Windrock Bike Park will open the season for USA Cycling’s 2022 Downhill series with its annual mountain bike festival, the Tennessee National from Wednesday, March 9 through Sunday, March 13.
Top riders from across the globe will migrate to Windrock Bike Park to compete on one of the most challenging courses in the nation for the Tennessee National title. Competitors will “ride the rock” as they take on this strenuous descent through the East Tennessee mountains to tack on their first points in the 2022 Downhill Series.
“East Tennessee is a premier destination and North American staple for mountain biking enthusiasts worldwide,” said Sean Leader, Co-Owner of Windrock Bike Park. “Windrock is proud to host the USA Cycling’s Downhill Series and showcase trails worthy of all standards.
“This downhill series event marries talent and endurance to create an unforgettable experience for competitors,” he added. “We look forward to welcoming incoming cyclists to our world-class trails.”
The week’s festival will include downhill, enduro, freestyle, and kid’s competitions. Unlike other events in the National Downhill Series, the Tennessee National will feature a highly anticipated freestyle jam on Friday with maximum air tricks and competitions. Spectators are invited to join in on the action for free in the finish and expo area or can pay for mountain access passes starting at $10 per day during the week, $15 on Saturday or $30 for the full week.
You can check out last year’s highlight reel, here. For more information about the event, please visit the Tennessee National website.
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