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Hill Country Downhill • Fall Series #2
November 9 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hill Country Downhill (HCDH) returns, offering downhill mountain bike racers another chance at glory. Experience true lift-served DH racing across fresh tracks at each stop. The HCDH Fall Series comprises three stops, with $1500 in cash prizes for overall series winners in pro categories.
The second stop will be going down on November 9th, 2024.
All racers must purchase a $39 lift ticket or have a valid season pass. Other riders and spectators can save on their tickets by clicking here and buying early. Spectators must purchase a $20 ticket at the ticket window even if they aren’t riding. This gives access to scenic chair rides to watch on the mountain and the area by the lake to relax during the downtime.
All non-racing trails will be open to the public and spectators are encouraged!!
Registration will be open soon!
Secure your lift ticket now to save!
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)
Schedule
Friday
- Practice – 8a-3p
- Seeding – 3p (pro categories only)
Saturday
- Track walk – 8a-8:15a
- Practice – 8:15a – 11a
- Riders meeting – 9:30a (at retail)
- Race – 11a
- Awards – 3p (behind retail)
Race Start Order
Power Kids (12 & younger), Cat 2 Women (all ages), Cat 2 Men (13-15), Cat 2 Men (40+), Cat 2 Men (16-39), E-Bike Open (all ages), Cat 1 Women (all ages), Cat 1 Men (13-15), Cat 1 Men (40+), Cat 1 Men (16-39), Pro Women (all ages), Pro Men (all ages)
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
HCDH Fall Series has three stops. Each stop will have its own podium ceremony with awards and prizes. However, to truly prove that you are the fastest racer in Texas Hill Country you must be consistent and win the overall series title by collecting the most points between the three races.
Stop #1: October 12th, 2024
Stop #2: November 9th, 2024
Stop #3: December 14th, 2024
Pro Cash Prize
The overall series winners in the pro categories (all ages women and men) will be competing for a cash prize totaling $1,500.
Spectating
Texas, the birthplace of Tailgating, where fans make cheering as fun as the sport itself. Downhill Mountain Biking? No different! Even if you’re not riding, come out to spectate and cheer on our racers.
Series Sponsors
Thank you to our series sponsors for helping us put on this race series!
Sponsors coming soon!
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