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Beech Mountain Resort Pro GRT Race Weekend June 16-18, 2017
June 16, 2017 - June 18, 2017
Beech Mountain Resort Pro GRT Race Weekend June 16-18, 2017
Beech Mountain Resort is pleased to be partnering with USA Cycling to bring another Pro GRT Race to the High Country this summer!
Explore the intricate Beech Mountain Resort mountain biking trails and find out why it is often utilized for National Championship races.
The terrain offers something for every rider, from the beginner to experienced. Beginner trails offer a smooth introduction for the novice rider, with friendly and manageable features. Our advanced terrain is steep and technical, with lots of rock, tricky corners and technical wood descents.
REGISTER FOR THE RACE HERE
Pro GRT Weekend Schedule
| Date | Time | Description |
| 6/14/2017 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Pit Setup / Course Walk |
| 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Rider Registration | |
| 6/15/2017 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Pit Setup / Course open to ride |
| 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Rider Registration | |
| 6/16/2017 | 9:00am – 10:00am | Course Walk (lift starts @ 10:00am) |
| 10:00am – 5:00pm | Rider Registration / Pit Setup | |
| 10:00am – 2:00pm | Pro/Cat 1 JR, Practice (PRO COURSE | |
| 2:00pm – 6:00pm | Cat 1 Practice (PRO COURSE) | |
| 2:00pm — 6:00pm | Cat 2 and 3 Practice (AM COURSE) | |
| 6/17/2017 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | Rider Registration, cut off time strictly enforce |
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Cat 2 & 3 – Practice (AM course) | |
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | CAT 1 Practice (PRO COURSE) | |
| 12:00pm – 3:00pm | PRO/CAT 1 JUNIOR PRACTICE (PRO COURSE) | |
| 3:00pm | CAT 1 JR EXPERT SEEDING RUN | |
| To Follow | QUALIFYING RUNS – PRO WOMEN, PRO MEN | |
| 6/18/2017 | 9:00am – 10:30am | Cat 3 / Cat 2 Practice Runs |
| 10:30am – Complete | Cat 3 / Cat 2 racing in this order | |
| To follow | 2-hour practice Pro / Cat 1 / Cat 1 JR | |
| To follow | Cat 1 / Cat 1 JR / Pro Women / Pro Men – racing in this order | |
| Upon Completion | Awards Ceremony | |
| TIME | DISCIPLINE | GENDER | CATEGORY | DISTANCE | PRIZES | PLACES | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Races | |||||||
| Sun 6/18/17 | |||||||
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | 19-29 Cat 1 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | 19-29 Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | 19-39 Cat 3 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | 30-39 Cat 1 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | 30-39 Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | Juniors 15-18 Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | Juniors 15-18 Cat 3 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | Juniors 9-14 Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | Juniors 9-14 Cat 3 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | Juniors 9-18 Cat 1 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | Masters 40+ Cat 1 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | Masters 40-49 Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | Masters 40-49 Cat 3 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | Masters 50+ Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | Masters 50+ Cat 3 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Men | Pro | $1,750.00 | 5 | $125 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | 19-29 Cat 1 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | 19-29 Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | 19-39 Cat 3 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | 30-39 Cat 1 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | 30-39 Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | Juniors 15-18 Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | Juniors 15-18 Cat 3 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | Juniors 9-14 Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | Juniors 9-14 Cat 3 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | Juniors 9-18 Cat 1 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | Masters 40+ Cat 1 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | Masters 40-49 Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | Masters 40-49 Cat 3 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | Masters 50+ Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | Masters 50+ Cat 3 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Men | Pro | $1,750.00 | 5 | $100 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Women | 19+ Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Women | 19+ Cat 3 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Women | Cat 1 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Women | Juniors 9-18 Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Women | Juniors 9-18 Cat 3 | Awards | 3 | $110 | |
| 12:00 pm | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | Women | Pro | $1,750.00 | 5 | $125 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Women | 19+ Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Women | 19+ Cat 3 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Women | Cat 1 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Women | Juniors 9-18 Cat 2 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Women | Juniors 9-18 Cat 3 | Awards | 3 | $85 | |
| 12:00 pm | Saturday/Sunday | Women | Pro | $1,750.00 | 5 | $100 | |
Categories and Pricing
*Time are estimated and will be refined Saturday, once registration has closed
* There is no late fee for on-site registration
** Coaches / Mechanics must sign all waivers and are limited to course time congruent with their participant. No course riding during racing.
***ALL PRO AND CATEGORY 1 MUST HAVE AN ANNUAL MEMBER LICENSE***
| PRO | CATEGORY 1 | CATEGORY 2 | CATEGORY 3 |
| MEN* | MEN 9-18 | MEN 9-14 | MEN 9-14 |
| WOMEN* | MEN 19-29 | MEN 15-18 | MEN 15-18 |
| MEN 30-39 | MEN 19-29 | MEN 19-39 | |
| MEN 40+ | MEN 30-39 | MEN 40-49 | |
| WOMEN OPEN | MEN 40-49 | MEN 50+ | |
| MEN 50+ | WOMEN 9-18 | ||
| WOMEN 9-18 | WOMEN 19+ | ||
| WOMEN 19+ | |||
Pit/Tech Space Pricing
There are a limited number of tech and pit spaces. They are on a first come, first serve basis. You may contact [email protected] to reserve your spot. 20’ x 20’ spots are $50 and located in parking lot 2. Vendor spots are $75 and located near within the Village.
Timing
We will be using Innovative Timing Systems – Jaguar Cubby – RFID/Laser combo at the start and Innovative Timing Systems – Jaguar Bronze – RFID/Laser combo at the finish.
How to get to Beech Mountain Resort
Directions to Beech Bike Park, Beech Mountain, NC
Airports
Tri-Cities, TN – 59 miles – 1 hr 21 min
Charlotte, NC – 118 miles, 2 hrs 24 min
Greensboro, NC – 131 miles, 2 hrs 32 min
Lodging
We have several lodging partners that we work with here at Beech Mountain Resort. If you are looking for a condo or a cabin, our lodging partners have something to fit your needs. For reservations: Beech Bike Park Lodging
Camping
There is no camping at Beech Bike Park. Campgrounds can be found in Elk Park, NC or Banner Elk, NC.