High Altitude Classic
XC Mountain Bike Race
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1, 2023
Essential Info & Start
DATE: Sunday, Sept 10, 2023
START: 10am @ High Altitude Shop (Downtown Cloudcroft)
AWARDS: 2pm @ Finish Line
Distance
Cat 1 = 2 Big Loops
Cat 2/SS = 2 Small Loops
Cat 3 = 1 Small Loop
Course MAP & ROUTE FILES
Big Loop
12.5 Miles | 1,867 ft Elevation Gain
Short Loop
7.98 Miles | 1,456ft Elevation Gain
Registration and Prices
High Altitude Classic XC Race*
Through Aug 19 - $50 / participant
Aug 20 - Sept 7 - $55 / participant
Sept 9 Onsite - $60 / participant (Saturday Only)
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION**
Merch (Optional)
HAC T-Shirt - $15/ea (S, M, L, XL)
HAC Hat - $25/ea
*Must have an annual USAC License to race - or - purchase a 1-Day License for $15 at time of registration.
**Onsite registration is at Cloudcroft Brewery for 1 day only — Saturday, Sept 9 from 3-6pm. NO SUNDAY, RACE DAY REGISTRATION.**
Saturday, Sept 9, 2023 - 3-6pm @ Cloudcroft Brewery
Sunday, Sept 10, 2023 (RACE DAY) - 8-9am ONLY @ High Altitude Shop
**Click the location above for Google Maps Link
Packet Pick-Up
History
The High Altitude Classic is a mountain bike race in Cloudcroft, NM with a history dating back to the '90's.
With blazin' fast single track descents, rocky technical sections, and not-so-easy double track connectors, it's easy to see how this race can quickly challenge the best of your skills, yet leave you wanting to come back for more each year.
The race is a USA Cycling sanctioned event and part of the New Mexico Off-Road Series (NMORS).
We're excited to see many familiar faces and racers return...
Who
You're perfect for the High Altitude Classic, if...
You're competitive
Enjoy a challenge
Want to race mountain bikes
Optional Qualifications...
May -or- may not have a bike that cost more than your car
You own at least one pair of lycra shorts
Refer to your bike clothing as a "kit"
Prizes
Pro/Cat 1: $1800 CASH PRIZE PURSE + Trophy
Cat 2/3/SS: Trophy Prize
**High Altitude Classic pays out cash purse equally to men and women**
