3 Big East Coast DH Events Coming

July and August are two HUGE months for the East Coast race scene, three big races spanning just 30 short days. We kick it off in less than a week at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, West Virginia for the 4th round of the Pro GRT. Then make our way 8 hours South to Beech Mountain, NC for the GRT's 5th round, take two weeks off for some well deserved rest and relaxation, finally topping it off with a drive 12 hours North to Windham, NY as the best this planet has to offer comes state side. Could we see a "mini World Cup" take place in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia next weekend leading up to the best in the world centering on the Catskills of New York State the first week of August? I'm a betting man and stoked to see who shows up! See you there!

Heading into Round 4 of 6, here's where we stand........

2014 Men's Individual Standings:
1. Aaron Gwin - 120 pts
2. Kevin Aiello - 101 pts
3. Neko Mulally - 70 pts
4. Logan Binggeli - 52 pts
5. Brook MacDonald - 43 pts

2014 Women's Individual Standings:
1. Rae Gandolf - 72 pts
2. Alison Zimmer - 70 pts
3. Kristen Courtney - 60 pts
3. Miranda Miller - 60 pts
5. Elinor Wesner - 45 pts

What:
Pro-GRT Round 4 - Snowshoe Bike Park

When:
Saturday July 12 - Sunday July 13

Where:
10 Snowshoe Drive
Snowshoe, WV 26209

Registration:
- Bikereg.com
- Online Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 2:00 a.m. ET
- Discounted Fee Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 10:00 ET
- T-shirts are guarenteed to all racers who pre-register.
- Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- All participants wil be required to sign a waiver and a photo relaese form at onsite registration.
- Participants under 18 years of age are required to have a parent or guardian signature.

Registration Hours/Packet Up - The Depot in Snowshoe Village:
- Thursday - 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Friday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Saturday - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Entry Cost:
$47.70 Reference online registration page for pricing

Awards/Prizes:
- Pro Category - Cash
- All other Cats - Medals
- Awards ceremony will be located in the Village approximately 1 ½ hour after the race concludes.
- Winning athletes must be in attendance at the official awards ceremony in order to receive prizes. Awards will not be mailed


Schedule Details and Times:
- Helmets are required for all events including practice and freeriding.
- Athletes are required to have a valid lift ticket and number plate in order to gain access to the race course.
- Competitors may only engage in practice runs during official, class specific practice sessions or open practice times
- Athletes are encouraged and required to be at the start area at least 20 minutes prior to their posted start times. Athletes that are not present at their posted start time may lose their opportunity to race

Thursday July 10:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm, DH Race Course is OPEN to WALKING ONLY!
All other trails (Basin/Western) will be open normal business hours

Friday July 11:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Open practice to ONLY RACE PARTICIPANTS – All categories

Saturday July 12:
9:00am - 11:30am, Practice - Pro and Cat 1 ONLY
11:30am - 2:00am, Practice - All categories EXCEPT PRO and CAT 1
2:30 pm, Seeding for Pro and Cat 1 Men 15 - 18 ONLY
3:30 pm (Est) - 5:00 pm, Open Practice - All classes after seeding is complete
6:00 pm, Seeding order and Start list to be posted in the Village

Sunday July 13:
9:00 am - 10:30 am, Practice - Pro and Cat 1 ONLY
10:30am - 12:00am, Practice - All categories EXCEPT PRO and CAT 1
12:00 Noon, Mandatory Rider Meeting
12:30 pm Race Begind, Start order Cat 3, 2, Senior, Pro

Course Map - Western Territory:

Event Links:
- Snowshoe Bike Park Event Page
- Facebook Event Page

Lodging:
- Snowshoe Lodging or call 1-(877) 441-4386.
- RV spots are available on the mountain for $33 + tax per day. Electric 20A, 30A or 50A available. Self-contained sites. Potable water available, but no disposal. Reservations required. A limited number of spaces are available. Call 1-(877) 441-4386. to reserve.
- Camping can be found in Cass, at Whittaker Campgrounds, or Seneca State Forest. There is NO tent camping on the mountain.
- Spruce Realty
- First Tracts Rentals

Other Information:
- All racers are required to have at USAC licenses.
- Annual or Day licenses will be available on site.
- Race number plates may NOT be cut, folded, altered or defaced in any way.
- We will be racing RAIN OR SHINE! Come prepared, it's Snowshoe = pretty much guaranteed to provide some wet stuff and slop.
- Vehicles are not allowed at the bottom of the Western lift. (Where the DH race is located).
- Any guest who purchases lodging from Snowshoe receives a fun pass.
- A fun pass includes complimentary scenic lift rides, lake priviledges, Split Rocks pool admission, Village activities, (Euro Bungee, climbing wall) while they are staying on the mountain.
- All spectators must have a lift ticket to get up and down the mountain to see the race which can be purchased at the Depot for $10.
- The mountain will be happy to assist anyone with a handicap needs to see the finish line.
- No outside alcohol allowed on the property.

Other Links:
- Snowshoe Bike Park Website
- Snowshoe Mtn Resort Facebook Page
- Snowshoe Bike Park Facebook Page
- Contact the Event
- Email: bike@snowshoemountain.com and Phone: 304-572-5885

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