The "off season" isn't a time to put the big bike away for the winter. That's certainly not good enough for Neko Mulally and his best buddies in the South East. So what do they do? They put together a three race series at some of the best tracks the region has to offer. Kicking off at the Trials Training Center and then to Windrock Park both in Tennessee. Then finally wrapping things up at Asheville's newest "Year Around" bike park, Bailey Mountain Bike Park. Neko's been actively chasing his World Cup worthy buddies and upcoming Juniors to come out during the cold months..... The Shaws, Mick Hannah, Charlie Harrison, etc., so this will be one series you won't want to miss. A handful of the fastest riders in the world and you get to pound some laps yourself with them? What's not to love about this idea?
Dates and Venues02/28/16 - Race 1, TTC Gravity Park, Sequatchie, TN
03/13/16 - Race 2, Windrock Park, Oliver Springs, TN
03/20/16 - Race 3, Bailey Mountain, Marshall, NC
Registration and Entry Fees:Race 1 at TTC:
via Bike RegRace 2 at Windrock HOV Area:
via Bike RegRace 3 at Bailey Mountain:
via Bike RegPro Men: $40.00/event
Amateur Men: $30.00/event
Women: $20.00/event
IMPORTANT NOTE: Additional park access fees my apply, dependent on and as established by each of the individual park's themselves. See the venue information below for details.
Awards and Prizes:Series Information and Related Links:Downhill Southeast WebsiteDownhill Southeast Facebook PageSeries Sponsored By:www.worldwidecyclery.comIndividual Event and Venue Information:
Race 1 - Feb 28, 2016 at Trials Training CenterWhere:
TTC Trials Training Center
300 Woodland Rd
Sequatchie, TN
Phone: 423.942.8688
TTC Gravity Park mountain biking trailsRegistration:
Race 1 at TTC:
via Bike RegEntry Fees:
• Two Day Park Pass - Access to the Park not included in race registration: $30.00
• Pro Men Race Registration: $40.00
• Amateur Men Race Registration: $30.00
• Women Race Registration: $20.00
Park Information and Related Links:
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TTC Webpage•
TTC Gravity Park Facebook Page•
Kimball TN (Closet minor city)
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Chattanoga Visitor Information (Closest major city)
Lodging Information:
• Onsite cabins with A/C, heating and wifi as well as showers and onsite camping available. For more information please call 423.942.8688
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Hales Bar Floating Cabins (NOTE: I've personally stayed here and they are great, though it might be a bit cold this time of year.)
• There are a number of known chain hotels in Kimball, TN. A simple google search will produce all the options you'll need for a shower and some shuteye.
Race 2 - March 13, 2016 at Windrock HOV AreaWhere:
Windrock HOV Area
912 Windrock Road
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
Phone: 865-435-1251
Windsock Park mountain biking trailsRegistration:
Race 2 at Windrock Park:
via Bike RegEntry Fees:
• Daily Coal Creek OHVA Permit - Access to the Park not included in race registration: $17.00
• Daily Coal Creek OHVA Permit - Access to the Park not included in race registration: $33.00
• Pro Men Race Registration: $40.00
• Amateur Men Race Registration: $30.00
• Women Race Registration: $20.00
Park Hours:
General Store is Open 7 days a week 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Park Information and Related Links:
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Windrock Park Website•
Oak Ridge Visitors Bureau (Closet minor city)
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Visit Knoxville (Closet Major city)
Lodging Info:
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Windrock Park Campground - Manager office hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Phone: 865-435-1251.
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Windrock Bed and Breakfast - 865-776-5683. Located approximately 3 miles from the trail head by asphalt and also has direct access to the trail system via trail 18 or 28 so you don’t have to trailer your ATV’s to the trails.
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Windmill Inn Bed and Breakfast - 865-730-6413. Located at 606 Butler Mill Road, just 1/2 mile west of the entrance to Windrock Road. The Inn is the former site of the Beech Park Baptist Church.
• Double Tree Inn - (865) 481-2468
• Comfort Inn - (865) 481-8200
• Days Inn - (865) 483-5615
• Hampton Inn - (865) 482-7889
• Jameson Inn - (865) 483-6809
• Super 8 - (865) 483-1200
• Econo Lodge - (865) 482-9968
Race 3 - March 20, 2016 at Bailey Mountain Bike ParkWhere:
Bailey Mountain Bike Park
1370 Bone Camp Rd
Marshall, NC 28753
Phone: 855-RIDE WNC or 855-743-3962
Email Bailey Mountain Bike ParkBailey Mountain Bike Park mountain biking trailsRegistration:
Race 3 at Bailey Mountain:
via Bike RegEntry Fees:
• Daily Park Pass - Access to the Park not included in race registration: $35.00
• Pro Men Race Registration: $40.00
• Amateur Men Race Registration: $30.00
• Women Race Registration: $20.00
Park Hours:
• Friday's Noon to 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday's 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Park Information and Related Links:
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Bailey Mountain Bike Park Website•
Bailey Mountain Bike Park Facebook Page•
Mars Hill Visitor Information•
Visit Madison County•
Asheville Visitor's CenterLodging Information:
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Comfort Inn Mars Hill - 5 miles away
• There are numerous places in the general Asheville area - 25 miles away. A simple google search will produce all the options you'll need for a shower and some shuteye.
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