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:
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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.
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CLICK HERE to join the Pro Downhill Series Athlete Channel
EVENT SCHEDULE OVERVIEW:
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Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public
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Athlete Check-in
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Track Walk - All Categories
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Downhill Practice - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1 only
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Dual Slalom Practice/Qualifiers- All Categories
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Dual Slalom Finals- Group A
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Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public
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Athlete Check-in
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Downhill Practice - All Categories
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Qualifying/Seeding Runs - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1 only
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Dual Slalom Finals- Group B & C
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Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public
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Athlete Check-in (Remaining Group B and C only)
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Downhill Practice - All Categories
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Seeding/Qualifying - Group B
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Downhill Finals - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1 only
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Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public
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Downhill Practice - Group B and C
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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:
SANCTIONING:
- All Pro/Cat 1 are National Championship categories
o Pro and Cat 1 17/18 will race as a combined class
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All Cat 2/3 Categories are non- champ categories
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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:
TRACK DETAILS:
- IMPORTANT - ALL CATEGORIES WILL RACE THE SAME TRACK
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This is an advanced track, HOWEVER there will be alternative lines and “go-arounds” on the track.
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No features will be mandatory for Cat 2/3 racers
RACER INFORMATION:
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Entry fee includes lift access for track walk (no bike), practice & competition days
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Racing Age is your age as of 12/31/2026
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Valid lift ticket and number plate required to gain access to the race course.
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Competitors may only practice during class-specific practice sessions.
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Timing provided by ARTiming.
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Athletes missing their posted start time will be disqualified.
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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.
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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.
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Practice will be broken into three groups tentatively (subject to change based on final registration numbers):
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Group A - Mens & Womens Pro Classes, Cat 1 Men/Wmn 17-18
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Group B - Cat 1 Categories (except Cat 1 Mens 17-18)
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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):
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1st - $4000
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2nd - $2000
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3rd - $1000
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4th - $750
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5th - $500
All amateur podium awards will be either plaques, trophies, or medals
Registration Details:
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Entry fee includes lift access for track walk (no bike), practice & competition days
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Entry fees are nonrefundable. Entries can be transferred one time to another person / $20 fee.
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AMATEUR (CAT 2/3) RACE ENTRIES WILL BE CAPPED AT 150
Categories:
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Mens Pro
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Womens Pro
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Cat 1 Boys 11-12
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Cat 1 Boys 13-14
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Cat 1 Youth Men 15-16
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Cat 1 Junior Men 17-18
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Cat 1 Men 19-29
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Cat 1 Men 30-39
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Cat 1 Men 40+
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Cat 1 Men 50+
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Womens Cat 1 14 & Under
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Womens Cat 1 15-16
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Womens Cat 1 17-18
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Womens Cat 1 19+
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Cat 2/3 Men 12U
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Cat 2/3 Youth Men 13-14
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Cat 2/3 Youth Men 15-16
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Cat 2/3 Junior Men 17-18
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Cat 2/3 Men 19-29
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Cat 2/3 Men 30-39
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Cat 2/3 Men 40+
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Cat 2/3 Men 50+
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Womens Cat 2/3 16U
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Womens Cat 2/3 16-34
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Womens Cat 2/3 35+
DUAL SLALOM RACER INFORMATION:
- Practice will be broken into three groups tentatively (subject to change based on final registration numbers):
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Group A - Mens & Womens Pro Classes, Cat 1 Men/Wmn 17-18
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Group B - Cat 1 Categories (except Cat 1 Mens 17-18)
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Group C - Cat 2/3 Categories
DS Registration Fees:
DS Categories:
Pro Class Dual Slalom Prize Purse - Men and Women (Equal):
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1st - $500
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2nd - $300
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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:
Air Travel:
Medical:
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Onsite services provided by Snow Summit Resort
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Bear Valley Community Hospital (41870 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315)