Killington Resort Photos.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest mountain resort in Eastern North America and a POWDR company, today announced registration is open for the 2018 Fox US Open of Mountain Biking on August 1-5, 2018 and spectators are invited to attend for free. The Fox US Open features a Pro/Am style format and offers the most challenging and competitive racing in the nation, setting the standard as a proving ground for up-and-coming and elite racers. Anyone can enter the Open Class and compete amongst the pros for the $40,000 cash purse. The Amateur Class, Grom Bomb Downhill and the US Open Adaptive DH races will give athletesof all abilities the chance to compete during the US Open weekend.
“The US Open is more than just a race, it’s a big mountain bike party for the whole family featuring vendors, live music, a bonfire and races for all levels. The USO Best Whip contest on Saturday evening is sure to be a crowd favorite and will lead into a classic Killington after-party with free concerts sponsored by Long Trail Brewing Co.,” says Justin Pill, events & sponsorships manager at Killington Resort.
“Killington Resort has built an impressive new downhill track coming off the the Killington Peak, the second highest peak in Vermont. The trail crew has also designed an Enduro course that will have racers competing on a combination of new trails and the classics. We are excited to partner with the resort to kick-off the US Open in Vermont," says Clay Harper, event director at the US Open of Mountain Biking.
Killington builds mountain bike racing trail. Killington Resort photo.
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.KMBC Bike Bum Race
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Bike Bum US Open Welcome Party
Thursday, August 2, 2018
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.GT Downhill Practice – Open Class
1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.GT Downhill Practice – Amateur Class
Friday, August 3, 2018
8:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.GT Downhill Practice – Open Class
10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.GT Downhill Practice – Amateur Class
1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.GT Downhill Qualifiers
8:00 p.m.Fox Racing Bonfire Party
Saturday, August 4, 2018
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.GT Downhill Practice – Amateur Class
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.GT Downhill Practice – Open Class
11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.GT Downhill Finals – Awards to Follow
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.USO Best Whip Presented by Red Bull
7:00 p.m.Free Concert by Rustic Overtones and Fishbone
Sunday, August 5, 2018
9:00 a.m.Enduro Start
10:00 a.m.Adaptive Downhill Presented by Vermont Adaptive
1:00 p.m.US Kids Open – Gromb Bomb Downhill Presented by Horizon Hobby
After Final RaceAwards
Visit Killington.com/usopen for a full schedule of events at Killington Resort during the FOX US Open of Mountain Biking Weekend including race start times, entertainment, free concerts by Rustic Overtones and Fishbone, plus information on discounted lodging. Stay connected to the US Open of Mountain Biking on social media with #foxusopenmtb.
About Killington Resort
Killington Resort is a four season destination sitting on 3,000 acres in the heart of Central Vermont’s Green Mountains. The Beast of the East boasts 92 miles of diverse snow sports terrain spread across six peaks including Pico Mountain, served by the most expansive lift network and snowmaking system in Eastern North America. After the snow melts, Killington features an 18-hole championship golf course, the family-friendly Snowshed Adventure Center and Beast Mountain Coaster, 15 miles of scenic hiking trails and the largest Bike Park in the East with 30 miles of mountain biking trails and further expansion underway, designed by Gravity Logic. The seemingly infinite après, dining, and lodging options have made Killington a world-class destination for East Coast adventure enthusiasts for over 55 years. Killington is a POWDR company. Visit killington.com for more information and be social with #beast365 and #beastmtb.
Source: KILLINGTON, VT (July19, 2018) –Killington.