Race Details
The Big Woods Classic presented by Spokes Bike Shop has multiple distances available. Register early; all distances are capped:
Saturday, July 30, 2022
- Adult Comp — Approx. 20.5 miles, limited to 125 riders
- Adult Sport — Approx. 10.5 miles, limited to 125 riders
- Adult Novice — Approx. 7.6 miles, limited to 200 riders
- Youth Comp — Approx. 7.6 miles, limited to 200 riders
- Youth Novice — Approx. 3.8 miles, limited to 125 riders
- Kids Fun Ride — Approx. 1.5 miles, limited to 125 riders
- Adapted Ride — Approx. 3 miles, limited to 20 riders
Race Fees
| April–July 24 | July 25–Race Day | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Comp | $30 | $40 |
| Adult Sport | $25 | $35 |
| Adult Novice | $20 | $30 |
| Youth Comp | $20 | $30 |
| Youth Novice | $15 | $25 |
| Kids Fun Ride | $10 | $15 |
| Adapted Ride | $10 | $15 |
Taxes are included.
Online registration closes at 12 PM on July 30. Register in person at Carver Park Reserve on July 29 from 2–8 PM or July 30 from 7 AM–1 PM.
Swag and Awards
Swag
- All registrants: All registrants receive a Big Woods Classic T-shirt.
- All finishers: All finishers receive an award.
2021 trucker hats and socks are also available for purchase with registration (limited sizes available for socks). Limited-edition “I Bike Three Rivers” T-shirts will also be available for purchase at the race.
Schedule
Friday, July 29
Packet pickup and course preview, Springview (Rider Village) Area from 2–8 PM at Carver Park Reserve.
Saturday, July 30
Race Day!
Start information
All races will have a mass start.
Start times
7 AM — Race Village/Packet Pickup Opens
8 AM — Adult Comp Start
8:15 AM — Adult Sport Start
9:30 AM — Adult Novice Start
10:30 AM — Youth Comp Start
11:30 AM — Youth Novice Start
12 PM — Kids Fun Ride Start
1 PM — Adapted Ride Start
Rider Village
Enjoy music provided by JJuice Music & Entertainment, Official DJ of Three Rivers Signature Races. Snacks and refreshments provided for participants. Breakfast items, sandwiches, fruit, chips, beer and wine available for purchase from Lucky’s 13.
Course Information & Maps
Course Information
Courses are color-coded to match your bike plate. Please make sure you know which course you are riding and follow the correct signs. The technical features sections on Paradise will not be used. Riders are responsible for keeping track of their own laps in multi-lap races.
| Division | Approximate Distance | Bike Plate/Course Color | Laps | Trails |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Comp | 20.5 miles | Blue | 2 | Easy Rider, Raptor Ridge, Ravine Rush, Paradise, Grimm's Grind |
| Adult Sport | 10.5 miles | Red | 1 | Easy Rider, Raptor Ridge, Ravine Rush, Paradise, Grimm's Grind |
| Adult Novice | 7.6 miles | Purple | 2 | Easy Rider, Raptor Ridge |
| Youth Comp | 7.6 miles | Purple | 2 | Easy Rider, Raptor Ridge |
| Youth Novice | 3.8 miles | Orange | 1 | Easy Rider, Raptor Ridge |
| Kids Fun Ride | 1.5 miles | Yellow | 1 | Easy Rider |
| Adapted Ride | 3 miles | Yellow | 2 | Easy Rider |
View an interactive map of Monarch Singletrack Trail with video of each loop!
Maps
Course Maps
- Adult Comp and Sport Course Map*
- Adult Novice, Youth Comp, and Youth Novice Course Map
- Kids Fun Ride and Adapted Ride Course Map
*Please note: A small section of Ravine Rush will have a directional change for the race only, and the course connections between Ravine Rush and Easy Rider are temporary for the race only. To ride the full course prior to race day, please follow the paved trail to the Easy Rider trailhead.
Trail Maps
Be sure to check trail conditions trail conditions prior to riding any Three Rivers singletrack trail.
Packet Pickup
Big Woods Classic Race
- Friday, July 29, 2-8 PM: Springview (Rider Village) Area at Carver Park Reserve
- Race Day, Saturday July 30, beginning at 7 AM: Springview (Rider Village) Area at Carver Park Reserve. We recommend arriving approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of your race.
Parking & Directions
Parking is free at Carver Park Reserve. Depending on where you park, it may be a 5- to 10-minute ride to the start area. Park staff will be on hand to assist with parking. Get directions.
Inclement Weather Policy
Due to the sensitive nature of the trails and our sustainability efforts, mountain bike trails are occasionally closed due to wet conditions. We do not have a rain date for this event. In the event of cancellation, all riders will have the option of a refund minus the cost of the swag.
