Martin House Fall Series 2026

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**New Info for 2026**
EVENT OVERVIEW:
-**Numbered Bib-timed race**
-- $30 donation per bib for the whole series, professionally timed, all proceeds go to FWMBA. $20 donation for 16 and under.
-- Numbered Bib is not required to join for the event, but it is required if you want to be timed for the day/series.
-Every Thursday starting September 10th
-Open to all FWMBA members and club non-members
Thank you to our series sponsors: Martin House Brewing Co.
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Routes:
Option #1: Ride from Martin House, Full Lap, complete Gateway West and East Loop including Wax's and Inner Loop, ride back to MH. Make sure you look at the return route. (no river crossing). ***NO Brian's Line. Stay left at fork*** Strava Segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/35337691
Option #2: Ride from Martin House, complete Gateway West Loop, return to Trinity Trail, cross river, ride back to MH bridge. Strava segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/35256085
E-bike Route: Ride from Martin House, Full Lap, complete West and East Loop including Wax's and Inner Loop, ride back to MH. Make sure you look at the return route. (no river crossing) Strava segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/35314057
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WHEN:
Riders meeting at 5:50pm; Ebikes start at 5:55pm, Route 1 starts at 6:00pm, Route 2 starts at 6:05pm
Ride 1 - Sept. 10
Ride 2 - Sept. 17
Ride 3 - Sept. 24
Ride 4 - Oct. 1
Ride 5 - Oct. 8
Ride 6 - Oct. 15, awards after race
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CATEGORIES:
-Women's - Route 1
-Women's - Route 2
-Men's - Route 1
-Men's - Route 2
-Ebike (co-ed)
-16 and Under - Route 2
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RIDERS:
-Must have bike that can handle the route you choose
-Helmets REQUIRED
-May ride as many weeks or as few as desired, however, ranking eligibility requires a minimum of 4 rides out of the 6 (on the same route - no mixing and matching)
-Provide your own hydration for the entire ride. There will be NO water stations
-Provide your own spare equipment at your discretion (tubes, pump, etc) There will be NO support stations
-Bug spray is HIGHLY recommended
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RANKING/TIMING:
- Numbered bib will be used for timing.
- Rides outside of the event will not count towards series ranking.
- Ranking will be based on best cumulative times of 4 rides out of the 6.
- Ranking eligibility requires a minimum of 4 rides out of the 6
- Replacement number bib available if lost
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PRIZES
-Weekly prize: Top three riders in the category for each route will receive a voucher for a free beer compliments of Martin House at the following week's ride. (ID required). 16and under category prize will be age appropriate.
-Overall Prizes will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ranked rider in the Men's category, Women's category for each route, 16and under West Only Route (co-ed), and Co-Ed Ebike category.
-Overall Prizes will be awarded following the sixth week’s ride.
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VENUE:
Martin House Brewing Company. Beverages available for purchase for those that are 21+ (MUST BRING ID).
Please check the Martin House website for more details.
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OTHER:
If the trail is closed for any reason, Fall Series Weekly Ride will be rescheduled or cancelled.
Details are subject to change as determined by FWMBA