Sugarbush is back better and hosting round 5 of the Gravity East Downhill Series on August 6 and 7
The huge, two-mountain ski resort in Warren Vermont regularly hosted major events during the first heyday of mountain biking, then gradually faded from the mountain bike scene. When Summit Ventures purchased the resort, mountain biking again became a priority and the resort has spent six years restoring and constructing trails and park features. Today, Sugarbush has a freeride park and over 18 miles of lift-assisted cross country and downhill trails. Sugarbush host again in 2011 mountain bike racing since last season the resort has improved lift system installed and is ready as the Gravity East Series roars down the resort’s Lincoln Peak.
But it is the return of the Sugarbush Gravity East Downhill on August 6-7 that is the undeniable highlight of this year’s summer mountain bike season at the resort. With Gravity East now the biggest series of its kind in North America, the significance of the race has increased significantly, and the history of the venue has only increased its prestige.
The racetrack used at Sugarbush, and first unveiled two year ago, fittingly represents the history of downhill racing at “the ‘Bush”. The course starts with an old-school fire road section reminiscent of the type of downhill racing that was in vogue in Sagebrush’s mountain bike halcyon days. The riders “fast forward” through the opening section and find themselves in a thoroughly modern downhill course with bermed corners, steep drops and difficult technical sections embodying the obstacles that had to be overcome to bring mountain biking and downhill racing back to this great mountain.
Event Schedule
Accommodations: Discount Lodging availabe race weekend, by calling 800.53.SUGAR, mention Gravity East, 2-Night minimum required to receive 20% group discount.
NO FRIDAY PARKING NEAR LIFT OR EXPO AREA UNTIL LATE FRIDAY OR SATURDAY MORNING
For Online Registration here is the link: http://www.bikereg.com/14008
Registration Info:
Saturday Onsite Registration 9-4pm Saturday at The Farmhouse
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Practice
Sunday Onsite Registrations 8-10:0am
Course Inspection Runs 8:30-10:30am
Mandatory Riders Meeting 10:45am
Start List Posted by 11:00am
Race Start ET is 12:00am
Awards to follow Official Results TBD
$1000.00 Pro Purse
Product Prizing for All Amateur Classes: Provided by Maxxis Tires, GES Presenting Sponsor Formula Brakes also these great supporting Sponsors - 661, e13, NEMA, and Fox Racing Derailed.com, DHD Race Promotions
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