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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:
Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public
Athlete Check-in and Track Walk - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1
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
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
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
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
CONTACT:
Athletes - [email protected]
General inquiries - [email protected]
SANCTIONING:
USA Cycling: Official National Downhill Series
USA Cycling/ UCI: Gravity National Championships
PLEASE NOTE:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
All Pro/Cat 1 are National Championship categories
All Cat 2/3 Categories are non- champ categories
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)