FAQs

FAQs

Got a question? You’re not alone. Check out our FAQs for our most commonly sought-after race info. If what you need isn’t here, shoot us an email at community@clippedinforlife.org.

• What is a grom?

  Grom (noun): The shortened form of grommet, also describing a young mountain biker who tears it up on the trails.

• What kind of bike does my Grom need to race?

  Our races take place on all dirt tracks (no pavement), so having a bike with knobby tires (or at least grooved, cut-in tread) is necessary to make sure they have traction to ride safely. They don’t need gears, but having them does help with the climbs. We strongly recommend a bike with hand brakes, which allows for more control while coasting on a downhill, but we do see some K-1 Groms navigating the course with coaster-brake bikes as well.

• How do Race Credits work?

  All racers must register online before their first race. You will register for the Folsom Grom Race Series by purchasing Race Credits.

  Race Credits are a flexible system that allow you to register for races without committing to a specific date. Decide how many races your Grom wants to do, and purchase that many race credits. You do not need to tell us which dates you are coming to. When your Grom comes out to a race, we will automatically deduct a Race Credit from your account.

  You can purchase additional Race Credits throughout the season here.

• Tell me about the race courses. How long are they?

  We’ve custom built “XC Flow” race courses at Lakeside Church and District Church just for the Folsom Grom Race Series! Courses are up to 1 mile in length, and our race director creates varied courses each week to keep things interesting for groms. These courses are designed to be fun for all ages and abilities!

  Lakeside Church Course Preview

  District Church Course Preview
• Can I ride with my grom?

  Parents are welcome to join groms on a pre-ride, which is intended for groms to scout out the course and learn where it goes. Only registered groms are allowed on the course during the race.

• It's my grom's first race. What do we need to know?

  Please review the pre-race info email sent to all pre-registered racers. This email has almost everything you need to know before coming out to a race. If you didn’t receive the email, click here for our sent email archive.

  Registration opens at 3:30pm for packet pickup at each race.

  If you’re on your bike, there’s a helmet on your head! Helmets are required for all racers at the Folsom Grom Race Series.

• Do you guys need help out at the races?

  Always! Volunteer opportunities include racer check-in, course setup and tear down, and more. Signup link coming soon!

• How does the series scoring and points system work?

  Racers will accumulate points at each race they attend:
  1st Place = 1 point
  2nd Place = 9 points
  3rd Place = 13 points
  4th Place = 17 points
  5th Place = 19 points
  6th Place = 21 points
  7th Place = 23 points
  8th Place = 25 points
  9th Place = 26 points
  10th Place+ = 27 points+
  Did Not Start (DNS) = 55 points
  Disqualified (DSQ) = 60 points

  Weekly Podiums: Groms get a 1st-10th Place sticker to put on their race plate for each week they place in the top 10.

  Series Podiums: Our Spring 2024 champions will be crowned at the last race on May 16, 2024. Series podiums calculated using each Grom’s 5 best races. There will be a podium ceremony for the Top 5 in each category with custom Grom awards for the winners and sparkling water to spray on the podium! Your Grom must do at least 4 races to qualify for a series podium.