Jacks Rd parking Area
Salinas, CA
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Update:
Directions to the staging area are here: Link Give yourself enough time to get there. After you exit Highway One it is about 7 miles of slower road. Follow the parking signs once it seems like your in the middle of nowhere.
Check out the prizes tab for list of prize money!
Come on out for the first MTB race of the year in our newly titled series "Dirty Gears MTB XC Series". We submit your points to USA Cycling plus we have some great swag to take home. A hot meal is always included. Register early!!!
Updated News: Check out the Shirt Graphics for Preregistered riders:

Directions:
Directions to the staging area are here: Link
From North or South Highway 1:
-Take the Light Fighter Dr. Exit (Exit 406),
-Turn Right onto General Jim Moore Blvd,
-Turn Left on Gigling Rd,
-Turn Right on 8th Ave (Cut-off at barricades),
-Turn Left on Parker Flats Rd,
-Turn Left on Eucalyptus,
-Stay on Eucalyptus which turns into Jack's Rd.
-Event site is at the intersection of Jack's Rd and Skyline.
-Parking will be on the shoulder of Jack's Rd.
Weather
We also track your series points and King of the Mountain points. Series winners will receive a very cool award from SVE.
This race will be USA Cycling Sanctioned. Do not forget to bring your license. 1 day license will be available but we encourage you to apply ahead of time. There are many benefits to becoming a member. Any questions please email and ask. All Cat 1 racers are required to present a 1 year license. You cannot buy this on the spot.
Registration is $30.00 through 1-26-2010. Please register as soon as possible so we can setup your awards, swag bags, and food.
All pre-registered riders will receive a Dirty Gears T Shirt. First through third will receive a medal. Check the prizes tab for more details!
This race will be limited to 100 persons. Parking is limited, please carpool.
Come on out and test yourself. Food, exercise, and fun!

*** Course, schedule, and location are subject to change. Refunds are given with proper notice minus 10%. If an event is rained out we will rescehdule.
Dirty Gears Mountain Bike Races
- Expert Class (Cat 1) - $100.00 for overall winner
- Sport Class (Cat 2) - $75.00 for overall winner
- Beginner Class(Cat 3) - $50.00 for overall winner
- Men and women each get the prizes
- Other Prizes:
- Medals for the top 3 in each class
- Winner in each class receives a water bottle, 48 pack of GU, RoadID gift certificate or a tube
- Series points winners and KOM challenge winners receive a handmade box by Vanornum Woodworking
valued at $200.00
** 10 persons minimum in Expert must be entered, 20 persons in Sport, and 30 in Beginner. So call
your friends. Experts must have their USA Cycling License, you cannot change on site. We also have
prizes for each class.
Dirty Legs Trail Runs
- Overall Male and Female Winners, each receive $50.00 and a free entry
- Medals for the top 3 in each class
- Various other prizes are handed out like; a water bottle, 48 pack of GU, or a RoadID gift certificate
or Injinji Socks
- Series points winners and KOM challenge winners receive a handmade box by Vanornum Woodworking
valued at $200.00
Time Trial Training Rides
- Overall Male and Female Winners, each receive a free entry
- Medals for the top in each class
- Various other prizes are handed out like; a water bottle, 48 pack of GU, or a RoadID gift certificate
or Injinji Socks
- Team points winners winners receive a handmade box by Vanornum Woodworking valued at $200.00
for their team
This year we are focusing on easier, faster courses. We promise they will be fun.
Start at Jacks's road
Skyline, stay right
49 up (double track)
49 singletrack down
Cross road up 50 (singletrack)
Sandstone Rd (double track)
60 right (Sand!)
Left on road
Right on 82 (singletrack)
Left of Jack's rd.
Up big asphalt hill
Left on 75 (singletrack)
Straight onto 78 (singletrack)
Straight onto 39 (singletrack)
Right onto 38 (singletrack)
Right on Engineer rd.
Left on Station rd.
Right on 41 (singletrack)
Straight onto 43.
That is one lap.
Beginner - 13 miles - 1 lap
Sport - 13 miles - 1 lap
Expert - 26 miles - 2 laps
See course maps located to the right. Please pay attention to the directions and where to park. It's within the park.
** Course and location are subject to change.