Pomerelle Pounder

Salamander Racing invites you to Races #4 and #5 of the 2026 Utah Gravity Series at Pomerelle, IDAHO The Pomerelle Pounder2 Days of Downhill Mountain Bike RacingSaturday, August 1 on BlazeThis race will open up a weekend of Downhill racing action at Pomerelle Resort. Saturday’s race will feature a 1-Run competition that will count for full series points. This race runs down the “Blaze” course. The race features an incredible start through a field of wildflowers and then a twisting, high-speed descent through the forest. This course is challenging but less technical than Sunday’s “Pounder” trail. Day #1 Start TimesRacing begins at 1:30 p.m. with Cat 2 and Novice on course first. Pros and Cat 1's will start shortly after the completion of the Novice classes. Please be at the start gate early. Start times will be set and posted Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at the base of the chair lift. You should be loading on the lift no later than 30 minutes prior to your official start time. Racers will go at 1-minute intervals.Sunday, August 2 on PounderThis race will descend the classic “Pounder” course that made downhill racing so popular at Pomerelle. This track is rough, tough and steep. Cat 3 racers will descend a very fun, but less technical course. Day #2 Start TimesRacing begins at 11 a.m. with Cat 3s on course first. Cat 2s, Cat 1s and Pros will start shortly after the completion of the Cat 3 class. Please be at the start gate early. You should be loading on the lift no later than 30 minutes prior to your start time. Start times will be posted at 9 a.m. at the base of the chair lift. The race will be a 1-run format with 1 minute intervals. Awards and RafflesAward ceremony will be a 5 p.m. on Saturday and a.s.a.p. after the race on Sunday. Sunday’s ceremony will also award Utah Gravity Series Champions! Medals and Raffle prizes will be distributed during each day’s Award ceremony. Practice & Lift Ride InformationAll courses will be ready for inspection from Saturday morning on. Lift fees are NOT included in your entry fee. You must purchase a lift pass for each day you plan on riding the lift. Rates are $35 per day. A “Race Weekend Special” for both Saturday and Sunday of $55 will be available to racers. This is a special weekend at Pomerelle since the lift will be running on Friday July 31 from 3 to 6 p.m. a special Fri., Sat., Sun. lift pass will cost just $65. Parking/Camping InformationPlentiful parking is available at the Resort and you can camp in one of the resort parking lots. The lower lot is at the resort base and the upper lot is about a mile up the road. The upper lot offers a quieter camping environment. The lower lot can get a little rowdy during the evenings. The upper lot is accessible to bikes from the Blaze trail. It’s about 35 miles to the nearest lodging so plan on making it a camp-out-weekend There are Forest Service campsites nearby, but the upper and lower parking lots at Pomerelle are great places for either tents or self-contained RV’s. Please make sure you’re aware of any open-fire restrictions and plan on packing out all that you pack in. Pomerelle’s Web site has a link to local lodging options.Registration InformationTo register by mail, send your completed registration form and a check or money order by July 25, 2026 to:Salamander Racing, 61 E. 2050 N., Provo, Utah 84604 Early registration fee for entries postmarked by Saturday, July 25, 2026 is $90 per race, or the 2-race discounted fee is $125.Cash or check only for on-site registration. On-site registration fee is $95 per race and the 2-race discount is $130. Make check or money order payable to: SALAMANDER RACINGOn-line registration is available at www.BikeReg.com/pomerelle-pounder.Please don't mail your entries in late, you can still sign up at Pomerelle for Day 1 Saturday morning until 10 a.m. and for Day 2 at 5 p.m. on Saturday. NO Sunday Registration. On-site registration at Pomerelle on Friday, July 31 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Race # 1 reg. closes at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday) and again on Saturday afternoon from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Packet pickup only on Sunday morning from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. USA Cycling Race MembershipsUSA Cycling annual base memberships are required in addition to racing licences and are $40 if purchased online at www.usacycling.org ($50 if purchased at the event). A valid racing license is also required and prices are as follows:Ages 6 to18 is free.Ages 19-22 are $35 if purchased online at USA cycling, $40 at event registration.Ages 23+ are $75 if purchased online at USA cycling, $80 at event registration.All annual licenses are good for 1-year from the purchase date.(On-site accepts cash or check only.)Unlicensed riders must purchase a 1-day USAC license for each day they race. 1-day licenses are $15/day for Novice (Cat 3) racers. These can be purchased online at www.usacycling.org or at onsite registration.An ‘experienced’ 1-day license for Pro, Cat 1 and Cat 2 racers can be purchased prior to the event at www.usacycling.org only. Cash or Check only for on-site registration Your registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferableNO SUNDAY REGISTRATION NO EXCEPTIONSLimit of 140 Racers per dayE-mail: info@utahdh.orgSalamander Racing: 801-375-3231Pomerelle Resort: 208-673-5599 Web Sites: www.utahdh.orgwww.Pomerelle.comusacycling.orgwww.facebook.com/utahgravityseriesPomerelle Resort is located in the South East part of Idaho. Take I-84 to the Albion Exit, just East of Burley and follow the signs up to beautiful Pomerelle Resort.Downhill CategoriesUtah State Championship Point ClassesPro Men Cat 1 Men 19-29Pro Women Cat 1 WomenCat 1 Men 13-18 Cat 1 Men 30-39Cat 1 Men 40-49 Cat 1 Men 50+Cat 2 Men 19-29 Cat 2 Men 30-39 Cat 2 Men 40-49 Cat 2 Men 13-15Cat 2 Men 16-18 Cat 2 Men 50+Cat 2 Women 13-18 Cat 2 Women 19+Cat 2 Men 9-12Cat 3 (beginner) ClassesWomen 13-18 Women 19+Men 13-15 Men 16-18Men 40+ Men 19-39Youth 6-8 Junior 9-122026 Utah Gravity Series ScheduleSundance Showdown – May 31Flyin’ Brian – Brian Head Resort, June 27-28Pomerelle Pounder -- Pomerelle Resort ID, August 1-2You must wear an approved helmet while riding at this event.Held under USA Cycling Event Permit