With GES #3 in the books, we look forward to our next adventure at Highland Mountain Bike Park. We are all curious as far as what to expect from Highland's new GES specific race course, it would be great to see some course preview pics.....
no pics, but if it's on maiden then don't expect much elevation. I would say hemlock has more vert than maiden...that's a pretty flat trail with some steep sections in it. I'm not quite sure why they don't run threshold more often...that trail has decent flow and is probably the least used trail on the mountain.Sounds pretty rad, last years course was on Eastern Hemlock. Pretty fun but a little too flat for my taste, hopefully this course has a little more gnar to it. I like the idea of a course thats taped real wide, its not too often that our line choosing skills are tested. Anyone got any pics of the new sections to get our mouths watering??
is there camping at or near the mountain?
not really. supposedly you can camp on site, but probably not on race weekend and nobody has ever definitively suggested that you can. I had heard if you don't ask they won't bother you, but that's some BS.any free/super cheap camping to be had?
well, that made my decision easier.not really. supposedly you can camp on site, but probably not on race weekend and nobody has ever definitively suggested that you can. I had heard if you don't ask they won't bother you, but that's some BS.
You're better off planning on a hotel or trying to stay with somebody else.
maybe its a "DADT" kind of policytheir site mentions nothing of camping
with my luck, ill drive 8 hours and theres no camping onsitemaybe its a "DADT" kind of policy
www.highlandmountain.comwith my luck, ill drive 8 hours and theres no camping onsite
the lady said yes to camping in parking lot.
So your bike is fixed?with my luck, ill drive 8 hours and theres no camping onsite
Sweet, should be a fun time. Anyone riding on Friday?
Gravity East Series Race Number 4
July 10th - 11th
photo by matt delorme
Highland Mountain Bike Park is stepping it up again!
This time Highland brings us a brand new fresh cut race course, which will be unveiled for the first time for the Gravity East Series race # 4. The Highland race marks the midway point of the Gravity East schedule and the series points are adding up after race three the Top Five Pro Men are in a tight points race.
Gavin VAUGHAN (Team Giant) 565
Richard RUDE JR (Specialized Allride) 560
Geritt BEYTAGH (Morwood Bikes) 555
Jason MEMMELAAR(Team Giant) 555
Leif LORENZEN 525
Check the website for full standings:
http://www.gravityeastseries.com/standings.html
Entry Fees:
Friday $28 to ride the park from 10:00AM to 7:00PM for registered racers only
DH Race Pricing:
$85 includes 2 day pass (SAT/SUN) and entry fees
Register online and save $5 off your entry fee!
Race DAY:
$61-includes 1 day pass (SUN) and entry fee- in person ONLY
Pre register at http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=11216
It is 80.00 prereg for two days of Riding/Racing, that includes race fee and another 8.00 off on Friday lift pass IF you Pre register online.Its nice to see a sunday only entry fee. 61 is still a bit steep, but it beats paying 85 for one day.
Sandwich you have been around long enough to know that answer......Come on it is a GES Professional Series at one of the best Bike Parks in the Country.does that include the day license fee for non-annual riders?
Usually you are allowed to camp in the parking lot, but when it gets too crowded they send you to Jaycoland, right behind the parking lot.is there camping at or near the mountain?
I've been riding DH since 96...I've raced precisely three times. Twice in the GES. I don't know the answer, that's why I asked. Nowhere does it mention whether that is included or not.Sandwich you have been around long enough to know that answer......
While I agree that the quality of the trailbuilding at highland is second to MAYBE whistler, they lack severely in elevation and that results in terrible pure DH riding. The trail may be new, but it incorporates lots of Maiden voyage, from what I've heard, which is perhaps my least favorite trail on the mountain....and is mostly flat.. I would eat mac and cheese for a week to be able to race the NEW GES specific course designed by the best in the biz (thank you Slim and DS) IMO.
Camping at platty is 10$ a night and they allow fires, fireworks, nukes, hairspray, peeing in the bushes, etc. Highland offers camping on a gravel parking lot with no fires and I promise you no fun, especially since the DJs and pump track close at dark. For comparison, *other* mountains sell beer at $3 and 3.50, highland sells beer at 2.50 for the crap stuff, up to $4 or so for microbrew. Food prices? Bout the same as everywhere else.Plus free camping (camping at Plattekill was 5.00 & 7 Springs did not offer camping) and the best NOT overpriced food, Beer and Wine bar unlike a Ski resort, food is reasonably affordable, you are missing the big picture...
No, as stated, maiden stinks, and I have to be out of town this weekend (of course the weekend of the closest race to me) plus $95 for a weekend race is simply too expensive for a casual racer like myself. Finally, sport level as I am, I'd be getting run over by the pros since they'll probably only have one course for all classes.You will still be there...won't you?
seriously...Are you sure this is the right direction to be heading?
in all fairness, the Highland race was schedule long before the Pat's peak race. speak to Pat's peak about the schedule conflict if its a problemPlus, what's the deal with scheduling their one race this year on the same weekend as Pat's peak? The only two races in NH and Highland has to compete?