2012 POC Eastern States Cup Last Chance For Glory Enduro

The POC Eastern States Cup, POC Sports and E-Thirteen are excited to present the First Annual “Last Chance For Glory” POC Downhill Enduro Race at Plattekill Bike Park on November 10-11, 2012. This event is a great way to end the mountain bike race and riding seasons. It’s the “Last Chance” for racers and riders to get together for a unique and fun race weekend in 2012. Plattekill Bike Park is one of last DH MTB resorts still in open this year. Last season Plattekill Bike Park was operating into December, this year the resort will keep operating as long as weather permits.
 
The POC Eastern States Cup and Plattekill have partnered to offer a unique racing format that is sure to please racers and garner the attention of the MTB racing industry. The plan for this USA Cycling inscribed race is 2 timed runs on Saturday and 2 timed runs on Sunday, total fastest time wins. One-day entries will be available for time only. Annual or One Race USAC Licenses will let you race any class including the Pro/Open Class. The Pro/Open classes will split up to $1600 in cash and the amateurs will vie for high-end sponsor prizes. The Pro/Open format encourages the fast Cat1 racers to compete with the pros for the cash awards. POC is offering a $100 cash bounty to the fastest non-USAC pro in the Pro/Open class.
 
The unique format will keep racers busy all weekend while testing their DH skills and endurance. Total race time will approach 30 minutes. Unlike traditional enduro races the riders will use the ski lift for every race segment. Starts will have short intervals and passing will be part of the fun. The tracks will be long, fast and fun with some Plattekill steepness mixed in. They have been selected for their fun, length and equality between DH and AM bike designs. There will be a pedal section and a short uphill on both tracks to challenge racers. Total uphill is less than 2% and those sections are right after long fast downhill sections. Carry enough speed and pedaling will be an option. The Saturday and Sunday tracks will feature different unique finishes that will test the racers and provide a fun time for spectators.
 
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Race Awards

Men Pro / Open      $300 – $200 – $150 – $100 - $50* POC Fastest “Non-USAC Pro/Class” $100
Women Pro / Open $300 – $200 – $150 – $100 - $50*
*If less than 10/class cash amounts will be ½ the above.
Amateur will receive prizes from POC and E-13 for the top 3 every class!!
 
Race Classes

• Men Pro / Open  (Pros and Fast Cat1/2/3 and Day Licenses)
• Women Pro
• Women Amateur / Open
• Under 18 Amateur / Open
• 19-29 Amateur / Open
• 30-39 Amateur / Open
• 40-49 Amateur / Open
• 50+    Amateur / Open
• USAC Licenses are required – Day Licenses are available onsite.

 
Race Fee’s:

• $65 Amateur Two Day
• $75 Pro/Open Two Day       
• $45 One Day for Time Only
• All Race Fees Include Lift Tickets!!!

 
Schedule:

• Saturday: Registration: 8-11  Race Starts - 12 noon and 2pm
• Sunday:    Registration 8-10  Race Starts – 11am and 1pm

 
For more information, please visit: http://www.easternstatescup.com/gravity-enduro/

2012 POC Eastern States Cup Killington and Mount Snow

 

The POC Eastern States Cup Mountain Bike Downhill Championship Race Series completed Series race #7 this past weekend at Killington Resort, VT. The racers managed to miss the forecasted rainstorms all weekend, however it did rain hard Saturday night. Changing track conditions had racers trying to figure out tire combinations that would get them a win. A new steep off camber section of the track proved very challenging, especially with the conditions changing from dusty to muddy.

Racers that achieved a podium this weekend really earned it. Adam Morse took his second pro win of his career, Phil Kmetz finished second in his first race back from an injury, Killington favorite, Jordon Newth finished third in his first ever pro podium and Alex McAndrew secured his first pro podium with a solid fourth place finish. A special shout out goes  to Cat 2 19-29 first time racer Zach Cayton that won the POC Speed Challenge and set the fastest speed all day at 42 MPH. Additionally Andrew Wegiel won his first USAC DH race in a strong under 14 class.

The POC ESC visits Mount Snow for the third VT State Championship event, this coming weekend August 4-5, 2012. Mount Snow features the best and longest beginner trail in the east.. Mount Snow is methodically transforming the mountain bike park into one of the best in the country. Their next project was just started; it’s a top to bottom “slope style” trail that will please all the jumpers out there. Those trails are being added to the existing network of natural terrain trails.

Mount Snow put together for a great track a few weeks ago and more of the same, including the infamous “YARDSALE” section. Mount Snow cut a new trail from the bottom of the YARDSALE to the finish, filled the mud pit with boulders for a great new rock garden and added jumps and berms for the racers!

Mount Snow has a “Music on the Mountain” event going on Saturday evening, $35 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under, but The POC ESC will be offering all racers $10 off, if purchased at registration. The mountain is going to have lift service bringing people to the summit where a BBQ (included), cash bar, and “The Edd” a local blues/rock band will be playing.

Twenty-three women racers are in the running for the Loeka Women’s Challenge. The top 4 women will split $1000 at the finals in October. There are still a lot of races left to score points. Please check out al the details and standings at

www.easternstatescup.com.

Race Entry

Pro Men & Women $ 75.00

Categories 1,2 & 3  $ 65.00

Includes Lift Tickets for Both Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday July 16, 2011

On-Site Registration 9am - 1pm

Course Practice 10am - 5:00pm

 Sunday July 17, 2011

On-Site Registration 8am - 9:30am

Course Practice 9am – 10:45am

Race 11:00

No Camping No Dogs No Alcohol

Please visit The Eastern States Cup Series at www.easternstatescup.com

Killington Resort Hosts The POC Eastern States Cup DH MTB Race Series

Killington Resort, VT is hosting two POC Eastern States Cup Series races in 2012, both races are part of the USA Cycling Vermont State and Eastern Regional Championships. The first event is the POC ESC Series Race #7 being held Saturday and Sunday July 28-29. This weekend’s event will be the second of four Vermont State Championship races. Killington Resort will host the Vermont State Championship finals at POC ESC Race #10 on August 18-19, 2012. Mount Snow, VT will host the other two Vermont ESC Vermont Championship rounds. Men, women and junior mountain bike riders of all abilities are welcome to come and race
 
The race will be contested on a new version of last years ESC race course, it starts at top of Skye Peak and finishes at the K-1 Bse Lodge.The ESC Race Trail has been freshened up with new trail sections added during the last few weeks by the Killington trail crew. The trail crew is led by ESC Racer Jay (Rosey) Rosenbaum and he’s been doing a great job at Killington for a few years. The course consists of a variety of the east coast’s classic terrain including, high speed ski slopes; steep rock faces; open woods with fast turns; technical roots and rock gardens; and more.

If you’re not racing come watch the Mountain Bike racers challenge the course then at 4pm on Saturday, Rusted Root will be taking the stage for a FREE outdoor show as the "Cooler in the Mountains" summer concert series returns to Killington Resort. Grab a lawn chair, a beach blanket, the whole family and head slope side at K-1 Lodge for this family-friendly event produced by the Town of Killington and presented by Long Trail Brewing Company.

Rusted Root was formed in Pittsburgh in the early ‘90s, Rusted Root’s worldly style quickly charmed fans of roots music and world rock. After debuting in 1992 with the self-released album Cruel Sun, Rusted Root signed with Mercury Records and released the 1994 platinum selling breakthrough album When I Woke, which featured the hit songs "Send Me On My Way," "Ecstasy" and "Martyr." Not long after, the band scored on tours with Toad the Wet Sprocket, Santana, The Grateful Dead, Dave Matthews Band, The Allman Brothers Band, HORDE Festival and the landmark Jimmy Page/Robert Plant reunion tour.

Killington’s Bike Park offers the ultimate summer lift-served mountain biking experience. Killington Resort features 45 miles and a 1,700-foot vertical drop spread across five mountain areas, all served by the K-1 Gondola, offering everything from classic cross-country singletrack to challenging big-bike downhill and freeriding trails.Rental bikes and equiptment are available

The Eastern States Cup Series is a USA Cycling Regional Championship Series and features five USA Cycling State Championships through the summer.
 
The K-1 Express Gondola will be closed on Thursday, July 26 due to construction activity at the Peak Lodge. The K-1 Express Gondola will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 27.
 
Saturday, July 28, 2012

• 9:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. Registration, 2nd floor, K-1 Lodge
• 10:00 a.m-4:30 p.m. Racer practice
• 4:00-6:00 p.m. Rusted Root performs at the Cooler in the Mountains Summer Concert Series, Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars & Deck

 
Sunday, July 29, 2012

• 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Registration, 2nd floor, K-1 Lodge
• 9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Racer practice
• 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Race
• 3:00 p.m. Awards

 
2012 EASTERN STATES CUP SCHEDULE

• May 20    Mountain Creek, NJ
• May 27    Plattekill, NY
• June 3     Attitash, NH
• June 10    Pat’s Peak, NH
• June 24    Mount Snow, VT
• July 15    Windham, NY
• July 29    Killington, VT
• Aug 5     Mount Snow, VT
• Aug 12    Plattekill, NY
• Aug 19    Killington, VT
• Sept 2    Plattekill, NY
• Sept 16   Attitash, NH
• Sept 23   Jiminy Peak, MA
• Oct 7      Plattekill, NY

 
Race Entry

• Pro Men & Women $ 75.00
• Categories 1,2 & 3  $ 65.00
• Includes Lift Tickets for Both Saturday and Sunday.

 
Camping - Overnight parking / camping will be allowed in the designated area in the K-1 parking lot Bay 1 (near the race finish area). The site gravel and will have a few portable restrooms. There is no charge.
Hotel Deals - contact Killington Central Reservations: 800-621-MTNS (6867) or email bookit@killington.com
For course map and more information, please visit http://www.killington.com/  or         www./easternstatescup.com/

2012 POC Eastern States Cup Round 5 At Mount Snow

Mount Snow welcomes back the POC Eastern States Cup Downhill Regional Championship Series with Race #5. This weekend’s race is the first race of the USA Cycling Vermont State Downhill Championships and the fifth POC ESC event of 2012. Mount Snow continues a rich tradition of hosting Downhill mountain bike events. The resort located in West Dover, VT has held numerous NORBA, World Cup and National Championship events.

Mount Snow really stepped up their trail building in 2012. The mountain features the best and longest beginner trail in the east. Construction has been just completed on the machine made smooth trail. Mount Snow is methodically transforming the mountain bike park into one of the best in the country. Their next project was just started; it’s a top to bottom “slope style” trail that will please all the jumpers out there. Those trails are being added to the existing network of natural terrain trails. Mount Snow is offering a discounted $149 season pass to POC ESC Racers this weekend only. To take advantage of this offer visit the bike shop at Mount Snow Sports in the Grand Summit Hotel this weekend. Bring families and friends for a great weekend watching and cheering for all the Mountain Bike Downhill Racers. Better yet rent them a DH bike and introduce them to the sport.

The POC Team Challenge is heating up with 14 teams battling it out for the $1000 cash purse. It’s not too late to form a POC ESC team and register one for the POC Team Challenge cash. The ESC pro racers are competing for a maximum $1600 cash purse at this and every race. The ESC continues it’s tradition of bringing the Northeast Downhill racers an affordable, competitive and fun with varying terrain.

Twenty-three women racers are in the running for the Loeka Women’s Challenge. The top 4 women will split $1000 at the finals in October. There are still a lot of races left to score points. Please check out al the details and standings at www.easternstatescup.com.

2012 EASTERN STATES CUP SCHEDULE May 20 Mountain Creek, NJ.

May 27 Plattekill, NY            

June 3 Attitash, NH

June 10 Pat’s Peak, NH

June 24 Mount Snow, VT

July 15 Windham, NY

July 29, Killington, VT

August 5 Mount Snow, VT

August 12, Plattekill, NY

August 19 Killington, VT 

Sept 2 Plattekill, NY        

Sept 16 Attitash, NH       

Sept 23 Jiminy Peak MA

Oct 7 Plattekill, NY

Race Entry

Pro Men & Women $ 75.00

Categories 1,2 & 3  $ 65.00

Includes Lift Tickets for Both Saturday and Sunday.

 

Saturday July 16, 2011

On-Site Registration 9am - 1pm

Course Practice 10am - 4:00pm

Sunday July 17, 2011

On-Site Registration 8am - 9:30am

Course Practice 9am – 10:45am

Race 11:00

2012 POC Eastern States Cup NH Stop Updates

The POC Eastern States Cup visited New Hampshire for series races #3 at Attitash, and #4 Pats Peak on the past two weekends. In typical New England fashion, the weather was at two extremes. It was cold, rainy and windy at Attitash, while Pats Peak’s weekend was sunny, hot and dry. Great turnouts at both events prove the hardiness of East Coast racers.

The Course at Attitash was challenging in the wet conditions. Mud, slippery roots and rocks on the steep, tight trails made the descent difficult to get an error free race run in. The racers that made the least mistakes and kept their momentum were on the podium. Congratulations are in order for all racers for battling the elements and making it to the finish line.

Voncooper Racing dominated the men’s pro field at Attitash taking the top two positions. Phil Kmetz and Gavin Vaugn ended up less than a second apart with a 2:56.31 and a 2:56.53 respectively. Australian Matthew Dodd was 6 seconds back with a 3:03.27.Katelyn Parhiala took the women’s pro win in some very difficult conditions.

While Pats peak is not the tallest mountain on the POC ESC calendar, it has a terrific track. It’s plenty steep, and makes the most of the terrain that is available. The track was a solid mix of open slope and technical woods sections. It was full of rock gardens and roots with a few good drops to boot. The weekend weather was exceptionally good. Pats Peak POC ESC stop featured a best of two run format, giving racers a safe, solid run, and an all out run as well.

Track conditions were dry and dusty, amazing considering the deluge that dumped some 7 to 8 inches of rain on New England last week. The course was incredibly physical, having three rock gardens and two moderate drops.  Despite it being relatively short, it did a good job zapping energy out of the racers, and was very well received.

Our visitors from Australia had the strongest showing for the weekend, with Matthew Dodd taking the win for the Pro Men with an astonishing 1:57 on his second run, besting his first run by two seconds. Matthew was the only racer to break the 2 minute mark, twice. Ben Moody did some incredible riding this weekend and ended the day with second place with a 2:00 on his second run and 2:04 on his first run. Aussie Jesse Beare took third with a 2:05 on his first run and a 2:00 on his second Run. It was a big weekend for Stephanie Levasque Sowles as she took he first Pro Women win with a 2:42 in both runs.

Another great weekend of POC ESC racing, the event had great atmosphere with the MTB festival. Thanks Pats Peak for all the hard work and fantastic course.

After four straight weekends of racing the series takes this weekend off before ESC #5 Mount Snow. Mount Snow is a racers favorite and the course for this race will be new. For more details on The POC ESC and the Mount Snow race, please visit www.easternstatescup.com