3rd ANNUAL
MTB FEST
SATURDAY, OCT. 26
kingston downs
rome
MTB Fest is a celebration of youth mountain biking in the state of Georgia. Our 3rd Annual MTB Fest will be held on Saturday, October 26 at Kingston Downs in Rome, Georgia. The event is free and open to the public. MTB Fest is an opportunity for Georgia Cycling teams and their families to come together in a relaxed and non-competitive environment as we mark the end of the 2024 season. It is also an opportunity for the public to learn more about the Georgia Cycling Association and our TeamMTB youth mountain biking program.
Activities like Pedal Palooza and Girls Ride offer beginner-friendly bike rides and games that are designed to help mountain bike newbies get to know the sport. One of the highlights of the day will be the TeamMTB Awards presented by Georgia Eye Bank. These awards recognize those who have made an outstanding contribution to the mission of the Georgia Cycling Association.
It is also the eve of the Georgia Cycling Peach State Championship, at various times throughout the day registered student-athletes will have the opportunity to ride the Championship course. There is also a team XC relay race and a pit zone decoration contest and so much more. View the complete schedule below.
MTB FEST SCHEDULE
| MTB FEST | ||
|---|---|---|
| FRIDAY | ||
| 3 p.m. | Family Campground Opens | Passes must be purchased online |
| 3 - 7 p.m. | Pit Zone Load In | Must have permit to access Pit Zone |
| 3 - 7 p.m. | Course Ride: All Registered Student-Athletes | Coach/Student Ratio Applies |
| SATURDAY | ||
| 6:30 a.m. | Parking Lot Opens | |
| 7 - 10 a.m. | Pit Zone Load In | Must have permit to access Pit Zone |
| 7 - 9:30 a.m. | Course Ride: All Registered Student-Athletes | Coach/Student Ratio Applies |
| 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Course Ride: Championship Qualified Riders ONLY | Coach/Student Ratio Applies |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Pedal Palooza | Pedal Palooza Tent |
| 10 a.m. | Girls Ride presented by Fox Factory's Trail Trust Program | Girls Ride Tent |
| 10 a.m-2pm | USA Cycling Skills Zone | |
| 1:00 - 4 p.m. | Course Ride: All Registered Student-Athletes | Coach/Student Ratio Applies |
| 1:00 p.m | Relay Race: Coach East Conference | |
| 1:05 p.m | Relay Race: Coach West Conference | |
| 1:45 p.m | Relay Race: Students East Conference | |
| 2:30 p.m | Relay Race: Students West Conference | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Relay Race Awards | |
| 4:15 p.m. | Online Raffle Drawing | |
| 4:30 p.m. | TeamMTB Awards | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Halloween Decorating Contest | Pit Zone |
| 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. | Team Night Ride | Coach/Student Ratio Applies |
Progold Lubricants Parking options
Season Parking Permit - Available for purchase until 5 p.m. on August 15
Pay Once. Park Always. Season Parking Permit holders receive a hang tag to display from their vehicle’s rearview mirror. This hang tag enables you to park at all Georgia Cycling events without having to stop to do a transaction. Season Permits are $25. That’s a $25 savings over event day pricing!
SEASON PARKING PERMITS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Pre-Paid Championship Weekend Parking Pass - Available for purchase until 12 Noon on October 22
Only attending Championship Weekend? Save time and money by purchasing your Championship Weekend Parking Pass online for $7. Give your name to the parking attendant when you arrive. Your parking pass will be ready for you to enter into the ProGold Lubricants Parking Lot. No having to carry cash! Buying online in advance saves you $3 over event day pricing!
Pay When You Arrive Parking Pass - Only option available on event day
Parking in the ProGold Lubricants Parking Lot is $10 per vehicle - CASH ONLY. Please help keep the line moving by having your $10 ready when you reach the parking lot attendant.
FOOD SERVICE
Martha’s Outpost
Pouring Coffee, Tea, and more from
7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
General Store
Selling snacks from
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Scoops of Monroe
Scooping up Ice Cream from
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Auggie’s Lucky Tacos
Serving lunch from
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Your furry friend is welcome to attend this race; however, we have a few simple rules to keep in mind…
Dogs must remain on a leash at ALL times. Unleashed dogs and their owners may be asked to leave and not return.
Please clean up after your dog. Poop bags are not provided, so please bring your own supply.
Do not let your dog enter a Pit Zone tent for a team other than your own. Remember, most tents have food tables, which could be a tasty distraction.
this event is dog friendly…for friendly dogs
HAUNTED PIT ZONE
As Halloween draws near, strange things seem to happen in the TeamMTB Pit Zone. From eerie noises to ghostly sightings, it appears that there’s a haunting taking place at Kingston Downs. Once again this year, we invite teams to decorate their team tent for Halloween. Each team will develop their own theme. Maybe your team wants to opt for a fun 80s theme or perhaps the goblins on your team want to create a spine-chilling Halloween theme…the choice is yours!
Teams will be judged on five areas of focus:
Creativity: How original is the display?
Construction: Does it look like the team spent time developing their display? Does it follow safety rules?
Theme: How well did the team carry out their chosen theme
Attention to detail: Does it look good overall?
Interactivity: Are there interactive elements such as costumed people, lights, sounds, etc?
TEAM NIGHT RIDE
Imagine pedaling through the dense, shadowy woods of Kingston Downs under a blanket of night, the cool October air nipping at your skin. Welcome to the all-new Team Night Ride at MTB Fest. It's Halloween season so the forest will undoubtedly come alive with a playful spookiness. Along the way, the rustle of leaves and the occasional hoot of an owl add to the atmosphere, making the ride both thrilling and fun. So grab a headlamp, decorate your bike with lights, and join the team night ride. (Coach/Student ratio applies to this event)
This night ride isn’t just about the adventure — but there will be plenty of that — it’s a unique opportunity to bond, share the trail, and celebrate our sport in a spectacular way!
Remember you never know what, or WHO, might be lurking in the woods!!!
CITY & LODGING
If you are looking for a place to stay in the Rome area for Championship Weekend, we encourage you to click below to use our booking partners. When you book a rental through Vrbo or a hotel room through Expedia or Hotels.com, you help support the Georgia Cycling Association. That’s because when you book your race weekend accommodations from this page, Georgia Cycling may earn a small commission (at no charge to you!). That money will go to help support our mission.
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ON-SITE CAMPING
Sleep under the stars! Reserve your spot in the Georgia Cycling Family Campground: $10 per car/truck or $20 for an RV/Camper.
Camping passes must be purchased online in advance. No on-site transactions.
This is primitive camping; no water, sewer, or power hookups. Your camping fee covers the entire weekend; both Friday and Saturday nights. It is the same price whether you use one night or both nights.