In conjunction with our sponsors, we will be hosting a children's and youth mountain biking race again this spring.

WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 2022

WHERE: 10955 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6A 2E9

All kids and youth aged 16 and under are welcome to sign up to race, and kids of all ages and their families are welcome to attend. Please see Race Categories below for age recommendations.

Schedule details:

Check in and race plate pick up will start at 9:00 am. Races will start at 10:00 am. Updates will be provided on forums and via email to parents as more details are available about the specific courses and scheduling for categories. Please be prepared to spend a good chunk of your day at this event!

Race Categories:

Strider

The “Strider” category encompasses the youngest first time mountain bike racers.

Only those with strider and push bikes will be allowed to race in this category. Recommended age for Striders is 6 years-old and under. The Striders Race will have a primary focus on fun, offering no technical sections. Boys and girls will race together in this category unless there are high numbers of registrants.

Little Pedaler

The "Little Pedaler" category is new this year, and also encompasses the youngest first time mountain bike racers. This category was added specifically for kids who have graduated from a strider to a pedal bike, but not quite ready to race in the "Little Ripper" category. Recommended age is 6 years-old and under. The Little Pedalers will have a primary focus on fun, offering no technical sections. Boys and girls will race together in this category unless there are high numbers of registrants.

Little Ripper

The “Little Ripper” category also encompasses the second youngest first time mountain bike racers. Recommended age for Little Rippers is 8 years-old and under. The Little Rippers Race will have a primary focus on fun, offering very few technical sections. Boys and girls will race together in this category unless there are high numbers of registrants.

Gnarly

The “Gnarly” category is offered for beginners. Riders in this category will be first-time racers from all age groups and graduates from the “Little Rippers” race category. The emphasis of this race course will be fun, with mild technical sections to challenge the riders’ abilities and introduce them to mountain bike racing. The recommended age group for this category is 9 to 12.

Geared

The “Geared” category is offered for riders who have tried a Trailblazers mountain bike race in the past and are looking for a new challenge. The emphasis of this race will be fun, with increased technical skills development. Riders in the Geared category will primarily be graduates from the Gnarly category and older first-time racers. The recommended age group for this category is 11 to 14.

Dialed

The “Dialed” category is offered for riders looking for the biggest challenge on race-day. Riders in this category will be graduates of the Geared category, or advanced first time racers. Technical skills will be put to the test in this category offering a mix of difficult climbs/descents and technical singletrack sections. The recommended age group for this race category 13 to 16.

Requirements and What to Bring :

Please note that each racer REQUIRES a well fitted, CSA approved bicycle helmet, close-toed shoes, and a mountain bike or strider bike in good working repair in order to participate in the race. Parents should bring water, food, age and weather appropriate clothing (for during the race and staying to spectate afterwards), sunscreen, bug spray, and any medications or supplies that could potentially be required. Basic First Aid equipment will be available on site.

Some of the race routes differ from last. The 2022 routes are now posted on the Vixen Racing website: https://vixenracingmtb.com/2022trailblazers/

Tickets will be available for purchase ONLINE ONLY UNTIL MIDNIGHT THE THURSDAY BEFORE the race. THERE WILL BE NO IN-PERSON REGISTRATION ON THE DAY OF THE RACE.

For concerns or inquiries, please contact at Stephanie 780-242-3796.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Cheers,

Vixen MTB Racing