Rocky River Shiver

EVENT COMPLETE - RESULTS & PHOTOS BELOW
Thank you for collectively raising well over $1000 to Trips For Kids - Charlotte!
We're so stoked to bring the Mountain Bike community back together for a few more laps at the Rocky River MTB Trails in 2022.
This year's event will once again be a classic type 2 fun beatdown to see who can withstand 3 laps at Steve's backyard playground.
HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Bikes, beer and good vibes
  • Cash payout to all finishers
  • Limited to the first 75 registrants
  • 40+ miles at Rocky River MTB Trails​
  • Hosted on private land (hint: BYOBeer)
  • ​Hecklers/Spectators are encouraged
  • Features a roughly 50% DNF rate
  • Hand whittled Prison-style "Finisher Shivs" from downed trailside trees
  • Event supports Trips for Kids/Re-Cyclery and local environmental non-profits​
WHAT DO I GET FOR MY REGISTRATION?
  • Well marked and beautifully techy single track trail
  • Chance to earn your registration fee back in cash
  • Chance to snag a custom award (pic below) from Trips for Kids/Re-Cyclery​
  • Custom HPM Merino Wool socks from NC based DeFeet
  • Custom Rocky River Shiver Bike Plate
  • 2 ice cold beverages (We'll get you started for this BYOBeer event)​
  • Tailwind (Orange) at Race HQ to keep you going
  • ​Frozen icy pops to keep you Shivering post ride
  • Giveaways, raffle prizes and discounts from our partners
  • $5 donation to Steve (land owner and builder of the trails)
  • Primes (prizes): ​Fastest 1st Lap, Middle of the Pack, Last Finisher
  • Prizes to Top 3 Overall M/F (Open & Single Speed categories)​​​
  • Increased stoke for supporting your local MTB community
  • Financial support for local non-profits​
EVENT DETAILS
  • ​Date: Sun, Aug 7, 2022
  • Location: Rocky River MTB Trails
  • Start Time: 8:00am 
  • Distance: Up to you
    • Finishing is completing 3 full laps
  • ​Course Map (ish): HERE
  • Early Reg Fee: $45
  • Last Call Reg Fee (if available): $55 (7/25/22 - 8/4/22)
  • Day of Reg Fee (if available): $65​​​​

HPM x DeFeet
The backstory on our Race Giveaways (Custom DeFeet socks) and Top M/F prizes (custom handlebar antlers from Trips for Kids Charlotte) both set the tone for our approach to the entire event experience.
​We strive to be far beyond a typical "bike race" in everything that we do.

HPM x Trips for Kids

Partners

Big ups to each of these amazing brands for supporting this event and other human powered experiences.
Join us in showing them love with our collective buying power and support.

Rocky River Shiver - FAQs

How does the cash payout work?

  • ​$10 from each registration goes directly into the cash purse
  • First or last, anyone that completes 3 laps shares the cash purse evenly
  • Anyone that does not complete 3 laps does not share the cash purse
  • The final payout depends on how many register and how many complete all 3 laps
  • Cash payout will be delivered via Human Powered Movement Venmo after the event

What do I need to know for Event Day?

  • Trails are technical, if you haven't ridden these trails before, we highly recommend doing so 
  • ​Participants are required to be fully self sufficient throughout the day ... ability level, mechanicals, nutrition, hydration, shade, camp chair, etc. are the responsibility of each participant
  • Event is on Steve's private land. Thank him for his hospitality. Enjoy and shred his trails. Be respectful and aware of surrounding neighbors.
  • Parking lot opens at 7am for registrants. Space is highly limited. Don't park like a knucklehead. Same with tents and other setups​
  • There is one port-a-john at the Trailhead ... plan accordingly
  • Your reg fee includes the suggested "daily trail usage" donation on event day
  • Prizes will be given but the primary goal is the personal challenge​
  • We will have coolers of beer (including Homebrew from the RD), and frozen icy pops when you finish or DNF
  • Riders must start Lap #2 by 10:30am and Lap #3 by 1:00pm. 
  • ​Course closes at 3:30pm. ​​

How does this event support non-profits?

  • 100% of donations at registration go directly to Trips for Kids/Re-Cyclery in Charlotte, NC. Check them out as they are doing some amazing work in the youth cycling scene.
  • As a proud 1% For the Planet member, a portion of all of our revenue goes directly to supporting environmental non-profits in the greater Charlotte, NC area (where we are based)
  • $5 of each registration goes directly to Steve who has graciously allowed us to host this event on his property. These funds help offset his costs of maintenance, supplies, tools, etc.​​
Additional questions ... email us HERE​ 
Want to sponsor/support the Shiver? ... email us HERE​ 

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