High Altitude Classic

XC Mountain Bike Race

**2024, that’s a wrap! Until next year.**


Essential Info & Start

DATE: Sunday, Sept 8, 2024

START:  10am @ High Altitude Shop (Downtown Cloudcroft)

AWARDS: 2pm @ Finish Line

 

Course & Maps

*NEW RACE COURSE FOR 2024*

What’s Different?

  • More single track

  • Very little road/2-track connectors

  • No long Jeep Road Climb

  • Utilizes new trails (Pink) + trails from the previous HAC Race Course (Green & Blue)

RACE DISTANCES
Pro/Cat 1 = 19.5 Miles, ~2,820 ft - 1 Full Course + 2 Half Course Laps
Cat 2/SS = 15 Miles, ~2,160 ft - 1 Full Course + 1 Half Course Lap
Cat 3 = 10.5 Miles, ~1520 ft - 1 Full Course

FULL COURSE - 10.3 Miles | 1,520 ft Elevation Gain
Following Map Image Below: Green > Pink > Blue

HALF COURSE - 4.4 Miles | 652 ft Elevation Gain
Following Map Image Below: Green > Blue (Skip Pink)

**Notice: Bailey Canyon's Endless Downhill trail, used in the legacy HAC race course, is now restricted by the US Forest Service. Please respect the closures and do not bypass the fences. The Chubby Tire Volunteer Crew is collaborating with the local US Forest Service to permit and build new singletrack trails around the restricted areas for future use.


Registration and Prices

High Altitude Classic XC Race

  • Through Aug 17 - $50/ participant

  • Aug 18 - Sept 6 - $55 / participant

  • Sept 7 Onsite - $65 / participant (Saturday Only)

  • NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION**

*Must have an annual USAC License to race - or - purchase a 1-Day License for $15 at time of registration.

Merch (Optional)

  • HAC T-Shirt - $15/ea (S, M, L, XL)

  • HAC Hat - $25/ea

**Onsite registration is at Cloudcroft Brewery for 1 day only — Saturday, Sept 7 from 3-5pm. NO SUNDAY, RACE DAY REGISTRATION.**


Saturday, Sept 7, 2024 - 3-5pm @ Cloudcroft Brewery

Sunday, Sept 8, 2024  (RACE DAY) - 8-9am ONLY @ High Altitude Shop

**Click the locations above for Google Maps Link

Packet Pick-Up


History

The High Altitude Classic is a mountain bike race in Cloudcroft, NM with a history dating back to the '90's.

With blazin' fast single track descents, rocky technical sections, and not-so-easy double track connectors, it's easy to see how this race can quickly challenge the best of your skills, yet leave you wanting to come back for more each year.

The race is a USA Cycling sanctioned event and part of the New Mexico Off-Road Series (NMORS).

We're excited to see many familiar faces and racers return...


Who

You're perfect for the High Altitude Classic, if...

  • Enjoy a challenge

  • Want to race mountain bikes

  • You're competitive or aspire to be

Optional Qualifications...

  • May -or- may not have a bike that cost more than your car

  • You own at least one pair of lycra shorts

  • Refer to your bike clothing as a "kit"


Prizes

Pro/Cat 1/SS: $2500 CASH PRIZE PURSE + Trophy

Cat 2/3: Trophy & Schwag Prize

**High Altitude Classic pays out cash purse equally to men and women**


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