[Dylan Dean]

Escondido, California (February 22, 2012) – The ‘US Grand Prix of Mountain Biking’ is pleased to announce its race calendar for the 2012 season. As the top national-level mountain bike calendar in the country, the MTB GP was created to consistently provide world-class athletes, as well as aspiring amateurs, with a competitive and fan-friendly atmosphere.

Dylan Dean, MTB GP Director, “I’m thrilled to be working with such great venues this year! Having the ability to build up the new national series from scratch has been a long & hard road, but it’s great to see the final product come together. With world class teams, racers, & industry supporting me, there is no limit to the potential!

The MTB GP kicks off in Port Angeles, Washington on April 28-29 with a stop at the NW Cup. The second round of the series heads to the east coast the weekend before two North American World Cup rounds, with a stop at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vermont on June 16-17. Following the World Cups, the MTB GP’s third round will take place at the Highland Bike Park in Northfield, New Hampshire on July 7-8. The final round of the MTB GP will conclude back on the west coast the weekend before Crankworx on August 4-5 at Stevens Pass Resort in Skykomish, Washington.

Scott Tucker, NDub Productions, “We at the NW Cup are excited to take part in the inaugural US Grand Prix of MTB. Gravity racing in the US is clearly on the road from obscurity on the world level, and a legit national points series is key in continuing on that path. Dylan Dean has worked tirelessly to make this happen and I'm sure 2012 is just the tip of the iceberg. See you at the races!”

Mark Hayes, Highland Bike Park, “Our first Grand Prix event at Highland Mountain Bike Park is shaping up to be our biggest race to date. The race comes just 1 week after the Windham World Cup event and if the stars are going to align it seems likely they will do it during the Grand Prix race at Highland. We have worked with Dylan Dean in the past and he has proven to be the guy who can attract the racers. As a venue we need to prove that we can step it up so anticipate the Highland crew to add some new flavor to a course that seems to be a favorite among racers. It’s great to be working with Dylan Dean again and hosting a Grand Prix at Highland.”

The MTB GP will recognize the top professional and junior cat 1 amateur (age 17-18) racers in downhill utilizing a new points structure, offering overall titles for pro and jr cat 1 categories.

For more information please contact MTB GP director Dylan Dean at jdd@mtbgp.com
or call 760-443-3344.

US MTB GP Biking 2012 Calendar
April 28-29 – NW Cup – Port Angeles, WA
June 16-17 – Sugarbush Resort – Warren, VT
July 7-8 – Highland Bike Park – Northfield, NH
August 4-5 – NW Cup – Stevens Pass – Skykomish, WA

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[Dylan Dean]

before you guys get on my case too much... yes i wanted to have a CA, UT, & CO venue.. just didn't work out schedule wise this year. & i would rather have 4 kick ass events on the calendar rather than trying to push for a fifth, sixth... etc.

2013 is already shaping up to be one hell of a year. i've already been talking to at least a dozen venues who want to be a part of the series! ...including some legendary venues! (keepin my fingers crossed).

Yes, the first round (in Port Angeles) is in conjunction with the Pro GRT. no, there are no extra fees.

No, it's looking like there won't be any Super D this year... will know for sure in the next week or so, but at least 2 venues won't be able to put them on this year. this WILL be a major factor moving forward though, so don't get too discouraged!

Yes there will be some conflicts with the Pro GRT series. unfortunately there are only a limited amount of weekends to work with in the summer & our goal is to not conflict with the World Cups, Crankworx & other major events.

I'll answer any questions that i can.. but been swamped here, so please bear with me.

Im stoked to be working with such great venues! & Most imporantaly thanks to all of you for your support! Without you all, we wouldn't have a legit series!

 

[Uncle Cliffy]

Props for doing all this in the first place Dylan...

 

[ods]

The proverbial herding of cats
We in Port Angeles are proud to be a part of year one and yes, we hope to have a superD course before too long. No one should complain about having too many options right?

In case you didn't know this already, Dry Hill will be the place to be come late April. Points for three series, a sweet season kickoff party, a new track, etc... Get in under the cap.

Go US GP!!!

 

[Dylan Dean]

The proverbial herding of cats
We in Port Angeles are proud to be a part of year one and yes, we hope to have a superD course before too long. No one should complain about having too many options right?

In case you didn't know this already, Dry Hill will be the place to be come late April. Points for three series, a sweet season kickoff party, a new track, etc... Get in under the cap.

Go US GP!!!

i just might have to race this one!