The FredEvents Race Series

Battle at Burke Farm

(Register below)

Saturday, AUGUST 24, 2013

What is the Battle at Burke Farm

all about?

The race is USAC sanctioned this year. Non USAC members will have to purchase a 1 day USAC license for $5.

2012 Battle at Burke Farm Results are HERE.

AdrenaLens Photos are HERE.

You Tube Video HERE

You're in for a treat when you race this course. It is a relatively new set-up located on private property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Burke (a HUGE thanks to them!!). The trails are maintained by the Culpeper Area Mountain Bike Organization (CAMBO) and they have done an outstanding job! The course offers everything from beginner/intermediate sections to a hard-core expert loop. This loop has some long, windy, steep, rocky ups and downs, whereas the other course sections are fast and windy, with quick ups and downs, creek crossings and log hops.

This race is part of the Virginia Off-Road Series and, new for this year, also part of the VA MTB Series. There are prime perks that come along with the race: FREE Ts (guaranteed to pre-registered racers until we run out, so REGISTER EARLY), food, drink (includes brew), and a most definitely AWESOME atmosphere. And it's a given that the man to stack the Schwag table is no other than local BOB, owner of The Bike Stop. If you are in need of anything pre- or post race, make sure to stop by the store (you'll drive right by it - click on the link for directions).

And guess what? If you don't feel like riding a bike, or simply suck at it, then COME AND RUN THE 5k that morning!

Highlights: 5k trail run along the wooded and field trails (so please watch your footing) of Burke Farm located at: 10538 Dutch Hollow Rd Rixeyville, VA, 22737. FREE for CAMBO members $10 youth/$25 adult non-members. *NO pre-registration. Race day registration only from 7:00-7:45am. Awards: Top 3 overall male and female finishers Top male and female finishers in each age-group (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+) Contact: Alex Forte and Miranda Forte (race directors) at: coach.alex.forte@gmail.com or call the Bike Stop, Culpeper 540-825-2105

Distances:

Beginners: 1 loop (~6miles)

Experts: 4 loops

All others: 3 loops

Race Start:

Beginners: 9 a.m. with a 1 minute delay between categories.

All others: 11 a.m. with a 1 minute delay between categories.

Awards:

Top 3 Male/Female Pro/Expert get CASH!

Top 3 in all categories get to pick from Schwag table.

Awards will be presented after each race. Please pick up your awards at the awards ceremony as they will not be mailed.

Categories:

	1. Men's Category 1/Pro (Expert) 20 miles
	2. Men's Category 1 35+ 20
	3. Men's Category 2 (Sport) 17
	4. Men's Category 2 35+ 17
	5. Men's Category 3 (Beginner) 7
	6. Men's Category 3 35+ 7
	7. Men's Open 50+ 14
	8. Women's Category 1/Pro (Expert) 20
	9. Women's Category 2 (Sport) 17
	10. Women's Category 3 (Beginner) 7
	11. Singlespeed Open 17
	12. Junior Male 14-18 14
	13. Junior Female 14-18 14
	14. Men's Clydesdale 200+ 14

Perks:

Race T to all pre-registered racers until we run out, awesome food, drinks and atmosphere.

Fees:

Beginners: $30 Early Bird Registration (ends 4/1), $35 Pre-Registration (ends 8/22), $40 Race Day Registration

All other categories: add $5.

Directions:

Burke Farm located at: 10538 Dutch Hollow Rd, Rixeyville, VA, 22737

From Fredericksburg

Take Rt 3 West for about 30 minutes.
Rt 3 ends in Culpeper. Turn right onto Rt 29 Business, which will take you down Main St. Continue past the light at Rt 522.
At fork, continue straight on Rt 229 toward Rixeyville. (Do not bear right to stay on Rt 29 Business.)
Proceed about 2 miles to stop light in Catalpa, turn left on Chestnut Fork Rd (Rt 685).
Take first right on Dutch Hollow Rd. (Rt 632).
Proceed about 3 miles to stop sign, continue straight on Dutch Hollow Rd.
Burke Farm begins at the bottom of the hill on the left. Expert Gate is the first one, before you cross Muddy Run. Beginner Gate is the second one, where the road starts to climb again. Intermediate Gate is at the top of the hill, just past the Burke residence.

From Route 66

Take Exit 43A: Rt 29S – Gainesville, Warrenton.
Continue 10 miles until Rt 29 widens to 4 lanes. Bear right following signs for Rt 15 Biz/Rt 29 Biz to Rt 211 West – Warrenton, Luray. Do not get in the far right lane marked Rt 17 North – Winchester

Continue 2 miles through Warrenton to fourth stop light marked Rt 211W – Luray, Shenandoah National Park. Turn right.
Continue 6 miles to stop light. Turn left on Rixeyville Rd. (Rt 229 South).
Continue 7.5 miles to Rixeyville (post office and gas station). Continue 1 mile and turn right on Alum Springs Rd. (Rt 633).
Continue 2 miles to large white church and turn right on Dutch Hollow Rd. (Rt 632).
Burke Farm begins at the bottom of the hill on the left. Expert Gate is the first one, before you cross Muddy Run. Beginner Gate is the second one, where the road starts to climb again. Intermediate Gate is at the top of the hill, just past the Burke residence.

Parking:

Keep your eyes peeled when you get close to the race site. There will be signs and volunteers to guide you. Entry Gate is at the top of the hill, just past the Burke residence.

Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up:

Beginner registration is at the registration tent from 7:00 to 8:45 sharp.

Registration for all other categories starts at 9:00 and closes at 10:45 sharp.

Battle at Burke

Saturday, AUGUST 24, 2013

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