NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL RACE SERIES
2023 RACE 2
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
WEST CONFERENCE
The second race on the 2023 Northside Hospital Race Series calendar is the “Clash at the Creek.” Allatoona Creek Park, located in Acworth, Georgia, is a popular destination for mountain biking enthusiasts. This course is guaranteed to be one of the most technical tracks of the year. The tight single track is raw with lots of natural features creating a great backcountry experience.
This year’s course will run counterclockwise, which may make for faster lap times compared to previous seasons. This is a true cross-country course where riders will need to be able to navigate the rocks and roots to achieve their goals.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Student-athletes must be registered for Race 2 by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 17
If you have any questions or problems with the registration process, please email support@georgiacycling.org.
Registered riders list
On Wednesday, September 13, Georgia Cycling will publish a list of student-athletes that have registered to compete in Race 2. Our aim is to provide families an opportunity - four days in advance of the deadline - to confirm their athlete is registered.
race VENUE DETAILS
Allatoona Creek Park
5690 Old Stilesboro Rd NW
Acworth, GA 30101
Check 511GA for real time traffic updates before you head to the venue!
Progold Lubricants Parking lot INFORMATION
Season Parking Permit - Available for purchase until August 1
Pay Once. Park Always. Season Parking Permit holders receive a hang tag to display from their vehicle’s review mirror. This hang tag enables you to park at all Georgia Cycling events without having to stop to do a transaction. Season Permits are $20. That’s a $30 savings over event day pricing! (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Pre-Paid Race 2 Parking Pass - Available for purchase until September 14
Only attending Race 2? Save time and money by purchasing your Race 2 Parking Pass online for $7. Your parking pass will be mailed to you. Simply place it on your dashboard and the parking attendant will wave you into the ProGold Lubricants Parking Lot. No having to carry cash or stop for a transaction! Buying online in advance saves you $3 over event day pricing! (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Race 2 Parking Pass - Only option available on event day
Parking in the ProGold Lubricants Parking Lot is $10 per vehicle - CASH ONLY. Please help our team keep the line moving by having your $10 ready once you pull up to a parkig lot attendant.
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
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
We welcome the community to come and watch our events! Our athletes enjoy when there is an enthusiastic crowd cheering them on, but we ask all spectators, follow a few simple instructions. This will ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.
STAY BEHIND THE RED TAPE: Keep your body and your belongings behind any tape with the Specialized Bicycles logo. If you lean over the tape to take a picture, you may inadvertently make contact with a rider.
BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS: Mountain bikes will be moving around you at high speeds, so please do not walk around looking at your phone! Stay alert and obey all crossing guard instructions when attempting to cross an active racecourse.
NO FLY ZONE FOR DRONES: Nobody may operate a drone at this race.
CHEER FOR EVERYONE: If there is a rider going by you, shout out words of encouragement! You don’t have to know the person to support them.
LEAVE NO TRACE: We are guests at Allatoona Creek Park, so please clean up after yourself and throw all trash in the proper receptacle. If you are in the woods, carry all trash out with you.
spectator RULES OF CONDUCT
EVENT INFO TENT
Visit the Event Info Tent presented by Georgia Eye Bank for answers to any questions you may have.
Pick up event schedules
Lost and Found
Speak with a friendly team member to help you navigate the event grounds
RAFFLE prizes every hour
Every hour we draw a winning raffle ticket to receive a great prize. Buy your tickets at the General Store (card only - no cash) then listen to the PA announcer for winning numbers.
$5 per ticket
$20 for five tickets - BEST VALUE!
WATCH THE RACE IN A HAMMOCK
A hammock in the woods provides an excellent vantage point to watch the race. Keep your hammock at least 10 feet away from the course and DO NOT stack your hammock. Violations of this policy may result in being asked to leave.
SPECTATOR AREAS
Looking for the best place to watch the race? We have created special spectator areas that offer prime viewing opportunities. Our spectator areas are marked on the interactive map above. Of course, you are welcome to watch the race wherever you feel comfortable, so long as it doesn’t interfere with the competition.
FOOD SERVICE
Martha’s Outpost
Pouring Coffee, Tea, and more from
7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Cheezy Truck
Lunch from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
View Menu
Scoops of Monroe
Scooping up Ice Cream from
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE: 5.4 MILES - Download GPX File
MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE: 5.1 MILES - Download GPX File
COURSE DIRECTION: Counterclockwise
COURSE OVERVIEW
RACE HQ
The Race HQ Tent is a team’s source for all competition-related questions.
Race Plate Replacements
Questions related to rules
Filing a protest (Head Coach or Team Director only)
Emergency Medical Information
RACE PLATES
Each athlete will be provided with a single set of two race plates to use at all five races: one for the front of the bike, and one for the rider to place on their back. All race plates contain a timing chip, which tracks a rider’s time. Race plates must be completely vertical otherwise it could result in a timing error. Replacement number plates will be available at the Race HQ tent for $25.
Rule book
Be prepared for race day! All coaches and athletes should be familiar with the 2023 Rule Book. Failure to abide by the rules set forth in the 2023 Georgia Cycling Rule Book could result in an individual or team penalty.
Georgia Cycling has a chief referee on site that will be enforcing all rules and regulations. Only a Head Coach or Team Director may file a protest at Race HQ.
BIKE FETTISH PIT ZONE
Vehicular access to the Pit Zone will be permitted only to vehicles displaying a Pit Zone Pass on their dashboard. For teams competing on Saturday, load-in times are as follows:
Friday: 3 - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
neutral support powered by free-flite bicycles
While riders are expected to show up with a fully functional bike, we know that mechanical issues can happen during race day. That’s why Free-Flite Bicycles is onsite with experienced and skilled mechanics to help assist student-athletes.
The Neutral Support Tent is located in the Midway and is marked on the interactive map above. Please note, that there are no complimentary replacement parts available. Free-Flite Bicycles will have a limited selection of replacement parts available for purchase. Parts are subject to availability.
HAMMER NUTRITION FEED ZONE
Nutrition and hydration are key in keeping Georgia Cycling Athletes safe and performing at their best on race day. The Hammer Nutrition Feed Zone is the only location on the course where food and drink can be given to active race participants. Coaches, parents, or other volunteers must use the feed zone.
High School Athletes: You may ride into the Hammer Nutrition Feed Zone between laps. Remember, you will be penalized for accepting food or drink outside of the Feed Zone boundaries during a race.
COACHES
MEETING
7:30 a.m. at Race HQ
The Coaches Meeting will provide an up-to-the-minute overview of race day. Since event information can shift at the last minute, it is essential that at least one representative from every team be present at this meeting.
event schedule
| RACE 2: WEST CONFERENCE SCHEDULE | ||
|---|---|---|
| FRIDAY | ||
| 3 - 7 p.m. | Pit Zone Load In | Must have permit to access Pit Zone |
| 3 - 7 p.m. | Course Pre-Ride (coach:athlete ratio applies) | No riders enter course after 6:15 p.m. |
| SATURDAY | ||
| 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. | Pit Zone Load In | Must have permit to access Pit Zone |
| 7:30 a.m. | Coaches Meeting | |
| 8:30 a.m. | RACE: Middle School Boys | |
| 9:15 a.m. | RACE: Middle School Girls | |
| 10:00 a.m. | RACE: High School Boys Varsity/JV1 | |
| 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | USA Cycling Skills Zone is Open | Check interactive map for location |
| 11:40 a.m. | RACE: High School Girls | |
| 1:15 p.m. | RACE: High School Boys Freshman/JV2 | |
| 3:00 p.m. | Race 2 Medal Ceremony | |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Pit Zone Load Out | |
| RACE TWO WAVE TIMES | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATEGORY | STARTS WITH # | STAGING TIME | START TIME | PULL TIMES | TOTAL ALLOTTED TIME | LAPS | LAP MILEAGE | TOTAL MILEAGE | PLATE COLOR |
| 8th Grade Boys | 4000s | 8:10 a.m. | 8:30 a.m. | 45 min | 45 min | 1 | 5 | 5 | GREEN |
| 7th Grade Boys | 3000s | 8:10 a.m. | 8:35 a.m. | 45 min | 45 min | 1 | 5 | 5 | YELLOW |
| 6th Grade Boys | 2000s | 8:10 a.m. | 8:40 a.m. | 45 min | 45 min | 1 | 5 | 5 | RED |
| 8th Grade Girls | 7000s | 9:00 a.m. | 9:15 a.m. | 45 min | 45 min | 1 | 5 | 5 | GREEN |
| 7th Grade Girls | 6000s | 9:00 a.m. | 9:20 a.m. | 45 min | 45 min | 1 | 5 | 5 | YELLOW |
| 6th Grade Girls | 5000s | 9:00 a.m. | 9:25 a.m. | 45 min | 45 min | 1 | 5 | 5 | RED |
| Varsity Boys | 50-99 | 9:45 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 3rd lap > 90 min | 4 laps in 120 min | 4 | 5.4 miles | 21.6 miles | BLUE |
| JV-1 Boys | 200-349 | 9:45 a.m. | 10:05 a.m. | 2nd lap > 66 min | 3 laps in 100 min | 3 | 5.4 miles | 16.2 miles | GREEN |
| Varsity Girls | 01-49 | 11:25 a.m. | 11:40 a.m. | 3rd lap > 90 min | 3 laps in 120 min | 3 | 5.4 miles | 16.2 miles | BLUE |
| JV-1 Girls | 100-199 | 11:25 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. | 1 lap > 50 min | 2 laps in 100 min | 2 | 5.4 miles | 10.8 miles | GREEN |
| Freshman Girls | 900s | 11:25 a.m. | 11:50 a.m. | 1 lap > 50 min | 2 laps in 100 min | 2 | 5.4 miles | 10.8 miles | RED |
| JV-2 Girls | 350-499 | 11:25 a.m. | 11:55 a.m. | 1 lap > 50 min | 2 laps in 100 min | 2 | 5.4 miles | 10.8 miles | YELLOW |
| Freshman Boys | 1000s | 12:55 p.m. | 1:15 p.m. | 1 lap > 50 min | 2 laps in 100 min | 2 | 5.4 miles | 10.8 miles | RED |
| JV-2 Boys | 500-899 | 12:55 p.m. | 1:20 p.m. | 1 lap > 50 min | 2 laps in 100 min | 2 | 5.4 miles | 10.8 miles | YELLOW |
*Pull times remain at the discretion of event officials and are subject to change to ensure course and rider safety.
city information
The host for our second race weekend is Acworth, Georgia. Located just 35 miles north of downtown Atlanta, historic downtown Acworth boasts chef-driven restaurants, craft breweries, and one-of-a-kind shopping – perfect for an afternoon or evening getaway. You can view the Acworth Visitor’s Map here.
IBEX mark tuggle rv CENTER family campground
Sleep under the stars! Reserve your spot in the IBEX Mark Tuggle RV Center Family Campground: $10 per car/truck or $20 for an RV/Camper. Camping passes must be purchased online in advance. No on-site transactions.
Please note: The camping area is located inside the racecourse. Therefore, no vehicles will be allowed to enter or leave the campground between 8:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. These times are approximate and subject to change. Anyone who arrives during that window will be parked in a separate location until the course is clear of riders.
This is primitive camping; no water, sewer, or power hookups. Your camping fee covers the entire weekend; both Friday and Saturday nights. Same price whether you use one night or both.
SPECIAL HOTEL RATE FOR GEORGIA CYCLING
Home 2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta NW Kennesaw is offering a special rate of $159/night for Georgia Cycling families. This rate is available while supplies last and is subject to selling out. Those interested should book early. This special rate is only available online using the link below.
ACWORTH HOTELS
The following hotels are near the event site:
Tru by Hilton Atlanta NW
2975 Ring Rd NW Kennesaw, GA 30144
Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta NW Kennesaw Town Center
905 Cobb Place Blvd NW Kennesaw, GA 30144
Hilton Garden Inn
895 Cobb Place Blvd NW Kennesaw, GA 30144
ACWORTH RESTAURANTS
The map above shows restaurants in the Acworth area.