2009 Beech Mountain Triple Crown Series
Press Release Date: Apr-2-2009
 Downhill Mountain Bike Racing Returns to Beech Mountain Resort with reintroduction of Triple Crown Series!
Banner Elk, N.C. - Beech Mountain Resort has teamed up with local mountain bike aficionado and professional downhill racer Ryan Taylor to offer three gravity-fed mountain bike racing events in 2009. Together, the team will reintroduce the Beech Mountain Triple Crown Series to attract professional and amateur riders across the Southeast.
Three race dates are set for the 2009 Triple Crown: June 27-28; August 8-9; September 5-6, so mark your calendar now! Competitors will earn points at each event, culminating in series champions in September. Amateur and professional categories will be offered. All racers will compete on a single course descending the full elevation of Beech Mountain. Race entry fees will be $55 for all classes.
According to Taylor , during the 1990's Beech Mountain was the premier downhill mountain bike racing venue in the Southeast. "Beech was always a classic downhill race venue because of its elevation, turbulent weather and rough terrain. I do not think I can remember a race where weather was not a factor, or where my palms were not sweating at registration." Now, nearly a decade later, downhill racing returns!
Helmets are mandatory for all competitors. Recommended safety equipment for competitors includes, gloves, long pants, long sleeve shirt, leg armour, arm armour and solid running or bike specific shoes.
To find out more information about the 2009 Triple Crown Series contact Ryan Taylor via email at mbrp07@yahoo.com.
Event Schedule
Saturday:
Registration 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Rider meeting at the View Haus deck at 9:45am.
Practice 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Pro qualifying starts at 3:30pm.
Sunday:
Registration 8:00am to 9:00am.
Rider meeting at the View Haus deck 9:00am
Practice 9:30am to 10:30am.
Race starts at 11:00am.
Lift rides will start at 10:00am and continue till 3:00pm on Saturday. Lift rides will be available for competitors and single rides only on Sunday from 9:30am till 11:00am.
Camping will be available for $10 per person per night in parking lot #2. Registration will be in the View Haus during the day.
Concessions will be available in the View Haus Cafeteria.
Ground Industries will be renting Mountain Boards for demos throughout the weekend.
Prices for slope tickets/lift passes:
$55.00 for Competitors
$10.00 per ride
$10.00 for "terrain park pass"
$20.00 all day lift pass
All slope tickets will be available in the View Haus Cafeteria.
Higher Ground Mountain Board Park opens this Saturday and is $10 for a park pass. The Park is open to Mountain Boards and Bikes.
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