ONSITE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE
July 29-30, 2023, Saturday DH practice with expert/pro seeding. Sunday morning practice followed by DH racing.
The town of West Dover will be hosting a parade as part of the annual Blueberry Festival on Saturday, July 29. Racers taking Vermont Route 100 northbound to the resort should plan to detour on Coldbrook Road to avoid road closures until 11:00 a.m.
Each race registration includes a Saturday and Sunday Lift Pass. Friday passes can be purchased from Mount Snow. Receive $9 off a Friday full day pass when you provide proof of ESC registration at the Clocktower ticket window.
Since we opened our lifts to mountain biking decades ago, Mount Snow has been putting smiles on dirt-covered faces every summer. Our terrain and trail system is rooted deep in the heritage of Downhill Mountain biking.
In the past few years we have been progressively integrating features like berms, ladders, man-made surfaces, and dirt jumps into Mount Snow’s trail system; staying ahead of what has become expected of the new age bike park. Mount Snow is home to Gateway, which is one of the longest introductory downhill trails in the East. Anyone who is already comfortable on a mountain bike now has the opportunity to let gravity do the work without having to be an expert.
Schedule:
Friday
No Registration
10:00am – 5:00pm Mount Snow Lift spins – Passes available from Mount Snow. Receive $9 off a Friday full day pass when you provide proof of ESC registration at the Clocktower ticket window.
Saturday
9:00am – 1:00pm Registration
10:00am – 2:45pm Open Practice
3:00pm – 4:00pm (approx) Pro/Expert Seeding
4:00pm (approx) – 5pm Open DH Practice
4:30pm (approx) Preliminary Individual and Class start times posted onsite
Sunday
8:30am – 9:00am Late Registration
9:00am – 10:30am Open Practice
9:30am – Official Individual and Class start times posted
11:00am – Intense DH Race Start
Get ready to show off your skills and compete against some of the best downhill racers in the region. Don’t wait any longer – register today, and let’s race! Camp with the ESC racing community and make it into a fun, unforgettable weekend!
Each race registration includes a Saturday and Sunday Lift Pass.
- Racers Must start with their class and at the assigned time. This will be enforced as we will present medals and awards right after the last racer in each class finishes.
- Final Class Results will be posted 5 minutes after the last racer finishes in each class. If a racer misses their class starting times, they will not get a finishing position or series points and will receive a DNS
- We will award medals and prizes at our tents 15 minutes after the Class Results have been posted.
- No Reruns unless the course is closed during your race run.
Back this season is the INTENSE BIKES PODIUM PAYBACK Program that pays cash or certificates to racers that have raced with an Intense bike and have registered with Intense here: https://intensecycles.com/pages/podium-payback-program.
INTENSE DOWNHILL CLASSES
KATES KIDS 12U
YOUTH 14U
GT JUNIORS BOYS 16U
GT JUNIORS GIRLS 18U
AMATEUR 18U
AMATEUR 19-29
AMATEUR 30-39
AMATEUR 40-49
MASTERS 50+
SINGLE CROWN OPEN
EXPERT 16U
EXPERT 18U
EXPERT 19-29
EXPERT 30-39
EXPERT 40+
WOMEN
PRO/EXPERT WOMEN
PRO MEN
MAXXIS ESC Racing Age is the racers age on December 31, 2023
NO Racing License Required
MAXXIS ESC RACE REGISTRATION
Race Entries Include a Two Day Lift Pass
*Please note* Your PayPal receipt is your confirmation – Confirmation emails will not be sent
- Online Registration closes on the Wednesday before the Event at 11:59pm
ONSITE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE
Early Bird Discounted race fees until 2 weeks before the event
Regular race fees until Wednesday midnight before the event are $10 more than the early Bird race fees
Onsite race fees are $10 more than Regular Race Fees
MAXXIS ESC RACE REGISTRATION REFUND POLICY
- Refunds are available less a $20 handling fee until 14 days before the event.
- Race entries cannot be transferred to a different event
- Race entries can be transferred to another person for a $20 handling fee until 7 Days Before the event
- Contact us at easternstatescup@hotmail.com for Refunds and Transfers
Pre – registered racers will only have to fill out a venue waiver at the event
All racers must sign a MAXXIS ESC and a venue waiver before practicing or registering at all events. Racers under 18 must have a parent sign their waiver or supply a notarized parental signed copy.
CAMPING – No Charge – porta-Potties available. Camping is permitted in designated lots only.
Mount Snow Camping Policy
• Camping is only permitted in designated lots. Camping will be permitted from Friday, July 28 – Monday, July 31 only. All campers must leave the
premises by Monday, July 31 at 11 a.m.
• Porta-Potties will be available in the designated camping areas. The Main Base lodge restrooms will also be available during resort operating hours from
10 a.m. –5:00 p.m. from Friday—Sunday.
• Use provided dumpster(s) to dispose of trash.
• All dogs must be on a leash at all times. For the safety of our guests and dogs, dogs are not allowed on lifts or bike trails.
• Campground quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Please be respectful of your neighbors.
• Gas generators are not permitted.
• Solar-powered generators are permitted.
• Campfires are not permitted.
• Camp stoves, grills, and cookers are welcome.
• Fireworks are not permitted.
• Campers cannot pump out holding tanks at Mount
Snow.
• No water provided.
• Failure to follow the rules may result in being asked to leave.
INTENSE DOWNHILL INFORMATION
No Points will carry over to a new class when a racer upgrades or downgrades their class.
MAXXIS ESC Racing Age is the racers age on December 31, 2023
NO Racing License Required
MAXXIS ESC Number Plates:
Racers must display their 2023 MAXXIS ESC number plate while practicing or racing on the course. Only racers with a valid and registered 2023 MAXXIS ESC number plate are permitted on the course. These number plates can be purchased at each race for $10 and are valid for the entire season. Any modifications to the plate will result in disqualification, and the lettering and logos must remain completely intact, with no cuts allowed.
WAIVERS
All racers must sign a MAXXIS ESC and a venue waiver prior to practicing or registering at all events. Racers under 18 must have a parent sign their waiver or supply a notarized parental signed copy. No other methods are allowed.
MAXXIS Eastern States Cup DH Series Plan:
The best 8 rounds by points count towards the series championship standings
In the event of a tie, the best position at the most recent event takes precedence
Oakley Showdown Races score 105% series points
Series Finals at Killington scores 125% series points
The Maxxis ESC does allow reruns if the course closed during the racer’s race run
The Maxxis ESC does allow reruns if the timers request a new run due to a malfunction
The Maxxis ESC does not allow reruns if a racer is impeded by another racer
Racers must be present at the starting line for their designated start time. If a racer is not at the start line for their scheduled time and their Maxxis ESC Racer class results have been posted at the finish or registration area, they will be disqualified from the day’s competition.
MAXXIS ESC Downhill Series Race Podium
The top 5 racers in each class will make the podium, with the first, second, and third place receiving custom Eastern States Cup Podium Medals. The fourth and fifth places will receive prizes from Kate’s Real Food. Some venues may offer additional prizes as part of their enhanced prize packages.
MAXXIS ESC DH Men’s Pro and Women’s Pro/Expert Race Payouts:
1st = $600
2nd = $300
3rd = $200
4th = $100
5th = $50
OAKLEY SHOWDOWN BONUS
The Oakley Showdown Series events will carry 105% Intense DH Series Points!
OAKLEY SPEED ZONE
The fastest DH racers in every class in the OAKLEY SPEED ZONE are awarded some Oakley Speed Zone swag, while the fastest amateur man and amateur woman will win some cool Oakley gear
INTENSE BIKES PODIUM PAYBACK Program that pays cash or certificates to racers that have raced with an Intense bike and have registered with Intense. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Kate’s Cash, When the number of racers in the men’s amateur class exceeds 50 or in the women’s amateur class exceeds 20, the class will receive a cash prize in addition to regular product prizes. The cash will be awarded as follows:
- $100 -1st
- $50 – 2nd
- $25 -3rd
Küat LAST CALL
An exciting new addition this season is the Küat Last Call. It will work like this: At every Maxxis ESC stop, at the end of awards, we will draw one plate number from the weekend’s registered racers and IF they are present, they will win a Küat Hitch Rack. The hitch for the Hitch rack is: you’ve got to be present to win!
Kate’s Kids
The Kate’s Kids Class pre-registration fee is 100% Refunded after a parent volunteers and completes course marshaling for the entire race (all classes) on Sunday. We’ll get you on the course, give you an ESC Official’s T-Shirt, and an official ESC whistle. All you need is a fun attitude and a cell phone in case of an emergency.
- Kate’s Kid Class Racers Must Pre-register Online and have a Parent Volunteer to be eligible for the Refund
- Racers must be 12 or younger on December 31, 2023 to be eligible.
MANDATORY MOVE UPS
Any Amateur racer that scores a time that would have won the same age expert class must move up to that class, if 8 or more racers were in that expert class.
Any Amateur may be moved to the Expert Class at any time the ESC determines the move to be in the best interests competition.
Past ESC DH Amateur Series Champions from any prior season MUST race in the Expert Class (Cat1)
Past ESC DH Amateur Series Champions can petition to stay in the Amateur Class in writing via email to easternstatescup@hotmail.com
MAXXIS ESC DH Series Championship Qualifications:
The best 8 rounds by points count towards the series championship standings
In the event of a tie, the best position at the most recent event takes precedence
Showdown Races score 105% series points
Series Finals at Killington scores 125% series points
No minimum number of races is needed to qualify for DH Series Championship Standings
Any ties will be broken by placement in the series finals at Killington
No Points will carry over to a new class when a racer upgrades or downgrades their class.
Racers MUST be present at the Race Award Ceremony to Receive Race Awards and/or Cash Payouts!
Racers MUST be present at the Series Final Award Ceremony to Receive Series Final Awards and/or Cash Payouts!
In order to score series points, racers must complete the full race. DNFs do NOT score points
MAXXIS ESC DH Series Championship Awards
The Top Three Racers in Every Class (except Pro) are awarded some Great prizing from our Partners
Men’s and Women’s Pro Series Payouts:
1st = $1200
2nd = $600
3rd = $400
4th = $200
5th – $100
Racers MUST be present at the Series Final Award Ceremonies or at the Race Award Ceremony to Receive Awards and/or Cash Payouts!
PETS AND ALCOHOL ARE NOT ALLOWED
AT ANY EASTERN STATES CUP EVENT!