OMBC Series Information: updated for 2010 

CONTACTS:

CLASSES, DIVISIONS, and RACE INFORMATION:

Entry Fee's:

Many OMBC events are hosted by Ohio Mountain Bike Association member clubs. In an effort to recognize the hard work and achievements of the Ohio Mountain Bike Association, OMBC will be rewarding ALL OMBA members with discounted entry. If you would like to learn more about OMBA and/or would like to join, visit www.joinomba.org. Racers can choose to join any OMBA member club of their choice for as little as $20 per year. OMBA is a 501 3(c) organization and all contributions help maintain and support existing and new trail opportunities throughout Ohio.   

OMBC Entry Fee: $30

OMBA Members Fee: $25 (racers MUST present a current OMBA membership card at registration)

High School and Junior High Divisions: $10

Kids 12 and Under: FREE

There is no pre-registration available for OMBC Series events so racers must register on race day.

Ultra events including the The Mohican MTB100, Mohican Trail 100 Run, and 12/24 Hours of Mohican do offer pre-registration through www.bikereg.com

 Express Registration: For most OMBC Series events, Racer's will only need to fill out one registration form at the beginning of the season. However, racer's MUST notify registration staff of any changes in class or division during the season.

OMBC Number Plates: There is a one time $5 refundable deposit for an OMBC number plate. The number plate can be used all season, kept as a momento, or turned in for a refund at the end of the race or the end of the season. Hint, Hint: Having your own race plate throughout the season will save you valuable time at registration. 

CLASSES:

All classes, except single speed, will receive race day recognition at every event, regardless of the number of racers in your respective class. All classes will receive series points.

Vet open is for expert level racers 35 and over. Expert level racers that are 35+ have the option of racing with the younger experts for the Series Expert Title or with the Vet Open racers for the Vet Open title. Each racer must specify which class they choose at registration and points are not be transferable.  If you are 35 and no choice is specified, you will automatically be registered in the Vet Open Class. 
Expert Class receives 100% cash payback based on $20
Vet Open Class receives 85% cash payback based on $20 (see payout chart below for details)

Novice
Sport
Veteran Open 35+
Pro/Expert
Women: Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice
Clydesdale (200 lbs & up)
Single Speed Open (expert distance only) (Must be 5 or more for race day awards)

Divisions:

There must be at least 5 to form an age division for each event. If there are less than 5, racer's will be grouped with the next higher age group. However, all division winners who complete the minimum required number of races will be recognized for year end awards.

13-14: JH
15-18: HS
19-30: Senior
31-40: Veteran
41-49: Master
Over 50

These age divisions are available for Sport and Novice Classes but are NOT currently available for Pro/Expert, Veteran Open, Singlespeed, Women, or Clydesdale Classes.
Registration age is racer's age at the end of the current year.

Kids' Races: OMBC Kids' races are for kids 12 and under and entry is FREE  

Age divisions: 11-12, 9-10, 7-8 and 5-6

Currently, there are 3 kids' races planned for the follwing 2010 venues:

Alum Creek State Park, Lake Hope State Park, and Dillon State Park race, sponsored by Applebee's.
Distances are typically less than a mile for kids 5-6, 7-8 and less than 3 miles for kids 9-10, 11-12. A suggested $5 donation is appreciated but not required. Kids races are not eligable to earn series points.

Parents: Kids courses are designed to be age appropriate and as visable as possible. The intention is to introduce kids to racing fun. All finishers, but only finishers, will receive an OMBC finishers medal. Division winners may also receive other awards or trophies. For safety, there is a adult leader and a sweep rider for each age division at kids events. Parents are encouraged to participate by offering to help with course marshalling or leading/sweeping an age division.

If you would like to volunteer to help: email Ryan O'Dell at  \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Movement Between Classes:

If moving down from a higher class such as expert to sport, points cannot be carried down, which, in effect, means you will forfeit those points. Points can, however, be carried up if moving to a higher class, for example, from sport to expert. This allows upward movement during the series but penalizes downward movement with forfeiture of points. Lateral moves, such as moving from Sport to Sport Clydesdale or from Single Speed to Expert or Vet Open also results in forfeiture of points. Division winners, with the exception of Pro/Expert, are required to move up to a higher class the following season.

Average Race Distance By Class:

Expert/Vet Open/Single Speed: 20-30 miles
Sport and Clydesdale: 10-15 miles
Beginner: 5-8 miles

Series Points: Overall points -XC: Best 5 of 11 races count PLUS the OMBC Championship race at Mohican Wilderness on October 24
 

Series Awards: Series awards will take place at the post-season Award Banquet/Ski/Party. Mark your calendars, The Awards Banquet is typically held at Snowtrails Ski Resort on the second Saturday in December. For 2010, that would be Saturday, December 11. The awards banquet coincides with Snowtrails Pre-Season Ski Party. www.snowtrails.com Entry to the OMBC awards banquet is free and all racers, family and friends are welcome to attend. All OMBC racers are eligable for door prizes.

Only XC racers who have completed at least 5 of 11 series events PLUS the Championship race on October 24 are eligable for OMBC Series recognition and awards. The date and location of the OMBC Awards Banquet to be announced.

SERIES POINTS FORMULA & PAYOUT SCHEDULE

Direct Links: Series Points Payout (excel file)