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Address and directions
Getting There:
Binder Park
Binder Lake Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65109
IMPORTANT: Binder Lake Road will be CLOSED through the Pit Zone area (see maps) on Saturday 8/24 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM and on Sunday from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
General parking is available next to the Sailing club, enter the park from Henwick Lane (North – Map Link)
Limited parking is available south of the Pit Zone area, enter the park from Rainbow Dr. (South – Map Link)
Where to Stay:
Camping
Camping is permitted at Binder Park on Friday and Saturday nights. You may enter the campground through the gate off of Henwick Lane (purple star on the map). Follow the gravel road and stay left at the hay wagon barns.
Free primitive group camping is available at the location indicated on the map. The park will provide a fire pit and wood!
RV campsites are available at the Binder Park Campground.
Reservations: bindercamper@gmail.com or (573) 636-0665
Event Schedule
Saturday
September 6th, 2025
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
2:30 PM GRiT Grownups Clinic
5:00 PM Pre-ride CLOSED (no riders may go out on the course)
Sunday
September 7th, 2025
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 information
Spectator and Parking Information
Parking
* Binder Park Road will be closed through the Pit Zone on Saturday 9/6 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM and on Sunday 9/7 from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Parking will be available both north and south of the Pit Zone. More parking space is available on the north side of the park.
Pit Zone unloading will be available for COACHES only on Saturday 9/6 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
No drop-off will be available in Pit Zone while the road is closed.
PRO TIP: Bring a cart or wagon to carry your stuff
Please unload quickly and immediately MOVE YOUR VEHICLE to the parking areas.
Spectators at Binder Park
For the safety of our student athletes, no spectating is permitted in the woods along the singletrack trails at Binder Park.
Luckily, the course at Binder Park passes in and out of the woods several times. Spectating is permitted in the grassy areas indicated on the map.
Areas Off Limits to Event Attendees:
All boat docks are off-limits to NICA student-athletes and coaches during the event weekend (9 AM-5 PM Saturday and 7:30 AM-awards on Sunday).
Student athletes may not warm-up on open roads and should utilize the designated warm-up area.
Pit zone map
Coming soon.
Additional activities
Food Service:
A variety of food trucks will have food and drinks available for purchase on Sunday.
GRiT Activities:
GRiT Grown-ups Clinic
Saturday 2:30-3:30 PM (Register HERE)
Are you a mom or a parent who is stuck in the Pit Zone and missing out on the fun? This is the mountain bike skills clinic for you! If you are new to the sport of mountain biking, sign up to learn and practice fundamental bike skills with our experienced coach trainers in a low stress environment while your kiddos are pre-riding the race course with their coaches. There is no cost to attend!
Race information
Course description
The weekend’s NICA approximately 4 mile race loop is packed with fun singletrack and plenty of roots. Expect lots of rolling terrain! Each lap has its share of tight switchbacks, narrow trees, and quick flowing descents. Be prepared for tight passing conditions so practice, practice, practice, and remember to communicate! Oh, and get ready for an exciting climb to the finish…
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.
A detailed category schedule will be available soon.
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