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Summer 2009
WINTER PARK MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE SERIES
Media Contact:
Jenn deBerge, (970) 726-1573
Race Series Adds Crankworx Super Downhill Event
Winter Park Resort, Winter Park, Colo., Summer 2009 – The Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series is the state's largest and best, attracting nearly 4,000 cross-country and downhill riders annually. Over the past 17 years, the race has developed a strong reputation for delivering professionally run races with fun, challenging courses that are administered by a friendly crew. Participants this summer can choose to participate in one, or all eight of the races, including the Crankworx Colorado Cross Country race on Saturday, Aug. 1 and Super Downhill on Sunday, Aug. 2. The series kicks off with the annual hill climb from the base of Winter Park to Lunch Rock at the top of Mary Jane on June 13, and concludes with the King of the Rockies course over Tipperary, rated as one of the top five mountain bike race courses in the world by VeloNews.
Divisions
Each race includes male and female rider divisions ranging from ages 15 and under up through 60 and over. The races feature a wave start system, allowing riders to start with fellow members of the same classification level. Medals are awarded for the top three riders for each age class in the beginner, sport, expert, and pro categories. Two additional fun classifications include the single speed, and the Clydesdale category for racers weighing in at over 200 pounds.
Registration
Early registrants can take advantage of "early-bird" discounted rates featured online starting May 1. Sign up for all six cross-country races by May 25 for $170 for adults and $130 for riders 18 and younger. Registrants of the series receive a commemorative t-shirt and water bottle. Adult single race pre-registration is available for $37 (or day of for $47 between 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. at the base of the resort). Registration for the Super Downhill races includes Zephyr Express bike transport access. All competitions are scheduled to begin at approximately 10 a.m. Registration and entry fee details are available online at www.epicsingletrack.com. Registration fees include refreshments, awards, and entry into prize drawings valued at over $2,000 per event.
2009 Winter Park Mountain Bike Series Schedule
Saturday, June 13 - Hill Climb Kickoff
Saturday, June 27 – XC Super Loop
Saturday, July 11 - Valley Point-to-Point
Sunday, July 12 - Super Downhill #1
Saturday, Aug. 1 - Crankworx Colorado Cross-Country
Sunday, Aug. 2 - Crankworx Colorado Super Downhill
Saturday, Aug. 15 - Mary Jane Circuit
Saturday, Aug. 29 - King of the Rockies-Tipperary Point-to-Point
(Series Finale)
For more information about the series, contact the Winter Park Competition Center at (303) 316-1590 or visit www.epicsingletrack.com.
For all media inquiries, including digital images, b-roll film and press passes, contact Jennifer deBerge at (970) 726-1573.
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About Winter Park Resort
Home to over 600 miles of cross-country mountain bike terrain, 30 miles of chairlift accessible mountain biking trails, Colorado’s longest Alpine Slide, an entire village and base area of family-friendly activities, and the summer’s most anticipated event – Crankworx Colorado, Winter Park Resort’s location provides a place for adventure, fun and culture for the young and young at heart. For more information on Winter Park Resort, visit www.winterparkresort.com.
About Intrawest
Intrawest is a world leader in experiential destination resorts. The company has interests in eleven resorts at North America’s most popular mountain destinations including Whistler Blackcomb, a host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Intrawest network also includes Canadian Mountain Holiday- the largest heli-skiing operation in the world; Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida; and Club Intrawest—a private resort club with nine locations throughout North America. In addition, Intrawest develops real estate at its resorts and at other locations across North America and in Europe. Intrawest is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.intrawest.com.
