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2023 VTYC Opener

  • Craftsbury Outdoor Center 535 Lost Nation Road Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827 United States (map)

A young Greta Kilburn races through the woods at the Outdoor Center.

The Vermont Youth Cycling league again opens its fall season at the Outdoor Center. Join us for a fun day of cross country mountain bike racing.

For more details, including seeding information, head over to the VTYC page.

An event-specific registration link will go up shortly. The race is open to any Vermont youth, whether they are part of a VTYC team or not.

Schedule: Please note that start times may be delayed slightly but will not begin ahead of the time below. 

8:30-9:45 Course open to pre-ride

9:00-9:45 Chip Pick-up and Day-of Registration

9:30 Mandatory Coaches Meeting at VTYC Tent (including parents of independent riders)

10:00 Cat C Race Start

10:15 Grade 5/6 Race Start

10:30-11:15 Chip Pick-up and Day-of Registration for Cat A/B

*10:45 Pre-riding for Cat A and B allowed

~11:00 Cat C/Grade 5/6 Podium

11:30 Cat B Race Start

12:30 Cat A Race Start

~1:30 Cat A/B Podium 


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