The Outdoor Elements Enduro Series at Poley Mountain is intended to be a "fun-duro" style event with a bit of light competition mixed in! We're expecting riders of all ages and abilities to participate and have a great time riding bikes and get experience in this popular style of mountain bike event, essentially a group ride environment with times DH Stages.
Each event will have 3-4 timed downhill stages with a transition climb back to the start at the top of the mountain.
Each event starts at 3:30pm with a chairlift ride to the top of the mountain for the start of the first timed stage, followed by 2-3 climbs up Huckleberry for the start of the remaining timed dh stages.
Riders are expected to arrive at Poley Mountain no later than 3pm to check in at the registration table to get race plate and a lift ticket.
Each event will end with a social time on the patio at the Slopeside Bar & Grill at Poley Mountain with podium presentations for each category and draw prizes.
Each event is expected to run from approximately 3pm to 8pm.
Categories will be divided by gender, and ability as indicated below.
Expert: this is all ages category for the most competitive riders looking to race and gain more experience with enduro style mountain bike events.
Sport: this is an all ages category for less competitive riders with experience on advanced trails, but more fun focused! Riders should be comfortable riding Blue and Black level trails at Poley Mountain.
Novice: this is an all ages category for riders looking to try an enduro event for the first time and be part of the event, more for fun, not competition, more of a group ride. This category may use Green or Blue trails rather than Black rated trails for some of the stages.
Youth (U15): this is a category for youth under 15 years old wanting to race against similar aged riders. Riders should be comfortable riding Blue and Black level trails at Poley Mountain.
E-Bike: If you ride an e-bike and want to participate, this is the all ages category for you. Riders should be comfortable riding Blue and Black level trails at Poley Mountain.
The Outdoor Elements Enduro Series will be using the chair lift at Poley Mountain to access the first stage of each race day. In order to do so, competitors will need to show their season pass, or purchase a lift ticket for each race day which are available with your registration.
As a participant in the series, Poley Mountain is offering special rates on your day pass or a season pass. This means you can ride the trails all day before racing in the evening. This event is happening after regular operating hours.
As such, pay special attention to the options below for registration, there are options for event only which will include a single ride up the chairlift for the first run, an option that includes a lift ticket for the entire day of the event and an option to register for all 4 events including 4 lift tickets for the 4 days of the events.
If you are planning to ride the trails at Poley Mountain between the hours of 10am and 4pm the day of the event, register for the event including a lift ticket.
If you are registering for the event only, you will receive a single ride lift ticket to access the start of the first timed stage of each event.
If you are a Season Pass Holder, register for event only.
Enduro Series Season Pass Promo:
If you register for all 4 events, Poley Mountain is offering a special rate of $150 for a Season Pass for the rest of the 2023 Bike Park Season.
Race Dates are Subject to Change