Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series/National Champs - Snow Summit

MONSTER ENERGY PRO DOWNHILL SERIES

SNOW SUMMIT BIKE PARK

July 22nd- July 26th, 2026

Race 4 of 5 for the 2025 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series

PLEASE READ ALL EVENT NOTES

See www.prodownhillseries.com for full competition details

IMPORTANT: Athletes MUST pre-register here on BikeReg - There is NO ONSITE REGISTRATION.

PDS ATHLETE INFO CHANNEL:

• Please follow the Pro Downhill Series Athlete Channel on Whatsapp for athlete updates and information. This channel is open to the public and open to all athletes, race staff and family.

• CLICK HERE to join the Pro Downhill Series Athlete Channel

EVENT SCHEDULE OVERVIEW:

• Wednesday, July 22nd

• Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public

• Athlete Check-in and Track Walk - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1

• Thursday, July 23rd

• Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public

• Athlete Check-in

• Track Walk - All Categories

• Downhill Practice - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1 only

• Dual Slalom Practice/Qualifiers- All Categories

• Dual Slalom Finals- Group A

• Friday, July 24th

• Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public

• Athlete Check-in

• Downhill Practice - All Categories

• Qualifying/Seeding Runs - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1 only

• Dual Slalom Finals- Group B & C

• Saturday, July 25th

• Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public

• Athlete Check-in (Remaining Group B and C only)

• Downhill Practice - All Categories

• Seeding/Qualifying - Group B

• Downhill Finals - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1 only

• Sunday, July 26th

• Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public

• Downhill Practice - Group B and C

• Downhill Finals - Group B and C

Please note that Snow Summit Bike Park is open 7 days a week to the general public

Detailed competition schedule available soon at www.prodownhillseries.com

VENUE:

Snow Summit Bike Park

880 Summit Blvd

Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

www.bigbearmountainresort.com

CONTACT:

• Athletes - [email protected]

• General inquiries - [email protected]

SANCTIONING:

• USA Cycling: Official National Downhill Series

• USA Cycling/ UCI: Gravity National Championships

• PLEASE NOTE:

• All Pro/Cat 1 are National Championship categories

o Pro and Cat 1 17/18 will race as a combined class

• All Cat 2/3 Categories are non- champ categories

• Non-US citizen athletes are fully eligible to race for pro downhill series points and prize money, but can not win US National Championship titles. In the event that a non-US citizen athlete wins a National Championship category, the title will go to the highest placing US Citizen in the category.

Please click here to view the official national championship eligibility document

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

• Pro/Elite categories will follow UCI downhill regulations

• All amateur categories will follow USA Cycling regulations

TRACK DETAILS:

• IMPORTANT - ALL CATEGORIES WILL RACE THE SAME TRACK

• This is an advanced track, HOWEVER there will be alternative lines and “go-arounds” on the track.

• No features will be mandatory for Cat 2/3 racers

RACER INFORMATION:

• Entry fee includes lift access for track walk (no bike), practice & competition days

• Racing Age is your age as of 12/31/2026

• Valid lift ticket and number plate required to gain access to the race course.

• Competitors may only practice during class-specific practice sessions.

• Timing provided by ARTiming.

• Athletes missing their posted start time will be disqualified.

• IMPORTANT - Downhill seeding/qualifying will run as follows:

• PRO CLASS racers will take seeding runs on Friday OR must qualify if there are more than 80 entrants in the class. *TOP 60 IN QUALIFYING WILL MAKE THE CUT FOR FINALS

o *Note - exceptions do apply for series leaders. Race Organizers reserve the right to adjust or remove qualifying requirements for the entire field.

o All CAT 1 and Pro Categories will take seeding runs, If an athlete is not present, they will be seeded at the back of the category.

• Fields may be combined if there are not enough racers entered in a specific class. Additionally, large fields may be broken into smaller categories if deemed necessary by race organizers.

• Practice will be broken into three groups tentatively (subject to change based on final registration numbers):

• Group A - Mens & Womens Pro Classes, Cat 1 Men/Wmn 17-18

• Group B - Cat 1 Categories (except Cat 1 Mens 17-18)

• Group C - Cat 2/3 Categories

• Athletes under 18 yrs-old will need parental signature on all waivers.

Pro Class Downhill Prize Purse - Men and Women (Equal):

• 1st - $4000

• 2nd - $2000

• 3rd - $1000

• 4th - $750

• 5th - $500

All amateur podium awards will be either plaques, trophies, or medals

Registration Details:

• DH Registration Fees:

• Before 6/28/26 - Amateur $185 /CAT 1 17-18 $195/ Pro $205

• After6/28/26 - Amateur $205 / CAT 1 17-18 $215/ Pro $225

• Entry fee includes lift access for track walk (no bike), practice & competition days

• Entry fees are nonrefundable. Entries can be transferred one time to another person / $20 fee.

• AMATEUR (CAT 2/3) RACE ENTRIES WILL BE CAPPED AT 150

Categories:

• Mens Pro

• Womens Pro

• Cat 1 Boys 11-12

• Cat 1 Boys 13-14

• Cat 1 Youth Men 15-16

• Cat 1 Junior Men 17-18

• Cat 1 Men 19-29

• Cat 1 Men 30-39

• Cat 1 Men 40+

• Cat 1 Men 50+

• Womens Cat 1 14 & Under

• Womens Cat 1 15-16

• Womens Cat 1 17-18

• Womens Cat 1 19+

• Cat 2/3 Men 12U

• Cat 2/3 Youth Men 13-14

• Cat 2/3 Youth Men 15-16

• Cat 2/3 Junior Men 17-18

• Cat 2/3 Men 19-29

• Cat 2/3 Men 30-39

• Cat 2/3 Men 40+

• Cat 2/3 Men 50+

• Womens Cat 2/3 16U

• Womens Cat 2/3 16-34

• Womens Cat 2/3 35+

DUAL SLALOM RACER INFORMATION:

• PLEASE NOTE:

• All Pro/Cat 1 are National Championship categories

• All Cat 2/3 Categories are non- champ categories

• Practice will be broken into three groups tentatively (subject to change based on final registration numbers):

• Group A - Mens & Womens Pro Classes, Cat 1 Men/Wmn 17-18

• Group B - Cat 1 Categories (except Cat 1 Mens 17-18)

• Group C - Cat 2/3 Categories

DS Registration Fees:

• Before 6/21/26 - Amateur Group C $90 /Group B $100/ Pro $110

• After 6/21/26 - Amateur $110 / CAT 1 17-18 $120/ Pro $130

DS Categories:

• Mens Pro

• Womens Pro

• Cat 1 Junior Men 17-18

• Cat 1 Junior Women 17-18

• Boys 11-12

• Boys 13-14

• Cat 1 Youth Men 15-16

• Cat 1 Men 19-29

• Cat 1 Men 30-39

• Cat 1 Men 40+

• Cat 1 Women's 16 & Under

• Cat 1 Women's 19+

• Cat 2/3 Men 12U

• Cat 2/3 Youth Men 13-14

• Cat 2/3 Youth Men 15-16

• Cat 2/3 Junior Men 17-18

• Cat 2/3 Men 19-29

• Cat 2/3 Men 30-39

• Cat 2/3 Men 40+

• Cat 2/3 Womens 18 & Under

• Cat 2/3 Womens 19 +

Pro Class Dual Slalom Prize Purse - Men and Women (Equal):

• 1st - $500

• 2nd - $300

• 3rd - $200

PIT SPACE - RACERS/TEAMS

Public Racer Pits - Secure a permanent spot for the entire race weekend. Public Racer Pits can be purchased directly here in our Athlete Reg Portal.

Series Partner/Pro Team Pits - please email [email protected]

EVENT PARTNER/VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES

Please email [email protected]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Lodging/Camping:

• There is NO onsite camping available, but there are multiple local campgrounds

• Please visit www.bigbearvacations.com or www.bigbear.com/lodging for the best lodging options in Big Bear Lake

Air Travel:

• Ontario International Airport (ONT)

• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

• John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Medical:

• Onsite services provided by Snow Summit Resort

• Bear Valley Community Hospital (41870 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315)