Schweitzer Hosts Downhill Mountain Bike Race

August 12, 2010

News Release
8-12-2010
 For Immediate Release

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Dave Kulis – 208.263.9555 x 2210
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Schweitzer Hosts Downhill Mountain Bike Race
The All Gravity Series Heads to Schweitzer 

Sandpoint, ID – After a 5-year hiatus, downhill mountain bike racing is back at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. The All Gravity Series brings stop number 3.5 to Schweitzer’s newly constructed pro downhill trail, Redemption, on August 21st and 22nd. 

The All Gravity Series is a USA Cycling sanctioned race series including stops around eastern Washington and northern Idaho. The race features three racing categories; pro, intermediate and beginner. 

Pro – cat 1 will race down Schweitzer’s newest trail, Redemption. This 1300’ vertical drop trail features everything from rock gardens, step downs, drops and natural jumps. 

“We’re really stoked about this new trail,” said Schweitzer Events Manager Brandon Peterson. “It’s a highly technical course and should offer challenges to even the best riders.” 

Beginners, cat 3, and intermediates, cat 2, will race down a black diamond course from the Pinch Flat Trail to Moffitt’s Edge to the Collector Trail. 

“This event is going to be exciting for all riders and anyone interested in watching,” added Peterson. 

The All Gravity Series will be taking the place of a former downhill race that was scheduled to be held at Schweitzer on the same weekend. Circumstance beyond Schweitzer’s control caused that race to be cancelled. 

For more information and to register visit www.allgravityseries.com. For event lodging call 877.487.4643 

About Schweitzer Mountain Resort Schweitzer Mountain Resort is a playground in both winter and summer. The changing seasons brings with it a renewed sense of adventure. Trusty skis are replaced by go-anywhere mountain bikes, powder chutes become hiking trails and winter whites become summer greens. Located in the rugged Selkirk Mountains of the northern Idaho panhandle and the northwest Rocky Mountains, Schweitzer overlooks the town of Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille. For more information about Schweitzer Mountain Resort call 208.263.9555 or visit www.schweitzer.com.