The final PICL race of the season at well known location for GVMTB that is also pretty close to home. This is a state-wide event where GVMTB will race against all teams within the state, so the event will be broken into two days: 1 for Middle school and 1 for high school riders. See below for the official PICL event page with full details and our GVMTB team specific information section:
Event Snapshot
PitZone Registration Required by 10/6 at 8p EST ( see PitZone to confirm or add )
Multi-day PICL racing event (Middle School Saturday and High School Sunday)
Final PICL Racing event of the year, State Championship awards ceremony held
~50 minute car ride to Fair Hill
Lodging NOT Required
No team activities outside of the Race
PICL Event Official Page (Full Event Information)
GVMTB Specific Event Information
No travel arrangements necessary - Since Fair Hill is within 1 hour of our home territory, most GVMTB families drive the same day of the race, so lodging is not required. If you do opt to stay night before your race, the closest town is Newark Delaware. Camping is also conveniently available on the grounds, so check out the the PICL event page for more details.
SATURDAY ( Middle School )
08:00-09:30a - GVMTB Pre-ride
Attending pre‑ride is important because it lets riders see the course at a relaxed pace and plan their strategy. Coaches will announce exact pre‑ride times on race day and run multiple laps so later arrivals can still join.
9:30-1:30p- Race Preparation
This period is intended for riders to prepare for their races by:
Resting in the team tent area
Taking in proper nutrition and hydration. Water and some nutritional snacks will be available in the tent, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies
Completing bike checks. Best to do in advance, but coaches can assist with checks
Engaging in race‑related discussions. Coaches will be available to answer questions and provide helpful tips about the upcoming races
Warming up before the race. a sample rider warmup plan is below and should be followed according to rider’s specific race times:
45 mins prior to race - stretch
40 mins prior to race - ride warmup laps
20 mins prior to race - final fueling/hydration/bathroom break
15 mins prior to race - staging for the race
.10:30a - Racing Begins for Middle School
Racing continues throughout the day according to the above PICL Event Schedule, with podium ceremonies held shortly after each category finishes.
The middle school course is shown below. It’s a relatively easy route with a slighter lower climbing requirements of our normal rides. The course does have some rooty sections that can be challenging and one difficult to ascend rock garden, but the remainder of the track flows very well. Our team rides this course earlier on in the season and is well familiar with it.
Riders will complete the # of laps for their assigned PitZone racing category:
Middle School Advanced - (Male = 4 laps / Female = 3 laps)
8th Grade - (Male = 2 laps / Female = 2 laps)
7th Grade - (Male = 2 laps / Female = 2 laps)
6th Grade - (Male = 2 laps / Female = 2 laps)
1-Lap MS - (Co-ed 1 lap)
Click the image below to explore the route in detail:
Fair Hill Middle School Course
SUNDAY ( High School )
08:00-9:30a - GVMTB Pre-ride
Attending pre‑ride is important because it lets riders see the course at a relaxed pace and plan their strategy. Coaches will announce exact pre‑ride times on race day and run multiple laps so later arrivals can still join.
9:30-1:00p- Race Preparation
This period is intended for riders to prepare for their races by:
Resting in the team tent area
Taking in proper nutrition and hydration. Water and some nutritional snacks will be available in the tent, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies
Completing bike checks. Best to do in advance, but coaches can assist with checks
Engaging in race‑related discussions. Coaches will be available to answer questions and provide helpful tips about the upcoming races
Warming up before the race. a sample rider warmup plan is below and should be followed according to rider’s specific race times:
45 mins prior to race - stretch
40 mins prior to race - ride warmup laps
20 mins prior to race - final fueling/hydration/bathroom break
15 mins prior to race - staging for the race
.9:30a - Racing Begins for High School
Racing continues throughout the day according to the above PICL Event Schedule, with podium ceremonies held shortly after each category finishes.
The middle school course is shown below. It’s a relatively easy route with a slighter lower climbing requirements of our normal rides. The course does have some rooty sections that can be challenging and one difficult to ascend rock garden, but the remainder of the track flows very well. Our team rides this course earlier on in the season and is well familiar with it.
Riders will complete the # of laps for their assigned PitZone racing category:
Varsity - (Male = 5 laps / Female = 4 laps)
JV1 - (Male = 3 laps / Female = 3 laps)
JV2 - (Male = 3 laps / Female = 2 laps)
JV3 - (Male = 2 laps / Female = 2 laps)
1-Lap HS - 1 lap
Click the image below to explore the route in detail:
Fair Hill High School Course
Since Fair Hill is within 1 hour of our home territory, most GVMTB families drive the same day of the race. Therefore, the team will not be planning any post-race activities or dining events within the area. There will be food trucks available on site for dining, so its not necessary to leave the grounds.
Race Recap
Standings
check back here during or afterwards to see the race results
Highlights
check back here after the race to watch the GVMTB highlights from the race
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