Non-Binary OPEN is category is created to expand the gender categories beyond the two binary options to be inclusive of all people who are non-binary, gender fluid, etc. If you have any questions or input on the topic of gender identity and how we can better serve you and all people and genders, please reach out!

PRO/VET PRO/ U21 PRO riders will be competing on the same course as the Expert/Jr Expert/ Hardtail but with ONE extra Pro stage. The Pro stage will be an added push for our top athletes and riders to challenge them to the biggest day on the hill that we can offer them. Expect days to be 6000-7000’. The Pro stage will consist of trails that we don’t feel comfortable sending 51% of our expert riders down (For example: Showcase Showdown) as well as trails that are just too far to send our amateur categories off course.

U21 PRO MEN Riders compete on SATURDAYS in on the same course, in the same call up wave as the pro men. This category is for the under 21 year old boys and men who are not finding competition in their age categories and looking to step it up a notch and start striving for the pro category. U21 does not have a cash purse and is application only.

EXPERT / JR EXPERT / HARD TAIL/ riders compete on the same course with the distinction being a higher level of skill and competition between these categories. The course is typically around 15-20 miles, up to 5,000 - 5,500feet and 4-5 stages on a mix of blue, black and double black trails. Expert Level Racers the pinnacle of non-pro racers. They are extremely competent at jumping, drops, cornering and technical rock or trail features. Expert riders are comfortable with most obstacles they encounter on a trail as well as loose terrain and technical rock gardens.  They ride most trail features but may occasionally take an alternate line. 

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SPORT / JR SPORT riders have some mountain bike experience but may be happier traveling down a trail at slower speeds. They may be newer to racing, and eager to compete against other racers at a similar skill level. Sport racers can ride many trails but will not hesitate to take an alternate line around more technical sections/features above their skill. A sport course is typically under 15 miles, up to but not over 3,000 feet and 3-4 stages on a mix of blue and black trails – sport riders do not do any double black level trails. 

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BEGINNER COURSE is for those moving from being riders to racers. They have experience mountain biking and are ready test their skills in a competitive race environment. A beginner course is typically between 10-15 miles, up to 2,000 feet (+/- a few hundred feet) and 2-3 stages on mostly blue with occasional black trails.

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E-BIKE racing is only available at venues where e-bikes are permitted. When available, E-bike racers compete on the same CDC courses with E-Bike Open on the CDC Pro/Expert course and E-Bike Sport on the CDC Sport course. All E-Bike categories race on Saturdays, when available.

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LITE YOUTH is for our 18 & under racers who are new and unsure if racing is for them but would like to dip their toes into the world of the CDC. Racers should have a firm grasp on the fundamentals of mountain biking, as the single stage will only be as accommodating as the venue allows. A LITE YOUTH COURSE is going to be under 10 miles, have one stage, and about 1,000' of elevation gain.