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Monkey
Feb 22, 2008
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Port Angeles
Anyone know whether or not the US Open is happening, and if so, where?

We heard some suggest we could have it out here in Port Angeles, and I like the idea, but can't seem to find the status?
 
motomike

motomike

Turbo Monkey
Jan 19, 2005
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ods said:
Anyone know whether or not the US Open is happening, and if so, where?

We heard some suggest we could have it out here in Port Angeles, and I like the idea, but can't seem to find the status?
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I think if you guys keep up with the trend of having a race the week after Sea Otter then you've got the US Open thing on lockdown with as much participation as that gets.
 
Eastern States Cup

Eastern States Cup

Turbo Monkey
Feb 29, 2008
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East Coast
here's the info on this years big event at the same venue - Mountain Creek Bike Park.

FYI the race at Whiteface has nothing to do with the US Open or the venue it was previously held at.



Mountain Creek Spring Classic POC ESC/Pro GRT info is up !

http://www.easternstatescup.com/venues/mountain-creek-nj/

Vernon, NJ – April 23, 2012 – Online registration is now open for the inaugural event at the new Mountain Creek Bike Park. At the Mountain Creek Spring Classic the best local, national and international riders will compete for points in the USA Cycling Pro GRT Series as well as the Eastern States Cup Series. The race will also mark the first ever USAC New Jersey State DH Championships. Riders will test their skills on the same terrain that played host to the world renowned US Open of Mountain Biking, as they compete more than $7,500 in cash and prizes.

“I’m thrilled that The POC Eastern States Cup is part of the first event at Mountain Creek Bike Park. Having a series race at Mountain Creek continues the POC ESC tradition of offering races at the best bike parks in the east. The Spring Classic is sure to be a highlight of the racing season for years to come.” Says George Ulmer, from the POC Eastern States Cup Series.

The Mountain Creek Spring Classic USA Cycling Pro GRT / POC Eastern States Cup Series is a USA Cycling sanctioned Pro GRT event held in conjunction with the POC Eastern States Cup series. Winners will earn points in both the USA Cycling Pro GRT series and the POC Eastern States Cup Series, with double Eastern States Cup Series points up for grabs as well as the USA Cycling NJ State DH Championship. In addition, female riders will get the opportunity to earn points towards the POC Eastern States Cup “Loeka Women’s Challenge”. This season long competition will pay $1,000 to the top 4 women in points regardless of class at the completion of the Eastern States Cup Series 2012 season.

This Mountain Creek Spring Classic will give local and regional pro riders a unique opportunity to compete against some of the best national and international riders in the world, such as, 2011 UCI World Cup Champion, Aaron Gwin as well as USA Cycling 2011 National Champion Logan Bignelli and their teams. Men’s and women’s pro racers will be competing for a share of the $5,000 total cash prize purse.

“We’re so excited to see world-class professional racing continue at Mountain Creek. We can’t wait to see the racers take to the new course this May” say Marc Tremain, Mountain Creek Bike Park Operations Manager.

In addition to all the great racing action, Mountain Creek Bike Park is raising the bar with a historic pre-race concert on Saturday night. Making their first hometown appearance in over 20 years, Punk Rock Legends The Misfits will rock the stage at the Red Tail Lodge with opening acts by Burning Sun and Heart of the Matter. Tickets for this all-ages show will be $20 available online or at the door starting at 6PM on May 19th.

Event Details:

Dates:
May 17 -20, 2012

Location:
Mountain Creek Bike Park – Vernon, NJ

Nearest Airport:
37 Miles – Newark International Airport

Discipline:
Downhill

Format:
Pro & Amateur

Purse:
$5,000 Cash Pro Purse/ $2,500 in Product Amateur Prizes

Pro Men: 1st – $1,500, 2nd – $500, 3rd – $400, 4th – $300, 5th – $200
Pro Women: 1st – $1,000, 2nd – $500, 3rd – $300, 4th – $200, 5th – $100
Race Fees:
$100 Pro / $85 Amateur

$25/day Thurs & Fri Practice

Race Fees Include Number Plates and Saturday & Sunday Lift Access

Dates: May 17 -20, 2012

Location: Mountain Creek Bike Park – Vernon, NJ

Nearest Airport: 37 Miles – Newark International Airport

Discipline: Downhill

Format: Pro & Amateur

Purse: $5,000 Cash Pro Purse/ $2,500 in Product Amateur Prizes

Race Fees: $100 Pro / $85 Amateur

$25/day Thurs & Fri Practice

Race Fees Include Number Plates and Saturday & Sunday Lift Access

Pit Fees: 10X10 Space – $150

10X20 Space – $200

20X40 Space – $325

20X60 Space – $400

20X80 Space – $500

20X100 Space – $585

No tents allowed without pre-reserved pit spaces

Registration: Click Here to Register Online or In-Person Starting May 17th at 9AM

Lodging: 20% Lodging Discount for all Participants

Lodging is available on-site through the resort at the following properties

Appalachian (Trailside Lodging)

Black Creek Sanctuary (1-3Bdrm Townhomes)

Minerals Resort (.5 miles from venue – full service hotel)

Grand Cascades Lodge (3 miles from venue – luxury hotel)

http://mountaincreek.com/lodging/lodging-options/

Call 973-827-2000 to book – Mention Promo Code “ProGRT”



Schedule:
Thursday May 17
9AM – 5PM Open Practice All Day

Friday May 18
9AM – 11AM – Amateur Practice
11AM – 3PM – Pro Practice
3PM – 5PM Amateur Practice

Saturday May 19
9AM – 12PM – Pro Practice
12PM – 3PM – Amateur Practice
3PM – 5PM – Pro and Cat 1 under 18 Seeding Runs
6PM-10PM – Pre-Race Concert w/ The Misfits

Sunday May 20
9AM – 10AM – Amateur Practice
10AM – 11 AM – Pro Practice
12PM – Cat 2-3 Race
1:30PM – Cat 1 Race
3PM – Pro Race
5PM – Awards Ceremony at Biergarten Patio

*exact times subject to change

Race Rules:
•USAC Licenses required. Buy yours HERE
•All event class fields are limited. Due to the popularity of this event, pre-registration is highly recommended and is first-come, first served
•All participants will be required to sign a waiver and photo release form at onsite registration. Participants under 18 years of age are required to have a parent or guardian signature
•Helmets are required for all events including practice and freeriding
•Athletes are required to have valid lift tickets and athlete number plates in order to gain access to the race course
•Competitors may only engage in practice runs during official, class-specific practice sessions or open practice times. Any athlete observed poaching a practice session will be disqualified
•Official field start-times will be posted at the mandatory riders meeting, at the base of the gondola, DH start area and at registration
•Race number plates may not be cut, folded, altered or defaced in any way
•Athletes are encouraged and required to be at the start area at least 20 minutes prior to their posted (time-of-day) start times.
•Winning athletes must be in attendance at the official awards ceremony in order to receive prizes – awards will not be mailed.
•Registration fees and competitor lift tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable
 
IH8Rice

IH8Rice

I'm Mr. Negative! I Fail!
Aug 2, 2008
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Im over here now
wow. anyone else want to promote their race here?



there was rumor that jaba the hut was going to try and have the us open out at wherever the hell he moved to. Tahoe area or something
 
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downhill mike

downhill mike

Turbo Monkey
Mar 23, 2005
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ZoRo said:
where is SLALOM?????????!!!!! slalom slalom slalomon slalom
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The US/Canadian Open at Whiteface on September 8/9, 2012 will have a Downhill, Open Chainless and a Dual Slalom race.
The $10,000.00 cash purse will go to both the pros and the amateurs. Amateurs will have $5,000.00 to split up between all am categories!
This inaugural event really has a chance to grow into something huge. Next year you can look forward to UCI Points and maybe even more cash.
FYI.The US Open is a registered trademark for the golfing event only. Diablo applied for a copyright back in 2006 (or so) but never finalized it.

Online registration opens on June 1, 2012.
 
downhill mike

downhill mike

Turbo Monkey
Mar 23, 2005
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SCARY said:
H'bout "USO pen"?

Pretty sure that's legal.
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We don't really like that name as it sounds like it's just for US riders. We are very close to the border (45 minutes) and the Canadians seem to like the hard core natural terrain we have to offer at Whiteface.
"The US/Canadian Open at Whiteface" is very official and permitted by USA Cycling.
Registration opens on June 1st, and has a field limit of 500 racers.

Maybe next year we can move up the date to our opening weekend if that works better?
We plan on having UCI points and even more cash and prizes at the 2013 US/Canadian Open at Whiteface.
 
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