Established back in 1989, The Month of Mud is Western Pennsylvania’s oldest and largest off-road race series for racers, by racers. Month of Mud features both cyclocross and mountain bike events. Check out the details below. We also have all of the races listed on our Pittsburgh Cycling Events Calendar.
September 19th, 2010
Bavington State Game Lands (Hillman State Park), Bavington, PA
Mountain Bike Time Trial. Technical, twisty singletrack loop
Racers will start at 1 minute intervals. Registration starts at 8:00 AM and closes promptly at 9:30 AM. Race starts at 10:00 AM.
Directions: From RT 22 (West of Pittsburgh). Exit at Bavington. At stop sign make a right, go 100 yds, make a left onto old RT 22. Travel 3.3 miles look for Month of Mud sign. Make right onto a semi paved road. Go 1.1 Miles and park along side of road.
Limited Facilities.
September 26th, 2010
Brady’s Run County Park, Beaver Falls, PA
Multiple Lap Cross Country Mountain Bike Race.
Registration starts at 8:00 AM and closes 30 minutes prior to first race.
All classes start at 10:00 AM.
Directions: From RT 60 (Chippewa exit), follow 51 south approximately 2.5 miles. Park is on the right. Registration and race will start at horse rink just past ice skating rink.
October 3rd, 2010
Grove City Community Park, Grove City, PA
Traditional Cyclocross Race. Equal Parts road, dirt and grass with multiple runups.
Registration opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 9:45 AM for Expert Men, Expert Women, Veterans and Single Speeds.Registration opens at 8:00 AM and closes at approximately 11:00 AM for Sport, Beginners, Women, Masters, High School and Juniors. Experts, vets and singlespeeds start at 10:00 AM. Remaining classes will start at approximately 11:15 AM.
Directions:From I-79 follow signs towards Grove City. Make left at McDonalds. Park is approximately 1 mile on left.
October 17th, 2010
North Park, Allison Park, PA
Mountain Bike Time Trial. Technical, twisty singletrack loop.
Racers will start at 1 minute intervals. Registration starts at 8:00 AM and closes promptly at 9:30 AM. Race starts at 10:00 AM.
Directions:Mcknight road to Babcock, follow signs to North Park. Registration and race will start at the Olympia shelter near the ice rink.
October 24th, 2010
Moraine State Park, Portersville, PA
Multiple Lap Cross Country Mountain Bike Race (Technical course designed by Travis Saeler)
Registration starts at 8:00 AM and closes 30 minutes prior to first race. All classes start at 10:00AM.
Race will be staged from Marina Parking Lot. DO NOT PARK AT DAVIS HOLLOW MARINA.
Directions:I-79 to Portersville exit, follow signs to Marina North Shore.
OVERALL AWARDS TO FOLLOW MORAINE STATE PARK RACE
More info:
-No Licenses required.
-No Pre-Registration.
-Mountain Bike or Cyclocross Bikes welcome at all events.
-Spare Bikes can be used at all races, we want you to finish.
-Classes: Expert Men, Expert Women, Expert Vet(35-44), Masters(45+), Sport, Beginner, Women (Beginner /Sport ), Junior(16 and under), High School and Singlespeed.
-Points awarded at each race: 15 points for 1st, 14 points for 2nd, 13 points for 3rd…
-Helmets are required for all races· No headphones, IPods, MP3 players, etc… during races.
-Please arrive early to register. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to start of first race.
Race Fees:$20 Men’s Classes, $15 Women’s Classes, $10 Junior/High school
A $2 service fee will be charged for Moraine Park and North Park for trail development for all classes.
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