2025 RACE DETAILS!
The best night of the week is back! Join us Thursday nights as racers go toe to toe and see who is crowned the weekly champions of the mountain (hill). This year, Freewheel Bike and Buck Hill are bringing you a full summer of racing beginning June 12. Keep up to date on weekly races and race status on our Facebook page here.
Registration and Prior Results BelowMASTERS CATEGORY
We've added a 2-lap Master's category! Open to all riders twenty-five and older. Like all categories in the Freewheel Cup, this is a self-selecting option available to all who feel it's the right category for them. This category will carry the same podium prizes and ceremony as all podiums on the night.
NICA+MCA DISCOUNT PROGRAM
If you're a NICA + MCA athlete/coach in need of a new bike, check out our incredible NICA discount program! It's a fantastic option to finding your way to that first great mountain bike! Discounts and supplies are limited. Learn all the details on our NICA discount info page.
REGISTRATION:
THERE IS NO ONSITE REGISTRATION
All riders under eighteen: $1 ($5 day of race)
Grown People Only $15! ($20 day of race)
Kids Fun Race: FREE!
Registration closes at 6 PM
**All registration and payment takes place via the It's Your Race site.**
Race Day Schedule
Packet Pick-up: 4:30-6:00PM
NO ONSITE REGISTRATION
START TIMES:
All race times are approximate and subject to change.
6:15 Sport Class (2 lap race)
6:18 Masters Race (2 lap race) 6:20 Beginner Class (1 lap race)
7:00 Advanced Men (4 lap race)
7:03 Advanced Women + Fat Bike (3 lap race)
7:05 Kid’s Fun Race
8:05 Podiums - MUST BE PRESENT TO COLLECT PRIZE!
Food, beverages, shenanigans: All night long!
Cancellations due to weather will be issued vouchers for future races. No other refunds.
Stay up to date on weekly race status on our Facebook event page. Learn more in the FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Do I get a new race number every week?
Yes. To increase our ability to have accurate chip reads, we will provide a new race number every week.
2. How much does it cost to race?
There is no on-site registration. Early registration is $15 for adults, $1 for kids 17 and under. The day of registration is $20 for adults, $5 for youth.
3. I showed up late, and registration ends at 5:45. What can I do?
Head on up to the deck, order a cold beverage, a sandwich, and enjoy a night of watching some great races. Pre-registering is highly encouraged.
4. When does my race start?
Sport, 6:15. Masters, 6:18. Beginner, 6:20. Advanced Men 7:00. Advanced Women and Fat Bike 7:03. These times may change over the course of the summer. Please keep an eye on the Facebook event page for race updates.
5. Issues with registration?
Because of the complexity of importing riders into our timing system, we don't offer on-site registration of any kind. (All registrations must happen through the race site links above.) We understand this is a bit of a drag, but it's a trade-off that allows us to run a race that accommodates so many riders.
If you've made a mistake with your entry, email events.team@freewheelbike.com.
6. I left before the podium and didn't receive my prize.
Must be present to collect prizes! Come back next week and take another shot at getting on that podium.
7. Can I register in the store?
All registrations are done through the Its Your Race website. Because of the complexity of importing riders into our timing system, we don't offer on-site registration of any kind. (All registrations must happen through the race site links above.) We understand this is a bit of a drag, but it's a trade-off that allows us to run a race that accommodates so many riders.
8. Masters Category
We've added a 2-lap Master's category! Open to all riders twenty-five and older. Like all categories in the Freewheel Cup, this is a self-selecting option available to all who feel it's the right category for them. This is a two-lap race for adults not interested in the three-lap advanced race. While the two-lap Sport category is open to all ages, it is typically dominated by up-and-coming high-school athletes.
This category will carry the same podium prizes and ceremony as all podiums on the night.
9. Cancellations
We hate canceling races! Because Buck Hill is on private property, we aren't dependent on trail organizations that dictate when trails can be ridden. Additionally, the unique soil composition at Buck actually improves with some rain and dries very quickly. Rain prior to race day rarely results in cancellations. However, rainfall or thunderstorms forecast for the scheduled race hours will result in cancellations. This is an unfortunate variable that comes with hosting outdoor events in our beautiful state. We will post all cancellation notices here and on our Facebook page at or by 2PM on race day.
All registered riders for canceled races will get a voucher for future races. Vouchers will be emailed within a few days of the canceled event.
