2015 Duryea Urban Downhill - Reading PA

The VITTORIA Eastern States Cup, the Maxxis Gravity East Series and Hyline Productions present the 2015 Duryea Downhill, May 2-3 in the city of Reading PA. The Duryea Downhill Race is held on Mount Penn and ends in City Park, Reading PA. While started as a local race in 2003 the Duryea Downhill has grown into a national event with the best East Coast racers in attendance. Last years pro men's winner was Neko Mulally.




Fred Heinly of Hyline Productions says “Once again we have brought together the two largest DH series on the East Coast.for our big event. We've added some new features to the the famous Bunker and Road Gaps, notably granite stair cases and a brand new jump line. We are really excited for our 11th Duryea Urban Downhill and to be the only race that offers downhill series points from the GES and the ESC.”


The Duryea Downhill brings the action to the masses, instead of being held at a ski resort it is contested within the Reading, PA city limits. Racers will be transported to the start in shuttle trucks Saturday and Sunday for practice, with the big race being held Sunday at 1pm.


“The VITTORIA Eastern States Cup is excited to be hosting the Duryea Downhill and working with the Gravity East Series. The Duryea DH is the most unique downhill race in the country and it’s a great chance at some early season racing. The road gap is just that, it gaps a city street and this year we'll be racing down staircases in front of a very large and enthusiastic crowd of spectators. This race is part of our Atlantic DH Division and is an awesome opportunity for east coast racers to score points in both series.” says George Ulmer from the ESC.


"The Maxxis Tires Gravity East Series is very excited to continue working with Hyline Productions and the Eastern States Cup in the presentation of the 2015 Duryea Downhill” said Stephen Coleman, race director of the 2015 Maxxis Tires Gravity East Series. “By working together in the best interest of US gravity racing, we hope to grow participation and awareness of the sport while creating great competition for racers of all levels and spectators".


The Duryea Downhill is a season opening mountain bike festival with tons of spectators, give aways, entertainment, Saturday night activities and a food / beverage court.. You won’t want to miss this event, so please preregister. The field is limited to the first 200 racers and a sell out is expected.


Field Limited to 200 racers. Register HERE

Please check www.gravityeastseries.com and www.easternstatescup.com for more race, schedule and registration information

Photos by: Brice Shirbach and Paul Hanson