Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15—KILLINGTON—The Maxxis Eastern States Cup Intense Cycles Downhill Series is a gravity mountain bike racing series that spans over 20 races at a dozen venues across the Northeast United States, from Pennsylvania to Maine. The series is recognized for its professionalism, high level of competition, and emphasis on fun. In its 14th season, the series culminates with the Maxxis Eastern States Cup: Downhill Finals at Killington, Oct.14-15.
Killington – Intense DH Finals
The Maxxis Eastern States Cup: Downhill Finals at Killington, Vermont, is the final stop of the Maxxis Intense DH Series. The Killington track has seen a lot of changes over the years, and the racing experience just keeps getting better. This event is open to all. The Killington track offers a challenging course with steep descents, tight turns, and jumps that will test the skills of even the most experienced riders.
The Maxxis Intense DH Finals offers a 125% series points bonus, making it a critical event for racers looking to win the Maxxis ESC Intense DH Series championship. A racer’s top eight results will determine the series champion. The Maxxis Eastern States Cup presented by Kate’s Real Food exists to ensure the future of gravity mountain bike racing on the East Coast, and the series is recognized for its professionalism, high level of competition, and emphasis on fun.
Volunteers are essential to the success of the Maxxis Eastern States Cup: Downhill Finals. Volunteer course marshals will be needed on Saturday, Oct. 14, and Sunday, Oct. 15. Volunteers will receive lunch for the day and a voucher for a free lift ticket, good for the next calendar year at Killington Resort, for each volunteer shift completed. Registration for volunteering is available online.
Registration
Registration for the Maxxis Eastern States Cup: Downhill Finals is now open online. Online registration will close on Wednesday, Oct.11, at 11:59 p.m. After that, registration will be available only on-site (cash only) starting on Saturday, 10/14, at 9 a.m. Killington Resort has gone cashless, and there are no longer any ATMs on-site, so plan accordingly.
The 2023 Intense Downhill Classes include Kates Kids 12U, Youth 14U, GT Juniors Boys 16U, GT Juniors Girls 18U, Amateur 18U, Amateur 19-29, Amateur 30-39, Amateur 40-49, Masters 50+, Single Crown Open, Expert 16U, Expert 18U, Expert 19-29, Expert 30-39, Expert 40+, Amateur Women, Pro/Expert Women, and Pro Men. No points will carry over to a new class when a racer upgrades or downgrades their class. MAXXIS ESC Racing Age is the racer’s age on December 31, 2023. No racing license is required, and racers must start with their class and at the assigned time. If a racer misses their class starting times, they will incur a time penalty or disqualification.
Schedule/Registration
Friday will have no registration, and the K1 Gondola will not be operating. Lift spins will be available from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and passes will be available onsite from Killington. Killington lift tickets need to be purchased online and can be picked up on-site.
On Saturday, registration will be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., with the Ramshead lift load for Intense DH Track Walk only from 9-9:45 a.m. Intense DH Practice will be from 11a.m.-2:45 p.m., with Timed Intense DH Seeding Runs for Pro, Expert, and 50+ Classes at 3 p.m. After Timed Intense DH Seeding ends, Intense DH Practice Resumes until 5 p.m.
On Sunday, late registration will be open from 9-9:30 a.m., and the Ramshead Lift spins from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Intense DH Practice will be from 9-10:45 a.m., and Intense DH Race Start will be at 11 a.m.
Register at: easternstatescup.com/events/killington-intense-dh-finals. For more information, visit: killingon.com or visit: easternstatescup.com.
