September 4-7, 2009 | SolVista Bike Park, Granby, CO
XC, STXC, DH, 4X, SD

OVERVIEW

SOlVISTA BIKE PARK IN GRANBY, COLORADO

The Sol Survivor is proudly presented by Granby Ranch. Check out SolVista Ski Basin and the SolVista Bike Park here. There are few resorts in North America that have displayed the commitment to mountain biking that these folks have. What they've created is truly something special. Both we and they look forward to an amazing event.

REGISTRATION

PRE-REGISTRATION INFO: download the Sol Survivor Registration Form.  Forms mailed in must be postmarked by Saturday, August 29 to 600 Corporate Circle, Unit D. Forms faxed to (303) 278-6906 or emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it must be received by Wednesday, September 2.

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 one hour prior to it's designated start time. This includes pre-registered riders. No exceptions.

RACE ENTRY TRANSFER POLICY

LODGING

Wanna stay somewhere with a few more amenities? The folks at SolVista have it all...and at awesome prices. Call the guys below and tell them that you found their number on our site - there are great deals available for the weekend.

CAMPING

There'll be camping adjacent to the base area. It'll be $10/car and permits are good for the entire weekend. Potable water, a wash station, port-o-crappers and trash facilities will be provided. There won't be RV hookups I'm afraid. If you need to park your big rig please you can find more info here. Permits will be available at registration.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5 4X presented by 

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6 XC presented by 

We'll be headed out the week after Snowmass to map and mark the XC course. You can expect a shortish loop (between 5-7 miles) with multiple trips through the base area for the elite categories. We're attempting to emulate the World Cup standard a bit more at the request of some of our top-tier riders and team managers. Big Matt Thompson has also created a pretty cool end-of-lap parade 'mini-loop'. When riders re-enter the base are for their finish they'll be directed to the mini-loop, the entirety of which is visible to spectators in the base. This is going to make awesome spectating as closely grouped riders have a long-drawn out arena in which everyone can watch them try to rip each other's legs off.

Need a map?

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6 SD presented by

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7 STXC presented by

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7 DH

We'll be using two tracks for this event, one for CAT 2/3 and another for CAT 1 and Pro. While we've yet to reveal which will be which, be assured that each will be ability-appropriate. By using two courses we'll be able to double up everyone's practice time and insure better safety on each course by separating abilities. The good folks at SolVista have a few surpises ready for you, plus they've agreed to spin the chair beginning on Thursday for practice.

Here's what Wentz has to say:
CAT 2/3:
CAT 2/3 riders will be greeted by a course that has a little bit of everything in it. The start will be a short sprint that leads into Cheeze It, a rocky singletrack and then either a rock drop/roll option or a go around that is just a bit slower. These rocky sections will lead into flowy corners that have multiple inside and outside line options, so look a head and try for the lines that allow for the most exit speed. We added a couple jump options before Cheeze-It joins up to Lower Silky. Lower Silky will lead racers down a diabolical set of berms that lead to a final small step up and then finish area with the Pro/Expert course.

PRO/CAT 1:
We have used parts of what we see as the best of both of our dedicated downhill trails to challenge the Pro and Expert field. Starting off on Drifter, racers will have to keep it steady through the rocky, sandy upper section of the track before the double/triple option and then the rock garden in the top third of the course. After the steep rock garden, exit speed is critical, we added a little more dirt to the landing of the next jump, so carry speed through and a smooth transition awaits. Instead of going to the right to traverse the ski run, racers will duck into the trees to the left, where berms and new parts await. This will get faster and faster as the weekend goes on and the new trail is ridden more. The new tree section leads into a fast part in the woods that is similar to last year's G3 Drifter course, and it all dumps out at the Ski Jump. There will be some corners before it to control speed, and then once you are airborne, look right to see another new section of woods. Going full speed into the new section, riders will be met with wedges, some rough stuff and a step-down out of the woods. The fast corners after that lead into Cougar's famous 'Lip Skidder' jump (which Justing Leov mangled last year with his rear brake...) and then to the finish area with a double into a berm and then into the final whoop section and finishing berms.

LIFT TICKETS

Will be $10/dat starting on Thursday. You'll need a lift tickt for race day also.

CLUNKER CRITS

Presented by Dale's Pale Ale. Bikes of all denominations welcome. Legal drinking age (and a propensity for anarchy) a must.

TIMING AND RESULTS

Brought to you by CJ Sports Timing- where seconds count.

AWARDS

Results and preliminary results will be posted on the deck at the awards venue immediately upon completion. Cross Country and Downhill awards will take place between 1 to 3 p.m, after the completion of the event. Super-D awards will take place immediately after the event. You must be present at the awards ceremony to receive your award or cash purse.All 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 PHOTOS

Will be provided by our official photography partner, Vast Action Photography. You can visit them at www.vastaction.com

HOW TO GET HERE

SolVista Bike Park and Granby Ranch are located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, only two miles south of Granby, Colorado and 15 miles north of Fraser, Colorado on Highway US 40.

From Denver:
Take I 70 west to exit 232 for US-40 W toward Empire/Granby. You'll be on US-40 for about 43 miles and two miles before you enter the town of Granby, turn right at Village Road (a big City Market will be on your left). Stay on Village Road for 1.3 miles. Within the first quarter mile you'll pass by the Inn at Silver Creek on your left. Chances are you'll be staying there. Village Road will go up and over the hill and Sol Vista Basin and the SolVista Bike Park will be on your right.

From Colorado Springs:
Take I-25 N to Denver, get on I-70 W and read the above directions.

TECH/EXPO SPACE, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES

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