The second PICL race of the season at a fantastic race venue very close to our home territory. This is an Eastern Gold Conference event meaning that only teams from that conference will be attending, so the crowds and parking situations should be easier than state-wide events. Racing for Middle and High school riders will occur on the same day and there is no need to make any travel arrangements. See the official PICL event page below for full event details:
Event Snapshot
PitZone Registration Required by 9/15 @8pm EST ( see PitZone to confirm or add )
Single-day PICL racing event (Whole Team races on Sunday)
~30-35 minute car ride to Belmont Plateau in Philly
Lodging NOT Required
No team activities outside of the Race
PICL Event Official Page (Full Event Information)
GVMTB Specific Event Information
No lodging required - Belmont plateau is a local venue reachable within 30-35 minutes from the Malvern area on a Sunday morning, so there is no need to secure any lodging for the race.
SUNDAY ( Full Team Races)
08:00-9:30 a - 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 a -1:30 p - 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
10:00 a - 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 High School course is shown below. It’s a relatively easy route with less climbing required than usual. The most climbing is directly at the start on a grass hill, but after that the trail flows very fast.
Riders will complete the # of laps for their assigned PitZone racing category:
Varsity - (Male = 5 laps / Female = 4 laps)
JV1 - (Male = 4 laps / Female = 3 laps)
JV2 - (Male = 3 laps / Female = 2 laps)
JV3 - (Male = 3 laps / Female = 2 laps)
1-Lap HS - 1 lap
Click the image below to explore the route in detail:
Belmont Race High School Course
1:35 p - 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 less climbing required than usual. The most climbing is directly at the start on a grass hill, but after that the trail flows very fast.
Riders will complete the # of laps for their assigned PitZone racing category:
Middle School Advanced - (Male = 4 laps / Female = 4 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:
Belmont Race Middle School Course
Outside of the PICL racing event, here are some other activities planned for the team or options to explore if you have time:
No Planned Events after the Race - The Belmont Plateau is in Philly and very close to our home territory and the whole race event will conclude in 1 day, so there will not be any additional activities planned outside of the racing event.
Race Recap
Standings - race results are provided at MyRaceResults.com
Highlights
check back here after the race to watch the GVMTB highlights from the race
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