May 22-25 | Angel Fire, NMXC, STXC, 4X, DH, SD
- UCI (C2) 4X and DH
- Nat'l MTB Calendar (Gravity)
  
OVERVIEW:| DATE: | May 22-25, 2009 | | LOCATION: | Angel Fire, New Mexico | | DISCIPLINES: | XC, STXC, 4X, DH, SD | | | UCI Classe 2 event for DH and 4X
| | | National Gravity Mountain Bike Calendar
| | | Pro GRT |
Angel Fire Resort proudly presents the 21th Annual Chile Challenge. With its pristine southwest flavor Angel Fire Resort will provide a marquee venue for this 3rd stop in the Mountain States Cup Series Championship Series. The Chile Challenge is also proudly supported by the New Mexico Sports Authority. 
REGISTRATIONPRE-REGISTRATION INFO: Download the Chile Challenge Registration Form. Forms mailed in must be postmarked by May 16. Forms faxed or emailed in must be received by Wednesday, May 20. You can also call in your registration to 720-407-6142 no later than Wednesday, May 20. ON-SITE REGISTRATION: If you don't pre-register online or mail/fax in a form, you can still register on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. $15 on-site registration fee applies to registration on Friday and a $20 registration fee applies to registration on Saturday/Sunday. Registration/check-in for your wave will close two hours prior to it's designated start time. Please check schedule for details. This includes pre-registered riders. No exceptions. RACE ENTRY TRANSFER POLICY
If you happen to break your collar bone the week before the race, sprain a thumb, or if any other unforeseen circumstance suddenly arises, never fear, the MSC crew won't let you down! We're here to help get you back to racing! Contact us at
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WAIVERS FOR JUNIORS If you're under 18 you'll need to bring waivers signed by your parents. You can download 'em HERE. LODGINGDon't risk a DUI! Stay where the action is . . . . Angel Fire Resort Hotel! Fend off the "Three Dog Night" with our pet-friendly hotel room . . . warm, dry and cozy. All Chile Challenge competitors get 20% off your stay at Angel Fire Resort Hotel. There are still rooms available some some great bike-friendly condos. Rooms are going quickly, so book today and save! Call reservations at 1-800-633-7463 or visit them online at www.angelfireresort.com
 Angel Fire Lodging Co
For awesome deals on lodging please call Angel Fire Lodging Co at 575-377-6488. We are offering 10% to 25% off on all properties available in Angel Fire through Resort Properties of Angel Fire, ReMax Angel Fire Mountain Rentals, Four Seasons, Prudential & Angel Fire Resort. We have properties walking distance to the event, & even some that have garages or that are pet friendly. Over 400 Condos, hotels & homes available for your stay. Please visit us online at www.stayandskiangelfire.com We look forward to seeing all of you in Angel Fire this year! CAMPINGPlenty of camping is available on-site in the parking lots surrounding the venue. There's a nominal fee from the resort folks. Porta-johns are set up in a few of them and if you really need privacy you can head to the hotel. Showers are available at Angel Fire Resort RV Park. Head southeast from Angel Fire on HWY 434 and look for the horse stables on the left hand side of the road. Head here for a huge list of all the RV parks and campgrounds. Need a map of the venue? Click HERE Blue Lot Camping Rates:
Tents - $10/night RV's (no hookups) - $15/night The resort will also be offering tent camping at its RV park just south of town (ironically, no RV's will be allowed here - something in the ownership covenants.) There are showers and a laundry room here - it'll be $15/night - both are available for competitor use. The RV Park is located about 3 miles South on HWY 434 on the left hand side. Look for the horse stables. Space available on a first come, first served. All camping permits will be sold at registration starting Thursday. MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVITIES
Angel Fire Resort is amping up the 22nd Annual Chile Challenge into the 22nd Annual Mountain Bike Festival. There will be tons of activities for competitors, spectators, friends and family. Here's what's going on all weekend long: - Drink specials all weekend in the Lazy Lizard Cantina in the Angel Fire Hotel all weekend.
- Red Bull Bike Polo at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 22 in the lower parking lot.
- "Short Skirts and Moustache" Party at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 23 at Zebediah's Bar and Grill. If you don't have a short skirt or moustache, one will be provided to you at your own risk.
- The Roasted Clove Horseshoe Tournament at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 24 with sampling from the Santa Fe Brewing Company.
- Check out local vendors in the Tech Expo area on Saturday and Sunday.
- Live music on Friday & Sunday evening.
- Tethered balloon rides on Saturday and Sunday in lower parking lots.
- Horse and carriage rides all weekend at the resort hotel.
- Free Wi-Fi in the hotel lobby 24-7.
Details on other events and live entertainment will be provided at registration! SCHEDULE FRIDAY MAY 22
| | 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
| Registration and packet pick-up
| 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
| CAT 2 / 3 practice (course B) | 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
| Pro / CAT 1 4X practice
| | 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Pro DH practice (course A)
CAT 1 DH practice (course B) | | 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | CAT 2 / 3 4X practice | 12:30p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
| Super D and XC open practice
| 6 p.m.
| Pro riders' and managers' meeting
| | | | SATURDAY MAY 23
| | 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
| Registration and packet pick-up
4X closes at 9 a.m.
STXC closes at 1 p.m
XC CAT 1/2/3 & SS closes at 6 p.m | 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
| CAT 2 / 3 DH practice (course B)
| 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
| Pro / CAT 1 4X practice
| 10:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
| Pro DH practice (course A)
CAT 1 DH practice (course B) | | 10:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. | CAT 2 / 3 4X practice
| 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
| CAT 2 / 3 4X Qualifying
| | 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. | All Short Track (STXC) Races | 3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
| Pro / CAT 1 4X Qualifying
| 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
| Super D and XC open practice
| | 6 p.m. | Pro riders' and managers' meeting | | | | SUNDAY MAY 24
| | 7:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
| Registration and packet pick-up
XC Pro closes at 10 a.m.
SD closesat 2 p.m.
DH closes at 6 p.m.
| 8 a.m.
| CAT 2 & 3 XC Races
| 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
| Pro DH practice (course A)
CAT 1 DH practice (course B) | | 10:30 a.m. | CAT 1 & SS XC Races | 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
| CAT 2 / 3 DH practice (course B)
| 11 a.m.
| Shimano Kid's Race
| 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
| Pro / CAT 1 4X practice
| 1 p.m.
| Pro Men XC Race
| 1:10 p.m.
| Pro Women XC Race | 1 p.m.
| CAT 1, 2, 3 4X Finals
| 3 p.m.
| UCI Pro 4X Finals
| 5:30 p.m.
| Super D Finals
| 6 p.m.
| Pro riders' and managers' meeting
| | | | MONDAY MAY 25
| | 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
| Pro DH practice (course A)
CAT 1, 2, 3 practice (course B) | 10:15 a.m.
| Pro DH Qualifying
| 12 p.m.
| CAT 1, 2, 3 DH Finals | 2:15 p.m.
| UCI Pro DH Finals
| Schedule is subject to change. Please check website for any changes
and the posting board at the race venue.
| | No registration on Monday. Registration closes for good Sunday at p.m. |
SATURDAY MAY 23 STXC presented by  SUNDAY MAY 24 4X presented by  A lot of time has passed since this course was built and it's gotten steadily better from year to year as the Cycle Cyndicate then Bigfoot Productions crews have tweaked and improved it. This is a UCI Classe 2 event (points outlined on this page). This event is open to all categories and is a part of the Mountain States Cup Championship Series. Season passholders for Gravity or Gated are automatically entered. SUNDAY MAY 24 XC presented by  Dave Weins put it best when he said “I love that XC course at Angel Fire – you spend all that time climbing your way up, then you turn around and climb the whole way back down.” What Dave was referring to was the rugged nature of Angel Fire’s terrain. It’s a true mountain biker’s course that’ll call on every skill you have as a rider. The guys and girls with the best all around game are going to find themselves on the podium here. Check out the schedule above for the main waves and check in on-site for each races individual start waves. There’s a mandatory riders meeting in the start finish area before the start of each wave. The course consists of 60% technical single-track and 30% fire roads. The long loop is approximately. 9 miles and climbs to 10,500 ft each lap with about 2000’ feet of elevation gain. The short loop (the old World Cup loop) is 5.5 miles and climbs to 9600 ft each lap with 1200’ of elevation gain. You can check out a course profile at Trailcentral.com. (Be advised that the race info posted there is from the 2006 event though, OK?)http://www.trailcentral.com/gps/gps_routes.php?key=&detail=114&num_routes=3 SUNDAY MAY 24 SD presented by  :
This is a Super-D course that's heavy on the D. Most of the Super-D uses the old Beta course that we've run in the past, but with a few of the super-techy sections removed. Your lift ($15/day, available at registration) ticket is also good for the rest of the day and the whole mountain is open, so feel free to get your runs in. You’re also eligible to purchase lift tickets at the discounted rate for the duration of the event.
SUNDAY MAY 24 KIDS RACEA fun, safe event for kids 9 and under. Every kid gets a prize and an award. The SKR will take place at 11 a.m. at the Cross-Country start. Everything you need to get your child registered will be waiting for you there. MONDAY MAY 25 DOWNHILL
This is a UCI Classe 2 DH for Pro Men and Women. Please see point scale. We will be running two courses, best suited for the Pro categories (course A) and CAT 1, 2, 3 (course B). Details will be posted at least two weeks prior. MEDIA Members of the media need to check in at registration for press credentials. Your credential grants you access to the media room and the chairlift. Please present a business card to our registration staff to get your credential. Wireless broadband access and fax service will be available in the event's media room. LIFT TICKETS $15/day and are required for each day of competition and practice. Yes, we know that some resorts don't charge for race day tickets, but there was no way around this issue this year. To place it in perspective though, all categories are getting twice as much scheduled practice time than at any other NMBS venue, PLUS the whole mountain is open for you to ride every day. PRACTICE PROTOCOL Riders with scheduled practice times will be given preferred access at the bottom of the chair. All other riders will be allowed on the chair, but will be asked to defer to whomever has access to either the Super-D or DH race course at that time. On Monday lift access will be restricted to riders with scheduled practice and competition times. UCI POINTS SCALES | | Saturday 4X
UCI Classe 2 | Sunday DH
UCI Classe 2 | | | open to all pros | open to all pros | | Place | Points Awarded | Points Awarded | | 1 | 30 | 30 | | 2 | 20 | 20 | | 3 | 15 | 15 | | 4 | 12 | 12 | | 5 | 10 | 10 | | 6 | 8 | 8 | | 7 | 6 | 6 | | 8 | 4 | 4 | TIMING AND RESULTS Brought to you by CJ Sports Timing- where seconds count. AWARDSAll riders must be present to receive awards and cash purses for all MSC events. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made so, plan you trip home accordingly. RACE PHOTOSWill be provided by our official photography partner, Vast Action Photography. You can visit them at www.vastaction.com HOW TO GET HEREAngel Fire is located in New Mexico, not too far from its border with Colorado. If you are headed from Denver or anywhere else in Colorado, make your way to I-25 South towards Colorado Springs. Take ext 446 US-64 W towards Taos. Stay on US-64W for 68.2 miles. Then turn left on NM-434/Mountain View Blvd. for a few miles and you're there! TECH/EXPO SPACE, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIESIf you're interested in volunteering of finding out about sponsorship opportunities, please give us a shout at
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