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Stafford Lake MTB Weekend Results

10/19 - Dual Slalom / Short Track XC 10/20 - Rattler XC
A4B Short Track ResultsRattler XC ResultsSolstice Bike Works Dual Slalom Results

Stafford Lake MTB Weekend Results

10/19 - Dual Slalom / Short Track XC 10/20 - Rattler XC
A4B Short Track ResultsRattler XC ResultsSolstice Bike Works Dual Slalom Results

Congratulations to the Fastest Run Winners

Samantha Kingshill / Maxwell Brown

The fastest laps receive a $75 gift certification to Solstice Bike Works

2024 Photo and Video

10/19 - Dual Slalom / Short Track XC 10/20 - Rattler XC
Jim Vazquez - Short Track XC ablum 1Jim Vazquez - Women's Skills Clinic ablum 1Jim Vazquez - Dual Slalom AlbumJim Vazquez - Rattler XC Photo Gallery - Wave 1Jim Vazquez - Rattler XC Photo Gallery - Wave 2Stafford Lake MTB Drone VideoShort Track and Skills Clinic Photo by Scout Wellmeier

2024 Rattler XC Sponsors and Partners

#moregirlsonbikes Grant Program & Skills Clinics

The Stafford Lake MTB production team has partnered with ACCESS4BIKES to bring our commitment to increasing participation of women and girls in mountain biking to the next level.


A4B is providing a 30% grant towards registration fees for all female participants in the Stafford Lake MTB Weekend.  That brings the total granting funding to 45% towards registrations fees.   The grant is automatically applied at registration.


Stafford Lake MTB Weekend is also offering 2 FREE women/girls' skills clinic with certified NICA skills coach Jessica Tseng.  


A4B has recently expanded its involvement in opening up cycling to more women with the formation of ACCESS4WOMEN.  


Your production team, Repack Racing, B-17 Racing and CCCX Cycling will continue to increase access and lower barriers to female cyclist with ongoing programs.


A4B has been involved with the Bike Park and perimeter trail projects at Stafford Lake for many years to increase accessibilty for cycling in Marin.

Stafford Lake MTB Weekend Events

Stafford Lake Rattler XC - Sunday October 20

The Stafford Lake Rattler XC will be a traditional format MTB XC race with a ~4-mile course. Participants will complete multiple laps depending on registration class.


REGISTRATION CLOSES SATURDAY, 10/18 AT NOON


Rattler 2024 Course: https://www.strava.com/routes/3281813938530158758


REMINER: DISC GOLF TRAILS ARE CLOSED UNTIL 3PM FRIDAY.


The course is a mix of singletrack, fire road and double track. It utilizes the Bike Park and the hills to the south of the park that contain trails closed to public riding. 


This is a wonderful venue with excellent trails and stunning scenery.  It is also the former home of the NICA High School League State Championships and the future home of more NorCal racing!  The course is fun and flowy with a couple of moderate climbs and many punchy climbs. 


Classes/Categories


Middle School Class Boys: 6th/7th Grade, 8th Grade; Girls:  6th/7th Grade, 8th Grade (younger riders may register for Middle School).

Beginner Class Men: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-49, 50+ ; Women: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-49, 50+

Sport Class Men: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-49, 50+ ; Women: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-49, 50+

Expert Men: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-49, 50+ ; Women: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-49, 50+

Open/Pro: Men; Women 


Laps and distances will be announced closer to race day.

register for the rattler xc

Stafford Lake Dual Slalom - Presented by Solstice Bike Works (Saturday 10/19)

We thank Solstice Bike Works for a presenter-level sponsorship the 2024 Dual Slalom race.  Solstice is also a local shop sponsor for the entire weekend.


The Stafford Lake Park team has done some great work to refurbish and improve the dual slalom course.  In fact, the dual slalom was used as part of the Stafford Lake Crusher Cup on July 27, 2024.


The Dual Slalom will be closed from 11:00AM to 12:00PM for the skills clinic.


REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, 10/18 AT NOON


Dual Slalom course:  https://www.strava.com/routes/3271530180113333414


The dual slalom will feature a bracket scoring system with two timed runs for each heat (one on each line).


$75 Gift Card to Solstice Bike Works for fastest male and female run.


Classes/Categories


Men 18 & under

Women 18 & under

Men 19-44

Women 19-44

Men 45+

Women 45+

Men Open/Pro

Women Open/Pro

ale run.

Categories may be expanded or combined based on registration

register for Stafford Lake dual slalom

Short Track XC - Presented by ACCESS4BIKES (Saturday 10/19)

ACCESS4BIKES has partnered with Stafford Lake MTB to bring you the Shorty Track XC race on Saturday morning.  A4B is also sponsoring the #moregirlsonbike and ACCESS4WOMEN initiatives with a 30% registration grant for all female participants in the Stafford Lake MTB Weekend.


Stafford Lake has been home to the Stafford Shorty for many years and offers a great variety short track course options.


The Stafford Lake MTB Weekend will feature a short track race that is significantly different from the Stafford Shorty course. The course will be shorter with less climbing.


REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, 10/18 AT NOON


Tentative Course: https://www.strava.com/clubs/600665


The short track race will be held Saturday morning.


Race the short track as a standalone or as one in multiple events.


Classes/Categories


Middle School Class Boys: 6th/7th Grade, 8th Grade; Girls: 6th/7th Grade, 8th Grade (younger riders may register for Middle School).

Beginner Class Men: 18 and under, 19-44, 45+; Women: 18 and under, 19-44, 45+

Sport Class Men: 18 and under, 19-44, 45+; Women: 18 and under, 19-44, 45+

Expert Men: 18 and under, 19-44, 45+; Women: 18 and under, 19-44, 45+

Open/Pro: Men; Women 

 
The start time and course will be released closer to race day. 

Categories may be expanded or combined based on registration

Register for short track XC here

Event Details and Schedule

Location: Stafford Lake County Park, Novato, CA


Dates: October 19 & 20, 2024

 
Registration Deadlines:  

Short Track & Dual Slalom Friday 10/18 at NOON

Rattler XC - Saturday 10/19 at NOON


Friday, October 18 Schedule

2 - 5PM - General Preride (park closes at 8)


Saturday, October 19 Schedule (tentative):
All Day - XC Preride (excluding areas in active racing)

9:30AM - Short track XC

8AM - Dual Slalom Preride

11AM - 12PM - Dual Slalom preride closed for skills clinic

1:30PM - Dual Slalom

1:30PM - Free Women / Girl's MTB Skills w/Jessica Tseng

Sunday, October 20 Schedule:
7:30AM - Race Check-in Opens

8AM - Volunteer Check-in Opens

7-9AM - Course Preride

9AM - Middle School, Beginner and Sport Class Race

10:30AM - Expert/Pro Race

11:30AM - Podiums for MS, Beginner and Sport

1PM - Podiums for Expert/Pro 


All day - Event booths and food

Restricted Trails

REMINDER: BIKES ARE ONLY ALLOWED AT THE BIKE PARK.  BIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE DISC GOLF COURSE.  PLEASE RESPECT PARK RULES.

No Pets Allowed.

A friendly reminder that no pets are allowed at Sattord Lake COunty Park.

Event Details and Schedule

Location: Stafford Lake County Park, Novato, CA


Dates: October 19 & 20, 2024

 
Registration Deadlines:  

Short Track & Dual Slalom Friday 10/18 at NOON

Rattler XC - Saturday 10/19 at NOON


Friday, October 18 Schedule

2 - 5PM - General Preride (park closes at 8)


Saturday, October 19 Schedule (tentative):
All Day - XC Preride (excluding areas in active racing)

9:30AM - Short track XC

8AM - Dual Slalom Preride

11AM - 12PM - Dual Slalom preride closed for skills clinic

1:30PM - Dual Slalom

1:30PM - Free Women / Girl's MTB Skills w/Jessica Tseng

Sunday, October 20 Schedule:
7:30AM - Race Check-in Opens

8AM - Volunteer Check-in Opens

7-9AM - Course Preride

9AM - Middle School, Beginner and Sport Class Race

10:30AM - Expert/Pro Race

11:30AM - Podiums for MS, Beginner and Sport

1PM - Podiums for Expert/Pro 


All day - Event booths and food

Restricted Trails

REMINDER: BIKES ARE ONLY ALLOWED AT THE BIKE PARK.  BIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE DISC GOLF COURSE.  PLEASE RESPECT PARK RULES.

No Pets Allowed.

A friendly reminder that no pets are allowed at Sattord Lake COunty Park.

REPACK RACING AND B-17 RACING EVENTS

Check Out the Repack Racing, B-17 Racing and CCCX Cycling Websites for the full Race Schedule!


October 27 - CCCX MTB #4

January 5, 2025 - CCCX MTB #1


Join us for so much fun!

2023 Rattler XC Race Photos

So much appreciation for our amazing photography crew!
Album 1 by Jim VazquezALBUM 2 by Jim VAZQUEZAlbum by Tom BossAlbum by Frank ThomAlbum by Bennett bakke @ tamarancho Report

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Stafford Lake Park

Stafford Lake County Park

Stafford Lake County Park

Stafford Lake County Park

Stafford Lake County Park is located on Novato BLVD just west of Novato.  The park consists of recreation and picnic areas along with access to shoreline and trails.  Highlights are the Bike Park and Disc Golf Course.

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Stafford Lake Bike Park

Stafford Lake County Park

Stafford Lake County Park

 The 17 acre bike park site is located within Stafford Lake County Park in Novato.  The full spectrum bike park will provide progressive opportunities and experiences for riders of all ages and skill levels- beginner through expert, to participate in positive, healthy, and active outdoor recreation. 

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3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, California 94947, United States

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