Wahine Warrior - Women's Only Mountain Bike Event

Wahine Warrior

Saturday, September 25 2010

07:30 AM - McDowell Mountain Scottsdale Arizona

Event Description

Mountain biking is pretty intimidating. There’s undulating surfaces, obstacles and unfriendly flora. This mountain bike experience is just for women. The NON-COMPETITIVE format will be similar to a typical cross country mountain bike event, Cat 1, Cat 2 and Cat 3 women will compete as they would normally but without the overanxious testosterone driven male either blocking the path or passing too closely. We are working with sponsors and vendors to bring out women specific bikes for you to demo and a skills clinic will be held in conjunction with the event prior to the Cat 3 race.

We encourage you to come out and take advantage of the opportunity to learn about and help grow the sport of mountain biking for women.

Registration

Cost:  $40

Kid's Race:  FREE

Online entry closes September 23 at 8PM. Race day registration will be available at the site with no late entry fee. Please plan on getting there early if you intend to register for the event the day of the race.

Course Description

The starting and finishing area for all of the races will be at a staging area at the mouth of the parking area at the competitive track. This is also the place for registration and bike maintenance. We will post lap counts soon.

The Wahine Warrior will utilize the Sport-Tech combination loop at the Competitive Track. This loop is 3 miles in length and is a fun and fast ride for all levels to enjoy.

ENDURANCE - 6 Loops (18 miles)

The Endurance race 6 of these laps. This is under the minimum for a “Marathon” course, so we’ll call it “Endurance.”

CROSS COUNTRY EVENTS

Between each wave, there will be a clinic specific to the Category. Our intention is to give riders instruction as well as competition. Our coaches have been specially selected to provide tips and skills you can use out on the course, or practice on your own.

• CAT 1 - 4 Loops (12 miles)
• CAT 2 - 3 Loops (9 miles)
• CAT 3 - 2 Loops (6 miles)

TIME TRIAL

Liked riding? Want to see how fast you can ride just one lap? Get back on the bike and get timed for one loop.

KIDS RACE

1 Sport/Tech loop - 3 Miles

Chaperones WANTED

Race Support

We will have medical personal and DCB staff on the course. On the mountain bike there will be a feed zone for riders to utilize. Don't forget to grab a bite and a drink at the post-race food tent.

Divisions & Awards

All participants will receive a gift for riding. As this is NON-COMPETITIVE, no actual awards will be given. Results will be posted for informational purposes only.  Finisher prizes and a fantastic female specific tank top adorned with the event logo will be given to every rider.

ALL kids that participate will receive a free gift as well.

THE TIME TRIAL EVENT WILL HAVE AWARDS!!!!

Schedule of Events

6:30am

Packet pick up and late registration begins at race site

7:30am

Endurance ride

8:30am

Cross Country events, Cat 1, Cat 2 and Cat 3

11:00am

Kid's race - Bring out the kids and let them experience mountain biking. This course will be in the parking lot in a controlled setting.

Event Sanctioning Body

Sanctioning held under USA Cycling

The Wahine Warrior is sanctioned by USA Cycling. One of the conditions of sanctioning is that each athlete must be either an annual membership (and provide proof of such) or purchase a one day license for $5 also, please remember to bring your photo ID. Although the kid's race is free each participant must have a one day license and sign the waiver.

Directions & Parking

Entry to the park is $6. It is the athletes responsibility to pay for and display their parking pass. Please park in designated areas.

Accommodations

Fountain Hills is the nearest metropolitan area to McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Please visit www.fountainhillschamber.com for information on accommodation, restaurants and activities in Fountain Hills. Camping is available at McDowell Mountain Regional Park, I’ll be out there and would love the company, come on out!. Please visit www.maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell/ for more information regarding camping.

Location