Poland: Solny Downhill 2010

Mar 1, 2010 at 12:15
by Solny Downhill  
April is coming up and it means that the next edition of the Salt Downhill is about to start! This underground event will take place on April 9th - 11th, 2010. If you are interested in taking part in the contest, fill in the registration form as soon as possible.

Applications will be accepted until March 10th 12:00 p.m. (CET). Details inside,The route runs through the corridors of the 13th century salt mine (212 and 250 meters under the ground, connected by a 142-meter-ramp).

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The route of Salt Downhill leads through quite flat mine corridors. In the end there is a 142-meter-ramp.

Contestants will compete in 4 categories:
- Women,
- Pro,
- Hobby full (bikes with suspension in the rear),
- Hobby hardtail (bikes with no suspension in the rear).

Prizes will be given for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in all four categories, and a free gift for all participants.

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This is the route of the underground event in the Bochnia Salt Mine.

In order to take part in the contest you will have to:
1. Fill in the application form.

2. Pay the registration fee (220 PLN). The account number will be sent via e-mail after your registration. The payment guarantees that you'll be taking part in the event.

You can invite one person to accompany you at the event as a spectator. There will an extra charge of 120 PLN for them to be there.

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Don't forget to tell your friends about the contest!

More information about the contest on www.solnydownhill.pl (PL)
More information about the salt mine on the Bochnia Salt Mine site.

We are waiting for your questions at: info(at)solnydownhill.pl

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78 Comments
  • 18 1
 that looks soo much fun Razz
  • 43 1
 crazy polaks
  • 5 1
 Awesome, I wonder what it costs to build a sick venue like that
  • 5 2
 sick!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8HXrMhL3I4
  • 7 0
 i almost made a stupid call saying this is looking like a mine cave Razz , "IT IS A MINE CAVE u retard" Razz
  • 5 0
 there is some films from salt mine Smile

www.hstv.pl/video/551/solny-downhill-2009-top12
www.hstv.pl/video/554/solny-downhill-2009-hobby-hardtail
www.hstv.pl/video/555/solny-downhill-2009-hobby-full
www.hstv.pl/video/550/solny-downhill-2009-crash-session
  • 12 0
 Should give a lot of adrenaline! Very crazy!
  • 9 0
 That looks AMAZING! i want to do it
  • 5 0
 for any 1 in the uk that is:
£51 for entry
£27 for the spectator
just in case any 1 was wondering
looks like a gr8 event Smile
  • 3 1
 And it's 45 km from Krakow - Balice Airport, it's easy to get by rail
  • 5 0
 Wiadomo Polska Wink Szkoda że niemam jak pojechać bo bym pośmigał pod ziemią Big Grin
  • 6 0
 my god i want to go there sooo bad. it looks so INSANE!
  • 4 1
 same man looks awesome!
  • 5 0
 Killer! Another spot i would love to ride but, probably never will. Dammit!
  • 7 0
 This looks funny. Big Grin
  • 5 0
 haha 3rd edition but first add on pinkbike
  • 3 0
 Taaa kto pamięta te hamburgery z mikrofalówki które serwowali w tamtym roku ? :/
  • 2 0
 każdy kto je jadł na bank je pamięta Smile
ja pamiętam te mordercze kolejki xD
  • 3 0
 Nie ma co, trzeba wpaść, wkońcu to kilkadziesiąt km odemnieBig Grin
  • 6 2
 WOW where is that?!
  • 9 0
 In Bochnia, Poland.
  • 2 4
 that sucks... i would have so entered that... even on my shite hard rock ...
  • 4 1
 it must be good its in poland
  • 7 1
 most trails around here are not compared to what you have in cad/us/civilised parts of europe Wink
  • 2 0
 "civilized part of europe"
What do you mean???isnt poland a civilized country?
  • 3 1
 in mtb world - definatly not Wink
  • 2 0
 train transportation is much more bike friendly in poland .. i have seen a picture once of a friend of my sleeping on the bag rack.. and all the bikes in the train parked massively..
  • 2 0
 Legal trails are a luxury here, no real bikeparks like highland or diablo (or euro counterparts).

- cyberhawk - it's not always that easy and not all trais have normal space for bikes. Also only on select routes the go faster than you'd go on your bike Wink
  • 2 0
 hahahaq jeh thats true i think... although when i saw this pic > www.pinkbike.com/photo/3056104 > i was like > Cool.. this train is my kind of cookie Razz
  • 1 0
 spaced,if i lived there i wouldnt mind not having bike parks as long as theres trails.
  • 1 0
 The overall trail number is lower also. I'm not sure how developed is the cali network of trails but I've heard good things. I'm mostly comparing it to european spots that I know - they beat us in the nuts. Too much hostility towards bikes in too many places still.
  • 1 0
 whats cali?maybe its because most of riders there are like as annoying as bmx`ers.hahaha thats why the people hate bikers
  • 1 0
 California? Wink Seriously you don;t see the problem around here. People just like to hate stuff around here. We still haven't shaken out of the communist time thinking. At least some of the older people didn't and they still have a lot of power.
  • 1 0
 nah...just keep on pinning it!look on the bright side,at least you got a lotta hott girls there...hahaha cheers!
  • 1 0
 yeah, that's the biggest plus here Big Grin
  • 1 0
 i dont wanna preach.. but it isnt so bad your country is still a little bit conservative..look @ the rest of europe.. we aint getting anybetter and nowhere..
at least you can build your own tracks without being really scared they will get torn donw.. @here nothing is allowed..
  • 1 0
 The rest of europe? Have you been outside of holland? The swiss, italians and french build insane amounts of new resorts + really big numbers of quality tracks. I try to visit west euro spots 2 times a year and its much better than here. I dont' really understand your resoning - the trails are mostly illegal here and not even comparable to german, austrian, slovenian, czech, slovak, french, spanish, swiss or italian resorts. What is better? Some idea that gives us nothing? Sry but many illegal tracks get modified destroyed (all the wooden features in one of the most popular spots in here were destroyed + there are some other problems). In many cases the locals fight with bikers in a way that it can endanger your life - planks with spikes and steel ropes at 1m. Do you really think we are any better than holand beside the fact that we have mountains? Wink (btw. it takes me about the same to go to mountains as it would probably take you to visit winterberg)
  • 1 0
 i wasnt only talking about MTB tracks.. BUT i didnt know the locals were so agressive against bikers..? its a 4hour drive to winterberg for me..8 hours to austria.. and so on.. i have to travel for FR/DH.. thats why i ride more trials and street and so.. i can do that in the city.. thats why i said you are still lucky to have the opportunity to ride.. illegal or not Smile
  • 1 0
 I have a 4-5hour drive to most spots which are 1/4 of the quality winterberg offers. In many cases 8 hours for some of the nat cup track. The capital is pretty far away from the mountains Wink
  • 1 0
 ahaha two euro people having a funny conversation...
  • 1 0
 europe is more friendly amongst each other.. Wink
  • 1 0
 It's funny how the us only notice the continent, not the countries Razz
  • 1 0
 depends on schooling.. we have countries , they have states.. 52? so thats a lot to learn .. no more room to learn our countries Wink
  • 1 0
 I'm pretty sure I can name over 50% of the states Wink
  • 1 0
 yeah ,, WE can .. can they name 50% of our countries in europe Razz
  • 1 0
 i can name more than 80% of the countries even the smaller ones in the balkan peninsula.
hell i can even tell the language and capital city...!

but i do say most of america is dumb.
  • 1 0
 i am the worst in topography i think i can even tell 50% of my own country.. but you do keep up the average for the us tup
i.. no We are proud of you.. ! Salute
  • 2 1
 FOOOK YAAH!!!!! They should also turn off all the genearted floods and run the race w/ helmet lights for some extra kick. Awesome!!!
  • 1 1
 can someone that lives in poland let me crash on there couch for a few days? ha. this race is a good reason to check out the poland scene, looks rad
  • 1 1
 I was there two times ago and I can say that the race is great but atmosphere,party and people there are...just AMAZING ! you must be there Smile
  • 2 1
 100% agree with that, so much fun, great atmosphere,great people ,awful food Razz , small bathroom, and plenty of beer Big Grin Big Grin
  • 2 0
 Looks pretty sweet. I wonder what the lighting looks like...
  • 2 0
 Great idea, looks like an amazing event.
  • 2 0
 So awesome!
  • 1 1
 anyone know of any video coverage of this race? looks like it would make a gnarly go pro video
  • 1 1
 last year there was a live webcast... this year, i don't know, but maybe they plan something..
  • 2 0
 Looks so sweet to ride.
  • 2 1
 id love to race there... ON MA HARDTAIL!
  • 2 0
 Very Impressive!!!
  • 2 0
 sounds fun
  • 1 0
 sounds like a great location and event!
  • 3 2
 those piks look mint Smile
  • 2 1
 wowwwww . looks crazy
  • 1 1
 looks wel good
can anyone enter this event?
  • 1 1
 yes - just register on their site. You can always mail the organisers (or pm the poster of this news)
  • 1 1
 i hope none of the racers are claustrophobic...or scared of the dark
  • 1 1
 it's great fun every year Smile
  • 1 1
 sweet pictures of what looks like a killer place to ride and have fun!!!
  • 1 1
 Sickest thing I ever seen!
  • 2 1
 number one xD
  • 1 1
 looks more like a pump track, but fun nonetheless
  • 1 1
 malade ....we should take a group flight lol
  • 1 1
 jadee z Remim Wink
  • 1 2
 that looks sick. to bad theres not many of those on the east coast.
  • 1 2
 thats sick i wish i could see that
  • 1 1
 sick
  • 1 1
 This is awesome!!!
  • 1 2
 Wow that'd be hella sick







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