Pro-GRT Round 9, July 13-14 Snowshoe Bike Park, WV

The Snowshoe Bike Park is nationally recognized as one of the best in the U.S. and offers one of the largest trail systems in the East. Snowshoe Mountain welcomes USA Cycling and the PRO GRAVITY TOUR on July 13 & 14, 2013. Riders from all over the country will convene in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia to race on some of the steepest terrain the east coast has to offer. The Western territory has 1,500 vertical feet of decent and is serviced by a highspeed quad. The mountain features nearly 40 trails and has something to offer every bike enthusiast.The Snowshoe Pro GRT is the 9th stop of 10 on the National circuit this year. The park will offer a Dual Slalom on Saturday and the Downhill on Sunday.

What:
Pro-GRT Round 9 – Snowshoe Bike Park

When:
Saturday July 13 – Sunday July 14

Where:
10 Snowshoe Drive
Snowshoe, WV 26209

Registration:
USA Cycling Online Registration Resource Page
Bikereg.com
Pre-Registration: T-shirts are guarenteed to all racers who pre-register.
SAVE $$$ by Pre-registering. Late registration/on-site will increase $25 for both races, and you are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
Registration Location: The Depot in Snowshoe Village
Registration Hours:
Thursday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday - 7:00 am - 8:30 am - Last chance registration

Entry Cost:
Reference online registration page for pricing

Awards/Prizes:
Over 5,000 in Cash and Prizes given away


Schedule:
Thursday July 11:
DH course is OPEN to WALKING ONLY!
All other trails (Basin/Western) will be open normal business hours

Friday July 12:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm, DH practice (all categories)

Saturday July 13:
8:00 am - 11:00 am, DH practice PRO and CAT 1 ONLY
11:00 am - 3:00 pm, DH practice all categories EXCEPT PRO and CAT 1
10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Dual Slalom (DS) Practice, OPEN - All Categories
2:45 pm, DS Racer Meeting
3:00 pm, DS Qualifying Round - All Categories
Race immediately following Qualifying Round
8:00 pm Awards for DS in the Village

Sunday July 14:
8:00 am - 10:00 am, DH practice - Open
10:00 am - 11:00 am, DH practice PRO and CAT 1 ONLY
11:00 am, Seeding for Pro and Cat 1 Men 15-18 ONLY
12:00 pm, DH Race Cat3/Cat2/Cat1/Pro
Est 5:30 pm, Awards for DH will be given in the Village 1 1/2 hours after last biker crosses finish line

Bike Park Information:
Lift Schedule

Event Links:
USA Cycling Pro-GRT Website

Lodging:
Snowshoe Lodging
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.
Spruce Realty
First Tracts Rentals
Camping can be found in Cass, at Whittaker Campgrounds, or Seneca State Forest. There is NO tent camping on the mountain.

Other Information:
All racers are required to have at USAC licenses. Annual or Day licenses will be available on site.
We will be racing RAIN OR SHINE! Come prepared!
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
Snowshoe Bike Park Website
Snowshoe Mtn Resort Facebook Page
Snowshoe Bike Park Facebook Page
Contact: Race Event Supervisor, Alisa Colpitts, 304-572-5885, acolpitts@snowshoemountain.com

Images from Snowshoe Gravity Series Race One June 2013


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