On September 27, 2024
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Spectating: Tips and tricks on how to watch the races

By C. Vanderyajt, courtesy U.S.Open -Spectators cheer on Downhill mountain bike racers as they whiz by on Goat Skull.

Spectators, watch the action all weekend at Killington Resort’ s Ramshead base area. 

All events are free to watch and hiking up the trails for better viewing is encouraged. A $15 spectator pass to ride the Ramshead Express quad uphill will also be available for purchase (go to the ticket booth on the second floor of the Ramshead lodge). 

The Dual Slalom kicks off the competitions all day Friday, 

Then Saturday at 5 p.m. the USO Best Whip competition takes place on a massive set of jumps carved into the base area of the bike park for a premier viewing experience. This invitational competition is a crowd-favorite and a must-see! 

Sunday, it’s all Downhill action with the Open Finals beginning just after 11 a.m. Next Gen and Adaptive Downhill events are also Sunday. 

Spectating the Downhill event will be along the main track — Goat Skull, which can be accessed on foot or spectators can purchase a single-use lift ticket at Ramshead for a one-way trip up the Ramshead Express.

Beyond the competition, the Fox U.S. Open attracts race fans, freeriders and families and the Killington Bike Park will remain open to the public throughout the entire event.

Spectating rules, policies

Please do not ride your bikes through the venue. Walk bikes through any high-traffic areas.

Remember: Killington is a smoke-free resort. Smoking is prohibited in the event venue but is permitted in resort parking lots.

The flying of drones is strictly prohibited in the venue and on Killington Resort property.

Pets will be allowed inside the venue, but they must remain on a leash at all times while on resort property. 

Bathrooms will be available inside the Ramshead Base Lodge throughout the event. Porta-potties also will be available in the Ramshead and Vale parking lots.

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