The 2024 Cross-Country Mountain Bike National Championships are scheduled to take place from July 17th to 21st, 2024, at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. This event is organized by USA Cycling and features challenging cross-country mountain biking races. The Bear Creek Mountain Resort track is known for its technical rock gardens, switchbacks, and enthusiastic spectators lining the course. In addition to the main races, there will be other activities such as a kids’ race, live music, and fireworks.
Event Details for Cross-Country
- Date: July 17 to 21, 2024
- Location: Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania
Registration Information for Cross-Country
- Discounted Fee Deadline: Register by Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 12:00 AM ET to get a lower fee.
- Online Registration Deadline: The last day to register online is Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.
Routes for Cross-Country
Black Course
- Distance: 3.9 miles
- Elevation Gain: 647 ft
- Description: This course is known for its challenging terrain and significant elevation changes, making it a true test of skill and endurance.
Blue Course
- Distance: 4.7 miles
- Elevation Gain: 603 ft
- Description: The blue course offers a longer ride with a moderate elevation gain, ideal for intermediate riders looking for a solid challenge.
Red Course
- Distance: 3.4 miles
- Elevation Gain: 528 ft
- Description: Shorter than the blue course, the red course provides a quicker yet demanding ride with various technical sections.
Short Track – Short Course
- Distance: 0.9 miles
- Elevation Gain: 127 ft
- Description: This short track is perfect for quick races and sprints, with a smaller elevation gain that still offers a good workout.
Short Track – Full Course
- Distance: 1.2 miles
- Elevation Gain: 169 ft
- Description: The full short track course extends the short track experience, adding a bit more distance and elevation for a more intense race.
Also Read: Elite & Para-cycling Track National Championships 2024
Event Schedule Overview for Cross-Country
XCO Non-Championships
Tuesday, July 16
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Packet Pickup
Wednesday, July 17
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Packet Pickup
- 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Practice – XCO (Green/Red course)
- 12:00 PM: Junior Boys/Girls (Ages 6-8 & 9-10) Cat 2/Novice (Red course)
- 1:00 PM: Junior Boys/Girls (Ages 11-12) Cat 2/Novice (Red course)
- 2:00 PM: Junior Boys/Girls (Ages 13-14) Cat 2/Novice (Blue course)
- 3:15 PM: Junior Boys/Girls (Ages 15-16 & 17-18) Cat 2/Novice (Blue course)
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Practice – XCO (Black/Blue course)
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Racer Meeting
XCO Qualifiers & XCO/XCC Championships
Thursday, July 18
- 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Packet Pickup
- 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM: Practice – XCO (Black/Blue course)
- 8:00 AM: Master 30+ / Amateur (Ages 19-29) Cat 2/Novice (Blue course)
- 9:15 AM: Master Men (Ages 55-70+) Open (Blue course)
- 10:30 AM: Masters Men (Ages 50-54) Cat 1/2 (Blue course)
- 11:45 AM: E-MTB (Ages 19+) Men/Women Open, Single Speed Men/Women Open, Non-Binary Open (Blue course)
- 1:00 PM: Junior Men (Ages 17-18) Cat 1/2 Qualifier (Black course)
- 1:45 PM: Junior Men (Ages 15-16) Cat 1/2 Qualifier (Black course)
- 2:30 PM: Junior Women (Ages 17-18) Cat 1/2 Qualifier (Black course)
- 3:15 PM: Junior Women (Ages 15-16) Cat 1/2 Qualifier (Black course)
- 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Practice – XCC
- 4:45 PM: Junior Women (Ages 11-14) Open (XCC-Short course)
- 5:15 PM: Junior Men (Ages 11-14) Open (XCC-Short course)
- 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Practice – XCO (Black/Blue course)
- 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Racer Meeting
XCO Championships
Friday, July 19
- 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM: Packet Pickup
- 6:00 AM – 6:45 AM: Practice – XCO (Black/Blue/Green course)
- 7:00 AM: Junior Men (Ages 11-12) Open (Blue course)
- 8:15 AM: Junior Men (Ages 13-14) Open (Blue course)
- 9:30 AM: Junior Women (Ages 11-12 & 13-14) Open (Blue course)
- 10:45 AM: Master Women (Ages 30+) / Amateur Women (Ages 19-29) Cat 1/2 (Blue course)
- 12:00 PM: Master Men (Ages 30-39) / Amateur Men (Ages 19-29) Cat 1/2 (Blue course)
- 1:15 PM: Master Men (Ages 40-49) Cat 1/2 (Blue course)
- 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Practice – XCO (Black course)
- 3:00 PM: Junior Women (Ages 15-16) Cat 1/2 (Black course)
- 4:30 PM: Junior Men (Ages 15-16) Cat 1/2 (Black course)
- 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Practice – XCO (Black course)
- 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Racer Meeting
Saturday, July 20
- 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM: Packet Pickup
- 6:30 AM – 7:15 AM: Practice – XCO (Black course)
- 7:30 AM: Junior Women (Ages 17-18) Cat 1/2 (Black course)
- 9:00 AM: Junior Men (Ages 17-18) Cat 1/2 (Black course)
- 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Practice – XCO (Black course)
- 10:45 AM: Women U23 Open (Black course)
- 12:15 PM: Men U23 Pro/Cat 1 (Black course)
- 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM: Practice – XCO (Black course)
- 2:15 PM: Women Elite Pro (Black course)
- 4:00 PM: Men Elite Pro (Black course)
- 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Practice – XCC
- 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Racer Meeting
XCC Qualifiers & XCC Championships
Sunday, July 21
- 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM: Packet Pickup
- 6:30 AM – 7:15 AM: Practice – XCC
- 7:30 AM: Junior Men (Ages 15-16) Qualifier 1 (XCC course)
- 7:50 AM: Junior Men (Ages 17-18) Qualifier 1 (XCC course)
- 8:10 AM: Junior Men (Ages 15-16) Qualifier 2 (XCC course)
- 8:30 AM: Junior Men (Ages 17-18) Qualifier 2 (XCC course)
- 8:50 AM: Junior Women (Ages 15-16) (XCC course)
- 9:25 AM: Master Men (Ages 40+) (XCC course)
- 10:00 AM: Master Men (Ages 30-39) (XCC course)
- 10:35 AM: Master Women (Ages 30+) (XCC course)
- 11:10 AM: Amateur Women (Ages 19-29) (XCC course)
- 11:45 AM: Junior Women (Ages 17-18) (XCC course)
- 12:45 PM: Amateur Men (Ages 19-29) (XCC course)
- 1:30 PM: Men U23 (XCC course)
- 2:15 PM: Women U23 (XCC course)
- 3:00 PM: Junior Men (Ages 15-16) (XCC course)
- 3:45 PM: Junior Men (Ages 17-18) (XCC course)
- 4:30 PM: Women Elite (XCC course)
- 5:15 PM: Men Elite (XCC course)
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