It's Back!
On June 9, 2018, Trinity Trail Alliance brings back the much-loved LaGrange Classic Mountain Bike Race to the beautiful Weaver Basin Trail System in Weaverville, California. At the foot of the Trinity Alps, this new race route will take you through conifer forests and oak woodlands and across historic mining ditches. Ford clear creeks and race on miles of challenging singletrack. Every effort has been made to avoid forest roads.
Organized by Trinity Trail Alliance and Weaverville Lions Club, in partnership with U.S. Forest Service, this year’s race features two courses; a short 14 miles and a longer 27 miles. Proceeds go to fund Trinity Trail Alliance’s efforts to create a brand new bike park at Lowden Park. |
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Food • Drinks • Music • Fun for kids & family
Course Information
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Staging will be at Lowden Park on Washington Street, centrally located in Weaverville. Racers will parade through historic downtown from the park to the race start, a distance of 1.3 miles. Parking at the start is limited, but there is plenty of parking a short distance away at the high school or at Trinity County Office of Education.
Both courses are on public trails, which will remain open to the public during the race. Please keep alert. There will be 3 - 5 aide stations depending on the course. Each station will include water and Hammer Nutrition products, along with an assortment of other snacks. RegisterRegister online at Bikereg.com.
The fee is $50. No refunds. Online registration closes Thursday, June 7th at 11:59 pm PT. On Friday, June 8th, between 4 and 7 pm registration will be available at Lowden Park, and late registration will be available on the morning of the race for a fee of $60. Click to view Race Categories
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Short Course
Distance: 14.4 miles (92% singletrack) Elevation gain: 1,966’ Starting elevation: 2,120’ Strava Google Earth Topo map Long Course
Distance: 27 miles (90% singletrack) Elevation gain: 4,159’ Starting elevation: 2,000’ Strava Google Earth Topo map |
Race Information
The morning of the 9th, racers will gather in Lowden Park, on Washington Street, for the mandatory racers' meeting at 8:30. At 9:00, all racers will parade through the historic downtown to the start line, 1.3 miles from the park. At the start line, the long course riders leave first, followed by the short course riders. Riders are expected to observe all traffic laws as we travel between the park and the race start/finish. All racers must wear ANSI/SNELL approved helmets.
Following the race, the awards ceremony will be at Lowden Park. Free hot showers will be available to LaGrange Classic racers. Awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each age group and to the top 3 men and women Elite, Clydesdale and single speed riders.
Following the race, the awards ceremony will be at Lowden Park. Free hot showers will be available to LaGrange Classic racers. Awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each age group and to the top 3 men and women Elite, Clydesdale and single speed riders.
Event Schedule
Friday, June 8th
4:00 - 10:00 pm camper check-in at Lowden Park 4:00 - 7:00 pm race registration, racer check-in and packet pick-up 10:00 pm start of pre-race quiet hours in the park Saturday, June 9th - Race Day (All times are approximate) 7:00- 8:30 am late registration, race check-in, packet pick-up at Lowden Park 8:30 mandatory race meeting at Park 9:00 parade through Historic Weaverville to start line 9:15 long course start 9:20 short course start 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Vendors and music at Park 3-ish Awards ceremony at Lowden Park Sunday, June 10th 10:00 am camper check-out Want to purchase a race T-Shirt? Racers can purchase a T-shirt when they register on Bikereg.com. If you want to purchase a shirt before the race, contact us at trinitytrailalliance@gmail.com and a shirt will be waiting for you on race day. A limited number of shirt sizes, at $20 each, will be available at Lowden Park on the day of the race. Fabric: 100% micro-polyester, moisture wicking, pill-resistant, snag-resistant, UPF 30+ protection 
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Event at Lowden Park
Music
Beer tent - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. will be serving their best! Food vendors - Tangle Blue Saloon will be offering a tri tip/chicken lunch with all the trimmings! YUM! Poker Bar Farms will have baked goods, lemonade & mocha. Bike Tent - Redding Sports LTD will be available for safety inspections, basic repairs, information & a limited supply of parts. Horseshoes & Playground Public swimming pool (TBD) Pump track (TBD) Enjoy shopping, restaurants, galleries, museum, Joss House in Historic Downtown Weaverville Join in fun at Lowden Park... 
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8.5"x11" LaGrange Race flyer - color 8.5"x11" LaGrange Race flyer - black and white |
Where is Weaverville?
Weaverville is located on Highway 299 approximately 45 minutes west of Redding, CA and approximately 2 hours east of Arcata, CA. This historic mining town offers full service grocery stores, restaurants, motels, shops, galleries, and museums. Lowden Park has a children's playground, pool (seasonal), restrooms and picnic areas.For more information on Weaverville and Trinity County, see www.visittrinity.com.
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Staying Here
Camping and limited RV hook-ups will be available at Lowden Park for the nights of Friday, June 8th and Saturday, June 9th. RV site reservations can be made through BikeReg.com as part of your race registration for $17/night. Tent camping in the park will be on a first come, first serve basis with a fee of $11.50 per night. Check-out time Sunday morning is 10:00 am.
Additional group camping is available at nearby East Weaver Campground through arrangements with the Weaverville Ranger District Office in Weaverville or at www.recreation.gov
For motels, bed & breakfasts, and other options, see www.visittrinity.com.
Also, look for house rentals on AirBnB or VBRO.
A list of restaurants is provided at http://visittrinity.com/food-wine-restaurants/
Additional group camping is available at nearby East Weaver Campground through arrangements with the Weaverville Ranger District Office in Weaverville or at www.recreation.gov
For motels, bed & breakfasts, and other options, see www.visittrinity.com.
Also, look for house rentals on AirBnB or VBRO.
A list of restaurants is provided at http://visittrinity.com/food-wine-restaurants/
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Support the LaGrange Classic Mountain Bike Race.
Choose a level of support, fill out the form and mail, with your check to Trinity Trail Alliance. Thanks!
Choose a level of support, fill out the form and mail, with your check to Trinity Trail Alliance. Thanks!
Remember these? Vintage t-shirt designs.
This event is operated under special use permit with the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this event is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this event is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Trinity Trail Alliance
P.O. Box 1637, Weaverville, CA 96093
For more information, please contact us at: trinitytrailalliance@gmail.com
