Cross Country
It has been many years since there's been a big cross-country race at Blue Mountain. Well as of 2011, that's all going to change. This will be a lung-burning, heart-pounding course that will surely separate the men and women from the boys and girls. Using Blue Mountain's 226 metres of vertical and terrain varying from open Canadian shield to single-track through the woods, this will be Blue's return to XC racing with a vengeance. For kids aged 5-9, we have set up a separate free cross country course that will run on Saturday!
Dual Slalom
A wayback throwback, Dual-Slalom will be familiar to anyone who raced in the late '90s. 2 riders simultaneously race down parallel courses filled with haybales and gates to keep the riders separate as they fly over jumps and rail berms. This makes for an amazing spectator sport often filled with lead-changes and is out in the open where there is nowhere to hide. It has been many years since there's been a big DS race at Blue Mountain, so the only question left is do you feel lucky?
Downhill
Downhill is nothing new to Blue Mountain. With one of the largest lift-fed trail systems in the East, all levels of riders can find something to enjoy. Last year, the purpose-built East Coast Open race course was lauded by riders as being one of the best they've ever raced on. Berms, jumps and drops were added, as well as some super technical areas including the famous bowling alley section! This year, the course designers will be stepping it up with secret construction well underway.
This is the East's biggest race weekend with over $16,000 in Cash and Prizes!
The East Coast Open
Eastern Canada's biggest multidiscipline mountain bike race weekend. We have something for everyone with XC, Dual Slalom, and Downhill Racing to choose from. With over $16,000.00 in cash and prizes up for grabs, free kids race, and an after-party to remember, this is an event you wont want to miss. The event will take place at Blue Mountain Resort, just north of Collingwood Ontario, Canada.
NEW for 2012: Open format for XC and DH, you want to race with the big boys and girls, here is your chance. 2012 will feature an Open/Pro format in Men's and Womens DH and XC disciplines. All other regular UCI categories will still be available (beginner, sport, expert, etc).
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Blue Mountain Resort, Collingwood Ontario
The event will take place at Blue Mountain Resort, just north of Collingwood Ontario, Canada.
Blue Mountain Resort, has a large selection of Hotels, and Lodging if you would like to stay the weekend. Book Today
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Do I need a licence to race?
Yes, except for the Kids Fun Races. For all other races, if you do not have a race license, you can purchase a single-event OCA license when you register.
I've never raced before and/or don't have a race license. What category should I choose?
For the Lapierre Cross Country race - You will enter in either the "Try an Ocup", or age/gender appropriate "Sport" or "Singlespeed" categories. Both Downhill and X-Fusion Dual Slalom are delineated by age and gender only.
What's the format of the Kids Fun Races?
The races will consist of 3-5 laps of a short course, and we expect times to be in the 10 - 20 minute range.
2011 DH - East Coast Open - POC Downhill