Event 2: Escape from the Lion’s Den

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Address and Directions

Getting There:

Rolla Lion’s Club Park

Lion’s Club Park

1061 S Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO 65401

Link to Google Maps

Where to Stay:

Camping

Camping is permitted at Lion’s Club Park Soccer Complex on Friday and Saturday nights. Please access the soccer complex from Lion’s Club Road on the south side of the park.

Tent camping is permitted on the north end of the grass soccer fields. Please keep vehicles off of the soccer fields and park on the gravel.

RVs are permitted in the soccer complex parking areas or in the gravel lot in the northwest corner of the soccer complex.

Event Schedule

Saturday

September 7th, 2024

9:00 AM Volunteer Shifts Begin

11:30 AM Pit Zone Opens for Set-up

12:30 PM Coach Meeting

1:00 PM COACH ONLY Pre-ride Open

1:00 PM OTB 101 Coach Training

2:00 PM Pre-ride Open to all Teams/Riders

1:00-4:00 PM OTB 101 (Registration Required)

2:30 PM GRiT Grownups Clinic

3:30 PM GRiT Bike Spa sponsored by Squirt

5:00 PM Pre-ride CLOSED (no riders may go out on the course)

5:00 PM Binder Lake Bash Awards

6:00 PM Dinner at the Lion’s Club

Sunday

September 8th, 2024

7:00 AM Volunteer Shifts Begin

7:30 AM Head Coach Meeting

7:40 AM Pre-ride Open to All Teams/Riders

8:40 AM Pre-ride Closed

8:55 AM National Anthem

9:15 AM Racing Begins (HS Boys)

11:35 AM Racing Begins (HS Girls)

12:45 PM Racing Begins (MS Girls)

2:15 PM Racing Begins (MS Boys)

4:15 PM Racing Concludes

4:20 PM Pit Zone and Infield Breakdown Begins

4:30 PM Awards Ceremony

Venue Guidelines

Spectator and Parking Information

Parking

  • Please park only in the designated areas and follow the instructions of all event staff and volunteers.
  • When you enter the park from Bishop Ave, TURN RIGHT, away from the Pit Zone, and follow the signs to the drop off and parking areas.
  • Team trailer parking will be available next to the Pit Zone.
  • Accessible parking will be available near the start/finish area.
  • Access to the start/finish area on the park road will be restricted to pedestrians and bikes during the event.

Drop-off will be available on Saturday next to the Pit Zone.

Please unload quickly and immediately MOVE YOUR VEHICLE to the parking areas.

Spectators at Lion’s Club Park

For the safety of our student athletes, no spectating is permitted in the woods along the singletrack trails at Lion’s Club Park.

Spectating is permitted in the grassy areas indicated on the map.


Areas Off Limits to Event Attendees:

Please respect our hosts and do not ride on the hiking trail around the lake.

Also, please avoid the fire training center and the disc golf course on Saturday and Sunday.

Additional Event Information

Food Service:

Kindly provided by the Rolla Lion’s Club

Saturday Dinner

6:00 PM Rolla Lion’s Concession Stand ($10/adult $5/children under 12)

Sunday Breakfast and Lunch

7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Concession Stand across from Pit Zone


GRiT Activities:

GRiT Grown-ups Clinic

Saturday 2:30-3:30 PM (Register HERE)

GRiT Bike Spa presented by Squirt

Saturday 3:30-5:00 PM

Take your bike to the spa to get it ready to race! Free bike cleaning supplies and chain lube provided by Squirt.


Coach Training:

OTB 101: How to Teach Fundamental MTB Skills Clinic

Saturday 1:00-4:00 PM (Register HERE)

RACE Course Information

Course Description:

Who is excited for an all new race course? The 4.2 mile NICA race loop is tight and twisty and should be fun for everyone. The start loop winds through Lion’s Club Park and the cheering crowd. Once you enter the singletrack, make sure that you keep your eyes scanning ahead on the trail or you might be caught out by many tight turns! Don’t worry, there are plenty of areas where the course opens up to allow for passing opportunities. Expect to navigate a few tricky root sections and enjoy the scenery as you cross the fields.

Trailforks.com

Category Staging and Start Times

Please be on time for staging and listen for your call up number and name. Late student athletes will be placed at the back of the category.

Pit Zone Map