

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BATTLE ON THE RIDGE - ATHLOS Underground Spring MTB XCO Race #3-4
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: ATHLOS Underground Spring XCO Race Series

Welcome to the test piece that put XCO racing back on the map in Virginia. The Underground Spring XCO Race Series is back for 2026—bigger, faster, and rowdier than ever. Launched in 2021, this USAC-sanctioned series has drawn riders from VA, NC, WV, PA, and beyond with its unique courses, tight community, and pathway to Nationals. 

For 2026 we're recognizing ATHLOS as a title sponsor. Y'all fight hard for those champs' jerseys, and these are the guys that provide 'em.   

Powered by RVA Racing &amp; ATHLOS | USAC Sanctioned | National Points Qualifier

DATES &amp; LOCATIONS:
March 14 - Return Leakes Mill @ Leakes Mill Park, Goochland, VA
March 21 - Escape Leakes Mill @ Leakes Mill Park, Goochland, VA
March 28 - Battle on the Ridge @ Blue Ridge School, Mayo, VA
April 04 - Punch the Unicorn @ Panorama Farm, Earlysville, VA

PRICE SCHEDULE
- $30 - Tier 1 - Early Bird
- $35 - Tier 2 - Standard
- $40 - Tier 3 - Late
- $50 - Tier 4 - Last Call (&lt;7-days before event)
- DISCOUNT CODES ONLY VALID FOR TIER 1 &amp; 2 

This is a USA Cycling (USAC) Sanctioned Competitive Race Series
- ALL racers MUST hold a USAC annual or purchase a one-day license!
- ALL 4 races are USAC qualifying opportunities for Nationals.
- ALL 4 races allow you to earn USAC points for Nationals.

This is a “most races, best places” series - ALL races count, no drops.

SERIES ELIGIBILITY &amp; POINTS
- You MUST register and race 3 events and the SERIES FINALE' to be eligible for Series Champion Status.
- You MUST race in the same category for ALL races - places/points do not transfer between categories.
- Making it to the line counts - DNFs will still receive series points (seeded to back of field).
- 1st place series winners will earn Champion Status and this year’s version of the coveted RVA Underground Champion’s Jersey!  

For start times, course maps, rules, directions, and more - go to the EVENT PAGE
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dyke/battle-on-the-ridge-athlos-underground-spring-mtb-xco-race-3-4/200029705794115
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, cycling, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.bikereg.com/2026ug?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=dyke-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dyke
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Blue Ridge School
- **lat**: 38.265808105469
- **long**: -78.556190490723
- **full address**: Blue Ridge School, 273 Mayo Dr,Dyke, Virginia, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: RVA Racing (https://allevents.in/org/rva-racing/6864884)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/59676e3430ee44bde136e516561b790216a94fbdfe1a9eb17777d3836a606617-rimg-w300-h300-dcffffff-gmir?v=1774367737

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Blue Ridge School, 273 Mayo Dr,Dyke, Virginia, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** RVA Racing
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, workshops, cycling, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about BATTLE ON THE RIDGE - ATHLOS Underground Spring MTB XCO Race #3-4 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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