Join Us for the 2022 LaGrange ClassicJune 11, 2022
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Do you want to help? Contact us to volunteer at lagrange@trinitytrailalliance.com
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Race Overview
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The 2022 LaGrange Classic Mountain Bike Race in Weaverville will be held in two formats. Three courses, Elite, Sport and Intermediate, will be the sites of a traditional one-day race on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The Novice (8 mile) Course will be the venue of a virtual race over the week of June 4 -10. On Saturday, event organizers, the Trinity Trail Alliance, are looking forward to presenting a pre-race downtown procession, a challenging one-day mountain bike race on the Weaver Basin Trail System and a celebration at Lowden Park in the afternoon. However, there will be some exciting changes.
First, some new and thrilling trails have been added to the 28-mile Elite Course and the 26-mile Sport Course. These new sections were planned and constructed in 2021 and have become favorites among local and visiting bike riders. Each of these races will include an uphill push on the new Browder Trail and downhill thrills on the new Blue Lead Trail. Trinity Trail Alliance hopes to provide a fun and challenging experience that riders will enjoy and want to visit again. The 14-mile Intermediate Course will remain similar to last year. Racers may sign-up for a race, purchase T-shirts and reserve campsites at Bikereg.com after January 2022 . T The 2021 LaGrange Classic was a completely virtual race format, which many racers enjoyed. This year only the Novice Race will continue to be a Virtual Format. This 8-mile course was designed for beginning riders, families and recreational riders, who are looking for a fun ride without a crowd of racers around them. The Novice Race will be held over a one-week period from June 4th to June 10th. In the virtual format, riders may choose the day and time of their ride, record and download their ride to the phone app, Strava, and send the Strava activity to the race administrators for results. Lowden Park will again be the location for fun weekend activities and camping, along with the awards ceremony after the race on Saturday, June 11th. The combined awards ceremony will be for both the virtual Novice Course and the race day Intermediate, Sport, and Elite courses. Each year TTA has made efforts to improve the park event by adding more activities and vendors. Camping and RV parking will be available in Lowden Park during the race weekend for mountain bike racers and can be reserved on Bikereg.com. USFS campsites in Trinity County may be reserved at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. TTA works in coordination with the US Forest Service and other community services and organizations to make the best race event possible. This event is operating under a special uses permit with the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. T-shirts may be available to purchase at Lowden Park on June 10th and11th while supplies last. Novice Racers must do the following for their ride to be considered valid.
All courses are on public trails, which will remain open to trail users during the race. Please keep alert for walkers, runners, equestrian riders, and other riders. All trails are multi-use and bidirectional. Be considerate and be prepared to yield (IMBA Responsible Riding) to other users. Caution - on every course expect sections of tight single track that will make passing problematic. On the race routes, you will ride through conifer forests and oak woodlands, on historic mining ditches and challenging single track trails. We made every effort to avoid forest roads. The course will be well signed but you must pay attention as all four race courses overlap. The Weaver Basin Trail System was the location of the very successful World Endurance Mountain Bike Organization (WEMBO) 24 Hour Solo World Championships in 2015. So expect an exciting ride! CovidCovid-19 restrictions and recommendations are rapidly changing as vaccine distribution increases. Current information can be found at the links below. Please be safe, courteous, and understanding of each individual's situation.
State of California Trinity County Register online at Bikereg.comRegister early on BikeReg for the Elite, Sport, Intermediate or Virtual Novice Race. Early registration (Before May 1st) is discounted and includes a meal/drink coupon (to be used on June 11th only) and a t-shirt. Registration on May 1st and before May 29th is discounted and includes a June 11th food coupon only. Late registration (on May 29 or later) is not discounted and does not include a food coupon or free T-shirt.
June 11th riders may pick up their race ID and swag bag at Lowden Park on Friday evening, June 10 or on Saturday, June 11th. Be ready by 8:30 am on Saturday. Virtual riders may pick up your race ID and swag bag at The Hub (next to the Weaverville Hotel on Hwy 299) before or on the day of your official ride. Practice as many times as you want, in fact, we recommend you ride the course before the official race. Virtual racers may choose the official date and time of your LaGrange Classic Race. Email us and sign into STRAVA when you are ready for your timed race. Email lagrange@trinitytrailalliance.com to notify us after you ride your timed race and send the link of your race. We will keep a record of STRAVA times and determine the winners. Reserve RV and camp sites (as available) and/or purchase T-shirts (while supplies last) on bikegreg.com when you register.
Trinity Bike Park: Pump Track and Skills Track
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2022 Elite Course
Longest course - added climbing - serious racers Distance: 28 miles (92% singletrack) Starting elevation: 2,000' NEW! Up the Browder Climb and down the Blue Lead Flow Trail! Trailforks Route Detailed course map 2022 Sport Course
Experienced riders Distance: 26 miles (97% singletrack) Elevation gain: 4,159’ Starting elevation: 2,000’ NEW! Up the Browder Climb and down the Blue Lead Flow Trail! Trailforks Route Detailed course map 2022 Intermediate Course
Recreational & newer riders Distance: 14 miles (94% singletrack) Elevation gain: 1,966’ Starting elevation: 2,000’ Trailforks Detailed course map Strava Intermediate Course Virtual Race for all riders!
2022 Novice Course Beginners, Families, Kids (with adult supervision), and Recreational Riders Distance: 8.2 miles Starting elevation: 2,000' Trailforks Detailed course map Strava Novice Course |
Event ScheduleTENATIVE SCHEDULE (Subject to change) Times approximate.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10TH- (Last day for Novice Virtual Race. You may pick up your swag bag at the park after 4pm today.) 4 pm - 7 pm - Late registration, check-in and packet pickup available at Lowden Park for Elite, Sport or Intermediate Racers. 4 pm - 10 pm - Lowden Park Camping and RV check-in 8 pm - 9:45 pm - Warming fire in the park. (Bring your lawn chairs and S'Mores!) 10 pm - Quiet Hours Begin Friday evening- Trinity County Brewing Company. Music by 'Across the Grain' at 6 pm in downtown Weaverville. SATURDAY, JUNE 11TH - LAGRANGE CLASSIC MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE (Times are approximate.) 7:00 - 8:00 am - Late-Late registration, check-in and packet pickup. 8:30am - Mandatory Race Meeting in the Park! 9 am - Rider Procession Parade from Lowden Park to Race Start Line 9:30 am - RACE START! Elite and Sport racers 9:35 am - RACE START! Intermediate racers 11 am - 5 pm - Lowden Park Festivities, Food and Beverage Vendors Corn Hole Games set up and ready to play. 1 pm - 2 pm - Awards ceremony and prize give-away 2 pm - 3 pm - Bike Games. Be ready to have some fun! 2 pm - 4 pm - Swimming Pool open. Free swim passes available at the TTA Information Booth, 3 pm - 4 pm - Pump Track time trials at Trinity Bike Park. All bike riders welcome. Helmets required. 10 pm - Quiet Hours Begin Saturday evening - 805 Tap take over at Corner Mart (walking distance from Lowden Park) SUNDAY, JUNE 12TH 6:30 am - 11 am - Camp breakdown, clean-up. See you next year! Feel free to enjoy the trails at any time. There will be many people who will want to ride or walk with you on the Weaver Basin Trail System. Contact the LaGrange Race Committee at lagrange@trinitytrailalliance.com |
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Interested in Becoming a 2022 Race Sponsor?
Last year's sponsors gave us positive feedback! The race was a great success for the riders and our community. If you are looking to renew your sponsorship, or considering sponsoring the race for the first time here are some benefits to consider:
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Other Ways to be Involved...Here are a few ways you can help;
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For more information or to volunteer, please contact Trinity Trail Alliance.
Where is Weaverville?
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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, gas stations, restaurants, a variety of lodging options, shops, galleries, movie theater and museums. Lowden Park on Washington Street, has a children's playground, pool, Bike Park, restrooms, camping and picnic areas. For more information on Weaverville and Trinity County go to weavervilleca.org or www.visittrinity.com Check out the trails with this APP or explore more of our TRAILS in person, including the Trinity Lakeshore Trail. 
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Staying and Playing Here? Please observe COVID restrictions while visiting.
Group camping is available at nearby East Weaver Campground (about 5-10 minutes away) through arrangements with the Weaverville Ranger District office in Weaverville, 530-623-2121, or at www.recreation.gov. Please go to www.visittrinity.com or weavervilleca.org for more information about the area.
There are a variety of lodging possibilities in the area. You will find resorts, cabins, motels, and vacation homes throughout the county, including in the north around Trinity Lake. Strawhouse Resorts, has a selection of cottages located 30 minutes west of Weaverville.
For motels, bed & breakfasts, and other lodging options, see visittrinity.com/lodging
Also, look for house rentals on AirBnB or VRBO
Nearby are the beautiful Trinity Alps, noted for amazing wilderness hiking trails and camping; the Trinity River, a white water rafting and fishing Mecca; and Trinity Lake, Ruth Lake, and Lewiston Lake, serene venues for camping, boating and fishing. Find more to do at https://visittrinity.com/explore/
A list of restaurants is provided at visittrinity.com/food-wine-restaurants
There are a variety of lodging possibilities in the area. You will find resorts, cabins, motels, and vacation homes throughout the county, including in the north around Trinity Lake. Strawhouse Resorts, has a selection of cottages located 30 minutes west of Weaverville.
For motels, bed & breakfasts, and other lodging options, see visittrinity.com/lodging
Also, look for house rentals on AirBnB or VRBO
Nearby are the beautiful Trinity Alps, noted for amazing wilderness hiking trails and camping; the Trinity River, a white water rafting and fishing Mecca; and Trinity Lake, Ruth Lake, and Lewiston Lake, serene venues for camping, boating and fishing. Find more to do at https://visittrinity.com/explore/
A list of restaurants is provided at visittrinity.com/food-wine-restaurants
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Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors:
Titanium Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsors
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The Nugget Restaurant
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In Memory of Sally Morris
Trinity Trail Alliance
P.O. Box 602, Weaverville, CA 96093
For more information, please contact us at: trinitytrailalliance@gmail.com
This business operates under special use permit with the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is also available in languages other than English.
To file a complaint alleging discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html , or at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provided in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution 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.)
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is also available in languages other than English.
To file a complaint alleging discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html , or at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provided in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.