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Big Bear Cycling Association
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Distance: 9 km from Big Bear CityWed, Jul 22, 2026 at 11:18 AMSee full details
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:
- Wednesday, July 22nd
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Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public
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Athlete Check-in and Track Walk - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1
- Thursday, July 23rd
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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
- Friday, July 24th
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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
- Saturday, July 25th
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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
- Sunday, July 26th
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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
CONTACT:
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Athletes - [email protected]
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General inquiries - [email protected]
SANCTIONING:
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USA Cycling: Official National Downhill Series
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USA Cycling/ UCI: Gravity National Championships
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PLEASE NOTE:
- All Pro/Cat 1 are National Championship categories
o Pro/Elite and 17/18 Cat 1 categories will follow UCI downhill regulations and Pro Downhill Series regulations
o Pro/Cat 1 17–18 categories will race and podium together as a single elite category to comply with UCI regulations.
o For the Pro Downhill Series, riders will be separated into their registered categories for a second awards ceremony and for PDS points allocation.
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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:
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Pro/Elite categories will follow UCI downhill regulations
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All amateur categories will follow USA Cycling 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 uplift access for track walk (no bike), practice days & 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 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 may apply for certain ranked athletes and series leaders. Race Organizers reserve the right to adjust or remove qualifying requirements for the entire field.
- 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.
o *NOTE - If the event is also UCI sanctioned, all UCI sanctioned categories will follow the "must break the beam" rule for seeding/qualifying. (This will encompass all Group A racers at PDS1 Ride Rock Creek)
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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:
- DH Registration Fees:
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Before 6/28/26 - Amateur $185 /CAT 1 17-18 $195/ Pro $205
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After6/28/26 - Amateur $205 / CAT 1 17-18 $215/ Pro $225
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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:
- PLEASE NOTE:
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All Pro/Cat 1 are National Championship categories
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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):
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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:
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Before 6/21/26 - Amateur Group C $90 /Group B $100/ Pro $110
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After 6/21/26 - Amateur $110 / CAT 1 17-18 $120/ Pro $130
DS Categories:
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Mens Pro
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Womens Pro
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Cat 1 Junior Men 17-18
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Cat 1 Junior Women 17-18
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Boys 11-12
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Boys 13-14
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Cat 1 Youth Men 15-16
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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 Women's 16 & Under
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Cat 1 Women's 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 Womens 18 & Under
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Cat 2/3 Womens 19 +
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:
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There is NO onsite camping available, but there are multiple local campgrounds
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Please visit www.bigbearvacations.com or www.bigbear.com/lodging for the best lodging options in Big Bear Lake
Air Travel:
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Ontario International Airport (ONT)
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
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John Wayne Airport (SNA)
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)
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Distance: 9.4 km from Big Bear CitySat, Sep 05, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Race Series FINALS
2024 route:
https://strava.app.link/gkFSVCxj6Nb
100k - 7 laps
75k - 5 laps
50k - 3 laps
30k - 1 lap
Start times:
100k - 8am
75k - 8:25am
50k - 8:50am
30k - 9:45am
Grizzly100.com
November 1st - Check in 1 pm until 7:00 pm at Visit Big Bear
November 2nd - Check in 6:00am to 8:00am at the Start/Finish area at Big Bear Highschool
PLEASE SEE OUR WEB SITE FOR MOST CURRENT DETAILS
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Distance: 20.9 km from Big Bear CitySat, Sep 12, 2026 at 12:30 PMSee full details
Come out and race Donwhill at Snow Valley this Summer!
A 50% discounted lift ticket is available for purchase at the resort for any racer that does not already have a season pass!
Event details and schedule
Snow Valley Downhill Race Schedule
A 50% discounted lift ticket is available for purchase at the resort for any racer that does not already have a season pass!
September 12, 2026
Snow Valley Resort
Saturday, Sept, 12:
8am – 10:30am Registration and Packet Pick-up
9am Chairlift Opens
9am – 12pm Downhill Practice
12pm Course Closes
12:30pm DH Race
Awards Immediately Following