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PLATTEKILL BIKE PARK PRESENTS:
- 2012 Gravity Open DH Race, POC Eastern States Cup 
Series Race #2 and Double POC ESC Points
- Pro/Am Gravity Tour - ProGRT Race #3
- USAC MTB National Gravity Calendar Series Class 1 SAVE TIME & MONEY!
- USAC 2012 Pro and Junior World Team Qualifying Race
Venue:
This will be the 3rd year Plattekill will feature a stop on the ProGRT Circuit. This year they have upped the ante with their $5k cash Pro Purse and hope to attract a record number of racers for 2012.
2011 ProGRT RESULTS * 2011 RACE VIDEO
Plattekill has been hosting downhill mountain biking races for over a decade. The trails are endless and offer something for all abilities. The fall line trail sections are very steep and the natural terrain offers loose shale with large rock drops. Plattekill Bike Park uses two lifts accessing two distinct peaks. The base lodge offers a cafeteria, outdoor grill, bike shop and restrooms. THIS EVENT IS PRECEDED BY PROGRT #2 MTN CREEK (approx 2 hours away). Course photos coming soon….
Many National, International and World Cup Teams have confirmed they will be here!
Open 5 DAYS! Thursday thru Monday for riding racing and race practice!!!
Prizes:
****** $5000 PRO CASH PURSE ******
Pro Men (1) $1,500; (2) $500; (3) $400; (4) $300; (5) $200
Pro Women (1) $1,000; (2) $500; (3) $300; (4) $200; (5) $100
- All classes will receive custom 2012 Medals
- Cash and donated sponsor product to be awarded to Cat 1, Cat 2, Cat 3 classes based class size.
USA CYCLING Licenses:
Licenses are required by all racers. Annual and day licenses available for purchase onsite -- licenses are available for $5/day per training/racing day. All Cat 1/Pro racers MUST have an annual USAC license.
Pit Fees:
10x10=$100 20x10=200 20x20=$300 20x40= $400
"Camping Lot Pit Space" in lower camping area 12x20=$50/day
Reserve spaces early. No e-z ups/tents will be allowed in the top two lots without reserved pit space, NO exceptions. The Reserved pit area will be patrolled throughout the event. For reservations and/or more info contact info@plattekill.com.
Race Fees:
$65 Cat1, Cat2, Cat3, $60 if pre-register prior to May 22 5pm
$95 Pro, $90 if pre-register prior to May 22 5pm
All Race Fees include Saturday AND Sunday lift tickets!
Recreational Riding & Race Practice Tickets:
Thurs, Fri and Mon Lift Tickets are $20/day with race entry.
Lift Tickets Thurs-Mon for non-racers $35/day or $55/2-day pass.
SCHEDULE:
(please note some changes have been made from original posting)
Thursday May 24th
9am-4pm On-Site Registration Open
10am-4pm DH practice & Freeriding on Double Chair
Friday May 25th
9am-4pm On-Site Registration Open
10am-4pm DH practice & Freeriding on Double Chair
Saturday May 26th
8am Course Marshall Meeting
8am-3pm On-Site Registration Open
8am-11am PRO and Cat1<18 ONLY DH practice on Double Chair
10am-4pm Triple Chair open for Freeriding
11am-3pm DH practice on Double Chair
3:30pm-4:30pm SEEDING RUN for Pros and Cat1<18 -- MANDATORY!
5pm Team Managers Meeting
Sunday May 27th
8am-9am On-Site Registration Open
8am-10:30am DH practice on Double Chair
10am-4pm Triple Chair open for Freeriding
10:30am-11:30am Pros and Cat1<18 ONLY practice on Double Chair
12pm Cat 2-3 Racing
1:30pm Cat 1 Racing (Cat1<18 will start race last)
2:30pm Pro Racing
Monday May 28th
10am-4pm Freeriding open on Double Chair
Camping & Area Lodging:
Camping is available at the base of the mountain. The lower/third lot will feature primitive camping. $10 per night for a 12x20 space including your vehicle. $15/camper/trailer.
Porta potties will be available. Water available in the Base Lodge.
No Electric. Generators are allowed until 10pm.
Special Parking restrictions will be enforced Click for list of Area Lodging
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