2026 XC MTB Season Discussion Thread (Schedule in 1st Post)

[JDurk]

None, just using it as an opportunity to do some camping out that way instead of getting home at midnight.

Ah yes. There's also a pretty hotel with food and a pool on site as well.

 

[Matt_]

July 13-19 USAC Endurance and XC Nationals, Roanoke VA

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[Over the Bars]

Xterra got moved to stokes

 

[Cassinonorth]

Xterra got moved to stokes

Was considering going to that to do the MTB race there instead of Rattling Creek this year...easy pass at that venue for me.

 

[Over the Bars]

Was considering going to that to do the MTB race there instead of Rattling Creek this year...easy pass at that venue for me.

Not super happy about the change myself but the only good part is I can bring our camper and wayway that wasn't an option.

 

[Hair Face]

Was considering going to that to do the MTB race there instead of Rattling Creek this year...easy pass at that venue for me.

Never been to Stokes but was considering going back to Xterra for another crack. Is Stokes that bad?

 

[Cassinonorth]

Never been to Stokes but was considering going back to Xterra for another crack. Is Stokes that bad?

It'll be slower for sure. It's old school trail...very very rocky and techy.

 

[xc62701]

It'll be slower for sure. It's old school trail...very very rocky and techy.

Now you're speaking my language...

 

[MtnRider]

Jungle MTB Escape - August 9

 

[Joe J]

Now you're speaking my language...

Specifically the OLD part 🙂

 

[xc62701]

Specifically the OLD part 🙂

You're not wrong but that stung a little... 😆

 

[Steve Vai]

Single-Speed Worlds Registration opened today. Not sure how long it will take to sell out so if it’s on the radar, get to gettin’

 

[Cassinonorth]

Strongly considering jumping into the MASS series this year...is it worthwhile to sign up for the series if I'm going to do between 5-7 races?

 

[JDurk]

Strongly considering jumping into the MASS series this year...is it worthwhile to sign up for the series if I'm going to do between 5-7 races?

It's worth it if you want to compete for individual series standings. For me, been racing in the MASS series since 2008 season. Registering for the series keeps me committed for both individual and team standings in both XC and Endurance. One less thing to worry about is you'll have the same number plate every race, unless you forget it. Pretty sure that plate can be used for XC, Endurance and Enduro.

As for series standings, your best 7 finishes will count. Per the series guidelines, there will be approximately 10 or 11 XC races

 

[Cassinonorth]

It's worth it if you want to compete for individual series standings. For me, been racing in the MASS series since 2008 season. Registering for the series keeps me committed for both individual and team standings in both XC and Endurance. One less thing to worry about is you'll have the same number plate every race, unless you forget it. Pretty sure that plate can be used for XC, Endurance and Enduro.

As for series standings, your best 7 finishes will count. Per the series guidelines, there will be approximately 10 or 11 XC races

Sweet, exactly what I was wondering. I think I need the extra kick to actually drive out to the races. It's not ideal being they're all 1:45-3 hours from here but it's cool to have such a well run series at all...I think it'll be fun to race the same guys all season. Seems like a solid group in the Cat 2 30-39 category.

 

[JDurk]

Sweet, exactly what I was wondering. I think I need the extra kick to actually drive out to the races. It's not ideal being they're all 1:45-3 hours from here but it's cool to have such a well run series at all...I think it'll be fun to race the same guys all season. Seems like a solid group in the Cat 2 30-39 category.

Another thing that keeps me coming back is the varied terrain each location offers. The Cat2 30-39 group is usually very large and very competitive.