West Side Mtn Bike Series 2023

04/02/23WSMTB-Work Safe Access-360 Park
03/26/23TENTATIVE-Work Safe Access WSMTB-Series Final
03/26/23WSMTB-Work Safe Access-Port Gamble Trails
03/18/23WSMTB-Work Safe Access-Ancient Lake Sage Brush Scramble
03/12/23WSMTB-Work Safe Access-Henry's Ridge Trails
03/05/23WSMTB-Work Safe Access-Cookin in the Kettles
02/12/23WSMTB-Work Safe Access-Dash Point
02/05/23WSMTB-Work Safe Access-Soaring Eagle Park
01/22/23WSMTB-Work Safe Access-Swan Creek

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WSMTB-Work Safe Access-Soaring Eagle Park

When:

Sunday - February 05, 2023

Start Time:

varies

Location:

King County's Soaring Eagle Park

Directions:

Google Maps to King County's Soaring Eagle Park

Results:

View Results

Online Registration Links

Online registration is scheduled to open on 11/1/22

Online registration is available until 4pm the Saturday before the event at the following link, and is the ONLY way to register:

Register for the King County's Soaring Eagle Event:

To register for Series Pass (all 8 events available through 1/21/23 @ 4pm):

5 Passes are available through a bundling feature on RunSignup also on this link. You will need to register for all 5 events at one time, to receive the discount. If needed you can transfer event, but it must be done before 4pm the day before.

About this Event

The West Side Mountain Bike Series has been going on for 18 years! It has grown each year and we are excited for the 2023 series, as we are utilizing more new trails. Come on out and have some fun!!! While BuDu Racing, llc is in the process of retiring, Bell Lap Productions will be taking over the helm in 2023. We are very excited for this.

Title Sponsor

Our title sponsor is Work Safe Access. Tom Anderson, from Work Safe Access, has been part of the West Side Mtn Bike Series for many years. He was part of the Fres Bar company that many of you fondly remember. At Work Safe Access, they design and manufacture ladders, stairs, railings, and platforms. They are the professionals you call to implement safe access throughout your property.

Registration Information

Event day

We have decided that there will NOT be Day of Race Registration at these events. It is required that EVERYONE must check in, whether you registered online or have a pass. If you do not check in, you are not considered a participant and may be disqualified.

Registration Prices

	Online Entry Fee	Online only 5 Pass (Not available after 2/25/23)	Online Only Series Pass (Not available after first event)
Adult	$33	$150 (save $15)	$231 (save $33)
Under 18	$23	$106 (save $9)	$161 (save $23)
CAT 3 Juniors 11 & Under	$18	$80 (save $10)	$121 (save $18)
Prices do not include online registration fee.

5 Passes are good for all 8 events (as appropriate), this includes the event at series final. Unused passes are not transferable or refundable.

Bike Numbers

We will have a plastic bike number that will have your timing tag on it. It is your responsibility to bring the bike number to each event. If you do not have it, you WILL be charged $5 for a new number, that will be your bike number for the series, unless you change categories.

What do I get with my registration fee?

Quick results - posted online as cell reception allows!
Age Group Award Medals, 3 Deep (can be up at next event-not on day of)

Guidelines for Participating

Here are a couple of guideline for participating in these events:

Helmets should always be protecting your head at ALL times when on your bike (before, during and after your event)
Please give everyone the same experience that you would want, meaning the course closes at the start time for a category, and NO ONE else should be on course
Consider the safety of yourself and others, HEADPHONES of any sort are not allowed
Common courtesy allows someone to pass when asked
Proper language is very much appreciated

These just help make it safe and fun for all participants.

Refund Policy

Once you have registered and start riding the course, you are part of the event, NO refunds will be issued once you start the event.
If you have pre-registered and need to request a transfer please send an email to Hello@BellLapProductions.com at least 24 hours before the start of the event.

Bell Lap Production, LLC reserves the right to cancel an event due to issues beyond their control, such as something weather related. Bell Lap Production, LLC will do what they can to accommodate each person who has pre-registered by allowing a transfer to another event, when appropriate.

Parking and misc

Please remember to use the google link for on our website for directions to the park, as that is the location where we stage. If you search for Soaring Eagle, google may take you to one of the other locations.

Parking is on the residential road coming into the park. If you park illegally, you risk being towed, and the police have been out there in the past.

Start Times, Course Information & Map

Start Times for Soaring Eagle (this will be a time trial start)

Please review each specific event as there are different start times.

	Cat 3 (Beginners) Age Group and Juniors	Cat 1 (Expert) OPEN, Age Group Single Speed, Clydesdale, Athena, Fat Tire Cat 2 OPEN (Shorter course)	Cat 2 (Sport) Age Group
Event Length	Approx 40 Mins	Approx 75 Mins	Approx 60 Mins
Laps	1 Lap Jrs 1 Shorter Lap	Cat 1- 3 Laps Cat 2 -2 Laps	2 Laps
Check in time	8:35-8:55	9:50-10:10	11:05-11:25
Start Time	9:00	10:15	11:30
	Rory will be directing participants to start in their appropriate Category Time as noted above, and then by their division (ie 50+, or 40-49 to name a few). Everyone should be started within around 6 minutes of the first rider off. Please listen to directions for starting.

Please remember that courses are tentative and may be adjusted on race morning. The lap count is a courtesy, not a guarantee. Course conditions can impact this on either side of the time frame.

After the first finisher in the time slot crosses the finish line, everyone will be finished as they cross. Participants will be scored based on how many laps completed and then their finish time.

Here is the tentative course, same as 2021, but COUNTER CLOCKWISE:

Series Schedule

Please review the specific event on the link below for start times and such.

Primary Date	Location
1/22/23	Swan Creek, Tacoma
2/5/23	Soaring Eagle, Sammamish
2/12/23	Dash Point, Tacoma
3/5/23	Cookin in the Kettles, Fort Ebey (Whidbey Island)
3/12/23	Henry's Ridge, Maple Valley
3/18/23	Ancient Lakes Sage Brush Scramble, Quincy
3/26/23	Port Gamble Trails, Poulsbo
4/2/23	360 Park, Gig Harbor

Series Information

Points are awarded to each finisher in each division and category at the completion of each event and are carried over to the next event. The final event will be a stand alone event and will not count towards series points. At the final event we will have the series ending podium ceremony. This way, people can review the results and let BuDu Racing, LLC know ahead of time if there is an issue that needs to be reviewed.

In order to be eligible for season ending prizes, you must participate in 5 of the 8 events. The last event is a stand alone race, with prizes of its own. This will help the series ending awards go more smoothly. If you participate in all 7 events (in the points series), you will receive a series bonus of 15 points. Your accumulative series points will be a composite of your top five event finishes plus the series bonus (as applicable). Each participant who starts an event will automatically receive one point. If you want to change categories, you can, but you will need to remain in that category for the rest of the series (you can not return to the previous category). We have adjusted the series points to stay the same when transferring, as the lower category events have less points. You may not place in the series in more than one category. Ties will be determined by the person who has placed the highest when competing at the same event.

Series ending awards will be presented at the final event. If you are not present to accept your award, it will be your responsibility to make arrangements to receive your award.

Below is the breakdown for placing and points:

Place	Cat 1 Points	Cat 2 Points	Cat 3 Points	Place	Cat 1 Points	Cat 2 Points	Cat 3 Points
1	125	100	75	37	60	35	10
2	120	95	70	38	59	34	9
3	115	90	65	39	58	33	8
4	110	85	60	40	57	32	7
5	105	80	55	41	56	31	6
6	100	75	50	42	55	30	5
7	96	71	46	43	54	29	4
8	92	67	42	44	53	28	3
9	88	63	38	45	52	27	2
10	87	62	37	46	51	26	1
11	86	61	36	47	50	25	1
12	85	60	35	48	49	24	1
13	84	59	34	49	48	23	1
14	83	58	33	50	47	22	1
15	82	57	32	51	46	21	1
16	81	56	31	52	45	20	1
17	80	55	30	53	44	19	1
18	79	54	29	54	43	18	1
19	78	53	28	55	42	17	1
20	77	52	27	56	41	16	1
21	76	51	26	57	40	15	1
22	75	50	25	58	39	14	1
23	74	49	24	59	38	13	1
24	73	48	23	60	37	12	1
25	72	47	22	61	36	11	1
26	71	46	21	62	35	10	1
27	70	45	20	63	34	9	1
28	69	44	19	64	33	8	1
29	68	43	18	65	32	7	1
30	67	42	17	66	31	6	1
31	66	41	16	67	30	5	1
32	65	40	15	68	29	4	1
33	64	39	14	69	28	3	1
34	63	38	13	70	27	2	1
35	62	37	12	71	26	1	1
36	61	36	11	72	25	1	1

Category Description (Age Categories are age at end of year)

Cat 3 (Beginner) = relatively new to MTB Racing - Age Group Scoring
Cat 2 (Sport) = rides comfortably w/ speed - Age Group Scoring
Cat 1 (Expert) = Accomplished at MTB - Age Group Scoring
Single Speed = riding a bike with one gear
Fat Tire = Tire should be 26x4' wide or wider
Clydesdale = Men over 210lbs
Athena = Women over 160lbs

Self Seeding Categories, includes Cat 3 Age Group, Cat 2 OPEN, Age Group; and Cat 1 OPEN, Age Group; OPEN Single Speed, Fat Tire and Clydesdale/Athena. Age group divisions do not apply to Clydesdale/Athena or Single Speed. Medals are given out at each event 3 deep and for the Series Ending Awards, it is 5 Deep.
Cat 1
OPEN Male and Female - Ages 34 and under, and any other age who wants to participate in this category	Any
Age Group - Male and Female	35 to 49
Age Group - Male and Female	50+
OPEN - will ride at the Cat 1 time slot-Scored based on who completes the most laps, and then time
Single Speed
Clydesdale (men 210lbs or more)/Athena (women 160lbs or more)
Fat Tire (Tire should be 26x4' wide or wider)
Cat 2
Middle School - Male and Female (ages 12-14)	12 to 14
High School - Male and Female (ages 15-18)	15 to 18
OPEN Male - Any CAT 2 rider	Any
Age Group - Male and Female	19 to 39
Age Group - Male and Female	40 to 49
Age Group - Female	50+
Age Group - Male	50 to 59
Age Group - Male	60+
Cat 3
Elementary - Male and Female (11 and Under)	11 and Under
Middle School - Male and Female (ages 12-14)	12 to 14
High School - Male and Female (ages 15-18)	15 to 18
Age Group - Male and Female	19 to 34
Age Group - Male and Female	35 to 49
Age Group - Male and Female	50+
We will be taking $1 from each registration and adding that to a pool for the series ending payout the bigger the numbers, the bigger the payout. The promoter reserves the right to change categories, places, and prize list based on participation. While this is not a USCF/NORBA event, rules will be enforced. This includes wearing a HELMET at ALL times when on your bike.

Mandatory Upgrade

It is our hope that participants who are exceeding in their field will choose to Upgrade during the season, as accrued points will move up to the higher category. Should we notice a participant, who is more than 8 minutes ahead of the second-place person, at 2 or more events, we will require the person to Upgrade to the next Category (unless there is an extenuating circumstance communicated to us). The only exception to this is the Cat 1 field, which is the top already. However, if a Cat 1 age group person is exceeding to the extent listed above, we will do the same for that person moving the person to the Cat 1 OPEN division. This will encourage riders to compete in Categories/Divisions where they are challenged and can truly improve their riding and competition skills. As always, points will transfer up to the category, so there is not a loss of points.

Lapped Riders

If a participant is lapped by the lead rider, you will finish on the same lap as the leader. On the final results it will indicate how many laps you completed.

Transfers to a Different Category

Transfers to a different category, which means you are moving up a category, are allowed with points transferring, but must take place before the 6th race. No transfers with points will be allowed after the 5th event. After transferring, in order to be in contention to win a Series Placing, you must have competed in at least 3 of the category events you are placing in.

If you transfer down a category or lateral within a category, your points will NOT transfer.

You can request to be transferred to a category by emailing Help@BellLapProductions.com or talking with one of the registration staff members.

Individual Event Awards

We will be awarding medals for First, Second, and Third finishes in each category and division (as appropriate).

World Dominator Team Competition

Attn Teams for the West Side Mtn Bike Series:

Bell Lap Productions, llc is working on a new process for the World Dominator Team Competition. More information will be posted as soon as possible.

Add to Your Calendar:

Import a vCalendar File

Please Be Sure To Thank Our Event Sponsors

Central Puget Sound Carpenters Union local 30

Place	Cat 1 Points	Cat 2 Points	Cat 3 Points	Place	Cat 1 Points	Cat 2 Points	Cat 3 Points
1	125	100	75	37	60	35	10
2	120	95	70	38	59	34	9
3	115	90	65	39	58	33	8
4	110	85	60	40	57	32	7
5	105	80	55	41	56	31	6
6	100	75	50	42	55	30	5
7	96	71	46	43	54	29	4
8	92	67	42	44	53	28	3
9	88	63	38	45	52	27	2
10	87	62	37	46	51	26	1
11	86	61	36	47	50	25	1
12	85	60	35	48	49	24	1
13	84	59	34	49	48	23	1
14	83	58	33	50	47	22	1
15	82	57	32	51	46	21	1
16	81	56	31	52	45	20	1
17	80	55	30	53	44	19	1
18	79	54	29	54	43	18	1
19	78	53	28	55	42	17	1
20	77	52	27	56	41	16	1
21	76	51	26	57	40	15	1
22	75	50	25	58	39	14	1
23	74	49	24	59	38	13	1
24	73	48	23	60	37	12	1
25	72	47	22	61	36	11	1
26	71	46	21	62	35	10	1
27	70	45	20	63	34	9	1
28	69	44	19	64	33	8	1
29	68	43	18	65	32	7	1
30	67	42	17	66	31	6	1
31	66	41	16	67	30	5	1
32	65	40	15	68	29	4	1
33	64	39	14	69	28	3	1
34	63	38	13	70	27	2	1
35	62	37	12	71	26	1	1
36	61	36	11	72	25	1	1

Place	Cat 1 Points	Cat 2 Points	Cat 3 Points	Place	Cat 1 Points	Cat 2 Points	Cat 3 Points
1	125	100	75	37	60	35	10
2	120	95	70	38	59	34	9
3	115	90	65	39	58	33	8
4	110	85	60	40	57	32	7
5	105	80	55	41	56	31	6
6	100	75	50	42	55	30	5
7	96	71	46	43	54	29	4
8	92	67	42	44	53	28	3
9	88	63	38	45	52	27	2
10	87	62	37	46	51	26	1
11	86	61	36	47	50	25	1
12	85	60	35	48	49	24	1
13	84	59	34	49	48	23	1
14	83	58	33	50	47	22	1
15	82	57	32	51	46	21	1
16	81	56	31	52	45	20	1
17	80	55	30	53	44	19	1
18	79	54	29	54	43	18	1
19	78	53	28	55	42	17	1
20	77	52	27	56	41	16	1
21	76	51	26	57	40	15	1
22	75	50	25	58	39	14	1
23	74	49	24	59	38	13	1
24	73	48	23	60	37	12	1
25	72	47	22	61	36	11	1
26	71	46	21	62	35	10	1
27	70	45	20	63	34	9	1
28	69	44	19	64	33	8	1
29	68	43	18	65	32	7	1
30	67	42	17	66	31	6	1
31	66	41	16	67	30	5	1
32	65	40	15	68	29	4	1
33	64	39	14	69	28	3	1
34	63	38	13	70	27	2	1
35	62	37	12	71	26	1	1
36	61	36	11	72	25	1	1

Place	Cat 1 Points	Cat 2 Points	Cat 3 Points	Place	Cat 1 Points	Cat 2 Points	Cat 3 Points
1	125	100	75	37	60	35	10
2	120	95	70	38	59	34	9
3	115	90	65	39	58	33	8
4	110	85	60	40	57	32	7
5	105	80	55	41	56	31	6
6	100	75	50	42	55	30	5
7	96	71	46	43	54	29	4
8	92	67	42	44	53	28	3
9	88	63	38	45	52	27	2
10	87	62	37	46	51	26	1
11	86	61	36	47	50	25	1
12	85	60	35	48	49	24	1
13	84	59	34	49	48	23	1
14	83	58	33	50	47	22	1
15	82	57	32	51	46	21	1
16	81	56	31	52	45	20	1
17	80	55	30	53	44	19	1
18	79	54	29	54	43	18	1
19	78	53	28	55	42	17	1
20	77	52	27	56	41	16	1
21	76	51	26	57	40	15	1
22	75	50	25	58	39	14	1
23	74	49	24	59	38	13	1
24	73	48	23	60	37	12	1
25	72	47	22	61	36	11	1
26	71	46	21	62	35	10	1
27	70	45	20	63	34	9	1
28	69	44	19	64	33	8	1
29	68	43	18	65	32	7	1
30	67	42	17	66	31	6	1
31	66	41	16	67	30	5	1
32	65	40	15	68	29	4	1
33	64	39	14	69	28	3	1
34	63	38	13	70	27	2	1
35	62	37	12	71	26	1	1
36	61	36	11	72	25	1	1