Getting There
Granite Beach is located on the west side of Folsom Lake, at the Douglas Rd entrance to Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.
Address to use for directions: 8099 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay, CA

Parking
Parking is $12 per car if you do not have a State Parks Poppy Pass.

What can families do?
We will be right on the lake, so bring the family to enjoy! Folsom Lake State Recreation Area with miles of hiking / mountain biking trails. Visit the State Parks website for more information.

What is there to eat?
The Buckhorn BBQ Food Truck will be out from 11am-3pm serving up delicious California-style BBQ! Their menu features tri-tip, chicken, sandwiches, classic sides, and more.


Will there be beer?
Why yes... yes there will! Enjoy fresh, local, craft beer from Bike Dog while supporting the Folsom Auburn Trail Rider Action Coalition (FATRAC). Beers are $5, or $4 if you bring your own cup!


What if I don't have a CX bike?
Amaincycling.com has you covered! They are bringing a demo fleet of Specialized Crux Expert (carbon!) cyclocross bikes out to the races this year. It's $40 for a single race, or $75 for the whole day to borrow this $4,700 bike... and you won't even have to clean it when you're done! They have sizes 52, 54, 56, & 58. Call Evan at (530) 815-4311 to reserve your bike in advance.

Course preview: Watch on YouTube

Course length: 1.7 miles

Elevation gain per lap: 100 feet per lap

Course direction: Clockwise

Bibs: On the left

Chip Placement: Please wear your RFID chip on the OUTSIDE of your sock! If your sock gets too mud-soaked it won't read.

Pre-Riding: If you would like to pre-ride the course, you may do so from 8:00 am to 9:25 am on race morning. If you arrive after that time, please queue just past the finish line as a race is finishing up. The race announcer will let you know when you may get on the course to pre-ride. Please do not ever pass someone who is currently racing! If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them at the registration tent.

Course description: The Granite Beach course will utilize the mellow grade of the lake bed near the 5% launch ramp at Folsom Lake. There will glorious sand sections to run up, drift down at speed and power through on the flats. With mixed in grass, pavement, and hardpack dirt this course will provide great racing and fun features.

Register Now

The series championship will use your six best races out of the eight race series.

You will be issued a reusable RFID chip for the entire season. A $20 deposit will be added to your first race, and is fully refundable when you return the chip at the end of the season.

If you pre-register online before Thursday, November 14 at 11:59 pm you will register for a "Race Credit" that is good at any race of the season - no transfer fees. The more credits you buy at one time, the more you save. When you buy "Race Credits" you do not need to tell us in advance which race(s) you will come to; just go to registration on race day and we'll use a credit when you get your race packet.

If you wait until Friday or Saturday, it increases to the late registration price, and your registration is only good for that specific race. Please note that you MUST register online before your first race of the season (even if you want to pay by cash or check). We will have computers available on-site, but we highly recommend you fill out your information online in advance and save yourself the hassle of squinting at a little computer screen in the bright sunlight!

If you lose your bib number and/or RFID chip, it is a $5 replacement fee (plus an additional $20 chip deposit). Race credits expire at the end of the season, and are not transferable to another racer. No refunds.