Rev3Endurance - Conquer the Mountain Bike Race

Coming Soon

Conquer the Mountain

43 & 31 Mile Mountain Bike Race/Ride
or
31 & 62 Mile Gravel Grinder Race/Ride
Bryce Resort - Sunday, October 15th, 2023

Race/Ride Description - 31 or 43 Mile Mountain Bike

Rev3Endurance has design a great course at Bryce Resort to host the Conquer The Mountain, Mountain Bike Challenge Ride. This event will challenge intermediate and advanced riders as they Conquer the Mountains around Bryce Resort in this event. These are technical trails and are not designed for beginner riders. You will be challenged!! You must clear the cutoff checkpoint at mile 27 halfway up North Mountain in under 3.5 hours to earn the Conquer the Mountain belt buckle metal and continue the 43 mile course. If you don't clear the aid station at mile 29 you will be short coursed and still earn a smaller medal, but not the coveted belt buckle. Riders will ride a single loop course which will consist of paved roads, gravel roads and over 30 miles of mountain bike trails. All riders will finish the event at Bryce Resort. The 2022 edition will be a Conquer the Mountain 43 Mile Mountain Bike Race and will be hosted out of Bryce Resort. Each rider will get a map, race shirt, aid stations (4, 27, & 36 mile locations) and an ice cold beverage and post ride snacks at the REV3Endurance finish line. Riders must clear the aid station at Mile 26, 3.5 hours into the race (1:00pm). If the cutoff time is not cleared riders will be short coursed to the finish line with a 4 mile downhill option.

Race/Ride Description - 31 or 62 Mile Gravel Grinder

Rev3Endurance Conquer the Mountain 31/62 Mile Gravel Grinder Race. This event will challenge all gravel riders with two major climbs during the race. The first climb takes place after the 2 mile warm up. The riders will get to experience some fantastic gravel roads in Virginia and West Virginia during this event. This event will contain over 70% gravel roads. This event will be hosted out of Bryce Resort. Each rider will get a map, race shirt, two aid station stops (4 & 25 mile locations) and a cold beverage and sweet & salty snacks with REV3Endurance post ride. The 62 mile route will be two loops on the 31 Mile Loop. Riders in the 62 mile ride must clear the the halfway point at Mile 31 in 3.5 hour (1:00PM) into the race to continue to their second loop of 31 miles.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 15, 2022, at check-in at the REV3Endurance Trailer near the swimming pool at Bryce Resort. Parking will be walking distance from the race HQ in the main parking lot at Bryce Resort.

Race Director Overview Zoom Call - two weeks before the race

Race Location - Bryce Resort Swimming Pool Parking Lot

Event Packet Pickup/Pre-Race Briefing: Bryce Resort at the REV3 Trailer next to Bryce Resort swimming pool.
Event Start/Finish: at the REV3 Trailer next to the Bryce Resort swimming pool.
Bryce Resort - 1982 Fairway Dr. Basye, VA 22810
If you have friends and family along for the event, or if you're looking for something to do or a place to eat or stay while you're in the area, check out the Family Fun link from the Shenandoah County Tourism web site or the Bryce Resort web page.

The start and finish area is located at the REV3Endurance Trailer next to the Bryce Resort swimming pool. All racers should show and check-in at least one hour before the race and attend the pre-race briefing 30 minutes before the race starts.

Mountain Bike Race Distance - 43 Mile GPX File/Ride with GPS/ Strava Route or 31 Mile GPX File /Ride with GPS

43 miles (approximately 28 miles of mountain bike trails and 15 miles of gravel and pavement)
Aid stations with water, Gatorade and snacks are marked on course map - Map 43 Mile, Map 31 Mile

Gravel Grinder Race Distance - Ride With GPS - GPX File

31 miles (20 miles of gravel and 11 miles of pavement)
Aid stations with water, Gatorade and snacks will be at Miles 4 and 23. - Map

Registration Fees - 31/43 Mile MTB

$80.00/$90.00 before October 12, 2022
$95.00/$105.00 Race Day Registration
Registrations 2 weeks before the race are not guaranteed a shirt.

Registration Fees - 31/62 Gravel Grinder

$70.00/ $85.00 before October 12, 2022
$85.00/$100.00 Race Day Registration
Registrations 2 weeks before the race are not guaranteed a shirt.

Race Start Location

Bryce Resort - 1982 Fairway Dr. Basye, VA 22810

Race Schedule of Events

Super Early Packet Pickup 5:30PM - 7:00PM on Friday at the REV3Endurance Trailer at Bryce Resort.
Early Packet Pickup 3:00PM - 4:00PM Saturday at the REV3Endurance Trailer at Bryce Resort.
Race Day Packet Pick-up is 8:00 am - 9:15 am at the REV3Endurance Trailer at Bryce Resort.
Race Day Itinerary:
9:10AM: Pre-race briefing CTM Biking event (Mandatory)
9:30AM: Race starts - Mountain Bike & Gravel Grinder events starts
1:00PM: Short course MTB course cut off at mile 27 (Radio Tower) No belt buckle acquired for the MTB Ride
1:00PM: Short course Gravel Grinder second loop cutoff
2:00PM - 4:00PM: Post ride beverages and Sweet & Salty Snacks

Race Packet Pickup

Packet pickup location will be at the REV3Endurance trailer at Bryce Resort in the swimming pool parking lot. It is required that all forms be completely filled out and signed for each person. Insurance fees are $10.00 for each racer is required at race check-in. These fees are required at packet pick-up. You will get your race t-shirt, review maps, and race bibs at packet pick-up.

Equipment Provided By Rev3Endurance

Race maps, course markings, lead vehicle for the first 2 miles, aid stations supplies and post race beverage.

Mandatory Equipment (Responsibility of each Racer)

Enough food and water for the event (Aid stations with water, Gatorade and snacks will be on the course)
Cell phone fully charged

Fun things to do in the Shenandoah Valley

Check out the Family Fun link from the Shenandoah County Tourism web site or the Bryce Resort web page.

Lodging
Preferred Lodging option - Shrine Mont - 2.5 miles from the race starting line
(They offer Cottages, Hotel style and bunk house options) 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA 22845
Rustic camping option (grass field near starting line) $5.00 per person for a donation to the local EMS who will be supporting our race. Racers will be walking distance to the starting line.

(access to water, rest rooms and showers) - RSVP to Christi@rev3endurance.com

Use the Bryce Resort Lodging page or the visit Shenandoah County Accommodations web site for options.

Post-Race Food

Food and beverages will be Sweet & Salty Sacks.

Results

Unofficial results will be announced post-race official results will be posted to our web site 24 – 48 hours after the event.
2021 - Results
2022 - Results

Pictures

2021 Vladimir Bukalo - Photos
2021 - More Photos
2022 - Flickr Album

Awards

Awards: Top three in each category

Divisions

Solo Male and Female (Under 35 & 36 and Over)

Racer List

links to Mandatory Race Forms

- Liability waiver and photo release (Must be completed by all racers)
- Bryce Resort Acknowledgement of Risk and Liability Release Form

Race Cancellation

If there is severe weather, the race start may be postponed or the course may be shortened.

Volunteer

Would you like to come out and volunteer for the race?

Send an email to Christi with your time options and we’ll find something to get you involved at the race.