Eastern States Cup Dates

Mar 16, 2011
by Downhill Mike Scheur  
The Eastern States Cup is a USA Cycling Regional Championship Down Hill Mountain Bike Race Series. The Series is in its second year and welcomes 4 new venues to the multi-championship series.Joining Plattekill NY and Mount Snow VT will be Pat’s Peak NH, Attitash NH, Killington VT and Whiteface NY. The venues are all pioneers and leaders in the East Coast Down Hill Race scene. They are well known for mountain biking and have a history of hosting successful events including World Cups and National Championships.

USA Cycling has inscribed the ESC as a USAC Regional Championship Series. Also within the ESC, three separate USAC State Championships will be contested. Plattekill and Whiteface will host 4 races for the New York State Championship. Mount Snow and Killington will host 4 races for the Vermont State Championship. While Pat’s Peak and Attitash will decide the New Hampshire State Championship with two races within two weeks.

The Eastern States Cup will sanction 10 Series races plus the Finals. The series kicks off with three New England stops; Mount Snow is first up June 4-5 followed by the two New Hampshire dates. The USAC NH State Championship will be decided June 11-12 and 18-19 at Pat’s Peak and Attitash respectively.

Pat’s Peak will host their annual bike festival in conjunction with it’s ESC race. The festival features a USAC XC race, a 24-12-6 Hour Mountain Bike Race and The ESC Downhill MTB race. The Killington stop will be part of their Outdoor Music Festival featuring live music all day. Whiteface and Mount Snow will be offering all the fun things that make those races special. Plattekill will host Plattepalooza again during the Columbus Day ESC Finals. The NYS Championship will be determined by three races at Plattekill and the prestigious Whiteface 5k. September 10-11. The Whiteface 5k is one of the longest and toughest DH bike races in the country. The ESC Series Finals will be held at Plattekill Bike Park, October 8-9.

One of the unique features of the Eastern States Cup Series is its support of junior racers. The ESC will offer a $600 bonus to be split between the top three Cat1 under 18 men racers. While the pro men and women will split up $1200 per race and $1600 for the final standings.

The Eastern States Cup will provide high-level racing, multiple USAC Championships at great venues. The ESC will strive to provide fun and professional events. The Eastern States Cup format will reduce travel to racers; offer fair pricing, provide a set structure, and will post results and series points quickly.

2011 Eastern States Cup DH Race Dates

JUNE
Race #1 6/4 – 6/5 Mt Snow. VT Vermont Championship #1Race #2 6/11 – 6/12 Pats Peak. NH New Hampshire Championship #1Race #3 6/18 – 6/19 Attitash, NH New Hampshire Championship FINALS

JULY
Race #4 7/2 – 7/3 Plattekill. NY New York Championship #1Race #5 7/16 – 7/17 Mt Snow. VT Vermont Championship #2Race #6 7/23 – 7/24 Plattekill. NY New York Championship #2Race #7 7/30 – 7/31 Killington VT Vermont Championship #3
AUGUST
Race #8 8/20 – 8/21 Mt Snow. VT Vermont Championship FINALS

SEPTEMBER
Race #9 9/3 – 9/4 Plattekill. NY New York Championship #3Race # 10 9/10 – 9/11 Whiteface, NY New York Championship FINALS

OCTOBER
FINALS 10/8 – 10/9 Plattekill. NY ESC CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS

Contact:
easternstatescup@hotmail.com
www.easternstatescup.com

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19 Comments
  • 3 0
 I don't know about the other venues, but Plattekill is one gnarly, tough course. I've ridden the race run there, and I think it's more technically challenging than the World Cup course they have at Windham. Pity Windham won't build more trails and open its doors to the public any time soon....
  • 2 0
 Sickkk im pumped. Im getting into DH racing this year..experienced rider but never been in an organized race...

Im from Rochester NY but recently got a job in White Plains - about an hour from Diablo.

What are the classes like ? Amature? Pro ?
  • 1 0
 Tons of information on the web site, but here is the answer to your question:
Male Cat1 18
Male Cat1 19-29
Male Cat1 30-39
Male Cat1 40+

Male Cat2 18
Male Cat2 19-29
Male Cat2 30+

Male Cat3 14
Male Cat3 18
Male Cat3 19-29
Male Cat3 30+

Male Pro
Women Pro

Women Cat1
Women Cat 2-3
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  • 1 0
 I hour from White Plains. Sounds like you are an easy 3 or 4 hour drive to some big mountain riding at Whiteface. See ya at The Face!
  • 1 1
 You've gotta rename this race series. It's really the NORTH EASTERN STATES CUP. The East Coast is much bigger than 3 states...
  • 1 0
 Nice, thanks for the information. Ill deff see you at the Face this year - HAve never been there! good riding ?
this is the bike i just got - but with a fresh fox40 on it.http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/722617/...
So if you see me at all feel free to come up and introduce yourself - ill prb be by myself and looking for someone to shred with. I have a group of friends who ride freeride and some dh back home but too lazy and not enough desire to race.
  • 1 0
 Please bring your friends during the season. We are open 7 days a week for a total of 100 days, and the race is only on one day.
Bike n Stay deals will once again be on our website before we open. For the past 2 years the price for a Bike n Stay was $59.00 for your lift pass, motel room and decent breakfast!
  • 1 0
 audeo03....Give the ESC a little time. This is only the second year. There are long range plans.

Year One = 7 races - two state championships - two venues
Year Two = 11 races - three state championships - six venues
Year Three = ??
  • 1 0
 hi pinkbikers , i`m from ireland and will be holidaying in boston in june . i`ve been to highland before but id like to try a dh race . can i enter or is it u.s. licence only ? i`m only a weekend warrior but i`d give the masters cat 30+ ?
  • 1 0
 An International license will work fin for category 1 or pro. You can always buy a 1 day license for $10.00 and race in either category 2 or 3.
  • 1 0
 Thanks! It will be a great series! However, the write up was by Ulmer and Rude. Not the young rippers, but their dads. George and Richie.
  • 1 0
 wait who are you thanking?
  • 1 0
 I was thanking JKSR.
  • 1 0
 NIce write up Mike. This is going to be a great race series, looking forward to 2011.
  • 1 0
 Wonder how this is going to affect the Gravity East series. In any case great to see so much northeast DH racing action.
  • 1 0
 why are they racing at pats peak instead of highland ?
  • 1 0
 Highland is hosting a few races already this season. I think having too many race weekends might hurt Highland
  • 1 0
 is there a western states cup too?
  • 1 0
 Mountain states cup.







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