Endurance Series
Redefining what's possible on a bike
Steely determination required
The I-Cup Endurance Series is designed to blow your mind with amazing scenery and fantastic trails. Each course generally consists of 1 lap of roughly 20 miles. Elite and Expert riders do 2 laps (roughly 40 miles). Sport and Junior riders do 1 lap. These courses are not for the faint of heart, but with a little bit of training and lot of grit riders will love what the I-Cup Endurance Series has in store for them.
What can I expect from an endurance style race? These long distance mountain biking races are designed to test the resolve of each participant. Some rider will be aiming for the fastest time possible. For other just finishing will be a grand feat. Endurance trails can range from open fire roads to winding narrow single-tracks that will test the rider’s endurance and technical handling skills.
POINTS LEADERS – To view the current Endurance Series point leaders CLICK HERE.
2016 Endurance Results
Race Essentials
Divisions & Categories
| Division | Men’s Categories | Women’s Categories | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite | Elite Men | Elite Women | Full |
| Expert | Expert Men 19-29 | Expert Women | Full |
| Expert Men 30-39 | |||
| Expert Men 40-49 | |||
| Expert Men 50+ | |||
| Sport | Sport Men 19-29 | Sport Women | Half |
| Sport Men 30-39 | |||
| Sport Men 40-49 | |||
| Sport Men 50+ | |||
| Clydesdale* | |||
| Juniors (Grades 12 & under) | Jr. Boys | Jr. Girls | Half |
Advancing to a Higher Category
Endurance riders can advance to a higher category and retain 75% of his/her points IF the move is made BEFORE the start of the 2nd race of the series. If the advancement takes place after that point the rider will retain only 25% of his/her previous points when advancing.
It is the riders’s responsibility to notify I-Cup of a category advancement. Please notify us at info@intermountaincup.com and include your full name, plate number, old category, and new category.
When to Advance
An Endurance rider should advance to the next division (i.e. Sport to Expert) after placing in the top 5 in 2 X-Country races with a field size of 20 or more. Riders may advance as quickly as they wish but may not downgrade unless approved by I-Cup. Become a better rider by advancing sooner than required.
Rules
- No Refunds – There will be no refunds for race entry fees, weather, venue cancellation, acts of God, venue change, injury, DNF, etc.
- Each rider is classified according to their age on December 31 of the current year (this is your racing age).
- Racers should carry their own health insurance. Pre-riding the course is dangerous and is done at your own risk. If you feel you cannot be responsible for your own actions please do not pre-ride the course.
- At all times when participating in, preparing for, or mounted on a bike, you shall wear a securely fastened helmet that meets the US DOT standards or the CPSC standard for bicycle helmets.
- Racers are permitted to race in a more difficult category. (i.e. 40 year olds can race against the 30 year olds or teens against 20’s.)
- iPods or any headphones are NOT permitted during a race. Ignorance is not an excuse.
- All repairs during an event should be performed by the individual racer. Be sure to carry your own tools & tubes.
- A rider will be suspended from the race or series for damaging or destroying public or private property or littering on the course. (Gel and Gu packets included)
- Only riders officially entered in the event may practice or compete on the designated race course and they must wear their number plate and helmet at all times.
- Dogs and bikes don’t mix. It is strongly advised to leave your hound at home. If you must bring the pup, please keep it on a leash at all times. All the riders will thank you.
- No warming up on the course during a race.
- Only registered riders with a signed waiver are allowed to race. If your name is not on the starting list you will be pulled from the race.
Registration Info
| Categories | Online Registration | Day Of Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Elite | $95 | $110 |
| Expert | $95 | $110 |
| Sport | $45 | $55 |
| Juniors | $35 | $45 |
| Racing Plate | Free for first race. | $10 to replace. |
Racing Plates
Racing plates will be included free at your first race. This plate will be tied to all of your racing results. GUARD IT WELL! If you do lose your plate, there will be a $10.00 fee to have it replaced. All of your previously awarded points will then be assigned to your new plate number.
Points & Prizes
Current Point Leaders
CLICK HERE to view current Endurance Series point leaders.
Individual Point Calculation Guidelines
Endurance Series points and X-Country Series points will be tracked separately and end-of-year prizes will be awarded for each series points leader.
After each race, individual points will be awarded to riders based on the table below.
| Place | Points |
|---|---|
| 1st | 50 |
| 2nd | 45 |
| 3rd | 40 |
| 4th | 35 |
| 5th | 30 |
| 6th | 27 |
| 7th | 24 |
| 8th | 21 |
| 9th | 18 |
| 10th | 15 |
| Place | Points |
|---|---|
| 11th | 13 |
| 12th | 11 |
| 13th | 9 |
| 14th | 7 |
| 15th | 5 |
| 16th | 4 |
| 17th | 3 |
| 18th | 2 |
| 19th | 1 |
| 20th + | 0 |
Team Points Calculations & Guidelines
Team points will be a calculated by combining both the Endurance Series and X-Country Series points for each team.
After every race the points of the top 12 points earners from each registered team will be awarded to the team’s point total. The team MUST BE REGISTERED with ICUP in order to receive points and the rider MUST SELECT THEIR TEAM AT REGISTRATION for points to be counted. A rider who changes teams during the season cannot take their points with them to their new team but can start to earn points for their new team once they register under the new team name. A team can be created and register at any point in the season but points will not be retroactively added to the team points total.
Team Registration Coming Soon
Endurance Series Prizes
Key: Medal = | Podium =
| Elite | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-10 Riders | $150 Cash + / | $100 Cash + / | $50 Cash + / | ||
| 11-20 Riders | $210 Cash + / | $140 Cash + / | $80 Cash + / | ||
| 21+ Riders | $270 Cash + / | $180 Cash + / | $110 Cash + / | $50 Cash + |
| Expert | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-19 Riders | / | / | / | ||
| 20+ Riders | / | / | / |
| Sport | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-19 Riders | / | / | / | ||
| 20+ Riders | / | / | / |
| Juniors | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1- 4 Riders | / | / | / | ||
| 5+ Riders | $20 Cash + / | $10 Cash + / | $5 Cash + / |
