2016 will bring an evolution to all things gravity at Rocky Trail. With 4 years of Enduro and 6 years of Downhill racing history we have gained a lot of experience in bringing you those races. We are constantly listening to what you have to say and monitor what is going on overseas.
The biggest change will be that all DH racers will do 2 runs on the same track and the faster time counts. You will also be able to either race and practice on Sunday only or make a weekend out of it by adding the Shuttle Pass for Saturday.
In order to reflect those changes it will be called the RedAss Downhill Enduro and our Rollercoaster series will become the #Superflow type of racing.
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RedAss Downhill Enduro |
Fox Rollercoaster #Superflow
hydrated by Camelbak |
| Shuttles |
Yes |
No, other than Thredbo you ride to the start |
| Number of tracks |
One track that you ride twice - the faster of the two times counts
Thredbo being the exception where you only race the track once. We will have seeding runs for some if not all categories. |
Between 2 and 4 - you ride every track once.
Combined time counts.
In Thredbo there will be 2 runs on the same trail - combined time counts. |
| Recommended bikes |
Downhill bikes and 5-6 inch travel All-Mountain bikes |
All-Mountain bikes with 4-5 inches of travel are ideal but you will also be able to race with a (full suspension) Cross Country bike. |
| Protective gear |
Full face helmet is a requirement. U17 and younger categories also must wear knee and elbow guards as well as full finger gloves.
We further recommend neck and back protection. |
As much as you like but we only require you to wear a standard cycling helmet. |
| Tracks used |
Only downhill. Challenging descents. Most technical features have B-lines. |
Predominantly downhill with a few pedally sections in them. Technical features will have B-lines. Big jumps will be closed off. |
| Start order |
Traditional DH start order with fixed times when you need to be at the startgate. |
You decide the sequence in which you race. Only time to watch is the cut-off time for the last run. No start order. Ride in groups even if you are in different categories. |
