Information for the MAXXIS ESC CANNONDALE ENDURO AT Powder Ridge. We are thrilled to announce that we will be heading to one of our most enjoyable venues on the calendar. Racers have consistently expressed their delight and surprise at the exceptional trail quality, fantastic camping facilities, and lively onsite nightlife. There’s plenty to enjoy with a great outdoor restaurant and a fireside bar.
Please watch our 2023 racers meeting for race directions HERE
All Lift Access!
Zero Pedaling: The lift runs for practice AND race runs. Save your legs for the stages.
- DH Bikes Welcome: Finally, an enduro where your dual-crown fork isn’t a liability.
- Maximum Laps: Get more practice in without burning out before the main event.
- The Best of Both Worlds: The technical variety of Enduro with the “sender” spirit of Downhill.
- Only Ebike racers will not utilize the lifts
- There will be no racer meeting on Sunday morning.
- Class start times will be posted on Saturday around 2:00 PM.
- Missing your class start time may result in a time penalty added to your last stage.
- Each class’s podium ceremony will be announced approximately 15 minutes after the last racer in that class finishes and the finish times are posted.
- Please be present for your podium if you place in the top 5 to receive any race awards.
We will not provide printed maps for this event as the course is easy to follow. If you require a map, please print one in advance. The 2026 MAXXIS ESC Enduro rules are on our website. We advise reading through the rules, as there have been some changes.
Enduro Racers must have their timing chips activated as we call them up to start their race. If they are not activated, they will not record your race!
When visiting Powder Ridge, please drive slowly through the neighborhood to avoid disturbing the neighbors. Additionally, we encourage you to support the local restaurants by letting them know you are in town for the enduro race.
Please note that the neutral pit area is in the parking/camping lot at the base. No assistance is allowed elsewhere.
LIFT
- Enduro Racers may use the lift on Saturday and on Race day. (Except EBike Racers)
- CANNONDALE EBIKE Racers cannot use the lift for practice or during the race
TRANSFERS
- Lift USE….YAY!
INTENSE BIKES PODIUM PAYBACK
- This program is offering cash or certificates to racers who have competed with an Intense bike.
- To participate, please register with Intense on their website.
ESC Cash Rewards
- If the men’s amateur class exceeds 50 racers or the women’s amateur class exceeds 20 racers, that class will be eligible for a cash prize in addition to the regular product prizes. The cash prizes will be awarded as follows:
- 1st place: $100
- 2nd place: $50
- 3rd place: $25
SWAG
- 2026 Maxxis ESC Jerseys, Socks, Pint Glasses, and T-Shirts are available for purchase at our registration tents.
- Please note that cash is the only accepted form of payment.
CANNONDALE EBIKE
- ONLY CANNONDALE Ebike Class Racersmay use E-bikes from 8am Saturday to the end of the event Sunday on the trails at Powder Ridge.
- CANNONDALE EBIKE Racers cannot use the lift for practice or during the race
NUMBER PLATES
- All racers must always have a 2026 Maxxis ESC Number plate attached to their bike while riding at Powder Ridge after 9 am Saturday until the event end on Sunday afternoon. If you have not paid for your 2026 Maxxis ESC number plate, please note it is CASH only and no ATM machines are on site.
WAIVERS / REGISTRATION FORMS
- All racers must check-in at registration and fill out the registration and waiver forms before riding the trails after 8 am Saturday.
- If you pre-registered online, you do not need to fill out any paperwork
- Please don’t forget for minors, the forms must be notarized if a parent or guardian is not present at event check-in.
General Information
• CASH ONLY – NO ATMs on site!
• BUG SPRAY – You will want it, and please don’t ask for ours…lol
• COLD – Temps expected in the 30’s overnights
• RAIN – Don’t even go there !! #norainrace
CAMPING –
- Available onsite for a fee
- Open Fires are allowed in the supplied Powder Ridge Fire Rings ONLY.
- No other campfires allowed
- PLEASE set up in a marked camping spot that you have paid for only.
- There is no overnight parking except for the campsites.
Schedule:
Friday
No Registration
12:00pm – 6:00pm Powder Ridge Lift spins – Passes available onsite from Powder Ridge
Saturday
9:00am – 1:00pm Registration
9:00am – 6:00pm Open Practice – Lift Running
11:00am – 12U ride meet at the ESC tents
11:00am – Women’s Group Ride
Sunday
8:30am – 8:45am Late Registration
8:50am – 12U and 14U Start and race on 4-5-1-2
8:55am – Amateur Women and race on 4-5-1-2-3
9:00am – 11:00am Chip Activation by class and race on 1-2-3-4-5
Cannondale Enduro Series
- Racers Must start with their class and at the assigned time. If a racer misses their class starting times, they will incur a time penalty or disqualification.
- Final Class Results will be posted 5 minutes after the last racer finishes in each class.
- Each racer’s time and current positioning will be available as soon as they finish.
- We will award medals and prizes at our tents 15 minutes after the Final Class Results have been posted.
- No Reruns unless the course is closed during your race run
Youth 14U, 12U KIDS CLASS and ENDURO LITE CLASS
- Will use the Lift for practice and racing.
- Will not compete on Stage 3.
- Will start at 9 am and compete on stages 4-5-1-2 in that order.
- Our Enduro Staff will conduct a course ride-along on Saturday at 11:00 am. Meet at the ESC Registration Tents.
- The above may be adjusted, so please check with us at Registration.
- No parents may ride with or run behind their children unless they are registered racers – NO EXCEPTIONS