USA CYCLING SANCTIONED | NATIONAL POINTS QUALIFIER
ATHLOS
UNDERGROUND
SPRING XCO RACE SERIES
THREE ROUNDS. ONE CHAMPION. NO FREE LAPS.
The series that put XCO racing back on the map in Virginia.
Short courses. Hard efforts. Real racing. Championship jerseys on the line.
REAL XCO.
A STRONGER RACE COMMUNITY.
In 2021, RVA Racing set out to bring real XCO racing back to Virginia. Tight courses. Repeated climbs. Head-to-head battles. No hiding.
What started as a grassroots race has grown into a spring tradition, drawing riders from Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Some come chasing USA Cycling national qualification points. Others come for their first taste of proper XCO. Everybody comes to race.
Three rounds. Three distinct courses. Every finish matters.
And at the end? The riders who put it all together earn the right to wear the coveted ATHLOS championship jerseys. Big thanks to ATHLOS for putting the finishing touch on a championship worth fighting for.
THIS IS THE ATHLOS UNDERGROUND.
THIS IS XCO.
USAC Sanctioned
National Points Qualifier
Championship Jerseys
2027 RACE CALENDAR
THREE ROUNDS. THREE DIFFERENT BEASTS.
Every course brings something different. Bring your legs, your handling skills, and get ready for some epic racing.
ROUND 1
SUNDAY - MARCH 14, 2027
PUNCH THE UNICORN
Short. Steep. Absolutely unapologetic.
Panorama doesn't waste time. The climbs hit hard, recovery comes at a premium, and every lap asks whether you really wanted to race today.
Not for the faint of heart.
COMING SOON!
ROUND 2
SUNDAY - MARCH 21, 2027
BATTLE ON THE RIDGE
The new-school burner.
Launched in 2026, Battle on the Ridge brings speed, climbing, and just enough technical trouble to keep everybody honest. Go out too hot and the ridge will collect its debt.
Fast legs. Smart lines. Full commitment.
COMING SOON!
ROUND 3
SUNDAY - APRIL 11, 2027
ESCAPE LEAKES MILL
The original. The classic. The one that started it all.
Fast, tight, and tactical, Escape Leakes Mill rewards riders who can corner clean, hold momentum, and make every passing opportunity count. And this year, there's more on the line.
Championships are decided here.
COMING SOON!
RACE DAY
SCHEDULE & LAP COUNTS
The tables show standard lap counts. Panorama Farm and Blue Ridge School are currently tracking at one lap fewer than standard. Final lap counts may be adjusted based on course conditions, safety, and race-day decisions. Keep an eye open for the pre-race email sent after registration closes and always check the final posted schedule before your start.
LAP COUNTS MAY CHANGE
REGISTRATION & LICENSING
REGISTER EARLY. RACE HARD.
Pricing increases as race day approaches. Register early and keep the extra cash for tires, snacks, or the inevitable post-race burrito.
Discount code rule: Eligible discount codes must be redeemed at least 14 days before the applicable race. Don't wait until race week and expect the code to work.
USA CYCLING LICENSING
This is a USA Cycling-sanctioned series. Riders must meet the applicable USA Cycling licensing requirements for their category. Annual licenses and eligible one-day licenses are available according to USA Cycling rules.
Racing for national qualification points? Confirm that your license type, category, and eligibility meet the current USA Cycling requirements. A one-day license does not automatically guarantee eligibility for national points.
Your category, age eligibility, and licensing status are your responsibility. Verify them before registration.
SERIES ELIGIBILITY & POINTS
All three rounds count. There are no dropped results.
Stay in your category. To compete for the series championship, riders must remain in the same scoring category throughout the series.
Finish strong, finish often. Series rankings reward participation and better placings.
DNFs still earn series points. Riders who start but do not finish are seeded behind finishers for scoring purposes.
The jersey is earned across the series. One big result helps. Showing up and delivering across all three rounds is what wins championships.
CHASE THE JERSEY
RACE YOUR RACE.
PICK YOUR PEOPLE.
JUNIORS - THE NEXT GENERATION OF FAST
Young racers belong in the Underground. Junior fields are designed to match riders with appropriate levels of experience and competition.
SPECTATORS
SHORT LAPS. BIG ACTION.
FRONT-ROW SEATS.
You don't need a race number to be part of the Underground.
XCO is built for spectators. Unlike long-distance racing where riders disappear for hours, these courses bring the action back around again and again.
Watch the starts. Catch the attacks. See who cracks on the climbs. Cheer your people through another lap.
Friendly heckling is encouraged. Blocking the course is not.
THE UNDERGROUND IS BETTER WHEN THE WHOLE COMMUNITY SHOWS UP.
THREE ROUNDS. ONE JERSEY.
YOUR MOVE.
Whether you're chasing national points, hunting a podium, or lining up for your first XCO race, the Underground has a place for you.
SHOW UP. DIG DEEP. EARN IT.
