August 13 - Berry Creek Bash
2023 Race Results | 2023 Race Photos
Date, Location & Time
August 13, 2025 | Edwards, CO | 5 p.m.*
*Date, location and time are subject to change
Register
Register Online | Series Registration | Registration Form
Mountain Pedaler, the official bike shop of the Eagle Ranch Classic, will be on-site to provide neutral support for racers with last-minute mechanical issues.
Information
Mountain Valley Kids Dental Youth Series:
| Time | Category | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 4:45 p.m. | Sport Boys 11-14, Beginner Boys 15-16 | 1 Long Loop |
| 4:46 p.m. | Sport Girls 11-14, Beginner Girls 15-16 | 1 Long Loop |
| 4:47 p.m. | Beginner Boys 11-14, Sport Boys 8-10 | 1 Short Loop |
| 4:48 p.m. | Beginner Girls 11-14, Sport Girls 8-10 | 1 Short Loop |
| 4:49 p.m. | Beginner Boys 8-10 | 1 Short Loop |
| 4:50 p.m. | Beginner Girls 8-10 | 1 Short Loop |
Bloch & Ongert Town Series:
| Time | Category | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 p.m. | Men's Pro /Open, Men's Expert | 3 Long Loops |
| 5:46 p.m. | Women's Pro/Open, Men's Vet Expert (35-49), Men's Single Speed | 3 Long Loops |
| 5:47 p.m. | Men's Master Expert (50+), Men's Gran Master (60+) | 3 Long Loops |
| 5:48 p.m. | Women's Expert, Women's Vet Expert (35-49), Women's Master Expert (50+), Women's Single Speed | 1 Short Loops |
| 6:45 p.m. | Men's Sport | 2 Long Loops |
| 6:46p.m. | Men's Vet Sports (35-49) | 2 Long Loops |
| 6:47 p.m. | Men's Master Sport (50+), Clydesdales | 2 Long Loops |
| 6:48 p.m. | Men's Grand Master (60+) | 2 Long Loops |
| 6:49 p.m. | Women's Sport | 2 Long Loops |
| 6:50 p.m. | Women's Vet Sport (35-49), Women's Master Sport (50+) | 2 Long Loops |
| 6:51 p.m. | Men's Beginner | 1 Long Loop |
| 6:52 p.m. | Women's Beginner | 1 Long Loop |
Day-of Registration: Available on-site for all 2025 Mountain Bike Races - however, preregistration online is highly suggested. Preregistration for individual races ends at 5 p.m. one day prior to each race day.
On-site Bib Pickup & Registration: Opens at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday near the start/finish area near Gondola One. On-site registration will end at 5:45 p.m.
Berry Creek Bash MTB Rates
| Category | Preregistration | Day-of Registration* |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | $31 | $42 |
| Youth (17 & under) | $15 | $21 |
*Day-of registration is available on-site before the race
Preregistration online closes at 5 p.m. the day before the race
Bloch & Ongert MTB Series Rates
| Category | Cost | Price Per Race | Total Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | $190* | $27.14 | $27 |
| Youth (17 & under) | $92 | $13.14 | $13 |
*Adult Price increases to $200 after May 26, 2025
Must be registered for the whole series to earn team and individual points for series champions. Please reach out to sports@vailrec.com regarding any questions.
Turn off I-70 and go north onto Beard Creek Road. Turn west at the round-about and continue west up Bear Creed Road. Go past the Shaw Cancer Center and turn right onto Moonridge Drive. Turn left onto Berry Creek Road and continue up the dirt road for about a quarter mile to the race start.
Parking
There is no parking at the race start
Please park at the Shaw Cancer Center parking lot, or in the neighborhood adjacent to the Berry Creek trailhead. Limited parking is available on the East side of the Edwards Medical Pavilion—please reserve this space for the parents of the youth racers. Adult racers may also park at Edwards Rest Area or at Colorado Mountain College.
Race Start
The race will start and finish about a quater mile up Berry Creek Rd.
Youth: Awards will be given at the start area.
Adults: Join us for race awards and a free beer for ages 21+ from New Belgium Brewing Company and non-alcoholic beer from Best Day Brewing Company after the race. Awards will be presented and prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females in each race category. Located TBD.
All racers are entered into a raffle for a chance to win great prizes from our sponsors!
Series Champions: Overall series championships will be awarded to both the winning team and individuals in each category at the end of the season
Must be registered for the whole series to earn team and individual points for series champions
Encouraging trail stewardship in partnership with Hardscrabble Trails Coalition, Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance
The Vail Rec District is a proud supporter of the Eagle County trails and the organizations that work hard to maintain them. It is important to remember that riding and racing on world class trails is a privilege and our trails do not build or maintain themselves. This year during the 2023 Bloch & Chapleau Mountain Bike Series, riders can earn an additional 25 points towards their overall series total if they participate in one trail work event prior to August 29. In order to be considered, participants must snap a photo of themselves during the event and tag the Vail Recreation District Facebook page as well as either the VVMBA or the HTC Facebook page (depending on the host) or email the photo to sports@vailrec.com. For more information, please contact Beth Pappas or call the VRD Sports Department at 970-479-2280. Upcoming events hosted by the VVMBA and the HTC are listed below.
Trail Work Days
To participate in Trail Work Days, bring water, gloves, sunscreen, hat and sturdy shoes!
VVMBA | www.vvmta.org | VVMTA Facebook Page
2023 VVBMA Trail work days will be announced shortly.
Hardscrabble | www.hardscrabbletrails.org | HTC Facebook Page
2023 HTC Trail work days will be announced shortly.
Check out Race Results & Photos on the Race Results Webpage.
Race results will also be posted online by noon the day after the race. Questions about results or additional protests should be sent to kpletcher@vailrec.com within 24 hours of the race.
A huge thanks to all of our amazing sponsors for the VRD Bloch & Chapleau Mountain Bike Race Series!
The VRD's Mountain Bike Race Series is yours thanks to title sponsor Bloch & Chapleau Attorneys at Law. The Youth Series is brought to you by presenting sponsor Mountain Valley Kids Dental. Thanks to our additional sponsors Vail Health, Town of Eagle, Town of Minturn, The Steadman Clinic, Skratch Labs, New Belgium Brewing, Jaunt Media Collective, Gravity Haus/Dryland Fitness, Central Rockies Mortgage, Elevated Dental, Vail Honeywagon, Altitude Bar & Grill, FirstBank, Ski Town All-Stars, Alpine Wine & Spirits, Optic Nerve, Outdoor Tech, Sweet Protection, 8z Real Estate, West Vail Liquor Mart and Mountain Pedaler.
