The Southern Super D Series launches next Saturday at Rocky Knob Park. This is a USAC race and should prove to be an exciting and demanding course. A Super D race is point to point race in which the starting point is higher than the finish. The course is not entirely down hill though. Flat section, slight uphills, as well as gravity fed sections will be encountered. The course will use a portion of the segment below outlined in yellow:
Riders will pedal un-timed to the start and then be allowed two runs to put down their fastest time.
Pre-registration is here.
Registration is also available the day of the race from 9:00 AM until 10:30. Please pre-register!
Full schedule (this will updated by noon on Friday, April 25):
9:00 AM — Registration opens; course open for practice
10:30 AM — Registration closes
11:00 AM — Course closes; Rider meeting at the Saddle/Finish line (the top of the Middle Earth Trail under the powerlines)
12:00 PM — Race starts (run #1)
1:30 PM (approximate) — Course closes (end of Run #1)
2:15 PM (approximate) — Run 2 starts
3:00 PM — Food available
4:30 PM — Awards
All registered racers can join Boone Area Cyclists for a FREE meal at Appalachian Mountain Brewery at 6:00 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 25!
Proceeds from the race will benefit Rocky Knob Park (BAC) and the Appalachian State University Recreation Management Association Scholarship.
BBQ is being donated by Boone Meat Center and prepared by BBQ master Roachel Laney!
Several local businesses are sponsoring the event: Stick Boy, Bandanas, Lowes Foods, Ingles, Harris Teeter, Mast General Store, Mountain Khakis, and Appalachian Mountain Brewery.
Special thanks to ASU’s recreation management students who are helping to plan this event and volunteering and
Special thanks to the BAC for hosting this race and providing volunteers.
Stay tuned for race updates.
Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park 