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**