2008 Bike Events + Results

Downhill Mountain Bike Races (DH)

Northstar^® Resort’s downhill terrain offers the perfect venue for this tooth rattling, downhill challenge!

Registration is $30 ($40 for open class) and will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. in the Village at Northstar ™ Season Pass & Tickets Office the morning of the event. Racer lift tickets are $30 (must have proof of registration). Lifts open to competitors at 9:00 a.m. and the first race begins at 12:00 p.m. Format will be a 1 run race. USA Cycling license is not required. Helmets are required.

Over 20 divisions for men, women and juniors, beginner through open class. Top three in each division receive awards. Cash prize to men’s and women’s open classes and Northstar Resort mountain bike tickets will be raffled off at each event! Raffle and awards are scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. on the Village Stage.

Race Dates and Courses

Sunday, June 15 - RESULTS
- All classes: upper to middle Karpiel.
- Expert / Pro: lower Dogbone (slabs), to bottom of Karpiel (vietnam), to stadium jump finish.
- Sport / Beginner: lower Phodogg, to stadium jump finish.
Sunday, July 20 - RESULTS
- All classes: Boondocks, top to bottom. First time ever!
Sunday, August 10
- Expert / Pro: Dogbone, top to bottom, to stadium jump finish.
- Sport / Beginner: upper Karpiel, to Speed Control, to Phodogg, to staduim jump finish.
Sunday, September 14
- All classes: Gypsy. First time ever!
Sunday, October 5 - 2nd Annual Live Wire Classic

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Cross-Country Bike Races (XC)

Try your luck in this fun, recreational mountain bike race for all ages and abilities. Courses are suitable for beginners through experts. Awards are given out at the conclusion of the series based on cumulative points. A generous raffle is held each week. Helmets are required. The race fee $15 per racer or $70 for the seven race series. Registration is 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. with the race time at 6:00 p.m. sharp.

Every Thursday from July 10 - August 21 Stop by Big Wave Burritos & Wraps after the race for the awards raffle and Thursday $10 Local Racer's Food & Drink Special .

XC Race Dates and Results

Thursday, July 17 - RESULTS
Thursday, July 24
Thursday, July 31
Thursday, August 7
Thursday, August 14
Thursday, August 21
Thursday, August 28

NOTE: The race has been extended one week due to the July 10 cancelation. The series will now begin on July 17 and go through August 28 .

16th Annual Tour de Nez

June 17 - 22, 2008
Six-Day Cycling Festival to Feature Men’s & Women’s Pro Racing, Recreational Rides & More!

In 2008, the Tour de Nez, one of the country’s top professional bicycling stage races, will be headquartered at Northstar-at-Tahoe ™ Resort in Truckee, California, an all new venue for the 16th annual cycling event.

The move will enable the event, scheduled to take place June 17 - June 22, to expand in 2008 to include six days of pro, amateur and enthusiast events. Pro cyclists will vie for their share of thousands in prize money, while cycling enthusiasts of all abilities will enjoy rides with cycling legends through scenic Lake Tahoe, a festive atmosphere and a packed schedule of events that includes family activities such as a bike decorating contest, bike parade and kid’s races.

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