REGISTRATION

Pre-Registration available at https://www.bikereg.com/cotn. Online: $45 for adult racers. Under-18 free in Jr categories. Under-18 can race other categories for $20 with discount code COTNJR2026. Community Short Track cost is $20 prereg and $30 day of. Online registration closes Thursday, November 19th, 2026 @ 5PM MST. Race Day registration: $55, closes 45 minutes before race. 2nd race (same day) $20 via pre-reg when registering simultaneously with 1st race, or when registering for 2nd race onsite. Pre-reg refunds at race director’s discretion, but we’re inclined to refund if you contact us before pre-reg closes.

FRIDAY PRE-RIDE

We’re hosting a Friday pre-ride session from 3-4pm. Park in the eastern parking area as shown on the map. Access to the course is subject to the following:

All pre-riders must sign a waiver before riding the course. We will have a volunteer in the registration tent in employee parking with waivers. At least, we expect the reg tent to be up by 3pm. If you don’t see a tent in employee parking, look around for somebody with a stack of waivers.
Exercise caution on the course as volunteers may still be putting the final touches on it.
Remember that pre-ride is open to riders of all ages and abilities, and this isn’t a race. Show courtesy and respect to your fellow pre-riders.
Follow instructions from race staff. If a staffer tells you to get off the course…get off the course.
If we are still working on the course when your pre-ride is done, it sure would be awesome if you pitched in.

Riders who fail to follow these instructions may be subject to disqualification without refund for Saturday and/or Sunday races.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

See our venue map

Exact race course map/features subject to change for 2026, but parking, registration, start/finish lines are all in the same location.

Parking

We have two parking areas as indicated on the attached map. The first is east of the race course. The second is the New Belgium lot west of the intersection of Buckingham and Linden. If you’re approaching from the east on Buckingham, you’ll see that lot first.

Please do not park on the south side of Buckingham between 1st and 3rd streets, anywhere on 1st/2nd/3rd south of Buckingham, or in the Odell lot south of Buckingham.

Race Registration

The northeast corner of the employee parking lot off Buckingham St. The best way to reach it from eastern parking is to walk west along Buckingham. If you’re in the western parking, cross Linden and walk east along the north sidewalk of Buckingham, right past the New Belgium Liquid Center. The entrance to employee parking lot and race venue is about 200 yards east of the intersection of Linden and Buckingham (https://goo.gl/maps/i9H4mmNr8a12).

Registration closes 45 minutes before start time.

Start

The start is on the north side of the venue. From the expo area, follow the walkway from the northeast corner of the parking lot.

Do not ride west of the start grid into the loading dock area.

Pit

The pit is located east of the expo area. Power washers will be located near the pit for in-race use.

Restrooms

Portable restrooms are available near the expo area and the pit.

Beer!

Beer is available in the expo area and on the lime pile. Bring $1s and $5s, just in case. Those make pretty good handups, too.

Pre-J Race

The Pre-J race (for kids under racing age 9) will take place at 11:50 AM on both Saturday and Sunday on a truncated version of the race course. Start will be on the road east of the lime pile, at the same location as the Tuesday night Sendtown kids races. Register for free at the registration tent. We will also have a strider course on top of the lime pile.

Community Short Track

The Community Short Track race will take place at 12:15 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. This is a fun focused event on a shortened course designed to give you a taste of COTN! This is not a USAC event and a race license is not required. There are no restrictions on bikes – all are welcome to participate! Registration cost is $20 pre-registration and $30 on race day.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

USAC regulation course of approximately 3km with sand pits, run-ups, and paved finish area. One two-way pit will be located midway through the course.

Race Day Pre-Ride: course will be open for preview 7-7:45am and 11:50-12:15pm each day, and when the green flag is displayed per racing protocol. Riders inspecting the course who pass any rider still competing may lose their call up position and/or be disqualified. Pre-ride is strictly prohibited during the Community Short Track race (it’s a shortened course anyway!!).

CALL UPS

Based on CrossResults.com Rankings. Report to call-up area 10 minutes before start.

AMENITIES

Food and vendor expo on both days, with New Belgium beer available. Outside alcohol prohibited. Race announcements by Ainslie MacEachran. Chip timing by Rattler Racing.

NOTES

All USAC rules apply. EXCEPTION: multi-gear bicycles that have been modified to prevent shifting are allowed in all SS categories. USAC waiver must be signed by all racers or parent/legal guardian for anyone 18yrs or younger.

Important rules for racers and spectators:

Do not bring alcohol. New Belgium is a brewery, their beer is good, and you should buy it. Not to mention the fact that outside alcohol is prohibited by the terms of our event liquor license.
Do not park in the Buckingham neighborhood. Do not park on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd streets, on the south side of Buckingham, or any of the cross streets in the Buckingham neighborhood.

USA CYCLING RACE LICENSE REQUIRED

USA Cycling Race license required. Annual licenses available online at USAC. 1-Day Beginner license: $15, only for Cat 5 men/women. Can be purchased online at https://usacycling.org/events-search?disciplines=23&start_date=2022-11-01&state=CO, select appropriate event, then click on Purchase One-Day License. Bring receipt to race. USAC 1-Day Experienced license: $25, only available to former USAC members- category 1,2,3,4 men/women, and must be purchased online at same link as indicated for Beginner license. Exception: Community Short Track race does not require a USAC race license.

DIRECTIONS

GPS address: New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524.

From I-25: Take exit 269B Mulberry Street/CO 14 West. Go 0.8 miles then turn right onto Lemay. Go 0.5 miles and turn left on Buckingham. Proceed on Buckingham approximately 0.2 miles on Buckingham to the eastern parking area. If full, keep going on Buckingham until the stop at Linden, then cross Linden and park in the lot on your right.

WEATHER

Event held rain, snow, or shine. Monitor social media for updates in case of dangerous weather.

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