The MAXXIS ESC Enduro Series is once again coming to Sugarloaf August 17-18, 2024. The Eastern States Cup attracts some of mountain biking’s best riders. Celebrate all weekend with live music, kids races and more.  Race registration is live.  Register today and be sure to reserve your camping spot or room in the Hotel as space is limited.  Volunteers are also needed, register here.  Continue reading below for complete details. 

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Race Info

The Course (subject to change)

The MAXXIS Eastern States Cup Showdown here at Sugarloaf will consist of three race disciplines: enduro, downhill, and Ebike series. For the non-racer, the objective of each is simple – ride from the top of the course to the bottom as quickly as you can, time-trial style.



The enduro mountain bike race involves four timed stages that are primarily downhill but vary in steepness, length, and difficulty depending on location. Between each stage, there will be untimed “transfer stages” that are mostly uphill. Depending on the stage, the transfer will either involve pedaling, hiking or chairlift riding.

Stage one and two begin over on the eastern side of the mountain on Tohaul, traversing ski trails and trees in the Whiffletree area, with suggested spectating in Broccoli Garden and Moose Alley. The transfers for these stages run along Mountainside Road, Condo Crosscut and Crosshaul. Stage three begins near the intersection of Pick Pole and Binder on the western side of the mountain, traverses the Timberline Trail through horseshoe and down Windrow, while stage four descends Sheerboom across Peavey, through Rookie River, and finished on the Landing. The SuperQuad will serve at the primary transfer for these stages.



The downhill race, which consists of a single stage, begins on Tote Road, near the intersection of Double Bitter, with sections dipping in and out of the woods along the Tote Road and Scoot trails, with a finish corral on the Landing.

Spectating

Spectators can ride up the lift but must walk down.  

As the event takes place in numerous locations across the mountain, several spectating opportunities are within walking distance of the base.  2024 Spectator & Course Map coming soon.  

PLEASE NOTE: Bucksaw Express will service the Downhill race while Whiffletree will load Enduro riders.  Enduro riders will also have access to Bucksaw Express for two of the stages. MTB lift-access is reserved for registered racers only (must have race plate on bike) with valid RFID ticket; No spectator bikes allowed.  Spectators may purchase a lift ticket online or at the ticket windows to access some of the summit area spectating viewpoints, however, MUST WALK DOWN.  There will be no downloading from any of the lifts.  Personal vehicles and ATVs are not permitted on the mountain at any time. 

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