Congratulations,
If you are reading this, you are on the short list of prestigious individuals deemed worthy to join the ranks of badasses who show up, shut up, put up, and throw down at any event. From a team ride to a nationals race, it’s game on for fun, bragging rights, that stupid medal or a frakken “champion” title!
When we go “underground,” we roll it back to how it all started for us. Pop-up, invite only, any format goes events that are small, fast, and fun! Anything can happen, but you can usually expect donut handups, pickle juice shots ... or worse.
If you’re a newcomer, someone deemed you worthy of being a part of the badassery (or mostly shenanigans) we call the “underground.” So, lucky you, you're welcome … whatever. Read the next paragraph. And, if you can follow that simple rule, get registered already!
Please note that The Smelly Panda, and all "underground" races (except the spring series) are invite only events. DO NOT share this link on social media or on public sites. But you CAN invite your team, friends, and even your dog. As long as YOU know them personally, and THEY respect the rules. Easy peasy!
Online registration closes Friday at midnight (NO WALK ONS)
Race info follows:
WHEN: Saturday, August 17th
WHERE: Leakes Mill Park - 3951 River Rd W, Goochland, VA 23063 (Leakes Mill Park - Google Maps)
CHECK IN:
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- 8:00-8:45: for 9:00 & 9:30 waves
- 9:00-10:00: for 10:30 wave
PRE-REGISTER! Why? Because we're not heathens and you can't walk on to this one. Actually, we want this to be fun for us too and having the race set up, ready to go the night before is so much easier ... and gives us more time to focus on you knuckleheads! Oh, and if you even try to walk on, and don't have a bribe or good beer, gawd help you!
ENTRY FEES: $45 Adults, $35 Juniors
PRIZES: We are still working on it. But at a minumum, if you take a top 5 we'll call you up. And if you're in the top 3, you'll get to stand on a big step, look down at everyone else (those peasants), get a picture or few for posterity, a call up at the next race, and some serious bragging rights!
COURSE: We will run a variation of the full pull for the 10:30 XC waves and exclude any little spots for "cross traffic". The 9:00 and 9:30 Lower and upper elementary will race the East Loop backwards. Middle School will race the whole east side "forwards".
GPS TRACKING: We are testing a new feature, GPS tracking. Which is why you are registering here instead of BikeReg. It is NOT required but we'd appreciate you helping us out with testing. We will send a message with details on how this works once we get it all set up.
VOLUNTEERS: We can always use volunteers to help with sweeping, podiums, etc. Please be sure to regsiter as a volunteer so we can expect you (it's free!). Check in at RVA Racing tent.
CATEGORIES & START TIMES: May be broken out or combined based on registration totals. No fuss, no whining, no crying, no alibis - just some good ole throw-down racing!
9:00 AM Start
Upper Elementary (1 lap, 2.2 mile loop)
Lower Elementary (1 lap, 2.2 mile loop)
9:30 AM Start
Middle School A (2 laps, 3.5 mile loop)
Middle School B (1 lap, 3.5 mile loop)
10:30 AM Start
Hep Kats & Kool Kittens (Expert): 3 laps, 9 mile loop
Hotshots & Divas (Sport) - 2 laps, 9 mile loop
No Shifts Given (Single Speed) - 2 laps, 9 mile loop
Donut Squad (Clydesdales) - 2 laps, 9 mile loop
Old Farts (50+) - 2 laps, 9 mile loop
I'm NOT Dead Yet! (60+) - 2 laps, 9 mile loop
Freds & Bettys (Beginner) - 1 lap, 9 mile loop
Secret Squirrels (Varsity) - 3 laps, 9 mile loop
Bad Bunnies (JV) - 2 laps, 9 mile loop
Questions? Need more info? Hit us up at: info@rvaracing.com