COUNTRY CROSS - 2026 - OCTOBER 3RD AND 4TH

MTCX SUPER PRESTIGE #1 & #2

USA CYCLING SANCTIONED





VENUE

Mavs Stadium - 518 Tower Road



SATURDAY SCHEDULE

8:00 Check-in and reg open
8am - 9am - Course Open
9:15am - 9 and under race boys and girls 1 lap
9:15am - 13-14 boys, 13-14 girls, 10-12 boys, 10-12 girls 30m
9:15am - 17-18 girls 30m
9:15am - 17-18 boys 30m
10:30am - Masters Women - 40-49, 50-59, 60+ 45m
10:30am - Masters Men & SS - 40-49, 50-59, 60+ 45m
12pm - Women Cat 1/2/3/4 55m
12pm - Men Cat 1/2/3/4 55m



SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8:00 Check-in and reg open
8am - 9am - Course Open
9:15am - 9 and under race boys and girls 1 lap
9:15am - 13-14 boys, 13-14 girls, 10-12 boys, 10-12 girls 30m
9:15am - 17-18 girls 30m
9:15am - 17-18 boys 30m
10:30am - Masters Women - 40-49, 50-59, 60+ 45m
10:30am - Masters Men & SS - 40-49, 50-59, 60+ 45m
12pm - Women Cat 1/2/3/4 55m
12pm - Men Cat 1/2/3/4 55m





REGISTRATION CHECK/IN:
Friday at the Venue 2pm-6pm, also team setup and course open for pre riding (free dryland camping at venue)



MTCX SUPER PRESTIGE

The weekend series is called the MTCX Super Prestige, it a USA Cycling Series with 6 races. We are selling season's passes for the MTCX Super Prestige for $150. All categories battling for the overall in there field. 20. 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 (no dropped races



AGE CALCULATION FOR USA CYCLING RACING AND MTCX SUPER PRESTIGE

A rider's racing age in cyclo-cross is his age on December 31st of the year that the cyclo-cross season ends. In this case for Juniors and Masters racing it's your age on 12/31/2026. If you accidentally register for the wrong age category we will place you in the correct one. Apologies in advance.



SEASON SCHEDULE:
9/23 Mavs Skills Clinic & Race #1 518 Tower Road
9/30 Mavs Wednesday Race #2 518 Tower Road
10/3-10/4 Country Cross MTCX SP #1 & #2 518 Tower Road
10/7 Little League Wednesday Race #3 518 Tower Road
10/14 Little League Wednesday Race #4 518 Tower Road
10/17-10/18 Sandpoint MTCX SP #3 & #4 Sandpoint
10/21 Big Sky Brew Wednesday Race #5 2147 Trumpeter
10/24-10/25 Rolling Thunder MTCX SP #5 & #6 2147 Trumpeter
10/28 Ranch Club Wednesday Race #6 Ranch Club
11/7 & 11/8 Ranch Club?? MTCX SP #7 & #8 Ranch Club
11/11 Mavs Tundra Cross #1 518 Tower Road
11/18 Mavs Tundra Cross #2 518 Tower Road
11/25 Mavs Tundra Cross #3 518 Tower Road
12/2 Mavs Tundra Cross #4 518 Tower Road
12/5 & 12/6 UCI MTCX - Mavs UCI MTCX 518 Tower Road





MISSOULA WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES

The Missoula Cyclocross Series [https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/MT/Missoula/MissoulaWednesdayNightCyclocross] is 8 weeks It also has a corresponding youth program called "Rangers [https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Missoula/RangersYouthCyclocrossBikeTeam]."




PODIUMS

Top three in each race category will be on podium. Podiums will be recognized immediately after each race. Prizes and medals provided by Zillastate.



CALL UPS

All Call Ups are based off Cross results.com. Top 16 at least.

* 1st Callup - Current MTCX Super Prestige Leader
* Crossresults.com



PARKING & CAMPING

Free parking and dryland camping at the venue.



TEAM TENTS

Team tents will be available at the venue, free of charge



COURSE PRE-RIDING.

While a race is occurring, please no pre-riding the course. There are dedicated slots on the schedule for pre-riding. After each race, there should be 10 minutes where you can do some pre-riding.



LODGING

Please also hit up Keyvin Pollington's City Center Motel [https://missoulacitycenter.com/] Keyvin is a strong supporter of Missoula Cycling. City Center Motel is located downtown Missoula. OR Free Dryland Camping at the venue.



WHAT MAKES THIS RACE SPECIAL:

* 25 years of best in the west CX racing!
* Free Beer Garden presented by Big Sky Brewery.
* Prizes by Zillastate



FOOD AND BEVERAGE

* The beer garden is sponsored by by Big Sky Brewery with beer, seltzer, and seltzer water.
* Grist and Black Coffee providing breakfast and coffee.



FAQ

Q: I'm not a USA Cycling Member. Can I race and what category?

* Yes, you will race on a one day license. Consider the morning age group races first.

Q: Can I race more than one race in the day?

* Yes! Race as many times as you want Saturday and Sunday.

Q: Do I need a CX bike?

* No. Gravel bikes and mountain bikes work great! Just make sure if you have a MTB you take off any bar end extenders.