1 mountain biking event in Brian Head, Utah

Brian Head Resort and Salamander Racing invite you to race the 2026 UCA Championship Race. This includes

Race #2 and #3 of the Utah Gravity Series.

Flyin’ Brian

Downhill Mountain Bike Racing

The Utah Gravity Series returns to Southern Utah and Brian Head has the reputation for some of the best gravity trails in the region so get ready for some awesome racing action! This year’s two-race event will include the Utah Cycling

Association Championship race and awards on Saturday and separate Utah Gravity Series Race on Sunday. This will

be Race #2 and #3 for Utah Gravity Series points.

Saturday, June 27

Saturday’s UCA Championship race begins at Noon and will feature a 1-Run competition down the classic Timberline trail. Cat 2's will be on course first and start individually at 1-minute intervals. The approximately 2.5-mile course starts near the top of Lift #5 and travels down to the resort base. Expect finish times to be around 4 to 5 minutes. Individual start times will be posted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, at the base of the Giant Steps lift. Pros can expect a cash purse for both Men & Women’s classes.

Sunday, June 28

The approximately 2 mile Downhill course begins at the top of the Giant Steps chair lift. The course will start on Lil’

Gritty but will mostly descend the Wildflower DH trail. Nearer to the base, the course will use Tank’s Track and finish out on the Malicious Woods trail. This is the same course used for the past few races. Racing begins at 11:30 a.m. with

Novice 9-12 and Youth 6-8 on course first, then Cat 3's (Novice), Cat 2's and Cat 1's to follow next and then finish up

with the Pros. All Cat 3 racers will use the “out-around” that avoids “Faith’s Wicked Garden” (the “out-around” section

merges back in just below Faith’s). The race will be a one-run format. Individual start times for the race will be posted at

9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning at the base of the Giant Steps lift. Pros can expect a cash purse for both Men & Women’s

classes. You should be loading the lift no later than 25 minutes prior to your posted start time. If you miss your start

time you may not get a timed run.

Practice & Lift Ride Information

The Saturday course will be ready for inspection on Friday morning and Sunday’s course will be ready on Saturday

morning. Race morning practice from to 10 to 11 a.m. Lift fees for practice AND race day are NOT included in your

entry fee. You must purchase a lift pass for each day you plan on riding the lift. Reserve your lift tickets by going to

Brianhead.com. Discounted tickets are available to race participants by entering the code FlyBri26. The sooner you

book your tickets in advance, the less they will cost.

Awards and Raffles

The Utah State Championship Award Ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday’s race awards will

happen a.s.a.p. after the conclusion of racing on Sunday at the Giant Steps Lodge. Medals will be presented to the

top 3 finishers in each Cat/Class. Pros can expect a cash purse. Raffle prizes will also be distributed during the

Awards.

Registration Information

To register by mail, send your completed registration form and a check or money order to: Salamander Racing, 61 E. 2050 N., Provo, Utah 84604. For on-line registration go to www.bikereg.com/flyin-brian.

Early registration fee for entries postmarked by Saturday, June 19, 2026 is $90 for Saturday, $90 for Sunday and $120 for both races. Please don't mail your entries in late, you can still sign up at Brian Head, see below.

On-site reg./packet pickup at the Giant Steps Lodge will open on Friday, June 26 from to 2 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday

Reg and Saturday packet pick up Saturday from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Sunday packet pick up only from 8:30 a.m-

9:30 am. NO DAY OF REGISTRATION ON SATURDAY or SUNDAY. On-site registration is $100 for Saturday, $100 for Sunday, and $130 for both. CASH OR CHECK ONLY FOR ON-SITE REGISTRATION. NO DAY-OF-RACE REGISTRATION.

Make check or money order payable to:SALAMANDER. Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

USA Cycling Race Memberships

USA Cycling annual base memberships are required in addition to racing licences and are $40 if purchased online at

www.usacycling.org ($50 if purchased at the event). A valid racing license is also required and prices are as follows:

Ages 6 to18 is free. Ages 19-22 are $35 if purchased online at USA cycling, $40 at event registration. Ages 23+ are $75 if purchased online at USA cycling, $80 at event registration. All annual licenses are good for 1-year from the purchase date. Unlicensed riders must purchase a 1-day USAC license for each day they race. 1-day licenses are $15/day for Novice (Cat 3) racers. These can be purchased online at www.usacycling.org or at onsite registration. An ‘experienced 1-day license for Pro, Cat 1 and Cat 2 racers can be purchased prior to the event at www.usacycling.org only.

Web Site: www.utahdh.org

E-mail: [email protected]

Salamander Promotions: 801-375-3231

Brian Head Mtn. Bike Park: 435-677-2035

www.brianhead.com

Brian Head Lodge: 435-677-9000

Brian Head Resort is located in the

Southwest part of Utah. Take I-15 to

Parowan, just north of Cedar City and

follow the signs up to Brian Head.

Race is limited to 150 Racers.

Downhill Series Categories

Utah Gravity Series Point Classes

Pro Men Cat 1 Men 19-29

Pro Women Cat 1 Women

Cat 1 Men 13-18 Cat 1 Men 30-39

Cat 1 Men 40-49 Cat 1 Men 50+

Cat 2 Men 19-29 Cat 2 Men 30-39

Cat 2 Men 40-49 Cat 2 Men 13-15

Cat 2 Men 16-18 Cat 2 Men 50+

Cat 2 Women 13-18 Cat 2 Women 19+

Cat 2 Men 9-12

Novice Classes

Women 13-18 Women 19+

Men 13-15 Men 16-18

Men 19-39 Men 40+

Youth 6-8 Junior 9-12

Held Under USA Cycling Permit

You must wear an approved helmet any time you are on your bike at this event.

2026 Utah Gravity Series Schedule

Sundance Showdown-- Sundance Resort, May 31

Flyin’ Brian – Brian Head Resort, June 27-28

Pomerelle Pounder -- Pomerelle, ID –August 1-2