Pro GRT Tahoe Recap

Escondido, California (June 29, 2010) - The 3rd round of the Pro GRT took place this past weekend at the Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort in the picturesque town of Truckee, California. In what has been described as “one of the most exciting races in the United States in recent years,” the Pro GRT Tahoe event exceeded expectations! Many thanks to everyone involved (promoters, trail crew, athletes, industry, media & spectators alike) making this one of the best events on the Pro GRT schedule! Congratulations to Greg Minnaar (Santa Cruz Syndicate), and Jill Kintner (Transition Racing) on their victories. Congratulations also go out to Bryn Atkinson (Transition Racing) on retaining his series points lead and Jill Kintner for capturing the series points lead.

This event was also used as a US Worlds team selection for Junior Cat 1 racers, as well Pro GRT points leaders.

Next, the Pro GRT series moves to Trestle Bike Park within the Rocky Mountains of Winterpark, Colorado on July 29 – August 1, 2010, in conjunction with Crankworx Colorado.

See you there!

photo courtesy: Ryan Cleek

RESULTS:

Pro Men
1. Greg Minnaar 3.59.9
2. Bryn Atkinson 4.03.3
3. Steve Peat 4.06.5
4. Cedric Gracia 4.07.3
5. Mitch Ropelato 4.07.4

Pro Women
1. Jill Kintner 4.29.7
2. Katy Pruitt 4.37.5
3. Leigh Donovan 4.45.2
4. Jacqueline Harmony 4.45.6
5. Rachel Bauer 4.46.9

Junior Cat 1
1. Mitch Ropelato 4.13.6
2. Bryson Martin 4.19.2
3. Kyle Warner 4.22.6
4. Brad King 4.24.9
5. Alex Amaral 4.26.1

FULL Results:
http://www.northstarattahoe.com/nsassets/files/calendar/ProGRT_DH_20100627.pdf


Pro GRT Standings:
Men – http://www.usacycling.org/forms/progrt/ProGRT-men.pdf
Transition Racing’s Bryn Atkinson continues to lead.
Women – http://www.usacycling.org/forms/progrt/ProGRT-women.pdf
Transition Racing’s Jill Kintner takes the lead.



COURSE VIDEO (courtesy of Team Geronimo):
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=529530265320&ref=mf

MEDIA:
Sierra Sun (Truckee News): http://www.sierrasun.com/article/20100625/SPORTS/100629951&parentprofile=search

Mountain Bike Action: http://bit.ly/b42aXK

Vital MTB: http://www.vitalmtb.com Coming Soon!
Decline Magazine: http://www.declinemagazine.com/content.php?itemid=5074
Sicklines:
http://www.sicklines.com/2010/06/28/santa-cruz-syndicate-pro-grt-3-norths-at-tahoe/

Ridemonkey: http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233658


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Pro GRT Tahoe - FULL Results

http://www.northstarattahoe.com/nsassets/files/calendar/ProGRT_DH_20100627.pdf

Pro GRT Tahoe - Top 10 Results

full results coming shortly (after a bit of partying in Truckee)


Pro men

1. Greg Minnaar 3.59.9
2. Bryn Atkinson 4.03.3
3. Steve Peat 4.06.5
4. Cedric Gracia 4.07.3
5. Mitch Ropelato 4.07.4
6. Mikey Sylvestri 4.07.4
7. Eliot Jackson 4.10.3
8. Kevin Aiello 4.11.0
9. JD Swanguen 4.11.7
10. Logan Binggeli 4.12.5

Pro Women

1. Jill Kintner 4.29.7
2. Katy Pruitt 4.37.5
3. Leigh Donovan 4.45.2
4. Jacqueline Harmony 4.45.6
5. Rachel Bauer 4.46.9
6. Joanna Petterson 4.49.2
7. Jennifer Wolf 4.56.1
8. Gabriella Williams 5.01.1
9. Addie Stewart 5.11.8
10. Joy Martin 5.20.5

Junior

1. Mitch Ropelato 4.13.6
2. Bryson Martin 4.19.2
3. Kyle Warner 4.22.6
4. Brad King 4.24.9
5. Alex Amaral 4.26.1
6. Nate Furbee 4.27.0
7. Ian Keller 4.27.2
8. Trevor Trinking 4.28.1
9. Jake Payne 4.28.4
10. Evan Powell 4.28.7

PRO GRT Sets its Sights towards New York!

The 2nd round of the 2010 USA Cycling ‘Pro Gravity Tour’ (Pro GRT) is set to hit the east coast at Plattekill Bike Park in Roxbury, New York for the ‘KHS Bicycles Gravity Open’ on May 20-23, 2010. Scheduled one week before the US Open, the Pro GRT Plattekill is already attracting the nation’s & the world’s top riders, including Trek World Racing, DRD Tomac, Team KHS, ODI XFusion & more!

Plattekill Bike Park has been hosting downhill mtb races for well over a decade. The trails are endless and offer something for riders of all abilities. The fall line trail sections are very steep and the natural terrain offers loose shale with large rock drops. Plattekill Bike Park uses two lifts accessing two distinct peaks

This stop will feature category 3 UCI Downhill Points and will also be used as a US Junior World Team Qualifier for the World Championships. The pro leader of the Pro GRT Series will also be automatically qualified to the USAC World’s Team.

Pros will compete for a $1575 Cash Purse, while amateur racers will compete for 4 complete KHS Bicycles. The four bikes, with an estimated total value of $15,000, will go to the fastest Cat 1, 2, 3 Men and the fastest Amateur Woman.

The KHS Bicycle Gravity Open will offer:

• $1575 Pro/Elite Purse
• UCI Cat 3 Points
• Pro/Am Gravity Tour Points - Pro GRT Race #2
• USAC MTB National Gravity Calendar Series Class 1 Points
• 2010 Junior World Team Qualifying Race
• The Inaugural ‘The Eastern States Cup’ Race
• USAC Regional Championship Downhill Series Race #1 Points
• KHS Bikes to the fastest Cat1, Cat2, Cat3 Men and combined Cat1/2/3 Women

Take a sneak peak of the Pro GRT race course!

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ATHLETE PRE-REGISTRATION can be found by visiting http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=10876

TEAM & EXPO reservations should be directed towards George Ulmer at george@plattekill.com.

Additional information including schedule, expo fees, & travel/lodging can be found by visiting the Pro GRT website at www.progrt.com/plattekill2010.htm

The resort will be open Thursday, May 20 thru Monday, May 24th for riding and practicing.

Sponsorship, Media Inquiries & Questions regarding the Pro/Am GRT should be directed to Dylan Dean at (760) 443-3344, email jdd@dylan-dean.com or by visiting our website at www.progrt.com

See you there!

Pro GRT Updates, Sponsorship & More!

It’s less than two weeks until the official launch of the 2010 Professional Mountain Bike Gravity Race Tour (Pro GRT)! I’m extremely excited, as I’m sure you are as well, to get the national series under way! With teams & riders such as TREK WORLD RACING, TEAM GIANT, GREG MINNAAR & many more participating, it’s sure to be one hell of a race!

For all you Moto fans in town, you’re sure to se some epic battles at the SEATTLE SUPERCROSS on Saturday night… why not make the trip to see some great DOWNHILL RACING! Here’s an easy map that’ll get you straight to Port Angeles! http://www.mapquest.com/mq/3-arV7gR1dTpbx

I wanted to give you a few quick notes concerning the Port Angeles stop of the Pro GRT…
• Early Traffic Warning!!! We're still several weeks out, but it's good to know about traffic ahead of time! I believe the affected area is just North of the cut-off to head north towards Port Angeles, but traffic back-ups could still add a bit of extra travel time. This SHOULDN’T affect most of us, but with traffic build up on one side of the road.. it may affect the other side! Read more http://www.seattlepi.com/transportation/417760_trafficjam02.html?source=mypi

• There is a Jazz festival in town the same weekend and Hotels are filling up fast. If anyone runs into trouble finding something, try Sequim, WA or contact Scott Tucker at nwcup@yahoo.com

• PRO GRT KICK OFF PARTY ANNOUNCED! Friday, April 23 @ 7:30pm in the Red Lion Hotel Ballroom! Video Premier, Food, Music, Prizes & More! Open to ALL AGES! $5 Cover (includes raffle ticket) SEE ATTACHED FLIER! Interested in a sponsoring the party? Contact Scott Tucker at nwcup@yahoo.com

Interested in becoming involved? There are countless opportunities in which to show your support for the Pro GRT! Volunteer your time & efforts or become a sponsor! Contact Dylan Dean at 760.443.3344 or email jdd@dylan-dean.com For more information visit the Pro GRT Website at www.progrt.com
See you there!

Port Angeles PRO GRT Attendee Highlights

Check out the growing list of elite racers who will compete at the 1st round of the Pro Gravity Tour in Port Angeles, Washington!

Interesting in attending? Check out all the info here!

Interesting in sponsoring the 2010 Pro GRT? Contact Dylan Dean at your earliest convenience at 760-443-3344 or email jdd@dylan-dean.com.

For more information feel free to visit www.progrt.com

Get Ready for the Port Angeles Pro GRT!

We’re gearing up for the first round of the 2010 Pro Gravity Tour on April 22-25 held in the picturesque town of Port Angeles, Washington. The kickoff to what its set to be an astounding national mtb gravity race series is going to take the Pro GRT to new levels! Not only will the event be close to some great cycling & snowboarding destinations, but it’ll be fairly easy to travel to, as it’s the weekend following the Sea Otter Classic! With a majority of the industry already in attendance, we’re expecting to see a GREAT turnout of athletes, teams & industry alike! Both Trek World Racing & Team Giant will be in attendance, not to mention many more!

Interested in attending? All of your questions, & logistical concerns can be found by visiting the Pro GRT website at www.progrt.com/portangeles2010.htm

Port Angeles, where the mountains meet the sea, will also be the 2nd round of the NWCup. The venue is just 3 miles from town with ample lodging and dining opportunities. Dry Hill's trails are legendary for providing both a challenge and super fun, flowy trails. A large network of trails that all start and end in the same spot ensures a variety of courses for the riders throughout the series.

The Pro GRT will bring in top riders from across the country and world. Last year the attendance was over 400 racers for this event. As a promoter, this is both exciting and very challenging. Dry Hill is not a ski resort with existing services, so we set it up and tear it down for each event. Additionally, we have very limited level space for pit/tech use. It is very important to let us know exactly what you need as soon as possible so we can do our best to accommodate your needs. All space is first come, first serve.

Attached is a form to submit for Tech/Expo spaces. Please remit them to Scott Tucker at your earliest convenience at olympicdirtsociety@yahoo.com

The weekend of this event, there is also a Jazz Festival going on that draws a lot of out-of-towners, so we encourage you to make lodging arrangements as soon as you can.
Some things to consider:

-We will have at least one person on-site at all times for security purposes.
-The North Olympic Peninsula enjoys weather not typical of the Pacific Northwest. Often we are dry while surrounded by rain.
-There is no water or electric service on-site. You must be fully self-contained. Generators welcome.
-There will be a food-vendor on-site serving breakfast, lunch & dinner.
-The trails and venue area are behind a locked gate, so if you are wanting to pre-ride or set-up early, you need to let us know. The event is scheduled for Thursday the 22nd thru Sunday the 25th.
-The venue is only three miles from town and only one mile from the nearest campground.
Can’t wait to race? Port Angeles will host the first round of the NWCup this weekend (March 26-28, 2010). For more information check out www.nwcup.com.

Should you have any questions or need additional information (including sponsorship), feel free to contact Dylan Dean at your earliest convenience at 760-443-3344 or email jdd@dylan-dean.com

Seeya at the races!

2010 Professional Mountain Bike Gravity Tour (Pro GRT) Calendar Announced

Colorado Springs, Colo. (February 23, 2010) – USA Cycling announced today the 2010 USA Cycling Professional Mountain Bike Gravity Tour (Pro GRT). In its second year, the five-race series will continue to raise the level of competitive gravity racing across the United States by providing a consistent stage of international-caliber events for elite gravity racers to showcase their downhill skills.

The Pro GRT is a downhill-only series for 2010 and will visit four states from April to September, beginning with a return visit to Port Angeles, Wash. for the Northwest Cup, April 24-25. The series will then make a trip to the opposite coast for the Plattekill Gravity Open in New York’s Roxbury Bike Park, May 22-23. Midway through the season, racers will contest the Northstar-at-Tahoe event in Truckee, Calif., June 26-27. The Pro GRT will then move to Winter Park, Colo. for the Trestle Bike Park (Crankworx Colorado), July 31-August 1, before concluding again with the Whiteface 5th Annual 5K Downhill in Lake Placid, New York, September 11-12.

Each of the five stops will offer series ranking points to top finishers, resulting in overall individual titles for professional men and women. Additionally, competitors will have the opportunity to accumulate international ranking points as two of the five races are inscripted on the UCI calendar. The racers with the most points throughout the five-race series will be recognized as the best gravity athletes competing on U.S. soil.

The 2010 series will also feature an Amateur GRT which, like the Pro GRT, will give Expert-level Category 1 racers the opportunity to compete against each other for an overall series crown.

For more information on the series, please visit USA Cycling’s ProGRT webpage

2010 USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Gravity Tour (Pro GRT)
April 24-25: Northwest Cup – Port Angeles, Wash.
May 22-23: Plattekill Gravity Open - Roxbury Bike Park, NY
June 26-27: Northstar-at-Tahoe - Truckee, Calif.
July 31-August 1: Trestle Bike Park (Crankworx Colorado) – Winterpark, Colo.
September 11-12: Whiteface 5th Annual 5K Downhill - Lake Placid, NY


Photo caption: The USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Gravity Tour (Pro GRT) will kick off April 24 with the Northwest Cup in Port Angeles, Wash.

Changes to schedule

Although we haven't "officialy" released the schedule, there will be some changes made. so if you have seen the 2010 calendar, expect to see a couple of changes.

sorry

Pro GRT Launches New Website!

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