Clipped In Races

Schedule

June 15, 2024

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Race Day Schedule

This is a point-to-point stage race from Magnolia Trailhead to Historic Folsom. The full course including transfers is 41 miles, with 32 miles of racing. All racers should park in Historic Folsom and catch the shuttle to the start line (included in your race entry fee). The shuttle leaves at 6:45 am SHARP.

COURSE UPDATES

We’ve made some updates to the Mother Lode Epic course in 2023 and beyond to deliver a more enjoyable race experience! Click here for the full Strava Route. Here’s a summary, keep scrolling for maps and Strava route links:

  • Stage 1 finishes at Cronan Ranch before the climb to Westridge. You’ll still have to pedal uphill, but not at race pace!
  • Stage 2 finishes on a downhill into the Acorn Creek Trailhead parking lot (instead of Skunk Hollow).
  • The transfer to the start of Stage 3 takes you under Salmon Falls Rd via a culvert (no more road crossing) to Salmon Falls Ranch. You’ll enjoy the aid station mid-transfer before continuing deeper into Salmon Falls Ranch and up the 500ft Chaparral Ridge Trail climb.
  • Stage 3 starts at the top of the new Chaparral Ridge Trail in Salmon Falls Ranch, with a 7+ minute and 600ft descent to start the stage.
  • Stage 3 finishes on a downhill in Peninsula Campground with less pavement riding to the boat transfer.
Stages / Transfers Route Info Start End Notes
Friday Packet Pickup Start: Historic Folsom Amphitheater Notes:

Friday, June 14, 2024 from 5-7pm in Historic Folsom
Zittel Family Amphitheater
200 Wool St, Folsom, CA 95630

Parking & Packet Pickup Start: Historic Folsom Notes:

Race morning Packet Pickup is open from 6-6:45am.
In front of Hacienda Real
702 Sutter St, Folsom, CA 95630
Parking Info – No rooftop bike racks in garage!

Shuttle Start: Historic Folsom End: Magnolia Trailhead Notes:

Shuttle for you & your bike is included with your race entry.
Loading starts at 6:00 am.
Shuttles leave at 6:45 am.

Stage #1 Start: Magnolia Trailhead End: Cronan Ranch Notes:

Race starts at 8:30 am
Group start, 7.32 miles long
1,039 ft vert gain

Transfer #1 Start: Cronan Ranch End: Cronan Ranch Notes:

New in 2022: Stage 1 finishes before the climb up to Westridge! You’ll still have to pedal uphill, but not at race pace.
Aid Station #1 is just before the climb.

Stage #2 Start: Cronan Ranch End: Acorn Creek Trailhead Notes:

New in 2022: Stage 2 finishes with a downhill to Acorn Creek Trailhead.
Individual start, 7.4 miles long
892 ft vert gain
Cutoff time to start Stage #2 is 10:00 am.*

Transfer #2 Start: Acorn Creek Trailhead End: Salmon Falls Ranch Notes:

New in 2023: After entering Salmon Falls Ranch through the huge culvert under the road, you’ll enjoy the aid station before continuing deeper into Salmon Falls Ranch and up the 500ft Chaparral Ridge Trail climb.

Aid Station #2 is about halfway through the transfer.

Stage #3 Start: Salmon Falls Ranch End: Peninsula Campground Notes:

New in 2023: Stage 3 starts at the top of the new Chaparral Ridge Trail in Salmon Falls Ranch, with a 7+ minute and 600ft descent to start the stage.
Individual start, 9.14 miles long
933 ft vert gain
Cutoff time to start Stage #3 is 11:30 am.*

Transfer #3 Start: Peninsula Campground End: Dotons Point Notes:

New in 2022: Shorter transfer with minimal pavement before you hop on the boat.
Aid Station #3 at Peninsula Campground.
We will ferry you and your bike via pontoon boat!

Stage #4 Start: Dotons Point End: Beals Point Notes:

Boatload starts, 7.9 miles
951 ft vert gain
Cutoff time to start Stage #4 is 1:30 pm.*

Transfer #4 Start: Beals Point End: Historic Folsom Notes:

All racers must ride this final portion of the course into Folsom for results to be valid.
Easy 4-mile final transfer
400 feet of descent and 160 ft of climbing
Mother Lode Epic finishes with a neutral roll into Historic Folsom. Check out views of Folsom Prison and Lake Natoma from the trail before crossing under the finish arch on Sutter Street.
Click here for a zoomed in map of the finish.

Balance Bike Bash Start: Historic Folsom Notes:

Free! Balance bike races for ages 5 & under
12-3pm, races every half hour
On Sutter Street next to the Mother Lode Epic Finish Line
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Post-Race Party Start: Historic Folsom Amphitheater Notes:

Celebrate your achievement at our post-race party in Historic Folsom’s Zittel Family Amphitheater!
Dad Bod Band live from 1:30-3:30 PM
Austin Mo live from 4:00-7:45 PM
Beer garden featuring Red Bus Brewing Co.
Awards at 5:00 PM

Awards Ceremony Start: Historic Folsom Amphitheater Notes:

5:00 PM at the Zittel Family Amphitheater in Historic Folsom

*Riders must be ready to start the Stage by the listed start time. If riders are unable to do so, they and their bike will be SAGed forward to the next stage where they may continue with the race. We are doing this because this race is in the Sacramento area in the middle of summer, and we don’t want anyone keeling over!

Full Course Map

Full Mother Lode Epic Route on Strava

Elevation Profile

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