Summit Speed Series
Downhill Mountain Bike Racing
Ready to test your skills and speed in the bike park? Join us for a second round of our new downhill mountain bike race series hosted at The Summit Bike Park. Riders have the flexibility to compete in single events or register for the full series to earn points toward overall standings. Whether you're training for a larger race, looking for an introduction to downhill mountain bike racing, or just here for friendly competition and good vibes, this series has something for everyone!
Event Schedule
9:00am - 10:00am
Race Plate Pick-up
Check in at Guest Services to collect your race plate.
9:30am - 10:30am
Practice Runs
A practice run (sight lap) is required to check out the trail segment.
10:30am - 1:00pm
Race Runs
Competitors can take up to two timed runs. The fastest of the two times will be counted.
2:00pm
Awards
Meet in the Silver Fir plaza for the awards ceremony!
Race Courses
Please remember that this event is meant to be both fun and competitive.
Trails are announced ahead of time to help people decide if this race is something they want to participate in or not.
Safety and trail respect are just as important as the fun and competitive aspects of this event. Please do not modify our trails in any way. Our trail crew works hard to build and maintain every feature in the bike park, and altering lines or cutting corners can create safety issues and damage the trails.
- This trail will be closed to non racers. Racers need to travel down the top section of Big Wood to the staging area / start zone, which will be about half way down the trail.
- Finish just before Big Wood exits out into the Lower Crossover.
- Start near intersection of Bermy and Mid Mtn Connector
- Finish just before Bermy intersects with Wapiti.
Lower Lost & Found
- Start at the junction of Lost & Found and Black Forest
- Finish just after the wooden feature in the trees at the end of Lost & Found
- Concerned about getting to the start zone? This section is accessible via the access road and/or Lower Silver Fir DH.
Important Information
Find all the details here - including a slight change to the division options for Round Two!
This event requires a valid Summit Bike Park 2025 season pass or lift ticket to participate. A lift ticket is not included with your event registration. A discount code for lift tickets will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
This series is intended for intermediate to advanced mountain bikers of all ages who are looking for an introduction to downhill mountain bike racing.
Always ride within your ability level.
Registration will occur through a third party platform, LiveHeats. Registration closes at 7:00pm the day before the race and is capped at 80 total participants.
You will have the option to register for a single race, or for the whole series. Single race registration is $20 per race. Full series registration (three total races) is $45.
For step-by-step instructions, check out the official guide: How to Register for an Event – Liveheats.
Racers can register for the following divisions:
- U14 Girls
- U14 Boys
- U19 Women
- U19 Men
- Open Women
- Open Men
- Amateur Men
The Open Men's division is intended for higher-level riders with significant racing experience. The Amateur Men's division is intended for riders with little to no racing experience. Please self-select into the appropriate division - reach out if you have any questions!
Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division each week.
Speed Series participants should hold on to their race plate for the full duration of the series, including both Round One (July) and Round Two (September).
If you competed in the July series, utilize the same race plate for the September series.
If you lose or forget your plate, a $5 replacement fee will apply.
Each week will feature a different section of trail. Trail segment being used for that week's Speed Series will be marked and closed to the public. Be aware and check in with event staff as you approach the race venue.
You can expect the trail segments to be a mixture of blue square and single black diamond. See details about each week's course below!
Each week, racers will earn points based on their finish order within their division. Compete in all three races to qualify for the overall points championship!
In Week Three, we’ll award prizes to:
- The top three finishers in each category for the day, and
- The top three racers overall in each category based on cumulative points.
All riders must complete a sight lap prior to taking their timed runs. Each riders is allowed only one sight lap. The starting staff will confirm that you have completed a sight lap. This sight lap must be completed between 9:30am and 10:30am, prior to the start of the timed runs.
- All riders must complete a sight lap prior to taking their timed runs. The starting staff will confirm that you have completed a sight lap.
- Full face helmets are required.
- Stay on the trail. No cutting corners of any kind. If you are caught cutting a corner or otherwise going off trail in an effort to make the course shorter, you will be disqualified.
- Racers must complete both timed runs on the same bike. Racers competing in the full series must complete all timed runs on the same bike.
- Do not talk to the timing staff at the finish line. Do not ask about your times, ask to see the timing equipment, or otherwise distract the timing staff from what they are doing.
- If you fall or crash, please signal to event staff that you are ok by tapping your head with your hand three times. If you do not signal that you are ok, event staff will assume that bike patrol is needed to come check out and will radio for help.
- You will be notified at the finish line if for some reason your time does not record, and you may take an additional run to ensure you record two timed runs.
- Riders are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times while in the Summit Bike Park. Refusal to comply with any of the rules of the Bike Park is ground for disqualification at the event organizers discretion.
- If you are coming up on another racer and need to pass them, communicate clearly and loudly that you are behind them. It is the responsibility of the slower rider to yield to the faster rider.
