DINO MTB Spring Tune-up! (Pre-Season)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 Past event

2:00 PM EDT

Battle Ground, Indiana

Free–$27.50 · 7 races

Event summary

Get ready for the DINO MTB Spring Tune-up on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in the scenic Battle Ground, Tippecanoe! This exciting pre-season event is perfect for mountain biking enthusiasts of all levels, especially beginners looking to dip their toes into the world of racing. The beginner-friendly Amphitheater Parks trail system features a lap just over 3 miles, with potential future expansions in the works by the Tippecanoe Mountain Bike Association.

The DINO Spring Tune-up is designed as a warm-up for the race season and offers a relaxed atmosphere for new riders eager to test their skills. While there are no awards or series points at stake, this no-frills race is an excellent opportunity to shake off the cobwebs before the competitive season kicks into high gear. Riders can pre-ride the course after 4 PM on Friday and during designated times on Saturday. The event kicks off with the DINO Trail Run from 9 to 11 AM, followed by mountain biking starting at 2 PM for Expert & Sport categories and 4 PM for Base, Junior, Intro, and Clydesdale classes. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a day of biking, camaraderie, and fun in beautiful

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Races

Intro

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Tri-Blend)

4:18 PM EDT

$22.20

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Junior (18 & Under)

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Tri-Blend)

4:12 PM EDT

$22.20

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Base

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Tri-Blend)

Base women ride 8miles.

2:00 PM EDT

$22.20

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Clydesdale (200lb+)

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Tri-Blend)

4:10 PM EDT

$22.20

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Sport

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Tri-Blend)

Sport women ride 12 miles

2:04 PM EDT

$27.50

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Expert/Elite

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Tri-Blend)

Expert women ride 16 miles.

2:00 PM EDT

$27.50

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Kids Race (FREE 12 & Under)

.5-1 Mile depending on venue. Parents may supervise. Not timed.

5:30 PM EDT

Free

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Organiser's description

Amphitheater Parks trail system is beginner friendly; a great place to see if racing is for you. Currently the lap is just over 3 miles, but watch for updates as Tippecanoe Mountain Bike Association has some plans for expansion.

DINO SPRING TUNE-UP is a warm-up for race season, or a low-pressure chance for new riders to decide if they are ready to race. It's a race with no frills

NOTE: NO AWARDS OR SERIES POINTS! THIS IS A PRE SERIES KICK OFF TO SHAKE OFF THE COBWEBS!

* _THE COURSE WILL BE IN USE UNTIL ABOUT 11 AM_ for the DINO TRAIL RUN https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/WestLafayette/DINOTrailRunWestLafayetteTippecanoeCountyAmphitheaterPark; after 11 the course will be changed to the mountain bike course.
* Pre-riding is available after 4pm on Friday, before 9am Saturday, and between 11 am and 2pm Saturday.
* The DINO Trail Run - takes place from 9 to 11 am on the trail system.

* START TIME IS 4 HOURS LATER THAN OUR TYPICAL RACE SCHEDULE.

* This means at the Tune-up we start at 2pm for Expert & Sport, 4pm for Base, Junior, Intro, Clydesdale... following the same 2-minute wave stagger times. See Regular Schedule below, then add 4 hours!