Event Lodging
Stay right next to Spider Mountain at Thunderbird Lodge located on Lake Buchanan. Thunderbird gives you bike-in, bike-out access so you can be right next to all the action.
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HILL COUNTRY DOWNHILL 2025 • NOVEMBER STOP
November 22 All day
We’re incredibly STOKED for Hill Country Downhill Fall Stop #2 happening on Saturday November 22nd! This is the biggest downhill MTB race in Texas and November is one of the best months to ride.
Hill Country Downhill Fall 2025 rules:
- 3 Round Fall Series
- 100% Pro Entry CASH Paid Out at EVERY round
- Kids 12 & under race and ride FREE with the Power Kids Pass
Fall 2025 Series Race Days:
All non-race trails will remain open to the public and race spectators are WELCOME and highly encouraged. Please check-in at the ticket window for a spectator wristband and grab a cowbell to rally the racers!
Registrations are now open! Lock in your spot with the link below.
The Track
The track will be announced in-person at practice laps on Friday November 21st!
Race Categories
All categories will race on Saturday with practice for all on Friday. Seeding for pro categories at 3p on Friday.
Racing Categories
Pro Men (all ages), Pro Women (all ages), Cat 1 Men (13-15), Cat 1 Men (16-39), Cat 1 Men (40+), Cat 1 Women (all ages), Cat 2 Men (13-15), Cat 2 Men (16-39), Cat 2 Men (40+), Cat 2 Women (all ages), E-Bike Open (all ages), Power Kids (12 & younger)
Pricing
Non-passholders will need to purchase an additional racer lift ticket to ride on Friday for $20.
Single Stop
Pro (Season Passholder) – $95
Pro (Non-Passholder) – $125
Cat 1 & 2 (Season Passholder) – $60
Cat 1 & 2 (Non-Passholder) – $100
Power Kids (12 & younger) – FREE
Friday Lift Tickets
$20 at ticket window for all non-passholder registered racers
Timing
We will be using a highly accurate chip-based timing system. Make sure to pick up your chip the day of the race and please make sure to drop off your chip with our staff when your lap is over.
Registration
Registration will open up soon. Hang tight!
Series Format
Fall 2025 Series:
- November 22nd, 2025
- December 13th, 2025
2026 Series:
- January 10th, 2026
- February 7th, 2026
- March 14th, 2026
- April 18th, 2026
- May 30th, 2026
Pro Cash Prize
Each stop pays out 100% of the pro entries the top 3 racers!
Series Sponsors
Thank you to our series sponsors for helping us put on this race series!
Austin Bike Farm | Save The World Brewing | SRAM | Troy Lee Designs | Transition Bikes | 1C Sales & Marketing | FORMA | Loam Pass | Templetons Tavern | RPR Dirt Works Crew | Visit Highland Lakes Texas
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