Race 2 Reg

Fisticuffs

Quick Stats

🏁 Stage Distance: ~0.75 miles
⬇️ Elevation Loss: ~420 ft
🚵 Estimated Stage Time: 2–3 minutes
⬆️ Transfer Climb: 2.21 miles / 469 ft gain
📍 Location: Peavine Mountain – Reno, NV
⚙️ Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
🌵 Terrain: High-desert singletrack

Fisticuffs is a short, aggressive stage that packs a lot of descending into a compact run. Dropping roughly 420 feet in just three-quarters of a mile, it’s one of the steeper stages in the series and rewards riders who are comfortable attacking the trail right from the start.

The trail cuts down the slopes of Peavine through classic desert terrain—loose soil, embedded rocks, and tight turns. Because the stage is short, riders will need to push hard from the gate and keep their momentum all the way to the finish.

Transfer Climb

The climb to the start of Fisticuffs is 2.21 miles gaining 469 feet. The transfer follows a mix of Peavine doubletrack and smoother climbing trail as riders work their way up the hillside toward the stage start.

It’s a steady climb without major technical sections, but the exposed terrain means riders should pace themselves and stay hydrated before dropping into the stage.

What to Expect

Fisticuffs is a sprint-style stage. Runs typically last 2–3 minutes, so there is very little room for mistakes. Riders who commit early and stay aggressive through the corners will have the fastest times.

The trail descends quickly with tight turns and natural terrain features that require quick reactions and confident braking.

Key Features

• Steep, fast descent
  
  

• Tight corners
  
  

• Loose desert soil
  
  

• Embedded rocks
  
  

• Quick transitions between turns
  
  

• Short, punchy stage length
  
  

What Makes It Fast

• Immediate acceleration from the start
  
  

• Controlled braking in steep sections
  
  

• Clean corner exits to keep speed
  
  

• Staying aggressive through the entire run
  
  

Race Notes

• No practice laps
  
  

• Course closed until 5:00 PM
  
  

• Loose corners will develop as riders come through
  
  

• Number plates must be clearly visible at the finish for timing
  
  

• Check with finish crew after your run to confirm your number was recorded