THROAT
PUNCH
THURSDAY
YOUR THURSDAY NEEDED THIS.
MTB SHORT TRACK SUMMER SERIES
July 29 • August 5 • August 12, 2027
Dogwood Dell / Barker Field · Richmond, Virginia
Short laps. Hard efforts. A fresh course every week. Categories for beginners through experts.
TECHNICAL EVENT GUIDE
NOON
REGISTRATION CLOSES
Online registration only. No walk-ups. Check in every race night.
5:30 PM
CHECK-IN OPENS
6:00 PM
RACING STARTS
THE COURSE
SHORT LAPS. THE EFFORT ADDS UP.
0.50-0.65 miles per lap
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55-75 feet of climbing per lap——————————————
A fresh layout every week
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Quick turns, short climbs, and repeated efforts. Main heats last approximately 15-22 minutes.
Beside the pavilion near Barker Field. Not on the Dogwood trails. Course details emailed to registered racers each week.
PICK YOUR FIGHT
Know your heat. Be ready to roll.
6:00 PM
FIGHT CLUB
Approximately 15-18 mins
Beginner Men & Boys
Beginner Women & Girls
Intermediate Men & Boys
5 laps
5 laps
7 laps
6:30 PM
BARENUCKLE BRAWLERS
Approximately 20-22 mins
Expert Men & Boys
Expert Women & Girls
Masters Men & Women
Intermediate Women & Girls
9 laps
9 laps
7 laps
7 laps
7:00 PM
THE THROAT PUNCH
Rolling start. Two laps.
Open Men & Women
Boys & Girls
2 laps
Main-heat lap counts are targets and may be adjusted based on first-lap times.
Check your email after registration closes for schedule updates.
RACE ESSENTIALS
CHECK IN. EVERY WEEK.
Check-in opens at 5:30 PM. Every racer must check in before racing, every race night.
Bring your series number plate and allow time to warm up.
Read the final race email, sent after registration closes at noon, for updates and any start-time changes.
YOUR TIMING PLATE.
Keep your number plate for the entire series. It contains your RFID timing chip.
Mount it securely on the front of your handlebars, number facing forward. Secure the bottom so it cannot flap or fold.
Do not bend, fold, trim, or alter it. A damaged or poorly mounted plate can prevent us from recording your laps.
Need help? Find us before your start. Your legs deserve credit for this.
RESULTS & USAC POINTS
A USA Cycling racing license is required. Bring a current annual license or purchase an eligible one-day license through BikeReg when registering.
Racing for ranking points? Only annual license holders are eligible. Enter your USAC license number at registration so your results can be matched to your license.
Placings are determined within each category by most laps completed, then lowest elapsed time. Eligible results are submitted to USA Cycling.
GET HERE
Race it. Cheer it. Help make it happen.
A few extra hands get the course ready and everyone racing on time. Pitch in before your heat or stick around afterward.
4:30 PM - Course setup & marking
7:20 PM - Course teardown
Got some time? Email us at info@rvaracing.com or find us when you arrive.