Mountain States Cup Wildflower Rush This Weekend!

The next stop in the Mountain States Cup Series lands this weekend! It will be in Crusted Butt, so come ready to race and drink a GRIP of beer! Race info from their website is listed below....











2008-06-13, 4:16pm: Crested Butte Mountain Resort has pulled out all the stops to ensure that the Wildflower Rush will follow the same legendary courses the racers have come to expect. The Mountain Operations Team has completely cleared the snow from the all single track sections using snowcats and shovels. In addition to clearing the trails, extensive work has been done to create water diversions to keep those sections of the course dry.

Improvements to the Downhill course have been approved by the Forest Service and are under construction. Changes include a new section of trail which bypasses the previous segment that went directly underneath the lift and through the trees. Additionally planned for this year’s event is a road gap for the Pro-level riders. These changes will be in place for the Downhill race on Sunday, June 22, 2008.

Crested Butte is expecting warm temperatures through next weekend, so you can expect dry trails and sunny days for the race. Lodging is still available, call Crested Butte Vacations at 1.800.544.8448 . Discounts are available for racers.

June 21-22, 2008 Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado: The Lowdown
Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) presents the 8th Annual Wildflower Rush Cross Country (XC) and Downhill (DH) Races. CBMR will provide a marquee venue for the 4th stop in the 2008 Mountain States Cup (MSC) series. The race features its traditional 10-mile cross-country course, Saturday June 21 on the Butte’s legendary web of winding single track, climbing 1800 feet per lap. On Sunday, June 22, the Wildflower Rush is excited to welcome back the Crested Butte Downhill (DH) and the new Wildflower Super-D (SD). The exciting Downhill course will include steep single-track, fast roads, open ski runs and "techy" wooded sections, while the Super-D will use a variety of challenging terrain with a Lemans style start and finishing through the Cross Country start.
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The Competition
Wildflower Rush Cross Country Race
The Cross Country will take place Saturday, June 21 at 8:00am. All categories will start between 8:00-9:00am (TBD – we’re trying to work a third wave in around DH practice). The race features the traditional 10-mile course on the Butte’s legendary web of winding single track, climbing 1800 feet per lap. - All Beginners, JR Beginners & Junior Sport (11-18): 1 lap – 10 miles, 1800 vertical feet- Pro Women, Expert Women & Junior X Women, Clydesdale, Sport Men & Women, Junior X Men, Single Speed Women: 2 laps – 20 miles, 3600 vertical- Single Speed Men, Pro & Semi-Pro Men, Senior Expert Men: 3 laps – 30 miles, 5400 vertical
Crested Butte Downhill
The Downhill event will take place Sunday, June 22. Final course layout will not be determined until the week of the event, but we’re doing our best to bypass a few…uhhh…’pedally’ sections. Riders will use the Silver Queen Lift to get to the top of the course. Downhill chairlift access will begin 15 minutes before the scheduled beginning of practice and end 15 minutes before the scheduled end of practice. Daily lift tickets and number plates on the bike are required to practice.
Wildflower Super-D
The Wildflower Rush Super-D will offer the best of Downhill and Cross Country events. The course will be fast and will offer a variety of challenging terrain using a Lemans Style start and finishing through the Cross Country start.
Shimano Kids Race
Saturday June 21 at 4:00pm
A free Shimano Kids Race will be presented for those 10 and under at the Cross Country start/finish area. Classes will be determined based on the number of participants. All kids will receive a medal and t-shirt. Kids must be accompanied by a parent and can register at the race site. All participants must wear helmets. *Schedule is subject to change.

DALE's PALE ALE CLUNKER CRITS
We've got classes for DH rigs, new townies, ol townies, frankenbikes - you name it, whoever shows up we'll get you racing with your sick and twisted brethren. Bring your bike, a healthy thirst and an appetite for destruction.


General Schedule
Note: Schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions or other reasons

Friday, June 20, 2008 – Athlete Arrival, DH Practice
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Registration and packet pickup at Event Headquarters
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: DH/SD/XC Practice lift access via Red Lady Express Lift (Note: This is NOT a closed practice. You will encounter course overlap, CBMR vehicles, and other riders. Please use caution.)

Saturday, June 21, 2008 – Cross Country Race
6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.: Registration and packet pickup for the XC Race at Event Headquarters
Note: No new registrations will be accepted after 7:00 am
8:00 a.m.: Wildflower Rush XC Race
DH and SD practice immediately following XC Race, approx. 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (Last ride up at 3:15 p.m.)
10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Registration and packet pickup for the DH and Super D
3:00pm - registration closes for SD and DH
12:00 p.m.: Shimano Kids Race
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.: XC Awards and BBQ
4(ish) - Shimano Kids Race
4(ish) - Dale's Pale Ale Clunker Crits, CB base area
4(ish) - Wildflower Rush super-raffle! CB Base Area

Sunday, June 22, 2008 — Downhill and Super D
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.: Super D Race - Super D awards immediately after the race
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: DH Practice
10:30 a.m.: DH Race
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: DH awards/DH and Super D Pasta Feed

REGISTRATION
ONLINE: Register Online at www.sportsbaseonline.com. Online registration will close Wednesday, June 18, 2008.


ON SITE: Registration and packet pick-up will take place Friday, June 20, from 9:00am to 8:00pm. We will have registration and packet pick up for the cross country event on Saturday, from 6:00am to 7:00am and registration for the Downhill and Super-D will be from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Registration cut off will be one hour prior to the start of your event, this includes pre-registered riders. No exceptions will be made. There will be NO race day registration for the Downhill or Super-D on Sunday. Please make sure you are registered and have picked up your packet by 2:30pm on Saturday.