Vicious Cycle 12 Hour MTB Relay Race

Race your bike solo or compete as a team to rack up as many points as possible in this multi-lap relay throughout the trail system.

Activity

Mountain Biking

Duration

12 hours

Location

Charlotte, NC

Registration

12 Hour Relay Race - Solo/2x/4x Participants

Pre-Registration $75 per person

Available through October 24, 2025

$75 per person

Packet Pick-Up

October 24th 5:00pm-7:00pm

Conference Center

5:00pm-7:00pm

Schedule

Saturday, October 25, 2025

12 Hour Relay Race - Solo/2x/4x Participants

Day of packet pick-up opens 6:00am

Mandatory pre-race meeting for all participants 6:45am

Course opens 7:00am

Lunch begins 11:00am

Lunch ends 1:00am

Course closes 7:00pm

Friday, October 24, 2025

Packet Pick-Up

Packet Pick-Up Begins in Conference Center 5:00pm

Packet Pick-Up Ends in Conference Center 7:00pm

Additional Information

- Vicious Cycle is designed to test your mettle, your legs and your stamina.
- This lap-based relay race challenges teams to earn as many points as possible within a 12-hour time period with points awarded based on a combination of completed mileage and technicality.
- Lunch is included in each participant’s registration.
- NOTE: Day-of Registration will not be available.
- Participants can compete as solo riders, teams of 2, 3, or 4.
- Teams can bike in any order they prefer, but only one biker from each team will be able to accumulate points at a time.
- Standings will be based on the number of points accumulated throughout the race.
- Points are accumulated by riding the various Vicious Cycle race routes.
- Each lap has an assigned point value based on the distance, elevation, and technicality.
- Solo participates and teams must complete each lap at least once during the 12 hour competition window.
- Lunch will be provided on Saturday, October 24th.
- Lunch will consist of a smokehouse buffet, with side options of garden salad, steamed broccoli, and mac & cheese.
If you are interested in volunteering for Vicious Cycle, please email racedirector@whitewater.org.
- Waiver Policy
- - All participants must sign the Whitewater Center Assumption of Risk Agreement before participating.
  - Waiver may be printed and brought to packet pick-up or completed on site.
  - The waiver is not included in the online registration form.
- Refund and Transfer Policy
  - Race Registration is non-refundable.
- Trail Safety
  - Trails will be open to other runners, hikers and bikers at all times.
  - Communicate when passing other trail users.
  - No E-bikes or any form of powered transportation are permitted in any Whitewater Race Series events.
- Weather Policy
  - Events are scheduled to proceed rain or shine.
  - The Whitewater Center reserves the right to alter/reschedule/cancel any Whitewater Race Series event at any time.
- Parking Policy
  - The Whitewater Center has a $12 daily parking fee. Annual parking passes are available for $40.
- Emergency Policy
  - The Whitewater Center does not conduct trail rescues.
  - Participants must call 911 if emergency services are needed.
  - Emergency location markers are located within the trail system.