JUNE 22-23, 2024 MAXXIS ESC THULE SHOWDOWN at Jiminy Peak, MA
MAXXIS ESC Stan’s Enduro Series
MAXXIS ESC Intense Downhill Series
Jiminy Peak Bike Park is kicking off their summer season with the Thule Showdown, featuring mountain bike downhill and enduro races held over a single action-packed weekend.
Jiminy Peak boasts a bike park with a greater concentration of technical terrain. Racers can expect an exhilarating experience on trails that are hand-built, without the presence of machine-built flow or jump trails. Every run at Jiminy Peak features a narrow corridor and follows the steepest route down the mountain, adding an extra element of challenge and excitement. For those seeking a weekend filled with thrilling two-wheeled racing, Jiminy Peak offers exceptional terrain.
During the event, the park will be exclusively open to registered participants of the Maxxis Eastern States Cup races from Friday to Sunday. Race registration includes Saturday and Sunday Lift Passes, ensuring riders can make the most of their weekend. Onsite Friday passes can be conveniently purchased from Jiminy Peak.
Friday – No Registration
10:00am – 4:00pm Lift spins – Lift Pass NOT Included with registration Lift Passes for registered ESC Racers Only will be available directly from Jiminy Peak for $39
Saturday – Lift Pass Included with registration – ESC Racers Only
9:00am – 1:00pm Registration
10:00am – 5:00pm Open Enduro Practice
10:00am – 2:45pm Open DH Practice
3:00pm – 4:00pm (approx) Pro/Expert DH Seeding
4:00pm (approx) – 5:00pm Open DH Practice
4:30pm (approx) Preliminary DH Start times posted onsite
Sunday – Lift Pass Included with registration – ESC Racers Only
8:00am – 8:30am Late Registration
8:30am Enduro Racers meeting – Enduro Start Times Announced
9:00am Enduro Race Start – No Practice
9:30am – Official Individual and Class start times posted
9:00am -11:15am Intense DH Practice
11:30am Intense DH Race Start
2024 Stan’s Enduro Race Classes
E-BIKE
KATES KIDS 12U
KATES ENDURO LITE
YOUTH 14U
JUNIOR GIRLS 16U
JUNIOR BOYS 16U
20U WOMEN
20U MEN
21-29
30-39
40-49
50+
AMATEUR WOMEN
PRO WOMEN
PRO MEN
Cannondale Ebike Class is Not available at this venue
2024 Intense DH Race Classes
BRAT CLASS 8U
KATES KIDS 12U
YOUTH 14U
JUNIOR BOYS 16U
JUNIOR GIRLS 16U
AMATEUR 18U
AMATEUR 19-29
AMATEUR 30-39
AMATEUR 40 -49
MASTERS 50+
AMATEUR WOMEN
EXPERT 16U
EXPERT 18U
EXPERT 19-29
EXPERT 30-39
EXPERT 40+
EXPERT WOMEN
PRO WOMEN
PRO MEN
Brat Class 8U is Not available at this venue
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, 2024
NO Racing License Required
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 posted Final Class Results.
No Reruns unless the course is closed during your race run.
Pre–registered racers will only have to fill out a venue waiver at the event. Download and Print to save time – JIMINY PEAK WAIVER
ONSITE REGISTERING Racers under 18 must have a parent sign their waiver or supply a notarized parental signed copy.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL, EVEN IF IT’S YOUR FIRST TIME RACING NO Racing License Required
RACE FEES – Include a Saturday Practice Lift Pass and a Sunday Race Lift Pass
MAXXIS ESC THULE SHOWDOWN RACE REGISTRATION – STANS ENDURO and INTENSE DH
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE
Please note your PayPal receipt is your confirmation. We do not send confirmation emails
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
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, 2024
NO Racing License Required
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 another racer impedes a 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 Number Plates:
Racers must display their 2024 MAXXIS ESC number plate while practicing or racing on the course. Only racers with a valid and registered 2024 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.
SHUTTLING
Shuttling will result in a disqualification unless allowed explicitly in our racer’s letter or racer’s meeting.
CLICK FOR FULL MAXXIS ESC ENDURO INFORMATION AND RULES
CLICK FOR FULL MAXXIS ESC INTENSE DOWNHILL INFORMATION AND RULES
ENDURO:
ENDURO: Once activated it is Imperative that Enduro Racers DO NOT Allow their Race chips to be idle near the start or finish beacons; The chips will constantly read the times broadcast by the beacons. The timing chips have a capacity of 100 time stamps and will quickly run out of space. After reading 100 time stamps, the timing chip will no longer read any more times. As a result, no times will be recorded, and you will be declared a DNF.
ENDURO: Enduro Racers MUST hand in their timing chips within 15 minutes after finishing the last stage or they will be penalized 1 minute, after 30 minutes racers will be DQ’d from the event
Enduro Racers will be charged the replacement cost of $100.00 for broken, lost or non-returned timing chips
Enduro Racers must be present at the racers meeting where we will activate their chips
ENDURO: YOUTH 14U CLASS
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- The 14U Class will do the same stages and in the same order as the Kate’s Kids’ Class
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- The 14U Class will start behind and must not pass the Kate’s Kids Class.
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- Kates Kid 12U and 14U racers may only compete in one discipline per weekend
ENDURO: KATE’S KIDS’ CLASS
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- The Kate’s Kids’ Class preregistration fee is 100% Refunded after a parent volunteers and completes course marshaling for the race on Sunday.
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- Parents must register to volunteer at the racer’s online registration time to be eligible for the refund.
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- All you need is a fun attitude and a cell phone in case of an emergency.
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- Late or onsite registrations will incur the $10 late fee and not be eligible for the volunteer refund.
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- In the Enduro, racers in this class will compete in fewer race segments than other racers.
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- This is the “for the FUN of it” class!!
The racers in the Kate’s Kids’ Class can only participate in one discipline at Oakley Showdowns.
Racers must be 12 or younger on December 31, 2024 to be eligible.
ENDURO: KATE’S LITE CLASS
This class will race for a reduced rate thanks to KATE’S REAL FOOD and the MAXXIS Eastern States Cup. This class is intended for beginner and new enduro racers to experience the excitement of enduro racing. Participants will receive a total race time and a time for each segment but will not compete for Maxxis ESC Podiums, Prizes, or the Series Championship. This class is all about having fun! The Kate’s Enduro Lite format provides enjoyable tracks suitable for riders of all levels, focusing on women, kids, and first-timers. The emphasis is on learning and having a good time with like-minded mountain bikers rather than results or prizes.
PLEASE NOTE: KATE’S Lite Class racers are required to stay with the KATE’S Kids Class and race the segments in the same order. KATE’S Enduro Lite Class Racers may only compete in enduro at our Oakley Showdown Events.
DOWNHILL:
DOWNHILL: DH Racers MUST be at the start for their posted start time. Racers not at the start for their scheduled start time will be disqualified from the day’s competition if their Maxxis ESC Racer’s DH class results have been posted at the finish or registration area
DOWNHILL: ESC SPEED ZONE
The fastest DH racers in every class in the ESC SPEED ZONE are awarded some ESC Speed Zone swag
DOWNHILL: Seeding is Saturday at 3pm for Expert, Pro and Masters only
THULE SHOWDOWN:
The “Thule Showdown” weekends will feature both Enduro and DH races on the same day at the largest resorts on our schedule. The ESC will present high-end prizing for the top racers that race both Enduro and Downhill during the weekend.
RACERS MUST FILL OUT THE THULE SHOWDOWN SHEET AT THE ENDURO TIMING DESK BEFORE THE START OF THE FIRST RACE OF THE EVENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THULE SHOWDOWN SERIES POINTS AND PRIZES
No race or series points will be counted if a racer only finishes one or less discipline at an event.
If a racer changes classes from their original online entry, no points will be awarded for the series or the individual Thule Showdown.
The Kate’s Kids and 14U Class racers can only participate in one discipline at Showdowns.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
MAXXIS ESC 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 Men’s Pro and Women’s Pro Race Payouts:
1st = $600
2nd = $300
3rd = $200
4th = $100
5th = $50
THULE SHOWDOWN BONUS
The Oakley Showdown Series events will carry 105% Series Points!
INTENSE BIKES PODIUM PAYBACK Program that pays cash or certificates to racers that have raced with an Inte, while thnse 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:
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- $100 -1st
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- $50 – 2nd
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- $25 -3rd
Please drive slowly through the neighborhood while visiting our venues, we do not want to upset the neighbors and please visit the local restaurants and let them know you are there because of the enduro race.
FOOD: https://www.jiminypeak.com/Summer/Shopping-Dining/Summer-Dining
CAMPING: – $20 for Saturday night – Overnight Parking Allowed in the Lower Lots – no facilities – patrolled by security – No fires allowed!
PARKING: Lower Lots only and ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING BEHIND THE CONDOS OR NEAR THE ESC Registration Tents.
INFORMATION:
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- NO SHUTTLING– That goes for all weekend for everyone. If you are seen/reported/caught/whatever shuttling you will be assessed a time penalty. Trust us you will not be on the podium if you try, so don’t.
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- NUMBER PLATES– Will be sold at registration for $10 each. A 2024 MAXXIS ESC Number Plate must be affixed correctly to your bike always while on the tracks. You will not be allowed to ride without one. No cuts or trimming allowed on the plate please.
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- CASH ONLY– Yup, ATMs on site.
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- BUG SPRAY – You will want it and please don’t ask for ours…lol
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- COLD – Temps expected in the 30’s overnights
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- RAIN – Don’t even go there !!
RACERS MUST FILL OUT THE THULE SHOWDOWN SHEET AT THE ENDURO TIMING DESK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE FIRST RACE OF THE EVENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THULE SHOWDOWN POINTS AND PRIZES
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!