Gravity East Series Round #7
The Gravity East Series rolls into Launch Bike Park located at the Spring Mountain Ski Area, in beautiful Spring Mount Pennsylvania the weekend of September 17&18. Located within a one hour drive north of the city of Philadelphia, Spring Mountain has established itself as the Philadelphia areas year-round destination for outdoor fun and adventure.
In 2010 Launch Bike Park was opened for lift accessed mountain bike down hill and freeriding. The park currently has 9 trails featuring rocks, roots, drops, bridges, jumps, gaps, berms and more. In addition to mountain biking there are other additional summer activities available at the mountain;
* Zip Line Canopy Tours at Spring Mountain.
* Rock climbing tower.
* Perkiomen Trail This 19 mile multi-use trail runs right past Spring Mountain for those who wish to partake in a scenic and relaxing bike ride. Plus there are cross country trails on Spring Mountain so bring the whole family there is riding for everyone!
Please visit www.springmountainadventures.com for additional information.
* In addition to the biking and adventure activities there is The Tiki Bar @ Spring Mountain which is located at the base of the mountain on the Lodge Side. Open daily from 4:00pm until midnight. Its an outdoor party with food, drinks, music, fake palm trees and bell-ringing Hurricane drinks. Visit their website at www.tikibarpa.com
Also within walking distance of the mountain there is Joes Spring Mount Hotel bar and light meals plus Johnnys Pizza serving up great pizza and Italian dishes.
* Race entry includes lift ticket for 2 days (Sat & Sun) of racing and freeriding in the bike park!
* Free camping on site! Discount hotel rooms also available for GES race participants at the Holiday Inn Lansdale, which is 10 minutes from the mountain. To book and get the special rate go online to www.holidayinn.com/lansdalepa and enter SPR in the group code to obtain the discounted rate.
* Breakfast will be provided on site for the weekend by the PMBA (Philadelphia Mountain Bike Association). Help support a great organization and grab some breakfast on site.
Physical address: 757 Spring Mount Rd, Spring Mount, PA 19478
Address to use for GPS: 757 Spring Mount Rd, Schwenksville, Pa 19473
Online Registration is here: http://www.BikeReg.com/14305
Schedule:
Friday 09/16/2011 Lifts do not run on Fridays
On-site registration 2pm-5pm main lodge
Saturday 09/17/2011
On-Site registration 9am 4pm
Course Practice 9am 5pm
Sunday 09/18/2011
On-Site registration 8am 10pm
Course inspection runs 8:30am 10am Open, 10am 11am Cat 1 and Pros only
Start Times Posted at 11:30am
Race start 12:30pm ET