[Vertical Earth]

Vertical Earth Gravity Park at Blue Mountain Ski Resort is proud to announce the first full season of lift serviced mountain biking in Eastern Pennsylvannia. The new gravity park is kicks-off opening weekend with a huge LeMann’s Super D race on May 22nd with a hefty $5000 Cash / Prize purse.

The Vertical Earth Gravity Park will be open every weekend from 5/22 thru 10/31 with the exception of 4th of July weekend. The Vertical Earth Gravity Games comes back with a new schedule hosting four disciplines of gravity racing to make up the VEGG. There are 7 weekends of racing boasting a new total of over $40,000 is cash and prizes ! More races, more prizes, more vertical, and more chances to win !

All races are USAC sanctioned and all classes apply.

May 23 2010 VEGG #1 Super D ( LeMann’s start )
June 5 2010 VEGG #2 Dual Slalom
June 6 2010 VEGG #2 Downhill
July 24 2010 VEGG #3 “ Firecracker “ Dual Slalom
July 25 2010 VEGG #3 “ Firecracker “ Downhill
Sept. 4 2010 VEGG #4 Dual Slalom
Sept. 5 2010 VEGG #4 Downhill
Oct. 3 2010 VEGG #5 “ Gravity East Series Finals “ Downhill
Oct. 17 2010 VEGG #6 Four Cross
Oct. 31 2010 VEGG #7 VEGG Finals Enduro DH

For all information on the VEGG please visit verticalearthpa.com

2010 is going to absolutely be a season to look forward to. After a long winter, the Vertical Earth Crew is ready to roll out new trails, features, and upgrades on the already impressive trail system. Riders can look forward to other events such as “ The Blue Mountain Fat Tire Festival “, “ MTB Swap “, “ Ladies Weekend “, and more !

 

[Vertical Earth]

Pre-registration is now open for the first race of The Vertical Earth Gravity Games. We have a great start to our series with super fun course on upper Blue Route into the new lower Garden State Speedway. $50 gets you registered for open pro, $45 for all others and a lift ticket for both days. We look forward to rolling out the park on opening weekend coming up around the corner. We will have rentals available thru Jamis this year. 3 different models !! We'll get pics and video out shortly of the new trails and jump parks, features, etc. Look forward to great summer with everyone !



2010 Vertical Earth Gravity Games

The VEGG is designed to offer a series where racers can compete in four different gravity disciplines. There are are a total of nine (9) different events featuring five(5) Downhill, three(3) Dual Slalom, One(1) Four Cross, and One(1) Super D races. To compete in the series racers will qualify with at least one Downhill race and any 4 other races. We will take the six(6) best finishes to determine the overall series winners. All races will be equal in value for points.

All races are USAC sanctioned and one day licenses are available.

Schedule:

#1 5/22.23 LeMann’s Start Super D $5,000 Cash/Prizes
#2 6/5.6 Dual Slalom / Downhill
#3 7/24.25 Dual Slalom / Downhill Blue Mountain Fat Tire Festival
#4 9/4.5 Dual Slalom / Downhill
#5 10/2.3 Downhill Gravity East Series Finals
#6 10/16.17 Four Cross
#7 10/30.31 Enduro DH VEGG Finals

Race Fees:

Pro DH $65 (Includes 2 Day Lift Ticket)
Cat 1.2.3 DH $65 (Includes 2 Day Lift Ticket)
Pro DS/4X $45
Cat 1.2.3 DS/4X $40
Super D Open Pro $50 (Includes 2 Day Lift Ticket)

All Pre-Registrants receive 15% off

Over $40,000 in Cash and Prizes

Pro’s Cash Prize Payout M/F

Super D $350/$250/$150
Four Cross $350/$250/$150
Dual Slalom $150/$75/$50
Downhill $250/$150/$75
Fat Tire Festival DH $500/$250/$150
Fat Tire Festival DS $300/$200/$100

Overall Series PAYOUT $500/$350/$150

 

[oldskoolbiker]

I've never been to Vertical Earth.

Plan on doing the SuperD this weekend. Can someone describe the course, I'm trying to figure out what bike to bring and how to set it up.

Right now I'm planning on bringing my Yeti 575 decked out with DH wheels, DH Tires and short DH Stem.

How tech is the course, how much climbing is in the course? Any jumps drops or other big obstacles?

Is there plenty of passing room, or is it pretty much you need to be first at the start?

Thanks for any info.

 

[KD1569]

I would run..a bike. With a chain, and some gears..or maybe just one, if you're fit. Run tires..very important (unless u r sponsored by a rim company)..run tires that are rubber, and black. As for the course...it will be in the woods. It will have rocks, roots, and dirt. It's an east coast race...it is going to rain..prolly b 4 your run. As for passing room..yes there is passing room. If u r faster than the rider in front, u may by USA cycling rules pat said rider on the butt, and pass them. Just b sure to say "hey fella good game" as u go by.


hope I got all your questions....


DK
Cyclist
Frederneck,Md

 

[oldskoolbiker]

I would run..a bike. With a chain, and some gears..or maybe just one, if you're fit. Run tires..very important (unless u r sponsored by a rim company)..run tires that are rubber, and black. As for the course...it will be in the woods. It will have rocks, roots, and dirt. It's an east coast race...it is going to rain..prolly b 4 your run. As for passing room..yes there is passing room. If u r faster than the rider in front, u may by USA cycling rules pat said rider on the butt, and pass them. Just b sure to say "hey fella good game" as u go by.


hope I got all your questions....


DK
Cyclist
Frederneck,Md

Very funny Dave.

 

[craftbrewed]

Somewhere on your site it says that the DS is postponed. Is this from last year? If not, do you have any pics or vids of the courses for the ds and dh? Really looking forward to riding there in less than 2 weeks.

 

[Vertical Earth]

Vertical Earth Gravity Games #2 Wrap Up
Vertical Earth Gravity Park at Blue Mountain Ski Resort
Danielsville, PA

The third weekend of the new mountain bike park being open, the first of five downhill events kicked off. The racecourse chosen for the first track was the super fast and flowy " Miles of Smiles. " Racers from Michigan, Ohio, Massachussetts, attended for the first event and killed the course with times as fast as 2:16 ! That's 1082' with your ears poppin' !
With the forecast for the weekend being sketchy as usual, Blue Mountain prevailed with dry weather for the weekend. The course was a bit greasy as the trusty trailguides took first tracks on Saturday morning. As the day progressed, a little breeze helped to tack up the track while racers started to let 'er eat ! All the riders and racers seemed to be stoked with track and everyone picked their lines for Sunday.
With Registration coming to end and Pro Racers James Ford, Alejandro Ortiz, Jon Gabor, Ethan Quehl, etc. showed up for the Pro showdown. No women for Pro this round but we did see the most women total ever ! Ethan barely pulled out first from James Ford with Alejandro picking up third for the Pro Class.
Thanks everyone, including Sicklines, for coming out and sending it!, over the weekend. We look forward to the next race at the First Annual Blue Mountain Fat Tire Festival July 24th and 25th. We will be hosting the VEGG#3 with DS under the lights Saturday night and DH on Sunday. DH Pro Purse $1800 DS Pro Purse $1200 Kenda, Jamis, Fox, and more with bike contests, kids activities, etc.
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For results, current series standings, race photos please visit:

http://verticalearthpa.com