Yes Boys and Girls it's back!
Paris Mountain is once again hosting an exciting Downhill MTB Race on Sunday, November 13. The race is presented by St. Francis Sports Medicine, and Upstate SORBA (Southern Off-Road Bike Association) . Don't miss this chance to test your downhill skills against the clock, or just come out and watch those that are willing to test their skills. This is a USA Cycling permitted event, you must have a valid USAC license to compete (one-day license available day of event $5 cash only) .
Sunrift Adventures in Travelers Rest is hosting a huge Pre-Race party and bonfire out back, 6-11pm on Saturday, Nov 12th. The Pre Race Party is open to all area cyclists! Registration & Check-in starts at 6PM behind Sunrift along with Prize Raffle at 9:00PM. This Party is open to ALL area cyclists! All ages welcome, but to drink you must be 21.
Registered Racers and Race Volunteers drink free, while others are welcome to make a one-time $6 donation to SORBA to help improve the trail system at Paris Mountain State Park. Your $6 donation also gets you a raffle ticket good for numerous prizes that will be attractive to any cyclist. It's a great cause and should be a lot of fun. you can register online for the Party or pay at the gate.
Race Fees:
Online Pre-Register Race fee is $42.50
OPEN NOW! http://go-greenevents.com/event/id/368
* Registration Closing Date: Thursday, November 10th, 2011 @ 11:59 PM
Day Before /Day of Race Registration Fee $50.
additional $20 (pay night before or day of) to race Hardtail Class if you are registered for another Race Class.
This Event is Capped at 99 Riders so pre-register Now!
Registration does not include $2 per day park entry fee or the $5 USAC Day License
Event Schedule Event Schedule
Pre Race - Saturday, November 12th
Typically Saturday's are Off-Limits to Bikes, but Park management is giving Riders a 2 hour window (from 2:00PM - 4:00PM) to pre-ride the "Taped" Downhill Course on Sulphur Springs trail only. ALL other trails are OFF-Limits that day! All riders are asked to shuttle themselves that day. Watch for other Trail users! Riders yeild to hikers (Please keep in mind that the trails at Paris Mountain State Park are multi-use trails: This means on non-race days riding the course you must Share the Trail - Riders Yield to Hikers and Trail Runners - Downhill Traffic Yields to Uphill Traffic at all times. Please do not put our trail access in jeopardy! The future of this event depends on it.)
All Riders are required to wear helmets. a Shuttle will not be provided for the day before pre runs
Alcohol is prohibited in the park. Party is At Sunrift!
Be out of the Park before 6:00PM (Winter Hours will be in effect)
For more information on the Paris Mountain Downhill Race, visit:
Paris Mountain Downhill website
Go-Green Events Online Registration
or the Facebook page
Paris Mountain Downhill Race | Facebook
We Need Volunteers for this event! If interested contact Renee rdlean@charter.net
.
Paris Mountain is once again hosting an exciting Downhill MTB Race on Sunday, November 13. The race is presented by St. Francis Sports Medicine, and Upstate SORBA (Southern Off-Road Bike Association) . Don't miss this chance to test your downhill skills against the clock, or just come out and watch those that are willing to test their skills. This is a USA Cycling permitted event, you must have a valid USAC license to compete (one-day license available day of event $5 cash only) .
Sunrift Adventures in Travelers Rest is hosting a huge Pre-Race party and bonfire out back, 6-11pm on Saturday, Nov 12th. The Pre Race Party is open to all area cyclists! Registration & Check-in starts at 6PM behind Sunrift along with Prize Raffle at 9:00PM. This Party is open to ALL area cyclists! All ages welcome, but to drink you must be 21.
Registered Racers and Race Volunteers drink free, while others are welcome to make a one-time $6 donation to SORBA to help improve the trail system at Paris Mountain State Park. Your $6 donation also gets you a raffle ticket good for numerous prizes that will be attractive to any cyclist. It's a great cause and should be a lot of fun. you can register online for the Party or pay at the gate.
Race Fees:
Online Pre-Register Race fee is $42.50
OPEN NOW! http://go-greenevents.com/event/id/368
* Registration Closing Date: Thursday, November 10th, 2011 @ 11:59 PM
Day Before /Day of Race Registration Fee $50.
additional $20 (pay night before or day of) to race Hardtail Class if you are registered for another Race Class.
This Event is Capped at 99 Riders so pre-register Now!
Registration does not include $2 per day park entry fee or the $5 USAC Day License
Event Schedule Event Schedule
Pre Race - Saturday, November 12th
Typically Saturday's are Off-Limits to Bikes, but Park management is giving Riders a 2 hour window (from 2:00PM - 4:00PM) to pre-ride the "Taped" Downhill Course on Sulphur Springs trail only. ALL other trails are OFF-Limits that day! All riders are asked to shuttle themselves that day. Watch for other Trail users! Riders yeild to hikers (Please keep in mind that the trails at Paris Mountain State Park are multi-use trails: This means on non-race days riding the course you must Share the Trail - Riders Yield to Hikers and Trail Runners - Downhill Traffic Yields to Uphill Traffic at all times. Please do not put our trail access in jeopardy! The future of this event depends on it.)
All Riders are required to wear helmets. a Shuttle will not be provided for the day before pre runs
Alcohol is prohibited in the park. Party is At Sunrift!
Be out of the Park before 6:00PM (Winter Hours will be in effect)
For more information on the Paris Mountain Downhill Race, visit:
Paris Mountain Downhill website
Go-Green Events Online Registration
or the Facebook page
Paris Mountain Downhill Race | Facebook
We Need Volunteers for this event! If interested contact Renee rdlean@charter.net
.
