VIRGINIA OFF ROAD SERIES (VORS) GUIDELINES
2020 VORS REGISTRATION
Welcome to the Virginia Off Road Series(VORS) !!! We started mountain bike racing in the 90's and continue to love the sport for the sense of adventure, friends, and the competition! Over the years, and many races later, we noticed mountain bike racing in Virginia had developed a strong community. Before the interwebs, the best way to catch up with friends was at the races and remains that way today. With racing and community in mind, and knowing the race directors, we created the Virginia Off Road Series.
Virginia has a very diverse landscape and long with it a very unique mountain bike race scene. From the Tidewater to the Mountain regions, our independent race directors really make the most of the areas they have created their races. With the Virginia Off Road Series you'll not only find incredible races; you'll find adventure and friends. Enjoy and good luck!
VORS RACE SESSIONS & REGISTRATION
VORS REGISTRATION:
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION : Register HERE
TEAM REGISTRATION : Included with INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION. Fill in under TEAM AFFILIATION
UNREGISTERED RACERS : will be allowed one race score to be carried forward once participant is VORS Registered. Additional races participant will be removed from VORS Rankings/Standings.
VORS SESSIONS:
SESSION: |
EARLY |
LATE |
FULL PULL |
DATES: |
March 21 thru June 14 |
June 15 thru October 30 |
March 21 thru October 30 |
VORS DIVISIONS AND INDIVIDUAL RACE STYLES
1. VORS DIVISION - XC - Cross-Country
The VORS XC Division is based on skill and speed. You will compete against like-skilled and gender competitors: Beginner, Sport, Expert / Men or Women. Singlespeed competition is on a COED basis due to thinner competition.
2020 VORS REGISTRATION
Individual Race Style: XC - Cross-Country is a skill-level based distance race style. Typically, XC is a loop/lap-style race that every category will complete a number of laps based on their skill-level:
BEGINNER: the shortest distance to challenge those that are just learning the ropes and developing their skills & stamina. Distance: approx 6-10miles.
SPORT: midpack skill level and built to compete, this is the largest and most competitive category with developing skills and looking for the finish. Distance: 12-16 miles.
SINGLESPEED: Thats right. Single Speed! Dont bring a knife to this gunfight. This category means business. Distance: approx 12-16 miles
EXPERT: They don't wait for no one. Fast! Skills are dialed and honing their strategy for the next race. Distance: approx 16-22 miles.
VIRTUAL PRO/ELITE: NEW in 2020. Developed to take the fastest of the fast to next level! They will be racing with you in Expert but VORS will break out their results, based on VORS Registration, to create the Virtual Pro/Elite Category.
Individual Race Style: STX - Short Track: held on short distance course in a given time frame of 20 minutes to 1 hour. XC points eligible (see point scale below). XCT competitors are race credit eligible.
Individual Race Style: TT - Time Trial: typically held on a point-to-point short distant course where fastest to the finish wins. XC points eligible (see point scale below). XCT competitors are race credit eligible.
Above Individual Race Styles are - VORS XC Division Racers are Points Eligibile *** VORS XCT Division Racers are Race Credit ONLY. ***
Individual Race Scoring : Sessions : Race points earned in each race will be carried into Racers Session(s).
Points/Race Credit Eligibility: Must Complete Race in its entirety.
Tidewater XC Sport Category: due to absense of Expert Cat, VORS Expert & Sport Registered Racers will be separated and scored in their respective categories. Unregistered VORS Racers will not be placed in rankings.
VORS XC DIVISION SCORING COMPONENTS:
1. POINTS - NEW 2020: Lowest Score System:
Each Category will include combining times of all subcats(age groups) to create overall standings. (Example: Overall Beginner = Beginner Age Cat 18-34 + Beginner Age Cat 35+ and any other age subcats that race directors choose). Then first place will be awarded 1 point, second place will earn 2 points, third place will earn 3 points and so forth through the entirety of participation.
2. RACE CREDIT - The number of races (Race Credit) completed will determine competitors VORS Champion Eligiblity and possible tie break. After achieving the minimum Race Credit, any additional race can be used to improve (dropping higher score) your points.
CATEGORY TIEBREAKS:
1. VORS XC CATEGORY RACE CREDITS(XC)
2. OVERALL RACE CREDITS
XC RACE COUNT ELIGIBILITY
|
EARLY |
LATE |
FULL |
| VIRTUAL PRO/ELITE & EXPERT: |
5 |
5 |
7 |
| SPORT: |
4 |
4 |
6 |
| SINGLESPEED: |
4 |
4 |
6 |
| BEGINNER: |
3 |
3 |
5 |
XC POINTS ELIGIBLE RACES
| VORS |
DATE |
NAME |
TOWN |
| 2.0 | 03/28 | Ride the Ridge **postponed | St George/Dyke |
| 3.0 | 04/05 | Battle in the Burg- cxld | Fredericksburg |
| 5.1 | 04/25 | Camp Hilbert XC - Spring | Maidens |
| 6.0 | 05/03 | MMM XC postponed | Clifton Forge |
| 7.0 | 05/17 | Urban Assault - cxld | Richmond |
| 8.0 | 05/24 | Bootleggers Blitz XC - cxld | Woolwine |
| 9.1 | 06/07 | Mass Hoo Ha XC postponed | Keezletown |
| 11.0 | 07/11 | Fat Tire Frenzy XC **cxld | Bedford |
| 12.0 | 08/02 | Va Commonwealth Games MTB Race *cxld | Lynchburg |
| 13.0 | 08/09 | Battle on the Ridge XC - cxld | Fredericksburg |
| 15.0 | 09/20 | Battle at the Quarry XC - cxld | Fredericksburg |
| 16.0 | 09/26 | Throwdown N Techtown XC - cxld | New London Trails |
| 17.0 | 10/03 | Bacon Holla Hustle | St George |
| 18.1 | 10/11 | Camp Hilbert XC - Fall | Maidens |
| 20.1 | 10/24 | Tidewater Challenge STX | Toano |
| 20.3 | 10/25 | Tidewater Challenge XC | Toano |
| 21.2 | 11/14 | TdP TT **reschedule | Chesterfield |
| 21.3 | 11/15 | TdP XC **reschedule | Chesterfield |
****TIDEWATER CHALLENGE XC: Expert / Sport Scoring Exception****
Due to Tidewater Challenge XC not hosting an Expert Cat, VORS will breakout and separate, for VORS Scoring, all VORS Registered Sport & Expert Riders.
2. VORS DIVISION - XCT - Endurance
The VORS XCT Division is based on longer distances/time and strategy. You will compete against same gender: Men or Women
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Individual Race Style: XXC - Extended Cross Country: Typically a loop or out & back course style based on distance, this takes your XC skills to a new level: Endurance. Speed is still the name of the game but here there is distance added to the equation. XXC will be scored on an Overall Male/Female basis for XCT competitors. XC competitors will earn race credit for completion.
Individual Race Style: MCX - Marathon: 3 to 6 hour. This time-based race style is typically held on a looped-style course from 5-15 mile distance where most laps completed wins!! Marathon will be scored on an Overall Male/Female basis for XCT competitors. XC competitors will earn race credit for completion.
Individual Race Style: END - Endurance: 7+ hours. This time-based race style is typically held on a looped-style course from 5-15 mile distance where most laps completed wins!!Marathon will be scored on an Overall Male/Female basis for XCT competitors. XC competitors will earn race credit for completion.
Above Individual Race Styles are - VORS XCT DIVISION Points Eligibile (Scale Below) *** VORS XC DIVISION Race Credit ONLY. ***
Individual Race Scoring in regards to Sessions : Race points earned in each race will be carried over into Racer's Session(s).
Points/Race Credit Eligibility : XXC - Must Complete Race in entirety. XCM/END - Must Complete/Compete in at least HALF the races alotted time. i.e. 4 Hour Race- your race time be minimum of 2 hours regardless of distance/laps completed.
VORS XCT DIVISION SCORING COMPONENTS:
1. POINTS - Scoring will remain the same as previous years on the scales below. See below for Points Scales
2. RACE CREDIT - The number of races (Race Credit) completed will determine competitors VORS Champion Eligiblity and possible tie break. After achieving the minimum Race Credit, any additional race can be used to improve (dropping higher score) your points.
CATEGORY TIEBREAKS:
1. VORS XCT CATEGORY RACE CREDITS(XCT)
2. OVERALL RACE CREDITS
XCT RACE COUNT ELIGIBILITY
|
EARLY |
LATE |
FULL |
| XCT MEN / WOMEN: |
4 |
4 |
6 |
XCT POINTS ELIGIBLE RACES
| VORS |
DATE |
NAME |
TOWN |
| 1.0 | 03/21 | Tour de Pocahontas | Chesterfield |
| 4.0 | 04/11 | Conquer the Hill - cxld | Charlottesville |
| 5.2 | 04/25 | Camp Hilbert Marathon - Spring | Maidens |
| 9.2 | 06/07 | Mass Hoo Ha XXC postponed | Keezletown |
| 10.0 | 06/14 | Fat Tire Weekend | Bedford |
| 10.2 | 06/14 | FTW FAT 5 MCX cxld | Bedford |
| 14.1 | 09/12 | RVA 6 Hour MCX | Chesterfield |
| 14.2 | 09/12 | RVA 13 Hour END | Chesterfield |
| 18.2 | 10/11 | Camp Hilbert MCX - Fall | Maidens |
| 19.0 | 10/17 | Paranormal MCX | Earleysville |
| 20.2 | 10/24 | Tidewater Challenge MCX | Toano |
| 21.1 | 11/14 | TdP XXC **reschedule | Chesterfield |
XCT POINTS SCALE
| PLACE |
XXC |
4-6Hr (MCX) |
7+ Hr (END) |
| 1 | 65 | 75 | 100 |
| 2 | 61 | 71 | 95 |
| 3 | 57 | 67 | 90 |
| 4 | 53 | 63 | 85 |
| 5 | 49 | 59 | 80 |
| 6 | 45 | 54 | 75 |
| 7 | 41 | 50 | 70 |
| 8 | 37 | 45 | 64 |
| 9 | 33 | 40 | 55 |
| 10 | 29 | 35 | 48 |
| 11 | 25 | 30 | 40 |
| 12 | 21 | 25 | 32 |
| 13 | 17 | 20 | 25 |
| 14 | 14 | 15 | 20 |
| 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 16+ | 5 | 5 | 5 |
2020 VORS REGISTRATION
INDIVIDUAL RACE GUIDELINES:
RACE RESULTS:
Race Director determines FINAL Race Results for their race to be used for Virginia Off Road Series scoring/ranking.
Any inquiries/protests/disputes should be brought to the attention of that races' Race Director for final determination within 12 hours of race completion
RACE DELAY/RAINDATES:
Race Director has full discression on race go/no go
Any inquiries, please contact that race's race director
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT:
Any participant interrupting spirit of fairplay on or off the field may be disqualified from that Race and/or the Virginia Off Road Series
Depending on the situation, participant coud be disqualified individually, team, individual race, or session(s) as well. Determined by Race Director and/or the Virginia Off Road Series.
VORS TEAMS - COMPLETE COMING SOON!!
Team Registration: When registering yourself for the Virginia Off Road Series, fill in Team Affiliation with your team name and you are done.
*CAPTAIN/CONTACT : EVERY Team will need a Captain/Contact in order to be eligible for RANKING in the Virginia Off Road Series. If you are a contact, please email us at vors@cycleva.com. Send us your name, team, phone, and best email to use.
*ROSTER VERIFICATION : This will be the responsibility of the Team Captain/Contact to verify. Any questions or irregularities please contact us here
ELIGIBLIBILITY FOR TEAM POINTS :team members will be eligible for team points after 5 days from registering for their team.
TEAM POINTS : Team scoring for 2020 will be based on the following :
* Top 5 scoring team members across all categories will receive from highest to lowest: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 points
* Those points will then be multiplied by the category that racer is registered: XCT x4, EXPERT x3, SPORT & SINGLESPEED x2, BEGINNER x1
example: if EXPERT earns 5 points, those 5 points will be multiplied by 3 earning a total of 15 points for their respective team.
example: if SPORT earns 3 points, those 3 points will be multiplied by 2 earning a total of 6 points for their respective team.
* Team with HIGHEST POINTS at the end of year (October), wins!