MTCX Super Prestige #3 & #4 - Be Yourself Cross

MTCX Super Prestige #3 & #4 - Be Yourself Cross Race Information

<h2><strong>Be Yourself Cross - Big Sky Park - 2025 - SEPTEMBER 27th &amp; 28th</strong></h2> <h4>MTCX Super Prestige #3 &amp; #4</h4> <h4>USA Cycling Sanctioned</h4> <h3> </h3> <h3> </h3> <h3>Venue</h3> <p>Big Sky Park - 1518 Tower St, Missoula, MT 59804</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Saturday Schedule</strong></p> <ul><li>8:00 Check-in and reg open</li><li>8am - 9am - Course Open</li><li>9:15am -  9 and under race boys and girls</li><li>9:45am  - 13-14 boys, 13-14 girls, 10-12 boys, 10-12 girls</li><li>10:45am - 17-18 girls, 15-16 girls</li><li>11:45am - 17-18 boys, 15-16 boys</li><li>12:45pm - Masters Women - 40-49, 50-59, 60&#43;</li><li>1:45pm - Masters Men - 40-49, 50-59, 60&#43;</li><li>2:45pm - Women Cat 1/2/3 &amp; SS</li><li>3:30pm - Men Cat 1/2/3 &amp; SS</li></ul> <p> </p> <p><br /><strong>Sunday Schedule</strong></p> <ul><li>8:00 Check-in and reg open</li><li>8am - 9am - Course Open</li><li>9:15am -  9 and under race boys and girls</li><li>9:45am  - 13-14 boys, 13-14 girls, 10-12 boys, 10-12 girls</li><li>10:45am - 17-18 girls, 15-16 girls</li><li>11:45am - 17-18 boys, 15-16 boys</li><li>12:45pm - Masters Women - 40-49, 50-59, 60&#43;</li><li>1:45pm - Masters Men - 40-49, 50-59, 60&#43;</li><li>3:00pm - Women Cat 1/2/3 &amp; SS</li><li>4:15pm - Men Cat 1/2/3 &amp; SS</li></ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Registration Check/In:</strong><br />Friday at the Venue 4pm-6:30pm</p> <p>Day of Check in will start Saturday at 8:00AM - 6:00PM <br />Checkin at least 60 minutes before each race<br /> </p> <h3> </h3> <h3>MTCX Super Prestige</h3> <p>The weekend series is called the MTCX Super Prestige, it a USA Cycling Series with 6 races.  All categories battling for the overall in there field. 20. 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 (no dropped races</p> <h3> </h3> <h3>AGE CALCULATION for USA CYCLING RACING and MTCX SUPER PRESTIGE</h3> <p>A rider&#39;s racing age in cyclo-cross is his age on December 31st of the year that the cyclo-cross season ends.  In this case for Juniors and Masters racing it&#39;s your age on <strong>12/31/2026.</strong> If you accidentally register for the wrong age category we will place you in the correct one.  Apologies in advance.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>SEASON SCHEDULE: </strong><br />September 3 - Skills Clinic - 18450 Six Mile<br />September 6/7 - Six Mile - Country Cross - MTCX Super Prestige #1 &amp; #2<br />September 10 - 6 Mile - Bjorn Cross<br />September 17 – Big Sky Park - Sausage Cross<br />September 24 – Big Sky Park - Soup Cross<br />September 27/28 - Big Sky Park - Be Yourself CX - MTCX Super Prestige #3 &amp; #4<br />October 1 – Big Sky Park - Caserole Cross<br />October 8 – Ranch Club - Arnold Palmer Cross<br />October 15 - Ranch Club - Knickers Cross<br />October 22 - Big Sky Brewery - Techno Cross<br />October 25/26 - Big Sky Brewery - Rolling Thunder - MTCX Super Prestige #5 &amp; #6</p> <h3> </h3> <h3> </h3> <h3>Missoula Wednesday Night Series</h3> <p>The <a href="https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/MT/Missoula/MissoulaWednesdayNightCyclocross" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Missoula Cyclocross Series</a> is 8 weeks  It also has a corresponding youth program called &#34;<a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Missoula/RangersYouthCyclocrossBikeTeam" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rangers</a>.&#34; SEASON SCHEDULE:<br /> </p> <h3> </h3> <p> </p> <h3> </h3> <h3> </h3> <p> </p> <h3>Points and Sanctioning</h3> <p>Be Yourself Cross and the MTCX Super Prestige is a USA Cycling Event.  Points go to your call up at the National Championship.  </p> <h3> </h3> <h3>Podiums</h3> <p>Top three in each race category will be on podium. Podiums will be recognized immediately after each race.  Prizes and medals provided by Zillastate.</p> <h3> </h3> <h3>Call Ups</h3> <p>Register by Wed before Thunder to ensure you are considered for a callup. At least 8 in each category will get a call up for the front line. We may call past 8 if time allows from rider rankings/criteria below. Once we are done calling, then everyone else can line up first come, first serve.</p> <ol><li>1st Callup - Current MTCX Super Prestige Leader</li><li>Front 2 Rows - MTCX Super Prestige Standings</li><li>Other Rows - Crossresults.com</li></ol> <p>Sunday will be the same call up.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Parking &amp; Camping</h3> <p>Big Sky Park and dryland camping.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Team Tents</h3> <p>Team tents will be available, please reserve yours in the store here.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Course Pre-riding. </h3> <p>While a race is occurring, please no pre-riding the course. There are  dedicated slots on the schedule for pre-riding. After each race, there should be 10 minutes where you can do some pre-riding.   </p> <p> </p> <h3>Lodging</h3> <p>Please also hit up Keyvin Pollington&#39;s <a href="https://missoulacitycenter.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City Center Motel</a> Keyvin is a strong supporter of Missoula Cycling.  City Center Motel is located downtown Missoula. OR Free Dryland Camping at the venue.</p> <p> </p> <h3>What makes this race special:</h3> <ul><li>18 years of best in the west CX racing! </li><li>Free Beer Garden presented by Big Sky Brewery.</li><li>Kid&#39;s Race and Junior racing. </li><li>Fans.</li><li>Prizes by Zillastate</li></ul> <h3> </h3> <h3>Food and Beverage</h3> <ul><li>The beer garden is sponsored by by Big Sky Brewery with beer, seltzer, and seltzer water.</li><li>Grist and Black Coffee providing breakfast and coffee.</li></ul> <h3> </h3> <h3>FAQ</h3> <p>Q: I&#39;m not a USA Cycling Member. Can I race and what category?</p> <ul><li>Yes, you will race on a one day license.  Consider the morning age group races first.</li></ul> <p>Q: Can I race more than one race in the day? </p> <ul><li>Yes! Race as many times as you want Saturday and Sunday.</li></ul> <p>Q: Do I need a CX bike?</p> <ul><li>No. Gravel bikes and mountain bikes work great! Just make sure if you have a MTB you take off any bar end extenders.</li></ul> <p> </p> <p> </p>