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| Event Overview: |
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Prestige. Honor. Bragging Rights!
The U.S. Open of Mountain Biking is
America's premier mountain bike gravity race! Conveniently located only
45 minutes from New York City, the U.S. Open of Mountain Biking
provides up-and-coming athletes with a unique opportunity to compete
against the world's elite gravity athletes.
Each year nearly 500 athletes from across the globe make the pilgrimage
to Diablo Freeride Park to vie for over $50,000 in cash and prizes and
the opportunity to claim the coveted U.S. Open championship title.
The 2008 U.S. Open will prove to be the best U.S. Open event to date
with various new improvements and additions including; an improved
Downhill Course, a new Dual Slalom discipline, a $50,000 cash and prize
purse, a RedBull photographer "Grudge Match" discipline, online
webcasting by www.bnqt.com and the ever-popular U.S. Open after
party/slideshow. Mark your calendars, the world of mountain bike racing
comes to Diablo Freeride Park on May 25th!
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| General Information: |
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| Date: |
May
23-25, 2008 |
| Location: |
Diablo
Freeride Park / Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon NJ 07462 |
| Nearest
Airport : |
Newark
International, Newark NJ |
| Disciplines: |
Downhill
and Dual Slalom |
| Format: |
Open
Pro/Am Format |
| Purse: |
$25,000
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| Amateur
Prizes: |
$25,000
in product |
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| Appalachian
Hotel |
| The Appalachian hotel
offers fantastic vacation lodging conveniently located at the foot of
Diablo Freeride Park |
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866-787-2018
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Days Inn
15 Route 94,
Mcafee NJ 07428
973-827-4666 |
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| Black Creek Sanctuary |
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Black Creek Sanctuary is a gated vacation condo community located 2
minutes from Diablo Freeride Park |
| 866-787-2018 |
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Minerals
Hotel
Route 94,
Vernon NJ 07462
973.827.2222 |
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| Camping: |
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Due to township
zoning laws there is no onsite camping available at Mountain Creek
Resort. Camping facilities listed below are in close proximity to the
venue. It is highly recommended that you make reservations in
advance.
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Beaver Hill
Campground
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270 Big Spring Road, Hamburg
NJ
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973-827-0670
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Pleasant Acres
Farm
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61 Dewitt Road, Sussex NJ
07461
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973-875-4166
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| Spectator Guide: |
Witness
the excitement of Downhill mountain bike racing as a spectator sport!
100-percent of the three-minute Downhill race course is accessible by
hiking or access from a high-speed gondola is available (fee).
Don't miss this rare opportunity to watch the world's elite mountain
bike racers compete in Americas' premier gravity race. In 2007, the
U.S. Open attracted nearly 500 athletes from the United States and
across the globe! In addition to America's top racers, athletes from as
far as Australia, France, Italy, England and New Zealand
are common
participants at the U.S. Open. Mark your calendars for May 24th and
25th, Diablo Freeride Park is the place to be!
Spectator
Frequently Asked Questions:
The U.S. Open will be my
first downhill mountain bike race, what is the action like?
Witness
athletes racing the clock down one of the most technical mountain bike
race courses in the country! Racers use state-of-the-art downhill
mountain bikes and navigate exciting terrain at unbelievable speeds.
Is there a fee to spectate at the U.S. Open?
No, there is no fee to
hike the U.S. Open racecourse, however, there is a small fee if you
wish to gain access to the gondola.
What
is the most popular spectator area on the U.S. Open racecourse?
Without question, the Toyota Rock
Garden
is the most exciting spectator vantage point. Witness racers tackling
the most technical section of the course in front of hundreds of
screaming fans! The Toyota
Rock Garden can be accessed by hiking (20minute uphill) or
a short walk down from the gondola summit.
I have
never been to a downhill mountain bike race, what type of attire is
recommended?
The U.S. Open racecourse is located on variable terrain and comfortable
hiking shoes are recommended along with suitable clothing for
changeable weather conditions.
Are
there any other activities available at the U.S. Open?
During the U.S. Open, Diablo Freeride Park is open to non-racing
mountain bikers and nearly 40 vendors and exhibitors will be on-hand
displaying cycling products and services.
Click here to email if
you have any other questions.
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| Directions: |
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From
NYC and Long Island
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| Take the Lincoln Tunnel to Route 3 West to
Route 46 West to Route 23 North |
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| Take the GW Bridge to Route 80 West to Route
23 North. Follow Route 23 North to Route 515 North to Route 94 South to
Mountain Creek |
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| From Central New Jersey |
| Take the Garden State Parkway North to Exit
153 to Route 3 West to Route 46 West to Route 23 North To Route 515
North to Route 94 South to Mountain Creek. |
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| From Philly |
| Take Route 95 North to Route31 North to Rote
202 North to Route 515 North to Route 94 South to Mountain Creek |
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| From Upstate New York |
| Take Route 17 to Goshen/Florida Exit. Follow
signs for Route 17 A to Florida. In Florida, take Route 94 West Through
Warwick, New York. Stay on Route 94 (which becomes 94 South) and Follow
to Vernon, NJ. Make a right at the stop light in Vernon, continuing on
94 South. Mountain Creek is one mile down 94. |
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Click here for printable directions
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| Schedule: |
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| Thursday, May 22nd |
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| 9:00am – 4:00pm |
Vendor Move-in |
| 12:00pm – 4:00pm |
Athlete Race Course Inspection (Hiking only, no
lift
service/ no practice) |
| 5:00pm – 8:00pm |
Athlete/Media/Vendor Registration |
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| Friday, May 23rd |
DH Practice / DS Practice and Qualifying Sessions |
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| 8:00am – 3:00pm |
Athlete / Media / Vendor Registration |
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| Morning Session: |
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| 8:30am – 12:30pm |
Downhill: Open / Pro Class Practice |
| 8:30am – 12:30pm |
Dual Slalom: Amateur Class Practice |
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| Afternoon Session: |
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| 12:30pm – 3:00pm |
Downhill: Amateur Class Practice |
| 12:30pm – 4:00pm |
Dual Slalom: Open / Pro Class Practice |
| 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Dual Slalom Qualifiers |
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| Saturday, May 24th |
Downhill Qualifiers / Dual Slalom Finals |
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| 8:00am – 10:00am |
Last call for registration |
| 8:30am – 10:30am |
Amateur Class practice |
| 10:30am – 12:00pm |
Open / Pro Class practice |
| 12:15pm – 12:30pm |
Mandatory riders meeting |
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***Official start times announced at riders
meeting*** |
| 12:45pm – 4:00pm |
Downhill Qualifiers |
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Starting order: Pro Women, Pro Men, AM Women, AM
Men |
| 4:30pm – 5:00pm |
Qualifying results posted |
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***Dual Slalom Schedule To Be Determined - Stay tuned! |
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| Sunday,
May 25th |
Downhill Finals |
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| 8:30am – 11:00am |
Amateur Class practice |
| 11:00am – 12:30pm |
Open / Pro Class practice |
| 12:30pm – 1:00pm |
Course closed for maintenance |
| 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
Downhill Finals |
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Starting order: AM Women, AM Men, Pro Women, Pro Men |
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(Pro Classes will run in reverse qualifying order) |
| 4:30pm – 5:00pm |
DH Awards Ceremony - Located at the finish line |
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| Monday, May 26th |
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| 9:00am – 4:00pm |
Diablo Freeride Park open for freeriding |
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(Exact times subject to change) |
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