Bush Pig Open Random 6-Hr Relay 2023

The 3rd Bush Pig Open Race in 2023 is Sunday, Aug 20th.

Come out and challenge yourself on the singletracks at Walden and enjoy the social vibe of a relay event.

What is a Random Relay?

This event is the Relay Race version of the Blind Date.

It is a regular relay race, except you don’t put together a relay team.
4-person relay teams will be created at random, but based on ability, at 9:15 am from the group of seeded riders that register.
We also have a kids event, starting halfway thru the event. See details below.
It is a low-key, recreational event, designed with a big social component and lots of opportunities to meet other Club members.

Volunteer Registration:

Volunteer Registration

These events can’t happen without volunteers. We need volunteers to set up, for registration and to time the racers.

Race Registration:

Online Pre-Registration

Sign up online, to shorten your stand in the line, but pay on Race Day
The Registration Desk opens at 8:00 am on Race Day
Race-Day Registration is possible, but please arrive by 8:30 to get your name in the team name draw

Cost:

Relay Event:
- WMBC Members - $5, if you bring a race green Bush Pig Open race plate
- WMBC Members - $10, if you need a green race plate
- Non-Members - $20, green BPO plate or no plate
- Payment by cash, cheque, or e-transfer only.
Kids Event:
- Free

Race Format:

Relay Event:
- This is a 4-person relay event. There are no Solo, 2-person or 3-person categories.
- You don’t need to assemble a relay team. Teams will be selected at random the morning of the event at 9:15 am. Seeding will be used, in an attempt to make all teams equal teams, or close to equal.
- On race day, drop by the registration desk between 8:00 and 9:00, pay for and pick up your race plate & fill out your draw prize ticket.
- After registering, stake-out an area in the stadium area to call home for the day.
- There is one recreational 5 km course that everyone rides
- The races starts at 10 am. The team alternates riders, trying to complete as many laps in 6 hours.
- Unless injured, each team member needs to complete the same number of laps or one less than the most completed by one team member.
- Only fully completed laps count. A lap can’t be started after 3:40.
Kids Event
- 1, 2, or 3 laps of a 200m course, Mass Start
- Age Categories are Under 5 and Under 9
- Registration for this event will be Day-Of only, ending at 12 noon.

Race Times:

What to Bring:

Prizes:

August Social Group Ride