Gravity East Series Race # 6, Killington Resort, “The Beast”
The Gravity East Series rolls into Southern Vermont for the second stop in the Green Mountain State to “The Beast” Killington Resort the weekend of August 13 & 14 for race #6 of the series. Killington Resort has returned with a vengeance to the mountain bike scene with the new Kona Groove Approved Mountain Bike Park. This is the second year in a row for hosting the GES. Once again this year the course will utilize a new and improved trail from the top of Killington Peak elevation 4241’ to the base just west of the K-1 Gondola.
Courtesy of Matt Delorme
Killington Resort creates a truly party atmosphere with a concert on Saturday afternoon after practice from 3:30- 6:00 p.m. The “Cooler in the Mountain” free concert series continues this weekend with the Band Twiddle. Twiddle is a local Vermont quartet band playing on the very large concert stage venue located behind the K-1 Mountain Base Lodge. There will be a barbecue on the K-1 deck overlooking the Killington Peak and concert venue.
Courtesy of Matt Delorme
Event Information
Race Tickets, Pro Men & Women $ 80.00, Category 1,2, 3 $ 75.00 this includes lift pass for Saturday and Sunday only
You can practice Friday by purchasing a lift pass from the Mountain
On line registration Closes 8/11/11 11:45pm Register now! Here
On-Site Registration located in the K-1 Base Lodge on the second floor.
Schedule
Saturday 08/13
On-Site Registration 9am – 4pm
Course Practice 10am – 4pm
Cooler in the Mountains Concert featuring Twiddle 3:30pm - 6pm
Sunday 08/14
On-Site Registration 8am – 10am
Course Inspection Runs 9:00am – 10:30am
Mandatory Riders Meeting 10:45am
Start List Posted by 11:00am
Race Start 12:00pm ET
Awards to follow Official Results TBD
$1000.00 Pro Purse, Product Prizes for all Amateur Classes provided by: Maxxis Tires, GES Presenting Sponsor Formula Brakes, also these great supporting Sponsors – 661, e13, NEMA, Fox Racing.
Lodging Info
Discounted lodging is available at Killington Resort by calling 800-621-6867, please mention Gravity East Downhill Race.
Overnight parking is permitted in Bay 2 of the K-1 parking lot
For more info on Killington Resort and lodging go to www.killington.com
There is also lodging available within 10 miles west of Killington Resort in Vermont’s second largest city, Rutland.
GES # 6 Killington VT Course Preview on Vimeo
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