RESULTS

VINTAGE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

FRIDAY | MARCH 12th | 4PM

VINTAGE MOUNTAIN BIKE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
(or the VCR..Vintage Champ. Race)

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šŸ“¼ The Vintage Championship Race (VCR) & Classic Mountain Bike Show at the Specialized Cactus Cup

Vintage Mountain Bike National Championships | Friday March 12th 2027 4pmĀ 

Welcome to the most authentic vintage mountain bike experience ever brought back to life – The VCR & Classic MTB Show.

This isnā€™t a novelty ride.
This isnā€™t cones in a parking lot.
This isĀ real racing on real dirt.

For the first time at a national level event, the Specialized Cactus Cup is proud to host aĀ true vintage / classic mountain bike race categoryĀ ā€” in partnership withĀ VORBA (Vintage Off-Road Bike Association).

šŸšØ Calling All Vintage Collectors

Calling all vintage and classic mountain bike enthusiasts you finally have a race and show stateside!

TheĀ VCRĀ is theĀ first national-level race to host a true vintage/classic division on a legitimate race course. Riders will tackle 4 laps of the 3 mile “Sport Loop” featuring:

  • Real dirt
  • Real singletrack
  • Tight turns and technical features
  • A spectator-friendly layout built for excitement

This is classic mountain biking, elevated.

šŸ›  Bike Eligibility & Rules

To preserve the spirit and authenticity of vintage mountain biking:

Some Rules:

  • Pre-1999 mountain bikes
  • Period-correct components
  • 26ā€ tires only ā€“ no exceptions

Not Allowed:

  • Franken-bikes (mixed-era component builds)
  • Mullet setups (different size wheels in front and back)

Allowed Exceptions (for rider comfort & safety):

  • Saddles
  • Pedal of choice
  • Tires

āš ļøĀ Disclaimer:Ā Final equipment approval is at the sole discretion of theĀ VORBA Director

All bikes must passĀ onsite VORBA inspectionĀ before racing and will receive an officialĀ VORBA Seal of Approval sticker.

šŸ Race Details

  • Event:Ā Vintage Criterium Race (VCR)
  • Course: 4 laps of a 3 mile loop – 12 miles total
  • Day: Friday March 12th, 4pm = Official kickoff to Cactus Cup weekend
  • Entry Fee: $40 Vintage pricing for a vintage race
  • Top 3 overall awarded on the podium
    • Winner Receives:Ā An actualĀ VCRĀ šŸ“¼

šŸ› The Classic MTB Show

After the race, all vintage bikes are invited to remain on display all weekend inside theĀ VORBA x Cactus Cup Museum Tent.

This interactive exhibit allows spectators and fellow riders to explore:

  • Classic mountain bike history
  • Legendary frames and components
  • The evolution of the sport

Your bike becomes part of the show.

šŸ“£ Questions, Feedback, & Official Rulings

All technical questions, eligibility feedback, and build approvals should be directed to:

VORBA (Vintage Off-Road Bike Association)

Final decisions regarding equipment legality and race eligibility rest with theĀ VORBA Director.

šŸ‘‰ Ride ā€˜em Donā€™t Hide ā€˜em!

Dust off your classic.
Race it for real.
Then put it on display.

Register now to showcase your piece of mountain bike history!

5:30pm Awards: Top 3 overall across the line ā€“ Main StageĀ 

REGISTRATION FEE: $40 – Classic pricing for classic race

-Vintage & Classic Bikes Only
– Compete for the title of Vintage MTB National Champion!

COURSE:

Sport loop lapping through the expo, 4 complete laps for a total of 12 miles!

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Spectators Welcome

Make the VCR & Classic MTB Show your official Cactus Cup weekend warm-up.

Get your campsite set, crack open a chair, and roll over to the main venue to:

  • Talk bikes with legends and collectors

  • Check out rare vintage rigs

  • Watch the racing up close on the Short Track course

Spectating is FREE ā€” no pass, no ticket, just show up and soak it in.

Settle into the weekend the right way: bikes, dirt, history