[Tiago79]

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This is not confirmed, but we’ve heard rumours on the grapevine that the USA round of the World Cup at Windham might possibly be cancelled. If the rumours are true, it means we have a fully european World Cup series for 2010, that is unless another venue replaces it. After the 8 round series this year, will it be too drastic a change to go to a 5 round series for next year? The round at Windham was scheduled to be the final round too, so it’s a big story if the rumours are true. It wouldn’t surprise us here in the office if Bromont came in to replace Windham. With the World Championships being at Mont-Sainte-Anne, Bromont would be a logical change.

More news as we hear it. Keep it locked.

LINK

http://dirtmountainbike.com/news/windham-usa-world-cupon.html

 

[captainspauldin]

Just read this.. WTF! can anybody shed some more light on this?

 

[jonKranked]

As much as I don't want to believe this, part of me feels that it might be true (especially after the boondoggle that was their GES race this past year).

 

[captainspauldin]

As much as I don't want to believe this, part of me feels that it might be true (especially after the boondoggle that was their GES race this past year).

yeah very true, hopefully if Windham is out,another mountain will step up..

 

[bpatterson6]

I hope it isn't true, I was planning a trip out east to attend. If it is true, many a mountain in Colorado could play host.

 

[jonKranked]

If this is true, I wonder if it will affect Plattekill's plans to have a UCI points race the week prior. I kinda doubt it though... might just not get the attendance they were hoping for.

 

[jet]

Windrock ...

 

[Jim Mac]

The World Cup clock is still ticking on their site:
http://windhammountainbike.com/WindhamMountainBike.com/Windham_Mountain_Bike.html

And thus far, no mention on FB:
http://www.facebook.com/WindhamWorldCup?ref=mf#/WindhamWorldCup?v=wall&ref=mf

 

[Iridemtb]

Whiteface would be a sick mountain to have it at.

 

[Eastern States Cup]

If this is true, I wonder if it will affect Plattekill's plans to have a UCI points race the week prior. I kinda doubt it though... might just not get the attendance they were hoping for.

There may be some changes with Plattekill's UCI date, everyone should be pleased. Our series race dates will stand as announced, with a couple special events to be added.

Honestly the announced UCI date was too late in the season for any racers to use those points in 2010. We'll get everything out there once contracts are signed.

 

[jonKranked]

Whiteface would be a sick mountain to have it at.

It would be. They've got pretty much everything needed (terrain, elevation, facilities, size to accomodate the WC circus and media). There has been some talk of it, but because the mountain is state owned land there is a lot of red tape.

 

[tomacdaddy]

I hope it isn't true, I was planning a trip out east to attend. If it is true, many a mountain in Colorado could play host.

I think Keystone is going to be back in the race scene this year..... and Vail typically isn't the most DH friendly unless it's a WC. DO IT.

 

[jonKranked]

I would be really dissappointed if this were true. Windham has the potential to be an AWESOME venue!

 

[stiksandstones]

I heard the same, uber sucks if true.

 

[Jim Mac]

I would be really dissappointed if this were true. Windham has the potential to be an AWESOME venue!

 

[IH8Rice]

^^ they spelled amateur wrong in the video

 

[Jim Mac]

...and your point is?

 

[Eastern States Cup]

If true Plattekill Bike Park would be an awsome venue to host a World Cup round. Peaty would fit right in at Delta House, could you imagine?

 

[jonKranked]

If true Plattekill Bike Park would be an awsome venue to host a World Cup round. Peaty would fit right in at Delta House, could you imagine?

I could see him tearing around Nolan's yard on his pit bike

And probably through the living room too!

 

[Iridemtb]

When I was at windham for the first ges race, it sucked how slow the lifts were, the prizes sucked and how the event was ran sucked.

On a positive note. The course there, although very muddy, was one of my favorite courses ever. The 4x track was fun, and I bet when that race was more dry, and there were more jumps on it, it was a blast.

 

[downhill mike]

It would be. They've got pretty much everything needed (terrain, elevation, facilities, size to accomodate the WC circus and media). There has been some talk of it, but because the mountain is state owned land there is a lot of red tape.

5 K DH will be on 9-12-10.
Possibly our 1st Super D on 9-11-10?

 

[CBJ]

I had already planned a farther and son trip - damn.

 

[bfrich]

When did this all transpire? Did this happen at the MTB summit this past weekend?

Sad because I believe the mountains intentions were good.

 

[bizutch]

Snowshoe, Mount Snow, Diablo...we love your montains dearly....why won't love us back and give us World Cup????

 

[jonKranked]

Snowshoe, Mount Snow, Diablo...we love your montains dearly....why won't love us back and give us World Cup????

Well I can tell you Diablo won't get one. From what I've read in the 4x thread, you need to be a USAC affiliated mountain to be recognized as a potential venue / event holder by UCI.

 

[Transcend]

From what i have heard recently, they are owed a bunch of money and the event is definitely NOT happening. It sounds like USAC is pushing for Bromont to be the replacement round, as they aren't stoked on the only other US option?

 

[jonKranked]

Fras, what was the other US option?

 

[jnooth]

From what i have heard recently, they are owed a bunch of money and the event is definitely NOT happening. It sounds like USAC is pushing for Bromont to be the replacement round, as they aren't stoked on the only other US option?

What is the venue that is the "only other option"? just curious.

I will be bummed if windham does not get it but bromont is a well deserving mountain it would be great to see them get another WC

 

[bpatterson6]

What is the venue that is the "only other option"? just curious.

Bring World Cups back to Colorado!!!

 

[jnooth]

Bring World Cups back to Colorado!!!

What mountains do you suggest in colorado?

I'm from the east but i'm living in colorado now and i think the longer steeper courses of the east coast are more world cup style. Not trying to start an east vs west thing just wondering if i'm missing out in some good riding out here!

I think Windham was a good option it would be a shame if it is not going to happen.

 

[jonKranked]

Sol Vista or Keystone would be my picks for Colorado.


Elsewhere on the westcoast, I don't think Northstar would be too far fetched of a pick.

 

[Dylan Dean]

expect to see something released this week from USAC

 

[homepiece]

Sol Vista or Keystone would be cool to see, but I would love to see a WC at Snowshoe.

 

[SylentK]

Vail, Telluride and Durango have all had WC's and are in CO. Vail has held a couple of Worlds. So that should put a stop to anyone doubting the viability of proper terrain in CO.

I doubt Angel Fire will do another.

I really doubt Vail or any Vail Resorts will be interested until they know they will make money off the project. IIRC, that's why AF is NOT doing it - $$$.

Don't get me wrong, I'd shat my pants if CO gets a WC!

 

[jonKranked]

I dunno if Intrawest (snowshoe's owner) would put up the money to host a UCI event, I don't think they would see enough ROI.


Also, what's the closest major int'l airport to snowshoe?

 

[IH8Rice]

expect to see something released this week from USAC

no news is good news

 

[Hulkamaniac]

I dunno if Intrawest (snowshoe's owner) would put up the money to host a UCI event, I don't think they would see enough ROI.


Also, what's the closest major int'l airport to snowshoe?

Pittsburgh, Richmond, or Dulles (Washington, DC)....take your pick, none of them are exactly close at 3-4+ hour drive. That said, it doesn't seem to be the deal breaker for a world cup happening at some of the more remote Euro locations. I see the deal breaker being a purely financial decision....both from a backing and a potential profit-making standpoint. In this economy, hell....in any economy....a US based resort is going to have a very hard time justifying putting up $ for an event that has no guaranteed ROI. I'd love to see it happen at a place like Snowshoe, but I'm certainly not holding my breath that it'll happen in my lifetime.

I'm a little bummed now that the last two attempts to host a WC in the US have failed before they ever really got off the ground.....what does that say on an international level?!?!?!

 

[jonKranked]

I see the deal breaker being a purely financial decision....both from a backing and a potential profit-making standpoint.

Especially considering the resort is owned by Intrawest. Its not that they don't have the money, they just wouldn't see enough ROI to pursue it.

I'm a little bummed now that the last two attempts to host a WC in the US have failed before they ever really got off the ground.....what does that say on an international level?!?!?!

Yup

 

[Jeremy R]

I'm a little bummed now that the last two attempts to host a WC in the US have failed before they ever really got off the ground.....what does that say on an international level?!?!?!

Yep, pure organic weaksauce is what it says.
This is bad news anyway that you look at it.
We need ONE good world cup here in the states.

 

[jonKranked]

We need ONE good world cup here in the states.

Agreed. In the big picture of things, if Windham felt that they couldn't properly put on this event for whatever reason, I think it's better to have backed out, then to have pushed forward, wound up with a half assed event, and been an embarassment to the international bike community.