Scott Enduro Cup Presented by Vittoria - 2018 Race Schedule

Nov 16, 2017 at 11:53
by Enduro Cup  
Photo Mike Schirf

The SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria has officially announced the 2018 race schedule and the addition of two new locations. New stops will include Durango, CO and Powderhorn, CO in addition to the inaugural SCOTT Junior Enduro Cup in Gunnison, CO. The new locations will accompany the series’ most popular stops, Moab, UT, Angel Fire, NM and Park City, UT. Round 2 at Angel Fire Resort will be a stop on the National Enduro Series. Registration for the 2018 season will open on Dec. 13, 2017.

2018 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria Race Schedule
1: May 5 Moab, UT
2: June 9-10 Angel Fire, NM
3: July 14-15 Durango, CO
4: July 28-29 Powderhorn, CO
5: Aug. 25-26 Park City, UT

2018 SCOTT Junior Enduro Cup Schedule
1: Sept. 15 Gunnison, CO

Photo Noah Wetzel

Jacob Levine races stage 6 of Round 4 in the Vet Expert Men s Division of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City UT on Aug 27th 2017. Photographer Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup

Chris Kading races the expert discipline on stage six of the SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City UT on August 27 2017. Photo Sean Ryan courtesy Enduro Cup races the pro discipline on stage six of the SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City UT on August 27 2017. Photo Sean Ryan courtesy Enduro Cup

The SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria is excited for the opportunity to add two new locations, bringing five rounds of racing to the 2018 season. Each round offers riders a unique racing experience as the series strives to provide a diverse experience across all stops. First, athletes will gather in the mountain bike mecca of Moab for prime early season racing. The Moab trails provide variable terrain including slickrock, wooded, sand and dirt sections that feature naturally banked, rock-paved bench cuts and fast technical descents.

Next, riders will return to the rugged trails of Angel Fire, NM. This two-day race challenges athletes to one day of grueling stages in the backcountry and one super fast day with go-big airs and drops at the Angel Fire Bike Park - the largest bike park in the Rocky Mountains.

Athletes can expect climbs at altitude, abundant wildlife and technical descents from Round 3 in Durango, CO. This stop will feature one day of backcountry riding and one day of lift-accessed racing at Purgatory Resort. The fourth round will provide two days of racing at one of the newest bike parks in Colorado. Powderhorn, CO will feature lift-served trails with big jumps, technical rock gardens and high speeds through forests of aspens that will test even the best riders.

Building off the successes of prior years, the series will conclude with two days on Deer Valley Resort’s renowned downhill trails, which have previously hosted the NORBA downhill championships. Reconfigured, these trails now offer some of the most challenging enduro mountain biking terrain found anywhere. Four of the 2018 stops will be two-day events, highlighting all of the trails each area has to offer.

James Perry races the Pro Division in Round 4 of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria in Park City Utah on Sunday August 27th. Photographer Noah Wetzel curtesy of Enduro Cup

Anne Galyean races stage 4 of Round 4 in the Pro Division of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley in Park City UT on Aug 26th 2017. Photographer Jay Dash - Courtesy of Enduro Cup

Kaden Pulley races the expert men s discipline on stage two of the SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort in Park City UT on August 26 2017. Photo Sean Ryan courtesy Enduro Cup

“We were so impressed by all of the riders who competed in 2017,” said Craig Alles, SCOTT Enduro Cup Event Director. “To continue to challenge them and put together the best event possible, we can’t wait to bring the same great experience from our past locations while adding new stops into the mix. We look forward to hosting phenomenal athletes again this year.”

Additionally, the SCOTT Enduro Cup is adding a juniors-only stop in partnership with Crested Butte Devo. This race will provide an opportunity for the sport’s youngest athletes to compete on the biggest stage while welcoming junior racers to the Enduro Cup community.

Junior riders ages 9-17 will put it all on the line at this one-day enduro race at the storied Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. A local favorite, Hartman Rocks offers playful and challenging trails in the high desert for a variety of skill levels. Gradual climbs through sagebrush and slickrock give way to incredible panoramas as athletes descend on technical and flowy trails. The SCOTT Junior Enduro Cup is not an official 2018 round, so racers can focus on having fun and going fast, without worrying about series points.

The junior race will create a pipeline to Enduro Cup while solidifying the series’ commitment to the next generation of athletes and progression of the sport.

The SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria will award $26,000 cash to the pro/open category throughout the 2018 series with an equal prize purse given to both men and women. Expert, amateur and junior categories will be awarded with product provided by sponsors, SCOTT Sports, Vittoria and more.

Teal Stetson-Lee races the Pro Division in Round 2 of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria in Angel Fire New Mexico on June 11th 2017. Photographer Noah Wetzel courtesy of Enduro Cup

Chris Boice races the Pro Division in Round 2 of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria in Angel Fire New Mexico on June 11th 2017. Photographer Noah Wetzel courtesy of Enduro Cup

Daniel Hebert races the Expert Division in Round 2 of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria in Angel Fire New Mexico on June 11th 2017. Photographer Noah Wetzel courtesy of Enduro Cup

Richie Rude races stage 4 in the Pro division during Round 2 of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria in Angel Fire NM on June 11 2017. Photographer Sean Ryan courtesy Enduro Cup

Chris Broullire races the Vet Expert Division in Round 2 of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria in Angle Fire New Mexico on June 10th 2017. Photographer Noah Wetzel courtesy of Enduro Cup

The male and female pro/open riders with the most points at the conclusion of the season will be titled the overall season champions and awarded $500 cash.

“We’ve watched the series grow stronger each year, and all of us at SCOTT are happier than ever to be a part of it,” said Zack Vestal, Bike Marketing Manager at SCOTT. “With the new locations and added events, the SCOTT Enduro Cup is truly the premier series for riders of all abilities. Great events, great people, and great locations – it’s what we’re all about.”

Pricing for the 2018 season and registration will be made available Dec. 13, 2017. Athletes who register before March 15, 2018 will save 15 percent. Additionally, discounted season pass pricing will be available.

Enduro Cup registration is open to men and women offering professional, expert, vet expert (35+) amateur and junior categories. Riders can choose to participate in a single race or purchase a 2018 season pass. In addition to race entry, all registration fees include a t-shirt, post-race lunch and Sierra Nevada beer vouchers. Registration fees will also include lift tickets for race day(s), when applicable.


Early morning in Moab to beat the heat. Photo Sean Ryan


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31 Comments
  • 14 2
 just $500 for the pro overall champions?! that doesn't sound very appealing.
  • 8 2
 Pretty standard for racing in the U.S. unfortunately.
  • 29 2
 I saved more than that by switching to GEICO.
  • 13 0
 @scott-townes: The ESC paid $1000 in 2016 and $1500 in 2017 to men and women pros equally in both DH and Enduro, with the plan on $2000 in 2018. All that done with very reasonable entry fees. We are a small operation with low overhead So we can give back to the athletes and enjoying doing so.
  • 1 0
 @Eastern-States-Cup: yeah but the ESC rocks! So sorrry guys out west. Gotta come east for the best enduro series!
  • 2 0
 @Eastern-States-Cup: That's awesome to hear! I grew up racing Sunapee, Tenney, Mt. Snow, etc. so I'm not surprised the racing series in the area is still killing it. You would not believe at the insane price gouging going on out here, 3-2 times as much and yet you're still able to provide more in prize money and as awesome of an experience. I've given Enduro Cup plenty of shit for this and have stopped competing after their 4th season because it seems they care more about raking in the money than giving it back. A hint of this is that the races are still run just as well (few hiccups here and there) without any major increases in prizing and payout in relative to the insane increases in entry fees.

When asked about this, they say, "Well compared to other single day and two day events, its reasonable" which to me sounds like, "well they can get away with this, so can we!"

God I wish I still lived on the EC just for your series and how you do it right.
  • 4 0
 What were registration fees last year? Powderhorn and Durango sound very interesting!!
  • 6 1
 No Sun Valley?
  • 2 0
 Powderhorn is interesting, I wonder if this means anything about the Rocky Mountain Enduro Series... Durango could be a lot of fun.
  • 3 0
 RMES is rumored to be replaced by a new XC and DH series. DARNER RULES
  • 2 0
 @mrmikebikes: RMES is still going to be happening. THey announced their dates on their FB page yesterday and should announce locations today. There will also be a new DH/DS/XC/STXC series next season as well with several awesome locations which will be run by Darner.
  • 2 2
 How sand-baggy are these races? Aren't they all on the same course? The results of Deer Valley show the winning amateur man had a time good enough for 2nd overall. The top 12 amateur men all had good enough times for top 10 in pro. If the WINNER of expert men raced in the Amateur class he would have gotten 8th!

Pro > Expert > amateur. Right?

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xyqZloWi0YhwUji_2EEMsrFmZx11p_e6_BQ3R_T7iYY/edit#gid=1390725840
  • 1 1
 welcome to unsanctioned enduro racing? Sandbaggers everywhere. BME is worse.
  • 3 0
 The expert and pro division had 8 stages. The amateurs only had 7. There was one less stage for amateurs, that is why their times are so close. It's very obvious in the link you posted. There is one less column for the amateurs, no stage 8.
  • 5 6
 Just a tip for organizers in Durango. Do the race at Coal Bank Pass, with headquarters at Purgatory. Coal Creek to Engineer Mountain Trail. 17m, 3.2k up, 5.1k down. And then Rolling Pass (from Molas) to Graysil, 25m, 3k up 4.8k down. All riding will be above 8.8k and go up to 12.4k. My two cents. While not crushing vertically, those are the best technical fun backcountry trails around.
  • 6 2
 The scott enduro cup is a great way to blow up trails. Turns dry trails to moondust in two days.
  • 5 2
 @dbodoggle: exactly. Those trails are beautiful raw san jaun single track and don't need that much traffic.
  • 2 1
 honestly great ideas and a bunch of people in town have been wanting that... but it could be super hard with the forrest service and all
  • 2 9
flag savage47 (Nov 17, 2017 at 2:49) (Below Threshold)
 @dbodoggle: Always someone crying about trials. ITS MOUNTAIN BIKING!!
  • 2 2
 @savage47: this is my "crying about trails" face Cry
  • 2 0
 Purg ain't got nothing to race on. Theres about 10 trails nearby that would be good for enduro though. Graysil is pretty out there for a organized race IMO.
  • 3 3
 Does anyone else find it funny that Scott sponsors an enduro series but doesn't really make enduro bikes?
  • 1 1
 I was thinking the same thing!
  • 4 1
 Uh, Genius is their enduro line. 2018 is 150mm rear 29" so it's right in line with the Slash, Hightower LT, and others
  • 1 0
 @corvus1: And only a 150 fork up front and weighs 26 pounds as their top bike. Only the to end tuned version has a 36 stock on it and its $7200, the rest have 34's which are just trail forks not enduro forks. So, tell me again how they cater to an enduro crowd? The genius is a really nice bike, but it is their way of trying to appease everyone with it being a "big trail bike" that you can race enduro on. They don't specifically make an enduro bike, they make one, the tuned version that they are considering an enduro bike. I talked with the Scott reps about it and thats pretty much what they told me.
  • 1 0
 Genius LT. I’ve had many different bikes iver the years and recently sold my Norco Range C just to get back on another Genius LT, they rip hard.
  • 1 0
 @nmcmillan: They aren't making an LT version anymore. I asked the same thing and the reps said they aren't bringing one out. They might have been spouting bullshit, but as of now the biggest bike they have is the Genius 29 which is 150/150 other than their DH bike the Gambler. So unfortunatley you are out of luck for now.
  • 1 0
 @nmcmillan: SO you can get an LT in last years model, but with the completely new design they came out with for 2018 there is no LT. I would have bought it had they had one.
  • 1 0
 @ianswilson815: I work for Scott as well. I am sure we will see an LT in the near future. I have a 17 LT right meeow but ordered the 18 700 tuned
  • 1 0
 BIG BOICE!







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