of climbing per lap. The Steamboat race consists of a beautiful mix of single and double track through the scenic Howelsen Hill Ski Area.
September 23
Race #3- Eagle
The third race of the season takes place in Eagle, Colorado, about a 2.5 hour drive from Littleton. At this race, riders will be split up into their categories and be given a starting position based on the results of the ITT. The riders will be given start times to set off based on their category and there will be team tents with snacks and chairs for riders and families to hang out at. Start times TBA.
October 8
Race #4- Nathrop
The fourth, and final race of the regular season takes place in Nathrop, Colorado about 2.5 hour's drive from Littleton. Nathrop's course offers a 6.3-mile loop with 466 feet of climbing per lap. The course consists of an initial double-track climb, to singletrack along the plateau, ending with a technical descent to Chalk Creek. The return to the venue is a fast double-track mixed with a few flowing singletrack sections.
October 22-23
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP- Glenwood Springs
The final race of the season is the State Championship taking place in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. As Glenwood Springs is the State Championship, riders must meet specific criteria in order to qualify (see qualification details below). Heritage and Littleton have many riders who love to attend States to support thier team and a fun weekend regardless of if they're racing or not.
State Championship Qualification Criteria
Participation:
Complete a minimum of 2 of 4 races. (A DNF does not count as a "completed" race)
Performance:
Top point earners from each Region as follows:
Varsity Boys and Girls: 25 per region = 100 per Category
JV, Sophomore, Freshman Boys and Girls: 40 per region per category = 160 per Category
Regular Season Overall Points are the sum of the highest 3 of 4 points earned within a category plus 50 bonus points if the racer completed 4 races.