Weekly Mountain Bike and Cyclocross Racing Minutes from Downtown Austin
Fully Illuminated Course
No licenses, no land-access fees
Great for novices and first timers
The Safest Place to Race After Work
The Greatest Show on Dirt
If you've never tried racing before, or are just looking for a place to ride after work, this is the place to go.
If you are a serious or aspiring racer, this is the best place in Texas to get in some competition in a fun and friendly environment.
With a wide and forgiving dirt track, a fully illuminated course, and NO CARS, the Dirt Derby is the safest place you can race your bike in Texas.
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Schedule
Season Two - Tuesday December 18 to February 26 (Rain Race March 4)
No Race on Christmas - NORMAL race schedule on New Years Day (skip the end of the Rose Bowl) Give volunteering a chance, show up at 5:15pm!!!
Time
Race
Length
5:45 PM
Registration Opens
6:15 PM
Sun and Ski Sport Short Track
25 min
6:15 PM
ScottUSA Cyclocross 3/4***
25 min
6:45 PM
Oakley Velodrome Racing
7:35 PM
Clif/Luna Beginners & Kids Races
20 min
8:00 PM
Panaracer Open Cyclocross
30 min
8:00 PM
Source Endurance Open Short Track
30 min
9:00 PM
Gates Close
***RULE CHANGE: If you have a USCF P,1, or 2 license, or a NORBA Pro or Semipro license tell us at registration so we can score you separately and assign you a special number plate
In time slots with both a Short Track and a Cyclocross Race, the course will be split, so that only 'cross will have barriers and forced dismounts.
All races are open to all types of bikes - no bar-ends allowed.
Back by Popular Demand: OAKLEY VELODROME RACING
The die-hards demanded it, so we are once again offering the world's only mtb and 'cross friendly track racing.
The roundish course is about 300 meters, and flat, consisting of hardpack clay with some loose sand on top in places.
There will be "A" and "B" races. Experts, etc in A, Beginners in B, the rest of you do what you are most comfortable with. The racing schedule varies each week
A description of the different race formats is HERE. As the season goes on, we will hold a Madison, a Keirin, and other race formats. Whatever, just show up - its the most fun you'll ever have at a bike race.
Venue Description
Course Description
Combo of clay flats, a pair of hills, and bumpy and banked dirt track with no deep sand or jumps. Plenty of room to pass and ride two or three abreast.
The entire course is fully illuminated, allowing us to ride safely well past dark.
There are men’s and women’s bathroom and shower facilities in the blue building near the gate.
EVERYONE at ADVMX must sign a waiver WHETHER YOU ARE RACING OR NOT
Cost
$10 for one race, $15 for two or more races. No licenses. No land access fees. Make checks payable to Pirate Race Productions.
KIDS NOW RACE FREE!!! COLLEGE RACERS (SCCC) ONLY $5!!!
SEASON PASSES NOW AVAILABLE FOR 20% OFF nightly registration! Season One Pass $80 one race/night, $120 two/races/night for the 10 week season. Details available HERE
Save Time! Print out your registration form at home - download it HERE
Prizes, Points, and Awards
Prizes, Points & Awards:
Points awarded 15 deep in each race: 40, 35, 31, 27, 24, 21, 18, 15, 13, 11, 9, 7, 5, 3, 1
Verge Sport custom champion's jersey awarded to top male and female finisher in the Source Endurance Open Short Track and Panaracer Open Cyclocross races
Rain Policy
Our first priority is to race, however, Austin/Del Valle Motocross Park is made of clay that is impossible to drive a car on, much less ride a bike, when it is saturated. If there has been substantial or consistant rainfall in the days prior to race, we will have to postpone or cancel that weeks event. Each season has one rain date built into the schedule to help mitigate this eventuality. Every week we will post the race status in the banner on the top of the webpage, email everyone, and post to TXBRA and TMBRA. When in doubt, call us to confirm.
Don't just look out your window and stay home! Storms that pummel 360 or Downtown Austin often completely miss Del Valle. Luckily, the course is within a mile or two of Austin-Bergstrom Int'l Airport - so if you check the weather there, you'll have a strong indication of conditions at the course.
Important Safety Notes
1) Helmets are mandatory. Make sure to bring one and wear it any time you are on your bike, including on your way from your car to the track and back.
2) No bar ends allowed. For your safety and that of the other riders, please remove bar ends from your mountain bike prior to ANY race.
3) Bar plugs mandatory. All handlebars must be plugged (e.g. no open tube ends).
4) Parents are mandatory. Minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian AT ALL TIMES (e.g. no dropping kids off).
5) No pre-riding during races. Please do not interfere with racers or judges.There will be roughly 10 minutes between races where you can get on the course - an announcement will be made when it is open. There is a large loop on the west side of the property where you can warm up safely - avoid using the driveway or other areas where there are cars.
