Walnut Creek MTB Race

Walnut Creek Chimney Chase
Sunday July 12, 2009
All Races Start at 10:00 AM

The Charlottesville Racing Club brings several cycling events to the central VA area throughout the year. The Chimney Chase showcases some of the best trails we have to offer. This is the third year that we are bringing you the event and we are extremely excited to be part of the Virginia Off-Road Series

Registration available on BikeReg.com

The Course

We have tried to incorporate most of the trail system at Walnut to give racers a feel for our area. The 10.5 mile laps are suited to the all-a-rounders as there is a fair bit of climbing, smooth fast descents and a few technical sections to keep you on your toes.

Walnut is a great venue and all of the locals want to know where they can drop the hammer and get the edge. The course is going to be the same as last year so I’ve included the info we put together for the first race after we mapped everything out.

Click here for detailed course info

The Cause

C-Ville riders are indebted to the Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club, CAMBC for working with Albemarle County Parks and Recreation to keep these trails in tip-top shape year round. Many CRC members are also CAMBC members, and as such, this year’s race is co-sponsored by CAMBC and CRC. Profits from this race go to CAMBC.

CAMBC not only keeps the trails at Walnut Creek open, they are also working with local government to create new opportunities for mountain biking in our area. In 2008 CAMBC received a grant from the BAMA Works Fund of the Dave Mathews Band and Charlottesville Area Community Foundation to advance new trails in the Charlottesville area. In January 2009, CAMBC broke ground on the 500+ acre Preddy Creek Park, which will ultimately be a new, exciting race venue.

Rain Date

In the event the trails are wet enough to sustain damage by the race, a rain date of August 2, 2009 has been reserved at the venue.

Categories

Beginner Men (19-34)
Beginner Men (35+)
Beginner Women

Sport (19-34)
Sport Vet (35+)
Sport Women

Expert (19-34)
Expert Vet (35+)
Expert Women

High School – Beginner*
High School – Sport*

High School Racers:

Compete in the Ohill Meltdown, BRS Ride the Ridge and Walnut Creek Chimney Chase. Top point earners will win a great prize! Two Categories (Beginner and Junior).

Distances

Beginner ~11 Miles
Sport ~16 Miles
Expert ~22 Miles

Start Time

All races will begin at 10:00 AM. Registration opens at 8:00 and closes at 9:30.

Prices

Junior/High School – $15
Beginner – $20
Sport – $30
Expert – $30

Kids race Free

Race Day Registration is an additional $10

Directions to Walnut Creek

From the East and West:

Take I-64 to 29 South drive for approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto Rt. 708 and follow 708 for 5 miles. Turn right onto Rt. 631 (Old Lynchburg Rd.) The park is 1/2 mile past the intersection of 708 and 631. Once in the park, follow signs for race parking. This will be in the big parking lot at the end of the park road.

From the North:

Continue on 29 South to the Rt. 250 Bypass (follow signs for I-64). Exit right onto the bypass and follow 29 South for approximately 15 miles. Turn left onto Rt. 708 and follow 708 for c. 5 miles. Turn right onto Rt. 631 (Old Lynchburg Rd.) The park is 1/2 mile past the intersection of 708 and 631. Once in the park, follow signs for race parking. This will be in the big parking lot at the end of the park road.

From the South:

Driving North on Rt. 29 from Lynchburg turn right onto Rt. 708 and follow 708 for 5 miles. Turn right onto Rt. 631 (Old Lynchburg Rd.) The park is 1/2 mile past the intersection of 708 and 631. Once in the park, follow signs for race parking. This will be in the big parking lot at the end of the park road.

Camping Available (as of May 2nd)

There is a KOA campground about 5 miles from the park entrance.
Click here for more info: Charlottesville KOA

We’ll see you in July.

Registration available on BikeReg.com