EVENT DATE: 04/21-22/2018
(Backup date in case of poor trail and/or weather conditions: 04/28-29/2018)
MAD Racing is proud to host this year’s Rumble @ 18 Road as a multi-sport trail festival. New features this year: concert and fire dancing Saturday night, Rumble Challenges, free 5 & under kids races, and many more to keep you and your family or friends entertained over the weekend!
Dates: April 23-24, 2016 (Saturday – Sunday)
Backup: May 7-8, 2016 (in case of poor weather & trail conditions).
Race Location: The famous 18 Road Trails in Fruita, Colorado. (Please note location of Start / Finish / Staging / Parking).
Available Races:
Entry Fees include: tech t-shirts for early pre-regs (register by March 31 to get the free shirt!), aid station goodies, a chance for place winner medals, Saturday Night Concert & Fire Dancing show, and post-race refreshments. Entry fee is non-refundable, however transferable for $20.
Junior Development
The top five riders in these categories and age-groups will be extended USAC Regional Development Camp invitations: Category 2: 15/16 male, 15/16 female, 17/18 male, 17/18 female. The invitations may be used for 2014 or 2015 camps. Athletes that are 14 years old must qualify through the 15/16 category. Results in the 13/14 category will not be counted toward camp qualification.
USA Cycling’s Regional Talent ID Camps are well staffed, with USAC certified coaches and mechanics. The camp introduces athletes to USA Cycling’s development pathway while also providing USA Cycling the opportunity to evaluate talent. Each USA Cycling Regional Talent ID Camp includes five days of activities, including field testing and other selection activities. Camp staff includes the camp manager, lead coach, assistant coaches, athlete alumni, mechanics, and ride leaders. Information about the camps can be found here: http://www.usacycling.org/regional-talent-id-camps.htm
About the USA Cycling American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC)
THIS EVENT WILL BE CHIP TIMED: You’ll pick up your timing chip on race day. NO CHIP, NO RESULT. These do not need to be turned back in after your race.
Cyclists: You’ll receive a race plate with timing chips already attached on the back. Bib numbers are required to be placed on your back as well.
Runners: Timing chips are already attached to your bib number. Simply attach bibs to front of your body with safety pins! * PLEASE DO NOT CRUMBLE THESE! *
FINE PRINT:
Preliminary Festival Schedule (Official Event Schedule will be posted week of):
You will want to plan your weekend for all the fun festivities we have in the books for ya!
Friday:
Rumble @ 18 Road is staged to the east of the 18 Road Trail network. Please follow the directions from Hot Tomato Cafe in Fruita :
Destination will be on the left – you have arrived at Rumble @ 18 Road!
* The schedule may change! Please check schedule on Race Day! *
All prices listed below for re-registration. Race day registration price will be $10 in addition to last listed price.
Saturday Races (MTB Cross Country races include a complimentary entry for the MTB Short Track races!):
Time | Races | Length | Dec 28 – Mar 15 (Includes complimentary t-shirt!) |
Mar 16-Apr 15 | Apr 16-Apr 22 |
9:00:00 AM | 11.4 mi Run | 1 Long Lap | $70.00 | $80.00 | $90.00 |
9:00:00 AM | 4.5 mi Run | 1 Short Lap | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
11:00:00 AM | Short Track – All Youth Under 8 | 20 mins | $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
11:30:00 AM | Short Track – Female Junior 11-12 | 20 mins | $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
11:30:00 AM | Short Track – Male Junior 11-12 | 20 mins | $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
11:30:00 AM | Short Track – Female Junior 9-10 | 20 mins | $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
11:30:00 AM | Short Track – Male Junior 9-10 | 20 mins | $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
12:00:00 PM | Short Track – Female Junior 13-14 | 20 mins | $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
12:00:00 PM | Short Track – Male Junior 13-14 | 20 mins | $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
12:30:00 PM | Short Track – Female Cat 3 | 20 mins | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
12:30:00 PM | Short Track – Female Never Ever | 20 mins | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
1:00:00 PM | Short Track – Male Cat 3 | 20 mins | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
1:00:00 PM | Short Track – Male Never Ever | 20 mins | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
1:30:00 PM | Short Track – Female Cat 1-2 | 20 mins | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
1:30:00 PM | Short Track – Female SS Open | 20 mins | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
1:30:00 PM | Short Track – Female Mad Cat | 20 mins | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
2:00:00 PM | Short Track – Male Cat 1-2 | 20 mins | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
2:00:00 PM | Short Track – Male SS Open | 20 mins | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
2:00:00 PM | Short Track – Male Mad Cat | 20 mins | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
3:00:00 PM | Short Track – Female Pro | 20 mins | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
4:00:00 PM | Short Track – Male Pro | 20 mins | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Sunday Races (MTB Cross Country race entry includes complimentary entry into Short Track races!):
Time |
Races | Length | Dec 28 – Mar 15 (Includes complimentary t-shirt!) |
Mar 16-Apr 15 |
Apr 16-Apr 22 |
8:00:00 AM | Male Cat 1 Junior 17-18 | 2 Long Laps | $75.00 | $85.00 | $95.00 |
8:00:00 AM | Male Cat 1 Junior 15-16 | 2 Long Laps | $75.00 | $85.00 | $95.00 |
8:02:00 AM | Female Cat 1 Junior 17-18 | 2 Long Laps | $75.00 | $85.00 | $95.00 |
8:02:00 AM | Female Cat 1 Junior 15-16 | 2 Long Laps | $75.00 | $85.00 | $95.00 |
8:04:00 AM | Male Cat 2 Open 19-29 | 2 Long Laps | $95.00 | $105.00 | $115.00 |
8:04:00 AM | Male Cat 2 Open 30-34 | 2 Long Laps | $95.00 | $105.00 | $115.00 |
8:04:00 AM | Male Cat 2 Open 35-39 | 2 Long Laps | $95.00 | $105.00 | $115.00 |
8:04:00 AM | Male Cat 2 Open 40-44 | 2 Long Laps | $95.00 | $105.00 | $115.00 |
8:04:00 AM | Male Cat 2 Open 45-49 | 2 Long Laps | $95.00 | $105.00 | $115.00 |
8:04:00 AM | Male Cat 2 Open 50-59 | 2 Long Laps | $95.00 | $105.00 | $115.00 |
8:04:00 AM | Male Cat 123 Open 60+ | 2 Long Laps | $95.00 | $105.00 | $115.00 |
8:06:00 AM | Male Cat 3 Open 19-29 | 1 Long Lap | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 |
8:06:00 AM | Male Cat 3 Open 30-39 | 1 Long Lap | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 |
8:06:00 AM | Male Cat 3 Open 40-49 | 1 Long Lap | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 |
8:06:00 AM | Male Cat 3 Open 50-59 | 1 Long Lap | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 |
8:08:00 AM | Female Cat 2 Open 19-29 | 1 Long Lap | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 |
8:08:00 AM | Female Cat 2 Open 30-39 | 1 Long Lap | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 |
8:08:00 AM | Female Cat 2 Open 40-49 | 1 Long Lap | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 |
8:08:00 AM | Female Cat 123 Open 50-59 | 1 Long Lap | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 |
8:08:00 AM | Female Cat 123 Open 60+ | 1 Long Lap | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 |
8:10:00 AM | Female Cat 3 Open 19-29 | 1 Long Lap | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 |
8:10:00 AM | Female Cat 3 Open 30-39 | 1 Long Lap | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 |
8:10:00 AM | Female Cat 3 Open 40-49 | 1 Long Lap | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 |
8:12:00 AM | Male Cat 2 Junior 15-16 | 1 Long Lap | $60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
8:12:00 AM | Male Cat 2 Junior 17-18 | 1 Long Lap | $60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
8:14:00 AM | Male Cat 3 Junior 15-16 | 1 Long Lap | $60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
8:14:00 AM | Male Cat 3 Junior 17-18 | 1 Long Lap | $60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
8:16:00 AM | Female Cat 2 Junior 15-18 | 1 Long Lap | $60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
8:16:00 AM | Female Cat 3 Junior 15-18 | 1 Long Lap | $60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
8:18:00 AM | Male Junior 13-14 | 1 Long Lap | $60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
8:20:00 AM | Female Junior 13-14 | 1 Long Lap | $60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
8:22:00 AM | Male Never Ever Open | 1 Long Lap | $60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
8:24:00 AM | Female Never Ever Open | 1 Long Lap | $60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
11:30:00 AM | Male Pro Open | 3 Long Laps | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
11:32:00 AM | Male Cat 1 Open 19-24 | 3 Long Laps | $110.00 | $120.00 | $130.00 |
11:32:00 AM | Male Cat 1 Open 25-29 | 3 Long Laps | $110.00 | $120.00 | $130.00 |
11:34:00 AM | Male Cat 1 Open 30-34 | 3 Long Laps | $110.00 | $120.00 | $130.00 |
11:34:00 AM | Male Cat 1 Open 35-39 | 3 Long Laps | $110.00 | $120.00 | $130.00 |
11:36:00 AM | Male Cat 1 Open 40-44 | 3 Long Laps | $110.00 | $120.00 | $130.00 |
11:36:00 AM | Male Cat 1 Open 45-49 | 3 Long Laps | $110.00 | $120.00 | $130.00 |
11:36:00 AM | Male Cat 1 Open 50-59 | 3 Long Laps | $110.00 | $120.00 | $130.00 |
11:38:00 AM | Male SS Open | 3 Long Laps | $110.00 | $120.00 | $130.00 |
11:40:00 AM | Female Pro Open | 2 Long Laps | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
11:42:00 AM | Male Mad Cat Open | 3 Long Laps | $90.00 | $100.00 | $110.00 |
11:44:00 AM | Female Cat 1 Open 19-29 | 2 Long Laps | $95.00 | $105.00 | $115.00 |
11:44:00 AM | Female Cat 1 Open 30-39 | 2 Long Laps | $95.00 | $105.00 | $115.00 |
11:44:00 AM | Female Cat 1 Open 40-49 | 2 Long Laps | $95.00 | $105.00 | $115.00 |
11:44:00 AM | Female SS Open | 2 Long Laps | $95.00 | $105.00 | $115.00 |
11:46:00 AM | Female Mad Cat Open | 2 Long Laps | $75.00 | $85.00 | $95.00 |
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For every person that refers your name, you earn a 10% discount off the entry fee. If you have 10 people referring your name, you will earn a free entry to this year’s race AND next year!
Refer your friend(s) discount notes: This referral program is only good for referring new participants, not to each other. Only one of you will get it if you refer each other. You will receive a discount code after all the friends you recruited are registered and refers your name. Email us once you want to cash in your discount, along with the list your friend’s names for confirmation. This discount applies to all pricing range – if you receive discount code before March 15 and register after March 15, 10% off applies to the price at the time of your registration, not the previous price date. Must be used by April 15, 2016 @ 11:59pm. This offer is not available onsite or on the day of event(s).)
Entry Fees include: place winner awards, shirts (Early Bird Registration is guaranteed a shirt), aid station goodies, Saturday Night Concert & Fire Dancing show, and post-race refreshments. Entry fee is non-refundable, however transferable for $20.
Please visit “Race Schedule & Fees” for prices @ various times, related to your category.
Online Registration: (Click here to register online now!)
Register early to save money and secure your spot – We have a 450 athlete cap each day on this event, and it will fill up fast! Following are your registration options:
Snail Mail Registration:
Please register yourself online, select your preferred method of payment, and send your payments to us before the registration cut off dates listed above. Click here to register online now >>
If you don’t have a USA Cycling License, you may purchase a one day ($10 each, including pre-ride days). We recommend that you purchase your annual license now – please minimize our work onsite by having your license ready!
Pro and Cat 1 racers must have an annual license, no exceptions. Those that want to race the full Cat 1/Pro distances and/or do not have annual licenses, you may participate in the Mad Cat race with the one day license (your points won’t count toward Nationals).
Did you know that Short Track is included in your Mountain Bike Cross Country races?! Come join us Saturday to open your legs for the big day and stir up some dust!
* Note: Course direction and/or length may change on the day of the event depending on weather and property owner requests. Be sure to check final map at registration area and near the start/finish area! *
All participants get a chance to win raffle prizes. Age group winners will also be awarded as listed below.
Medals to top 3 in each age group: 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.
Medals to top 3 in each Category, except for Pro MTB Categories which are listed below…
Pro STXC Purse (Saturday): The cash purse will depend on the number of Pro entrants, with $25 from each entry going toward their respective cash purse (the other $3 will be used for the required USAC insurance). The Pro STXC cash purse will be split 45% – 35% – 20%.
Pro XCO Purse (Sunday): Female and Male equal payouts: 1st – $350, 2nd – $250, 3rd – $150. Total Pro Cash Purse = $1,500.
Your results will be posted on the page, linked to the button below…
The following links will have your photos from the event – check back after the event for some great shots for you to purchase.
This event will not happen without your great help! You will be rewarded with goodies, good warm fuzzy feelings, good delicious food, good times with others, and good MAD smiles.
MAD already? Well, go ahead and RSVP your spot!
–> Or you can email me and save your spot!
Our two beneficiaries of this event are: United States Deaf Cycing Association (USDCA) and Grand Valley Youth Cycling (GVYC). MAD Racing’s goal is to give $7,800 by selling out the race (450 max participants per day). MAD Racing will give $2 per participant to each organization (total of $4 per participant in donations). If Rumble @ 18 Road sees over 200 participants in one day, MAD Racing will start giving $5 per participant to each organization (total of $10 per participant in donations)!! So do your part by rallying up more people to play. The more people, the more $$ each organization earns!
You will be able to donate during your registration for a race. Don’t want to race, but still want to help? We invite you to donate and help MAD Racing exceed the goal of $7,800! To add more to their fundraising efforts, click here to visit the donation page!
Below are our hotels this year and be sure to request for your restaurant coupons upon check in for the best deals around the Grand Valley.
Offer #1 (good only at Hampton Inn, the Fairfield Inn & Suites and the SpringHill Inn & Suites locations): $119.95 + tax / night.
Please ask for the Rumble at 18 Road rate when making your reservation, April 22-24, 2016. Make your reservation by March 23, 2016 to receive this special rate.
GREAT DOWNTOWN GJ LOCATION: Walk to over 150 shops which provide guests with an enticing array of galleries, restaurants, museums, and varied shopping opportunities. Next door to Two Rivers Convention Center.
Complimentary at each 3 hotels: Breakfast Buffet, Internet Access, Exercise Room, Newspaper, Pool/Spa.
970-242-2525
225 Main Street Grand Junction CO 81501
http://www.marriott.com/GJTFI
Online Group Booking Code:
One Queen – RUMRUMA
Two Queens –RUMRUMB
(ask about our one and two bedroom suites)
Tempur-Pedic Beds
Laundry Facilities
Microwaves and Refrigerators
970-424-5777
236 Main Street Grand Junction CO 81501
www.marriott.com/GJTSH
Online Group Booking Code:
King – RUMRUMA
Two Queens – RUMRUMB
Laundry Facilities
Microwaves and Refrigerators
Marlo’s Lounge
970-243-3222
205 Main Street Grand Junction CO 81501
www.grandjunction.hamptoninn.com
Online Group Booking Code:
King or Two Queens – RUM
755 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81506
970-254-3151
Offer #2: $84.00 + tax / night.
Includes: Hot complimentary breakfast.
About: You will enjoy the comfort of our sleep rooms with upgraded bedding, new lighting and granite vanities, coffeemakers, new flat-screen 32” television sets with HBO and ESPN, local phone calls, and free wireless internet. The hotel is 100 % non-smoking for our guests comfort. We are located at Exit 31 off of I-70, and less than a mile from the Grand Junction Regional Airport. Our free shuttle service is readily available for transport within a five mile radius of the hotel. Some of the other amenities that may pique your interest include: Indoor and outdoor pools with spas, an exercise room, an onsite restaurant and a large atrium and recreation center. Please view the following link for some great pictures of the property – www.clarioninngrandjunction.com
754 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction, CO 8150
(970) 245-1410
Offer #3: $54.40 + tax / night.
Each room includes a mini fridge/micro., free wi-fi, Cable TV/HBO, hair dryer, iron and coffee poy. The property is approximately 12.4 miles to Fruita, about a 12 min. drive. This hotel does offer a complimentary large continental breakfast, as well as overflow seating. Breakfast includes: fresh hot waffles, bagels & cream cheese, English muffins, 2 cereals, oatmeal, milk, OJ/Apple Juice, yogurt, fresh fruit, Danish/donuts, coffee, tea and cocoa. For more info. please see our website www.americasbestvalueinn.com or check us out on Tripadvisor.com.
None of the above fitting the bill? GJ has plenty to accommodate your needs. Check out all the available lodging locations GJ has here: http://www.visitgrandjunction.com/hotels-lodging
We have disperse camping next to the race venue available – it’s up to you how and where you set it up. We will have the parking and race venue marked and a spot for recommended camping.
If you wish to clean up and shower, we have 400 shower passes to the Fruita Rec Center available for you at $3.00 each (50% off adult price)! You’ll have the option to purchase these in the registration process as well. *Limited supply!*
ADDITIONAL CAMPING NOTES:
This is your land, so let’s all work together and use the available dumpsters for the weekend – please go the extra mile to pick up the extra trash found out along the course, even if you\’re not racing. This way we can leave it better than we found it.
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Special Thank you: This race could not happen without the efforts of the BLM and your public lands. Let’s cooperate and leave it nicer than we found it so we can come back for years to come! All or part of this operation is conducted on public lands under special permit from the US Bureau of Land Management.
Following vendors will be set up at our event:
Advocare – Premier health and wellness company offering world-class energy, weight-loss, nutrition, and sports performance products along with a rewarding business opportunity.
Colorado Backcountry Biker – Neutral bike support for any last minute bike repairs. Be sure to get your full tune-up in advanced as they are servicing many bikes on the day of our event. They are there to make sure you can still ride or make minor adjustments/repairs as needed and possible.
Elevated Legs – Stop by their tent to try out their leg compression system. Bring your PJs, you may fall asleep!
Frosty Freeze West – Fresh food, non-alcoholic drinks, and ice-cream.
Fruita Pablo’s Pizza – Fresh pipin’ hot pizza made and served on site.
Mountain Khakis – For many outdoor and mountain enthusiasts pure freedom and rugged adventure has become a way of life. Mountain Khakis was developed specifically for this lifestyle.
MRP – Mountain Racing Products stepping up your bicycling game.
Peach Valley Massage & Wellness – Onsite massage giving you a sample of what she can do. Located in Palisade; Specializing in sports, therapeutic and pregnancy massage, cupping and cold laser therapy.
Ridgeline Fitness – Grand Junction’s finest functional training center is here to elevate your strength.
Road Shower – Sleek portable shower systems that can be mounted almost anywhere. They’ll have the product onsite to show it off and you might have to ask your loved ones ahead of time before seeing these. These are slick!
Rocky Mountain Sanitation – Providing solid and liquid waste removal for more than 12,000 commercial, construction and residential customers in Mesa County, including our awesome event! Thanks for your porta potties and trash cans, which will aid us keep BLM lands clean!
Sprouts – Free post-race refreshments and food (fruits, snacks, water, coconut water, and more).
Tabeguache Sports Medicine – Medical support, shall you need some cleaning or minor medical attention. Emergency situations will be serviced by either St. Mary’s or Family Health West, which will be determined case by case.
* Please contact us if you have interest in setting up your booth at our event. Space is limited so act now to save your spot next to the great music and racing fun! *
In case of inclement weather / poor trail conditions: