The Battle at Burlingame

Race Details:

Race Dates: 

High School Invitational: Saturday, May 5th, 2012

The proceeds of the High School Invitational will benefit the Narragansett High School Mariners Mountain Biking Club and their continued efforts to introduce kids of all ages to the joys of Mountain Biking!

                     Mountain Bike Classic: Sunday, May 6^th, 2012

The first of it's kind at Burlingame State Park Campground, and currently the only Mountain Bike Classic in RI, this race will be an instant hit!  This Burlingame Course boasts miles of single-track trail with a few climbs and some great technical sections to keep you on your toes.  This course will prove to be fast and furious and lots of fun!

Race Site: Burlingame State Park - Campground
Start Time: varied, see race categories below
Cost:  High School Invitational: $15   Mountain Bike Classic: $25
Course Map:  Click here

The Battle at Burlingame is sanctioned by EFTA

How to Register:

High School Invitational:

Mountain Bike Classic:     

*If you prefer not to register online : Click to download Registration Form - there is a $10.00 processing fee for all mail-in registrations.

Race Day Registration and Check-In!


Friday, May 4th: 3-6pm
Narragansett Bikes
1153 Boston Neck Road
Narragansett, RI 02882

Saturday, May 5^th: 7:00am – 8:45am

Burlingame Camp Ground

1 Burlingame State Park

Charlestown, RI 02813

Sunday, May 6^th – 7:00am – 8:45am

Burlingame Camp Ground

1 Burlingame State Park

Charlestown, RI 02813

All pre-registered entrants MUST pick up their packet in person due to insurance purposes. NO EXCEPTIONS!

All participants must be an active EFTA Member or purchase a one day membership.  Participants must show their EFTA Membership card (unless a one day membership is being purchased). Each packet will include your assigned bike number.  The bike number must be affixed to your bike.

You will also receive a parking pass for your car that must be displayed on your dashboard. All participants and spectators must stop at the Burlingame Welcome Center and Check-In with park staff. You will be given your parking pass and then allowed to enter the park.


Parking: All parking is at Burlingame State Park. Please follow signs and Park Rangers. Parking Lot is approx. a ¼ mile from the race start and it opens at 7am.

Accommodations: Try camping at the park! http://rhodeislandstateparks.reserveamerica.com/

Refunds: Click Here to download the Refund Policy. No refunds or credits given if the race must be cancelled due to weather.

THE COURSE: The Battle at Burlingame takes place in Burlingame State Park which is made up of 3,100 acres of rocky woodland. The course is a beautiful, single-loop mountain bike course that winds through Burlingame.  The bike course includes 5.5 miles of the single-track mountain bike trails famous at Burlingame. They climb, descend and roll through the park. This course is fast, with some climbs, enough technical sections to keep you on your toes and plenty of winding and rolling! The course is single–track with a few sections wide enough to pass. Please pass carefully.  Click here for a map!

Course Amenities:

Tech support from NBX Bikes will be available at the Start/Finish area. 

Racing Categories – High School:

Category A Open (2 Laps) 11miles  9:30 AM

Racing Categories – Mountain Bike Classic:

Novice Male 12- 18 (1 Lap) 5.5 miles 9:30 AM 

 Novice Male 19-29 (2 Laps)  11 miles 9:30 AM

REFUND POLICY!
Click to here download the Refund Policy
No refunds or credits given if the race must be cancelled due to weather.

Please don't litter along the course - dispose of cups and packs in receptacles provided.

Race Expo:

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For more info:

Contact

Sean Capizzo smcapizzo@verizon.net or (401)474-8986

Matt Bodziony matt@nbxbikes.com

Kathy Robbins info@trimomprod.com or (401)741-0831