The challenge is on ... Fall Tilt 12-Hour Endurance Downhill Mountain Bike Race October 3 at the Mountain Village Bike Park & Calendar of Events

After a two-year hiatus, downhill mountain biking is back in Mountain Village in a big way with a bike park dedicated solely to the sport. To celebrate the park’s grand opening, the Town of Mountain Village, in conjunction with Bigfoot Production, is hosting Fall Tilt, a 12-hour endurance downhill mountain bike race challenge. The race will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the Mountain Village Bike Park is the stage for this event. Fall Tilt is geared towards all levels of mountain bike riders, and the total number of laps during the 12-hour period will determine the various challenge winners. Prior to race day, the town will host the park’s grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for Friday, October 2 at 10 a.m. at the entrance of the park. Fall Tilt Race Open Practice will begin right after the ceremony.

“This downhill bike race challenge is going to bring out some of the region’s best riders and allow them to showcase their endurance and strength,” said Mountain Village Community Relations Manager Nichole Zangara. “From speaking to some of the local downhill riders, I’m certain the race course will test the riders’ skill levels, offer a technical challenge, and determine the toughest competitor. Never before has Mountain Village ever hosted a gravity event like this one, and one that goes into the evening hours. It’s certainly going to be worth watching.”

Riding after dark will require the use of approved front-mounted bike lights. Rentals will be available, but limited. If a rider intends to run the last two or three hours of the event, they are required to have an adequate lighting system otherwise they won’t be allowed on the lift.

There are various classes and categories for the Fall Tilt race: solo, duo teams and four-person teams. Registration is available online at BikeReg.com; on-site For rules and regulations, visit the Web site, www.falltiltintelluride.com.

Fall Tilt Venue:
The downhill race course is comprised of four adjacent downhill trails that will be utilized simultaneously from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Terrain will vary from rocky, technical riding on the World Cup course to flowing, slower riding on a “recovery” trail or two. It is up to the rider’s discretion as to which trail they will use for each downhill lap.

Fall Tilt Downhill Course
No Brainer:
This single blue, three-foot wide and one-and-a-half-mile trail runs from the top of the park to the bottom with a 12 percent average grade. Expect smooth, rolling, curvy cruisers. It’s family fun for everyone.
T-Bone:
This double blue, singletrack trail cuts off from the No Brainer Trail and reconnects after one-third of a mile. T-Bone is a good introduction to singletrack turns while weaving through the trees.
Pan-Coaster:
This brand new single black trail runs a half-mile long and features numerous, meticulously crafted berms that flow in and out of the trees adjacent to the World Cup Trail. There are plenty of opportunities for air on Pan-Coaster.
World Cup:
What’s a Mountain Village Bike Park if it doesn’t incorporate a little of the old with a little of the new? As part of the original World Cup downhill race course, this double black, rocky singletrack stretches a quarter-mile long and incorporates log jumps, steep drops, and berms … a potpourri of a downhill rider’s dream.

Fall Tilt & Fall Fest 2009 Calendar of Events In addition to Fall Tilt, the Town of Mountain Village and the Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association have planned a weekend jammed-packed with things to do: Oktoberfest activities and live music Friday and a Fall Crawl and the Fall Tilt After-party at Hop Garden Saturday.
Please view the complete Fall Tilt and Fall Fest Event Schedule.
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