4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Our weekly Friday MTB series is back for 2022 – six weeks of racing! These races are a fun, annual event in Missoula, great for seasoned riders or for riders who want to dip their toes into racing mountain bikes. We pride ourselves in being a welcoming, inclusive community, and love seeing new riders in the mix. Open to all ages with categories for all abilities. Challenge yourself on difficult courses and against the best riders in your category.

We have two separate start times, courses, and vibes. The 4:30 pm group will always be on a less technical course, and a shorter duration. This course is designed for non-elite juniors and kids, beginner/intermediate mountain bikers, and heavier riders. The 6:00 pm group will be a separate start for elite and open riders who want to push the pace and see where they stack up. This course is more technical and longer duration.

Weekly Schedule

4:00 pm – On Site Registration / Check-in Opens
4:30 pm – Party Start (11 & Under, 12-18, Cat 3, Clydesdale)
6:00 pm – Race Start (Cat 1/2, Masters, Singlespeed)
7:20 pm – Podium / Dinner
After party @ Wally & Buck
Entry Fee = $20 per race, $100 for the series of 6

2022 Dates & Courses – all at Marshall Mountain Park in Missoula

June 3rd – Mullet Up– in conjunction with MTB Missoula’s Mullet Classic, doesn’t count towards series score for TGIF, you will be emailed a coupon code to register – PRIZE SPONSOR = MTB MSLA
June 10th – Short Track – part of the Missoula XC big weekend PRIZE SPONSOR = ZILLASTATE
June 17th – TBD – PRIZE SPONSOR = BLACK COFFEE
June 24th – All Trails – incorporating every trail – PRIZE SPONSOR = DRAM SHOP
Highlights

Each week the Adult categories will get raffled a Big Sky Brewery 6-pack
Each week all categories will get raffled a POC item
Leaders jerseys for all categories; the rider with the jersey at the end of the series gets to keep it
If you finish all 6 races you receive a TGIF patch.
Big Sky Brewery accommodations and snack tent at the finish of every race
Snack or free food every week
Podiums and sponsor prize theme each week
Scoring

20 points for first, 18 second, 16, 14, and so on.
Best 4 out of 5 races count towards scoring, Mullet Classic doesn’t count
$20 per Race Entry Fee / $100 for all 6

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