Catalyst Race Series

21/02/2023

Hello Everyone

We are pleased to tell you that Spring is almost here and that means Mountain Bike riding is about to come back into full swing.

Unfortunately this year we are not going to have a series, but that does not mean that there will not be races!

Every partner from last year is still having their races, and we encourage you to go out there and shred!

Shawnee Mountain Bike Association is having the GlenVegas Gambler on April 29th

Bike Surgeon is having the O'Face MTB Race on May 21st

Touch of Nature Trails is having the Catalyst Race in the fall

We have some big plans for next year so keep getting after it and get ready!

28/06/2022

We had an awesome time for the final stop in the series!

We want to thank all of the volunteers, participants, and sponsors that made this possible!

Results for all races and the overall can be found here 👇👇

https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/125579

Our Expert Winners from TON Stop #3 can collect their prize by contacting or stopping at

We also have our results from our Parks Plumbing Fastest Lap and Segment Challenge

Fast Lap Male and Female
Ross Caputo
Kate Carrier

Down Hill Male and Female
Brandon Thurmond
Kate Carrier

Hill Climb Male and Female
Ross Caputo
Kate Carrier

Sabens Martial Arts Academy Parks Plumbing

Shawnee Mountain Bike Association

Photo Cred:

23/06/2022

Race details!

We are changing the Expert Class to doing two laps.

Parks Plumbing is sponsoring the Fastest Lap, and also there will be a payout for one timed Climb and one timed Downhill.

The heat will be there, but we are going to make it still a great event!

Water coolers and sprinklers will be out for cooling off and don't forget the great concessions from after the race!

We also have beer from for all participants!

Course Map is here on trailforks.com

https://www.trailforks.com/event/6321

21/06/2022

Round 3 is at Touch of Nature this Saturday.

20/06/2022

The time is here for Stop #3

The trails are running awesome and the weather is looking good! Thank you Shawnee Mountain Bike Association and other volunteers for putting in your hard work!

Just a reminder to let everyone know that your registration dollars are going right back into the trail system for maintenance and the overall goal of 30 miles of trail

This is a great opportunity for you to show your support, and also have a great time riding your bike with your friends.

The weather is going to be warm! Bring your water and nutrition for during the race! There will be water stations on course, but having water with you at all times is strongly suggested.

We would also like to thank all of our sponsors who made these events possible!

Sabens Martial Arts Academy
Parks Plumbing

Sign up here: https://www.bikesignup.com/catalystrace

10/06/2022

We are just two weeks away from Stop #3

The last two races have been a blast!

It is great to see so many new faces on the trails and know that people are discovering new places and making new friends.

is going to host a great event and the trails are getting into their summer shape, fast and flowy!

www.bikesignup.com/catalystrace

Check out some photos from Stop #2 on page.

25/05/2022

Photos from Stop #2

Thank you Bike Surgeon Surgeon hosting a great event!

22/05/2022

Today is the day!

Race Stop #2 is happening

Presented by the Shawnee Mountain Bike Association and

Get ready for some rowdy racing, and epic fun. It's going to be wild!

Special thank to our sponsors!


SIU Credit Union

Sabens Martial Arts Academy
Parks Plumbing & Sons

16/05/2022

Just 6 days away from Stop #2

has put in a lot of work on these trails and they are ready to ride!

Course Map is here
ridewithgps.com/routes/39276125

Who is ready for some climbs!?!?!

Get signed up today
bikesignup.com/catalystop2


SIU Credit Union
Sabens Martial Arts Academy

Parks Plumbing & Sons

09/05/2022

13 days till Stop #2 of the Catalyst Race Series!

Stop #2 is at Camp Ondessonk and is the first ever Cannonball MTB Race from

This will be an awesome event and will have the most single track of any of the Catalyst Races this year!

Check out the route here at
ridewithgps.com/routes/39276125

For more info check bikesignup.com/catalystop2

03/05/2022

02/05/2022

Results are in!

bikesignup.com/Race/Results/125579 -313922;perpage:100

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all that participated!

This event was super fun for us and we hope it was for you as well!

Stop #2 is in three weeks at brought to you by

This event will be all single track and and tons of fun!

Thank you to Shawnee Mountain Bike Association for showing us a taste of Lake Glendale Recreation Area and throwing a great event.

Also thank you to all of our sponsors for making it possible!


SIU Credit Union
Parks Plumbing & Sons

29/04/2022

Race #1 is tomorrow!!!

The course is ready to go and looking good.

Are you ready for those sick downhills and lung burning climbs?

Bring your bike, water and helmet tomorrow and you'll be set!

Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Golconda/CatalystRaceSeriesStop1

27/04/2022

Round one of the Catalyst Series is this Saturday at Lake Glendale Recreation Area in the great Shawnee. https://www.bikesignup.com/catalystrace.

25/04/2022

Just 5 days away from Stop #1 at Lake Glendale Recreation Area!

The Shawnee Mountain Bike Association was hard at work this last weekend getting ready for a awesome day of racing, community and fun!

We want to thank all of our sponsors, volunteers and racers for making the possible.

SIU Credit Union , Sabens Martial Arts Academy
Parks Plumbing


You can sign up at
runsignup.com/Race/IL/Golconda/CatalystRaceSeriesStop1

Course info here at
trailforks.com/event/6080/

18/04/2022

Course Map is here!

trailforks.com/route/catalyst-race-series-stop-1/

The course will be marked and blown race day for maximum fun and speed.

Thank you to Shawnee Mountain Bike Association for all it's hard work for putting this race on, and thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers that will make this event possible!

SIU Credit Union Sabens Martial Arts Academy

11/04/2022

19 Days Till Stop #1 at Lake Glendale Recreation Area!

These trails are some of the best the Shawnee National Forest has to offer, and we are super proud to show them off!

All proceeds of this event at Stop #1 goes right back into the trails for further maintenance and construction through Shawnee Mountain Bike Association.

Learn more here at

runsignup.com/Race/IL/Golconda/CatalystRaceSeriesStop1

We have Food, Drinks, and Giveaways for all participants.

Also Cash prizes for 👇

Fasted Male and Female lap
Fasted Staged Climb and Descent
Top Male and Female of Expert Class

05/04/2022

Trail workers have been hard at it getting ready for this season!

has been hard at it at Camp O this last weekend!

The Shawnee Mountain Bike Association has been out at Glendale and has some more trail days coming up!

is looking good! New and Improved features and the trails are already riding fast!

This year is looking great.

Thank you to all the volunteers, participants and sponsors for making these races possible and bringing Mountain Biking into the spotlight in Southern Illinois!


SIU Credit Union

29/03/2022

A month out from Stop #1 at Lake Glendale Recreation Area!

We are proud to announce some new sponsors to the series!

Sabens Martial Arts Academy