Since the dissolution of the Mountain States Cup, only local races have graced the fine trails of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. That’s all going to change when the Central States Cup comes to town during Crested Butte Bike Week June 27-29. Check the press release from CBMR below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CENTRAL STATES CUP ANNOUNCES STOP 2 IN CRESTED BUTTE, CO
CRESTED BUTTE EVOLUTION DOWNHILL
Denver, CO – June 2, 2014 – Central States Cup (CSC) and Crested Butte Mountain
Resort are pleased to announce the second stop on the Central States Cup tour, the Crested Butte Evolution Downhill. A classic downhill (DH) race format will allow riders ample time to master the legendary track at Evolution Bike Park. Crested Butte Evolution Downhill will run June 27th – 29th, 2014 with closed course practice on Friday, category time blocks on Saturday and Pro-seeding and race day on Sunday. Registration is available online at the following link: https://www.athletepath.com/centralstates-cup-presents-crested-butte-evolutio/2014-06-29.
Eddie Cohn racing CBMR’s Gravity Slave last year. Photo: Trent Bona
“We at Central States cup are proud to offer the second stop of the CSC series at Crested Butte’s Evolution Bike Park. We have been working closely with Crested Butte Mountain Resort staff to bring you one of the finest downhill races around. I’m excited to see the turnout and finally see a new series available in our region” said Nicholas Whittemore co-director of the CSC.
“DH racing has been an important part of the history of riding in Crested Butte and has helped guide the development of the Evolution Bike Park over the past 5 years,” explains Christian Robertson, Evolution Bike Park Manager. “We hope to have our newest DH track ready for the CSC weekend. We look forward to having competitors out on the natural track that will really lend itself to DH racing. The CSC Evolution Downhill is the perfect way to kick off the season at the Park.”
A special discounted rate is available for Central States Cup participants by calling Crested Butte Vacations at 888-879-8317. Rooms at the Grand Lodge Hotel start at $119 plus tax and resort fee. “We would like to thank Crested Butte Mountain Resort for all their help to make this a great event for competitors and their families and friends” said Grant Ingram, co-director and race official of the CSC.
For questions please contact Nick Whittemore at Nick@centralstatescup.comor Grant Ingram at Grant@centralstatescup.com.
About Evolution Bike Park:
Known as one of the birthplaces of mountain biking, Crested Butte, Colorado thrives on everything that involves two wheels in the warmer months. As the sport of mountain biking has grown and the industry has changed, so has the riding in Crested Butte. With legendary cross country trails in the back yard of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, it was only a matter of time that the progression of gravity-fed riding took hold in this small town in the Rockies. In 2009, the resort began trail building for lift-served mountain biking, creating the foot print for what is now the Evolution Bike Park.
The Evolution Bike Park now boasts 20 trails and over 30 miles of single track throughout Crested Butte Mountain Resort. From flowy cross country single track to wide rolling beginner trails to expert downhill runs, the Evolution Bike Park has something for everyone to progress their riding. The Specialized Demo Center carries top of the line bikes and offers lessons guides for those looking for a few tips on two wheels.
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