3 – WHITE TANK WHIRLWIND
2023 Pivot Cycles – MBAA XC Series
February 4-5, 2023
PRESENTED BY:
LOCATION:
White Tank Regional Park (Map)
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ 85355
GENERAL INFORMATION:
White Tank Regional Park is a great course with a mix of flow and technical sections that has long been a staple of the MBAA. White Tanks is part of the Maricopa County Regional park system, it’s close to the Phoenix Metro area and offers up some all around great riding.
There is a $7 per vehicle entrance fee for this park.
TEAM TENT RESERVATIONS – Teams wishing to setup their tent will be asked to reserve a spot.
CAMPING:
Primitive camping is available in the group site just before entering the competitive track parking lot (DO NOT CAMP IN THE MAIN LOT). The cost is $22 per night (pay at entrance station). There are bathrooms and showers, but no RV hookups. Review our venue map.
FOOD ONSITE:
– Single Speed Coffee
– Stanzi’s Food Truck (veggie bowls)
– Pizzart
– Dogs R Us
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER:
REGISTRATION FEES:
Please register online before coming to the event.
Early bird until 2 weeks prior / Until week of Thursday 8 pm / Late registration on race day
- First Timers – $25 (1x only)
- Juniors – $25 / $30 / $35 Juniors (under 18)
- Adults – $45 / $50 / $60
RACE AGE:
The age you will be on December 31, 2023.
Need to change your category? No problem – send an email to info@MangledMomentum.com
MBAA MEMBERSHIP:
Signup for an MBAA membership when you register for just $25 ($15 for juniors) and contribute directly to trail projects across the state. Plus you’ll get a cool pair of members only socks and sticker. You’ll also be entered into out members only raffles drawn at each race!
MBAA REFUND POLICY:
If you test positive for COVID the week before the race you may transfer your entry to the next event. If you have an unforeseen circumstance or your work schedule changes on race week we will donate your race entry to maintaining the trails.
CATEGORIES:
Elite (Pro) – Competes at the highest level
Expert (Cat 1) – Seasoned racer
Intermediate (Cat 2) – Not just a weekend warrior, usually rides quite bit
Beginner (Cat 3) – Relatively new to the sport
First Timer – Newbie, First Timer Category is for first time racers
Single Speed – Only one gear, likes to suffer
Rock Crusher – Gents 200-lbs +
Athena Women – 165-lbs +
Plus Bike – 2.8 inch tires or wider
Marathon – Long distance, approx. 3.5-hrs
Junior – Ages 6-18
Kids – FREE 6 & under race
AWARDS:
Awards are 3 deep per category. Payout top 5 overall fastest – $100 / $90 / $80 / $50 / $45
- Elite / Expert Men 15-39
- Elite / Expert Women
- Marathon Men
- Marathon Women
VOLUNTEER Sign Up
Every event is not possible without the help and support of volunteers. Help make these events great by giving back a bit of your time.
START TIMES & LAP COUNTS:
White Tank Start Times & Lap Counts – SATURDAY
White Tank Start Times & Lap Counts – SUNDAY
COURSE MAP:
- Green – Junior (2.6-miles) GPS – A fast and flowy loop with great singletrack in and out of ravines.
- Blue – Inner (5-miles) GPS – A slightly longer version of the fast and flowy Junior loop.
- Black – Outer (7-miles) GPS – The Outer loop has a bit more teach when it branches off from the Inner loop. Up a steep switchback climb and down a technical descent.
SCHEDULE
Friday 2/3 –
- All Day Course open for pre-riding
- 4-5 pm Number plate pickup open (register online)
Saturday 2/4 –
- 7:00 – 11:00 am – Number plate pickup open (check in at least 30-mins prior to start time)
- 8:30 am – Elite/Expert Men
- 8:40 am – All Marathon
- 10:00 am – Elite/Expert Women
- 11:30 am – Intermediate Men, Master’s Men, Rock Crusher, Plus Bike Men
Sunday 2/5 –
- 7:00 – 12:30 pm – Number plate pickup opens (check in at least 30-mins prior to start time)
- 8:00 am – Beginner Men, First Time Men
- 9:30 am – Beginner/Intermediate Women, Women SS, First Time Women
- 11:00 am – Junior Boys
- 12:00 pm – Junior Girls
- 12:30 pm – Free Kid’s Race (6 & under) – presented by Confluence 928 Off-Road Team
- 1:00 pm – 6-8 Boys/Girls
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