Pro Gravity Tour #3 - Snowmass, Colorado

MSC #5, BLAST THE MASS - August 7-9 | Snowmass Village, CO

Blast the Mass 2008 is proudly supported by resident SnowmAspenites, The High Society Freeride Company: www.highsocietyfreeride.com

REGISTRATION:

PRE-REGISTRATION INFO: pre-register at Sportsbaseonline.com or download the Blast the Mass Registration Form.  Online registration ends August 4 at midnight. Forms mail/faxed in must be postmarked by August 1.

WAIVERS

If you're a kid who wants to race, but your parents won't be on-site please fill out this one: BFP WAIVER and this one: USAC WAIVER. All you other mugs who're 18 or older don't have to worry about it. The nice ladies at reg will print them for you all filled out and stuff.

LODGING SPECIAL:

In conjunction with Blast the Mass, Laurelwood Condominiums is offering all participants in the race a special rate of $105 + tax per night. This is last year's rate, so book early and save later!

Laurelwood Condominiums - www.laurelwoodcondominiums.com

CAMPING INFO:

• CAMPING WILL BE IN THE RODEO LOT ONLY. THERE WILL BE NO CAMPING OR ACCESS TO THE SPIDER SABICH AREA.
• CAMPING IS AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY NIGHT AUGUST 7 AND SATURDAY NIGHT AUGUST 8 ONLY.
• ALL CAMPERS MUST BE OFF OF THE DESINGATED CAMPING AREA BY 5 PM SUNDAY AUGUST 9.
• NO CAMPERS WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE DESGINATED AREA UNTIL 8 AM FRIDAY MORNING.
• A 24 HR CAMP HOST WILL BE ON SITE TO DISTRIBUTE PERMITS, BEAR AND OTHER INFORMATION ALONG WITH COLLECTING FEES.
• CAMPING IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.
• 100 PERMITS (1/CAR).
• ONCE PERMITS ARE GONE THEY ARE GONE.
• $20/PERMIT (GOOD FOR BOTH NIGHTS).
• IF YOU LEAVE, YOU MAY GIVE YOUR PERMIT TO SOMEONE; HOWEVER, YOU MUST HAVE THE LICENSE PLATE NUMBER CHANGED ON YOUR PERMIT AND THE MASTER COPY WITH THE CAMP HOST (NO ADDITIONAL FEE)
• ALL VEHICLES WILL REGISTER AND PAY THE CAMP HOST UPON ARRIVAL $20.
• CAR AND RV CAMPING IS ENCOURAGED.
• THERE ARE NO RV HOOK-UPS.
• SHOWERS MAY BE USED AT THE RECREATION CENTER FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE.
• PUBLIC RESTROOMS WILL BE IN THE TRANSPORTATION CENTER.
• ALL GARBAGE WILL BE PLACED INTO (1) MASTER BEAR PROOF DUMPSTER.
• CARS/RVS WILL BE ALLOWED ONLY ON THE PAVED RODEO LOT.
• NO STAKING INTO THE PAVEMENT.
• OVERFLOW TENT CAMPING WILL BE ON THE SOCCER FIELD.
• THERE WILL BE NO BUS/SHUTTLE SERVICE.  CAMPERS WILL NEED TO FIND THEIR OWN RIDE TO THE RACE AREA OR DRIVE.
• AS LONG AS YOU HAVE A PERMIT, YOU WILL BE ALLOWED BACK INTO THE CAMPING PARKING AREA.
• YOUR PERMIT WILL HAVE 2 COPIES.  ONE WILL BE WITH THE CAMP HOST.  YOU MUST HAVE THIS PERMIT AND THE LICENSE PLATE NUMBER ON THE PERMIT MUST MATCH THE COPY THAT THE CAMP HOST HAS.
• NO FIRES, NO LOUD MUSIC.
• PETS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES WITH ADEQUATE FOOD, WATER AND SHADE.

AUGUST 8 XC:

We've tweaked course distances a bit from last year (and have indicated where we've done so.) The best solution would be to run multiple laps on the short course only for all categories, but then we don't get to give you guys the Gov't Trail section. There are a few compromises in there, but we've been able to come up with distances that are probably a bit better tuned in that last year, plus we've added an extra wave for the Pros. Hopefully that'll alleviate some crowding out there. The start and finish will be at the BOTTOM of Fanny Hill this year, right next to the stage. Depending upon the weather we may get a third water station out there as well. On another note, we've removed a huge section of the climb out of the start area previously on the Dawdler Work Road and replaced it with a partly shaded singletrack climb. There will be two aid stations on course. The first will be on the road just above the 4X start, the second will be at the Ullrhauf building at the long loop/short loop intersection.

XC Course Map? http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/6186827 

AUGUST 8 4X:

SUNDAY AUGUST 9 SD:

Super-D riders will use the Village Express Chair, then follow the signage from the top of the chair to the start. The Super-D finish is the same as the DH finish.

SUNDAY AUGUST 9 DH:

Open to all categories, the new "Pro DH" offers a brand new start and finish, several new and reowrked sections plus 600+ more feet of vertical. Riders will access the course via the Snowmass Express 6-pack which is located at the bottom of Fanny Hill towards the new base area. Only racers (SD and DH) and coaches will be allowed on the chair - you need a number plate and lift ticket to ride. No exceptions. There will be no bike traffic allowed on the Burlingame Chair on Saturday (the chair directly below the stage...4X'ers take note!) And once again, miss your start, miss your race. This new policy is really helping us nail results and we thank all of you for your cooperation in getting to your start on time.

LIFT TICKETS

We'll offer a weekend-long pass for just $30. These will be available at registration beginning Friday AM. They are good only for the 6-pack. If you want to ride the Burlingame (TRS, FRI, SUN only) lift you'll need an additional ticket.

DALE'S PALE ALE CLUNKER CRIT

A two-wheeled free-for all. Open to all walks of biking life...so to speak. If 6 DH'ers show up with their rigs we'll make a DH category and line 'em up. Townie category? Yup. SS? Yup. Frankenbike? You betcha. 4X'ers? Oh boy. We'll take all comers and categorize them appropriately. WARNING: Participants in Dale's Pale Ale may encounter beer, marshmallows, silly string, hot-dogs, good-natured heckling, watermelon, large comical hammers, Speedos, afro wigs and any number of other childish/amusing items. By no means is this meant to be a comprehensive list. Helmets are required.

TIMING AND RESULTS:

Brought to you by C & J Timing- where seconds count.

AWARDS:

You must be present at the awards ceremony to receive your award or cash purse.All riders must be present to receive awards and cash purses for all MSC events. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made so, plan you trip home accordingly.

RACE PHOTOS:

Will be provided by our official photography partner, Vast Action Photography. You can visit them at www.vastaction.com

HOW TO GET HERE:

From Denver:
Take I-70 W to exit 116 toward CO-82 E/Glenwood Springs/Aspen. Turn right on N. River Drive which becomes 6th St. Turn slight right onto Grand Ave/CO-82 and follow for 35 miles. At a roundabout, turn slight right Brush Creek Road and left at Owl Creek Road.

From Colorado Springs:
Take US-24 W to to CO-82N. Pass through one roundabout and turn left at Brush Creek Road and left at Owl Creek Road.

TECH/EXPO SPACE, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES:

If you're interested in volunteering of finding out about sponsorship opportunities, please give us a shout at keith@racemsc.com