July 14 & July 15th,  2007  -   "Twenty years in the making."

For those who are not familiar with an omnium, let's break down the formula...

• All categories are eligible for Commonwealth Games (CG) medals and overall Omnium medals

• To qualify for the Omnium competition, racers must pre-register and compete in both races, not register individually.

• All racers can win their respective category Omnium medal regardless of home state.

• Pro racers are not eligible for any medals, but are qualified for Omnium medals.

• Racers who medaled in Beginner 2006 RMBO must upgrade to the Sport category for 2007.

• Racers can compete with any two-wheeled, upright, self-propelled, safe-working, two hand brake bicycle must have the following:  

  • 20, 24, 26 or 29" tires
  • flat handlebar
  • canti-lever, linear pull or disc brakes
• Same bike must be used on both days if competing in Omnium.
• No littering

• No urinating in public

  You will be disqualified if you are caught urinating in public and/or littering

  ZERO TOLERANCE!

• Unsportsmanlike behavior will also result in disqualification: foul language to other participants, spectators, law enforcement, volunteers and race officials; also pushing, punching, biting, kicking and hair pulling

• Park in designated areas only

• No loose dogs and/or children

• Please review the individual events for any specific details

Please review the individual events for difficulty and race course descriptions.

YOU MUST PURCHASE A DAILY OR PRESENT YOUR YEARLY PASS BEFORE REGISTRATION

The daily pass is $1 for Roanoke City or County residents and $2 for all other visitors.

Yearly passes are $15 for Roanoke City or County residents and $30 for all others visitors.

Pre-ride and pre-purchase your pass.

Don't wait until the day of the event to purchase your daily or yearly pass.  You can pre-purchase a pass within a 10-day window from the event date.

We strongly encourage for you to pre-ride the course and purchase a pass for July 14-15th, or purchase a yearly pass.

Passes can be obtained at the Security Office or Just the Right Gear prior to the event.

Please download and review the Carvins Cove Natural Reserve User Pass & Vehicle Tag Info sheet (pdf)

Information also at the Western Virginia Water Authority website.

Any additional questions about purchasing passes for Carvins Cove, please call (540) 563-9170

Race runs rain or shine.

Race course maybe have alternative route to protect trails from erosion if ground is soggy.

Lightning will delay or postpone the event for obvious safety concerns.