Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series/National Champs - Snow Summit

MONSTER ENERGY PRO DOWNHILL SERIESSNOW SUMMIT BIKE PARKJuly 22nd- July 26th, 2026Race 4 of 5 for the 2025 Monster Energy Pro Downhill SeriesPLEASE 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: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. CLICK HERE to join the Pro Downhill Series Athlete Channel EVENT SCHEDULE OVERVIEW: Wednesday, July 22ndSnow Summit Bike Park is open to the public Athlete Check-in and Track Walk - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1Thursday, July 23rdSnow Summit Bike Park is open to the publicAthlete Check-in Track Walk - All CategoriesDownhill Practice - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1 only Dual Slalom Practice/Qualifiers- All CategoriesDual Slalom Finals- Group AFriday, July 24thSnow Summit Bike Park is open to the publicAthlete Check-inDownhill Practice - All CategoriesQualifying/Seeding Runs - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1 onlyDual Slalom Finals- Group B & CSaturday, July 25thSnow Summit Bike Park is open to the publicAthlete Check-in (Remaining Group B and C only)Downhill Practice - All CategoriesSeeding/Qualifying - Group BDownhill Finals - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1 onlySunday, July 26thSnow Summit Bike Park is open to the public Downhill Practice - Group B and CDownhill 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 Park880 Summit BlvdBig Bear Lake, CA 92315www.bigbearmountainresort.com CONTACT:Athletes - athletereg@prodownhillseries.comGeneral inquiries - info@prodownhillseries.com SANCTIONING:USA Cycling: Official National Downhill SeriesUSA Cycling/ UCI: Gravity National ChampionshipsPLEASE NOTE:All Pro/Cat 1 are National Championship categoriesPro/Elite and 17/18 Cat 1 categories will follow UCI downhill regulations and Pro Downhill Series regulationsPro/Cat 1 17–18 categories will race and podium together as a single elite category to comply with UCI regulations.For the Pro Downhill Series, riders will be separated into their registered categories for a second awards ceremony and for PDS points allocation.All Cat 2/3 Categories are non- champ categoriesNon-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:Pro/Elite categories will follow UCI downhill regulationsAll amateur categories will follow USA Cycling regulations TRACK DETAILS:IMPORTANT - ALL CATEGORIES WILL RACE THE SAME TRACKThis is an advanced track, HOWEVER there will be alternative lines and “go-arounds” on the track. No features will be mandatory for Cat 2/3 racers RACER INFORMATION:Entry fee includes uplift access for track walk (no bike), practice days & competition days Racing Age is your age as of 12/31/2026Valid lift ticket and number plate required to gain access to the race course.Competitors may only practice during class-specific practice sessions.Timing provided by Artiming.Athletes missing their posted start time will be disqualified.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. *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. *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)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.Practice will be broken into three groups tentatively (subject to change based on final registration numbers):Group A - Mens & Womens Pro Classes, Cat 1 Men/Wmn 17-18Group B - Cat 1 Categories (except Cat 1 Mens 17-18)Group C - Cat 2/3 CategoriesAthletes under 18 yrs-old will need parental signature on all waivers. Pro Class Downhill Prize Purse - Men and Women (Equal):1st - $4000 2nd - $20003rd - $1000 4th - $750 5th - $500 All amateur podium awards will be either plaques, trophies, or medalsRegistration Details: DH Registration Fees:Before 6/28/26 - Amateur $185 /CAT 1 17-18 $195/ Pro $205After6/28/26 - Amateur $205 / CAT 1 17-18 $215/ Pro $225Entry fee includes lift access for track walk (no bike), practice & competition daysEntry fees are nonrefundable. Entries can be transferred one time to another person / $20 fee.AMATEUR (CAT 2/3) RACE ENTRIES WILL BE CAPPED AT 150 Categories:Mens Pro Womens ProCat 1 Boys 11-12Cat 1 Boys 13-14Cat 1 Youth Men 15-16Cat 1 Junior Men 17-18Cat 1 Men 19-29Cat 1 Men 30-39Cat 1 Men 40+Cat 1 Men 50+Womens Cat 1 14 & UnderWomens Cat 1 15-16Womens Cat 1 17-18Womens Cat 1 19+Cat 2/3 Men 12UCat 2/3 Youth Men 13-14Cat 2/3 Youth Men 15-16Cat 2/3 Junior Men 17-18Cat 2/3 Men 19-29Cat 2/3 Men 30-39Cat 2/3 Men 40+Cat 2/3 Men 50+Womens Cat 2/3 16UWomens Cat 2/3 16-34Womens Cat 2/3 35+ DUAL SLALOM RACER INFORMATION:PLEASE NOTE:All Pro/Cat 1 are National Championship categoriesAll Cat 2/3 Categories are non- champ categoriesPractice will be broken into three groups tentatively (subject to change based on final registration numbers):Group A - Mens & Womens Pro Classes, Cat 1 Men/Wmn 17-18Group B - Cat 1 Categories (except Cat 1 Mens 17-18)Group C - Cat 2/3 CategoriesDS Registration Fees:Before 6/21/26 - Amateur Group C $90 /Group B $100/ Pro $110After 6/21/26 - Amateur $110 / CAT 1 17-18 $120/ Pro $130 DS Categories:Mens Pro Womens ProCat 1 Junior Men 17-18Cat 1 Junior Women 17-18Boys 11-12Boys 13-14Cat 1 Youth Men 15-16Cat 1 Men 19-29Cat 1 Men 30-39Cat 1 Men 40+Cat 1 Women's 16 & UnderCat 1 Women's 19+Cat 2/3 Men 12UCat 2/3 Youth Men 13-14Cat 2/3 Youth Men 15-16Cat 2/3 Junior Men 17-18Cat 2/3 Men 19-29Cat 2/3 Men 30-39Cat 2/3 Men 40+Cat 2/3 Womens 18 & UnderCat 2/3 Womens 19 + Pro Class Dual Slalom Prize Purse - Men and Women (Equal):1st - $5002nd - $3003rd - $200 PIT SPACE - RACERS/TEAMSPublic 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 athletereg@prodownhillseries.com EVENT PARTNER/VENDOR OPPORTUNITIESPlease email info@prodownhillseries.com ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Lodging/Camping: There is NO onsite camping available, but there are multiple local campgroundsPlease visit www.bigbearvacations.com or www.bigbear.com/lodging for the best lodging options in Big Bear Lake Air Travel:Ontario International Airport (ONT)Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)John Wayne Airport (SNA) Medical:+ Onsite services provided by Snow Summit Resort+ Bear Valley Community Hospital (41870 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315)