Keyesville Classic MTB Weekend

One Bike. Two Disciplines. Choose Your Challenge.

The Keyesville Classic is a two-day mountain bike festival in California's Southern Sierra that combines Cross Country and SuperD Downhill into the All-Mountain Stage Race (AMSR).

Whether you're chasing an overall championship, racing a single event, or simply looking for an unforgettable weekend on one of California's most historic mountain bike courses, there's a race for every rider.

📅 Saturday

Sprint Lap
3-Mile Individual Time Trial

Start your weekend with a fast, exciting Sprint Lap.

• Individual rider starts
• One lap
• Opening stage of both AMSR Classic and AMSR Lite

 🚴SuperD Downhill

AMSR Riders
Race Stage 1
Stage 1 counts toward your AMSR overall score

SuperD Enduro Riders
Race Stage 1 & Stage 2
Fastest combined elapsed time wins

🏆 SuperD Enduro Awards will be presented Saturday afternoon.

After racing, enjoy the venue, practice the trails, visit vendors, camp with friends, and join us Saturday evening for our community fundraising dinner.

🌄 Sunday

5K Trail Run
9:00 AM

Kick off Sunday morning with a scenic trail run through the beautiful Keyesville Recreation Area.

🚴 Cross Country Racing
10:15 AM

Choose the course that fits your riding style.

Keyesville Classic XC
16 Miles

• Two laps of the legendary 8-mile Classic Loop
• Technical singletrack
• Punchy climbs
• Fast, rewarding descents
• The original Keyesville experience

Keyesville Lite XC
6 Miles

• Two laps of the 3-mile Lite Loop
• Perfect for newer racers, juniors, and riders wanting a shorter challenge

🏆 All-Mountain Stage Race (AMSR)

AMSR Classic
One Bike. Three Stages.

Includes:

• Sprint Lap
• SuperD Stage 1
• Classic XC (16 Miles)

Overall standings are determined using a 25-point scoring system based on finishing position in each stage.

Classes

• Open / Expert Men
• Open / Expert Women
• Sport Men
• Sport Women
• Vintage Class
• E-Bike Open Men
• E-Bike Open Women

AMSR Lite
Experience the excitement of the stage race in a more approachable format.

Includes:

• Sprint Lap
• SuperD Stage 1
• Lite XC (6 Miles)

Overall standings are determined using

Classes
Men 17U
Women 17U
Men 18+
Women 18+
Vintage Men
 
🚵 Cross Country Classes
Classic XC
Open / Expert Men
Open / Expert Women
Sport Men
Sport Women
Vintage Class
E-Bike Open Men
E-Bike Open Women
Lite XC
Men 17U
Women 17U
Men 18+
Women 18+
 
📊 AMSR Scoring
Each stage awards points using a 25-point scale.

Points are earned in:

Sprint Lap
SuperD Stage 1
Cross Country
The rider with the highest combined point total is crowned AMSR Champion.

Tie Breaker
Big Ring Drag Race

 
❤️ Why Race Keyesville?
Since 1988, the Keyesville Classic has been one of California's original mountain bike destinations.

Enjoy:

Legendary trails
Friendly competition
Free camping
Saturday night fundraising dinner
Vendors and community atmosphere
Racing for every skill level
Whether you're competing for an AMSR title, racing Vintage, riding an E-Bike, tackling your first XC event, or simply spending the weekend outdoors, the Keyesville Classic offers something for everyone.

One Bike. Three Stages. One Champion.
See you at the Keyesville Classic.