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Event # 5 - Race At Pickall


  • Pickall Area Patapsco State Park 8125 Johnnycake Road Woodlawn, MD, 21244 United States (map)

Finals At Pickall!

Location Information

Race operations and the infield will be located at:8125 Johnnycake Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244

Park opens at 8AM

Directions

Directions from Google Maps

Parking

All visitors must pay an event entrance fee of $5 per vehicle at the event.

Carpooling is STRONGLY REQUESTED. This is our tightest fit venue and we can only manage it with help from YOU. Please carpool with your friends.

Our amazing parking volunteer crew will guide you into the event and get you safely to parking or a managed drop-off area.

Parking will be almost 100% on pavement, with some field spaces used.

In Case of Emergency

Contact the Chief Course Marshal to reach onsite emergency medical services. Course marshals, and league core staff have radios to assist in communication.

At all other times, call 911.

Important Contacts

League Director
Joey Sikorski
443-624-9830

Chief Course Marshal
Levon

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are the backbone of our league and they not only make our events possible, they make them great.

MICL Event Volunteers have a great time, get a behind-the-scenes experience at these magical events, and all are entered into our mega volunteer raffle at the end of the season. We rely on volunteer participation from every team in the league. Thank You!

Home Teams

Home Teams for this race are:

  • Bolts Composite

  • Prime Ability

  • Mount Saint Joseph

  • Mount de Sales Academy 

  • Howard Cycling Club

Race Plate Pickup and Programs

Saturday October 17, 2026, available all day.

These chip timing number plates will be used for the entire season, please do not lose them. There is no onsite registration available at events this year.

DO NOT LOSE YOUR RACE PLATE.
Replacement plates are $20 at the registration tent. DO NOT leave it on your bike on the bike rack - IT WILL BLOW AWAY.
ALL riders on course during an event weekend are required to have a MICL Race Plate, including all adults.

GRiT Program

Saturday at the Pictionary at Pickall Race, stop by the MICL GRiT tent and add some flair to your ride! We’ll have markers, stickers, and all the creative supplies you need to decorate your race plate. Show off your personality, rep your team colors, or add a little sparkle before you hit the course.

Sunday at the Pictionary at Pickall Race, swing by the MICL GRiT tent for a fun and creative break between laps! We’ll have paints, brushes, and plenty of rocks ready for you to design your own colorful masterpiece. Whether you want to make a lucky race rock, show off your team spirit, or just get crafty with friends, this is the perfect way to relax and let your creativity roll.

Event Schedule

Saturday

8 AM
Venue Opens for arrival

9 AM
Volunteers Arrive

9 AM
Pit Zone Opens for Teams

1:00 PM
Coaches Meeting and Preride

1:30 PM GRiT Ride

2:30 PM General Preride

5 PM Preride is Closed

6 PM League Core Staff Potluck Dinner

Sunday

7 AM
Venue Opens for arrival

8:45 AM
Wave 1 Start MS Boys

10 AM
Wave 2 Start MS Girls

11:15 AM
Wave 3 Start HS1 & HS3 Boys

12:30 PM
Adaptive Riders Lap

12:50 PM
Wave 4 Start HS Girls (Varsity, HS1, HS2, HS3)

2:05 PM
Wave 5 Start HS Boys (Varsity, HS2)

4 PM

Course Closed, Teardown/Course Recovery Begins

4:30 PM

Awards

Amenities

Camping/Lodging

  • There is primitive field camping available at the venue including use of two large pavilions - it is pretty close from the venue to the camping area - camping space is limited so jump on it!

  • Register for Pickall camping here - $5 per person camping

Food Trucks

  • We’ll see a longtime friend, EC Diner! They’ve been to all our events and we’re really thankful for the help!

Restrooms

  • There will be portable restrooms on site. There are also park buildings with bathrooms that will be open. It is important that MICL participants keep the park restrooms clean and free of trash. This is a pack in/pack out event like all MICL events. Please help us keep in good standing with the park.

PETS

  • Pets are welcome this year at Pickall!

Important Notes & Rules

  • Vehicles are not allowed in the team pit and infield areas any time.

  • No Smoking in the team pit or infield areas.

  • Leave No Trace event - plan to pack out all your own trash - there will not be trash receptacles provided.

  • No inappropriate language allowed in the team pit and infield areas.

  • Any conflicts and/or disputes with any race official or volunteer shall not be dealt with in the team pit area.

  • Any violation of these rules may result in a team penalty and/or expulsion from the team pit and infield area.

  • No gasoline generators and no open fires inside the team pit area, please.

  • Portable grills are permitted but there must be a fire extinguisher within 20’ of the grill, or there are park grills available, bring your own charcoal.

  • Review our Refund and Weather Policy.

  • All racing will be governed by the NICA Rulebook and MICL policies.

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