{"id":2898,"date":"2025-02-23T18:10:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T02:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dirtrider.ca\/beta\/?page_id=2898"},"modified":"2026-03-26T18:55:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T01:55:40","slug":"race-classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dirtrider.ca\/live\/race-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Race classes"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9bf90c-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9bf90c-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_9bf90c-ef\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9bf90c-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9bf90c-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_9bf90c-ef\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9bf90c-ef img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9bf90c-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_9bf90c-ef\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading2898_9bf90c-ef wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_9bf90c-ef\">Race classes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The race classes we use in our hare scramble series are described below. The classes are arranged into A, B &amp; C groupings. (A is Expert)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Race weekends are run with this format, unless otherwise posted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saturdays &#8211; C classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday &#8211; A &amp; B classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-tabs-id2898_7a7f81-c0 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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#444444);background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id2898_7a7f81-c0 > .kt-tabs-title-list li.kt-tab-title-active .kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id2898_7a7f81-c0 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title.kt-tab-title-active .kt-tab-title{border-color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);background:#faeded;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-tabs-id2898_7a7f81-c0 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id2898_7a7f81-c0 > .kt-tabs-title-list li .kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id2898_7a7f81-c0 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title .kt-tab-title{font-size:em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-tabs-id2898_7a7f81-c0 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id2898_7a7f81-c0 > .kt-tabs-title-list li .kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id2898_7a7f81-c0 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title .kt-tab-title{font-size:em;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id2898_7a7f81-c0 kt-tabs-has-3-tabs kt-active-tab-3 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-inherit kt-tab-alignment-center \"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list kb-tabs-list-columns kb-tab-title-columns-3\"><li id=\"tab-aclasses\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-aclasses\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">A Classes<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-bclasses\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-bclasses\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">B Classes<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-cclasses\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-cclasses\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">C Classes<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab1bf368-d4\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxxl, 5rem);font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_11c2df-4f\">a<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>This is the top level. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;A&#8221; classes are for fast riders and capable technical riders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cA\u201d riders will often share a course with &#8220;B&#8221; riders, but have their own mandatory &#8220;splits&#8221; off the &#8220;B&#8221; course that will be longer and feature some more difficult obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA\u201d racers will typically race for a longer time (usually 2-3 hours) than the \u201cB\u201d classes, but the exact details will vary race to race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There are no engine size restrictions for A or B classes.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e\"]{font-style:normal;border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e\"]{border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e\"]{border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_9aaabe-5e\">Class descriptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><thead><tr><th>Level<\/th><th>Class<\/th><th>Description<\/th><th>Rider requirement<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>A<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Masters<\/strong><\/td><td>This class is for the fastest, most experienced racers<br>&#8220;A&#8221; course \/ &#8220;A&#8221; cut-off time<\/td><td>Riders must be accepted by VIDRA to race in the Masters class. <a href=\"mailto:vidravihss@gmail.com\">Request by email.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>A<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expert<\/strong><\/td><td>This class is for fast, experienced racers<br>&#8220;A&#8221; course \/ &#8220;A&#8221; cut-off time<\/td><td>This class is open to any age.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>A<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Veteran Expert<\/strong><\/td><td>Fast, experienced racers 30 years and up<br>&#8220;A&#8221; course \/ &#8220;A&#8221; cut-off time<\/td><td>Riders 30+ years old at time of sign up.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>A<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Intermediate<\/strong><\/td><td>Experienced riders<br>&#8220;A&#8221; course \/ &#8220;A&#8221; cut-off time<\/td><td>This class is open to any age.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>A<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Senior Expert<\/strong><\/td><td>Experienced racers<br>&#8220;A&#8221; course \/ &#8220;B&#8221; cut-off time<\/td><td>Riders 40+ years old at time of signup.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>A<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Women&#8217;s Expert<\/strong><\/td><td>This class is for experienced female racers<br>&#8220;A&#8221; course \/ &#8220;B&#8221; cut-off time<br><br><em>Women are also invited to enter any of the other classes, rather than the women&#8217;s specific class, if they prefer.<\/em><\/td><td>Women only, no age requirement<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tabc7eb55-97\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxxl, 5rem);font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_afcd9e-69\">B<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>This is where most racers fit in. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;B&#8221; classes are suited for all the other riders with varied levels of experience. If this is your first race, consider choosing a B class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are classes grouped by age and\/or skill level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These classes are competitive, but the race cut-off time is a little shorter (usually 1.5-2hrs) than the \u201cA\u201d classes and the gnarliest obstacles may see a go-around or a \u201csplit\u201d to divert the B racers away from the obstacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There are no engine size restrictions for A or B classes.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36\"]{font-style:normal;border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36\"]{border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36\"]{border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_3a3a6b-36\">Class descriptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><thead><tr><th>Level<\/th><th>Class<\/th><th>Description<\/th><th>Rider requirement<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>B<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Super Senior<\/strong><\/td><td>Riders 50 years and older<br>&#8220;B&#8221; course \/ &#8220;B&#8221; cut-off time<\/td><td>Racers must be 50+ years old at time of signup.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>B<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Senior Amateur<\/strong><br><\/td><td>Riders 40 years and older. <br>&#8220;B&#8221; course \/ &#8220;B&#8221; cut-off time<br><br><em>If you are an expert rider and would be better suited for an A class, consider Senior Expert instead.<\/em><\/td><td>Racers must be 40+ years old at time of signup.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>B<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Veteran Amateur<\/strong><\/td><td>Riders 30 years or older. <br>&#8220;B&#8221; course \/ &#8220;B&#8221; cut-off time<br><br><em>If you are an expert rider and would be better suited for an A class, consider Vet Expert instead.<\/em><\/td><td>Racers must be 30+ years old at time of signup.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>B<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Women&#8217;s Intermediate<\/strong><\/td><td>This class is for female racers with some racing experience<br>&#8220;B&#8221; course \/ &#8220;B&#8221; cut-off time<br><br><em>Women are also invited to enter any of the other classes, rather than the women&#8217;s specific class, if they prefer.<\/em><\/td><td>Women only, no age requirement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>B<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Novice Advanced<\/strong><\/td><td>The racers in this class may have graduated up or been \u201cbumped\u201d up from the Novice class. <br>&#8220;B&#8221; course \/ &#8220;B&#8221; cut-off time<br><br><em>They\u2019re getting quick, but aren&#8217;t ready to move up to the longer, more technical \u201cA\u201d class, or not old enough to move to one of the age-based classes. New racers who have a decent amount of previous riding experience may also want to start here.<\/em><\/td><td>This class is open to any age.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>B<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Novice<\/strong><\/td><td>This is a great class to start in if you\u2019re new to riding or racing. This class is open to any age.<br>&#8220;B&#8221; course \/ &#8220;B&#8221; cut-off time<\/td><td>This class is open to any age.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>B<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Women\u2019s Amateur<\/strong><\/td><td>This is meant to be an approachable class for women and teen girls who are ready for more than the Women&#8217;s Beginner or Kids Classes. <br>&#8220;B&#8221; course \/ &#8220;B&#8221; cut-off time<br><br><em>Women are also invited to enter any of the other classes, rather than the women&#8217;s specific class, if they prefer.<\/em><\/td><td>Women only, no age requirement<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Note: No engine size restrictions for A or B classes.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab38980c-fc\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxxl, 5rem);font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_07196e-5e\">C<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Pee Wee, Kids &amp; Women&#8217;s Beginner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;C&#8221; includes the Women&#8217;s Beginner class as well as the Kids and PeeWee classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These classes <strong>race on the short (kids) course on the Saturday<\/strong> of race weekend. Cut-off times for these classes vary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc\"]{font-style:normal;border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc\"]{border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc\"]{border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2898_eb8fb7-dc\">Class descriptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><thead><tr><th>Level<\/th><th>Class<\/th><th>Description<\/th><th>Race Time<\/th><th>Rider requirements<\/th><th>Bike specs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>C<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peewee Beginner<\/strong><\/td><td>These riders are new to racing or to riding on trail and unable to pick up their own bike and start it themselves. Parents or guardians are able to follow their racer<\/td><td>1 lap or 20 minutes<\/td><td>6 years or under<\/td><td>Max tire size: 10&#8243; front &amp; rear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>C<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peewee<br>Intermediate<\/strong><\/td><td>These riders are unable to pick up their own bike and start it themselves. <br>They may have been riding for a year, or picked it up quickly. Parents or guardians are NOT ALLOWED to follow their racer<\/td><td>30 mins<\/td><td>8 years or under<\/td><td>50cc 2T \/ 110cc 4T<br>Automatic Clutch<br>Max: 12&#8243; rear tire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>C<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peewee Expert<\/strong><\/td><td>These riders have a little more experience riding and a year or two of racing under their belt. <br>They should be able to pick up their own bike.<br>They are 12 years old or under and ride a small bike with an automatic clutch as indicated in the bike requirements for this class.<\/td><td>45 mins<\/td><td>10 year or under<\/td><td>50cc 2T \/ 110cc 4T<br>Automatic Clutch<br>Max: 12&#8243; rear tire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>C<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Kids Beginner<\/strong><\/td><td>This class is ideal for kids who are in their first year with manual clutch, and\/or may be newer at riding trail.<\/td><td>45 mins<\/td><td>12 year or under<\/td><td>112cc 2T \/ 230cc 4T<br>No big bikes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>C<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Kids Intermediate<\/strong><\/td><td>These kids have experience using a manual clutch, riding trails and some racing.<\/td><td>1 hour<\/td><td>14 year or under<\/td><td>112cc 2T \/ 230cc 4T<br>No big bikes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>C<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Kids Expert<\/strong><\/td><td>These kids have riding or racing experience. This class has the longest race time at 1.5 hours. <\/td><td>1.5 hours<\/td><td>16 year or under<\/td><td>65cc+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>C<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Jr. Girls<\/strong><\/td><td>Girls over 14 should race in the Women&#8217;s Beginner class, or if they have more experience and can race the full B course, Women&#8217;s Amateur or Women&#8217;s Intermediate may be a more suitable choice.<\/td><td>45 mins<\/td><td>14 years or under<\/td><td>112cc 2T \/ 230cc 4T<br>No big bikes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>C<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Women\u2019s Beginner<\/strong><\/td><td>This is an approachable and fun class for women and girls to get started in racing. <br>If you want to race, but feel like the full race course may still be too much, give this class a try! <br>This class races on the course that the older kids use, rather than the full A or B enduro loop. <br>The kids loop sticks closer to the staging area and if you run into an issue, there will likely be help nearby.<\/td><td>1 hour<\/td><td><\/td><td>65cc+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Race classes The race classes we use in our hare scramble series are described below. 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