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Q Can I register at the race?
A Yes. You can register on race day. There is an added $10 fee for registering ‘the day-of’ and you must register between 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the race location. Cost is $25 to preregister for the races by fax, online or at the VRD office. Preregistration is due at 5 p.m. the Monday prior to the race. 

Q Why is it more expensive to register the day of the race?
A We offer a discount on entry fees for people who pre-register to enourage riders to sign up early.This allows us to focus on running a kick ass race on the day of the event.  

Q Do you have any online registration?
A Yes. Click here.

Q Can I register for the entire race series?
A Yes. We encourage all riders to register for the entire race series to save time and money. By registering for the entire series, you will get one race free.The cost for series registration is $150 for all seven races.

Q Do you track my points if I register for individual races?
A No. We only track points for series riders. If you want to track your points and compete for the overall title in your category, you need to register for the series. 

Q What are the race categories?
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Q Wat is the Never Ever Category?
A The Never Ever category is a new category we added this summer for bikers with no previous racing experience to encourage peole to gvie the race series a try at a reduced rate. Costs are $15 for pre-registration and $25 day-of. It will be avaible during the Hammer in the Hay, Eagle Ranch Classic and Davos Dash races. After that point if, riders wish to continue racing in the remaining events can compete in the Beginner Category. No team or individual points will be accrued in the Never Ever category and riders can only ride in the category for one season.  

Q I have a 12 yr old who is a strong rider and wants to race a longer race than the 8 to 12 category?
A Any rider can race in the next older category, a 10 yr old can race in the 13 to 18 category. The ages are based on the idea of skill not age, so if you would like to race a different age find one that suites your ability not just your age. Likewise, a junior rider can race with the adults for added competition, many of the more serious young riders do this.

Q If I am a Junior and I race with the adults do I have to pay the adult registration?
A A Junior rider only has to pay the Junior fee unless you are racing in the Pro or Expert category. Regular registration fees are required for those racing for cash prizes.

Q Do I keep my number from the last race?
A Yes, if you are registered for the entire race series you will keep you hard plate, this is your number plate for the entire year. Even if you change categories you will still use the same number plate.

Q Can I change categories, and what happens to my overall points?
A Yes, you can change categories. If you change categories, you will start acruing points in your new category only. Your points from your orginal category will not transfer to the new category. You can only be in one category for the overall title.

Q When do I have to move up in a category?
A  Riders may choose to move up or down in categories at any time, however, we encourage riders to move up to a more competitive category after two first place finishes. 

Q What happens to my prize if I am not there to pick it up?
A All prizes, except the cash for Pro’s and Experts, if raffled off to the racers that stay for the after party.

Q Do I need to ride with a helmet?
A Riders will not be allowed on the course without a certified mountain bike helmet. If this rule is broken the rider will be asked not to compete in VRD events.

Q Is the VRD Mountain Bike Series a sanctioned NORBA event and do we get NORBA Points?
A No, the VRD series is not a NORBA event. We provide our own insurance and our own points system for our Race series. This is one of the many ways we keep rider costs down, this also lets more riders participate without putting a burden on them to buy licenses they would not normally need to enjoy mountain biking.