Hill Country Downhill (HCDH) returns, offering downhill mountain bike racers another chance at glory. Experience true, Texas lift-served DH racing across fresh tracks at each stop. HCDH is a year-round downhill race at Spider Mountain, the only year-round, lift-served bike park in the US. The HCDH Fall Series comprises three stops, with $1500 in cash prizes for overall series winners in pro categories.
Recap of stop #2 of the HCDH fall series
The third and final stop will go down on December 14th, 2024 with our winter series starting on January 18th, 2025.
All racers must purchase a $39 lift ticket or have a valid season pass. Other riders and spectators can save on their tickets by clicking here and buying early. Spectators must purchase a $20 ticket at the ticket window even if they aren’t riding. This gives access to scenic chair rides to watch on the mountain and the area by the lake to relax during the downtime.
All non-racing trails will be open to the public and spectators are encouraged!!
Register today with the link below and secure your lift ticket now to save!
Details to come but rest assured there will be fresh lines sought out at this stop.
Race Categories
All categories will race on Saturday with practice for all on Friday. Seeding for pro categories at 3p on Friday.
Racing Categories Pro Men (all ages), Pro Women (all ages), Cat 1 Men (13-15), Cat 1 Men (16-39), Cat 1 Men (40+), Cat 1 Women (all ages), Cat 2 Men (13-15), Cat 2 Men (16-39), Cat 2 Men (40+), Cat 2 Women (all ages), E-Bike Open (all ages), Power Kids (12 & younger)
Schedule
Friday
Practice – 8a-3p
Seeding – 3p (pro categories only)
Saturday
Track walk – 8a-8:15a
Practice – 8:15a – 11a
Riders meeting – 9:30a (at retail)
Race – 11a
Awards – 3p (behind retail)
Race Start Order
Power Kids (12 & younger), Cat 2 Women (all ages), Cat 2 Men (13-15), Cat 2 Men (40+), Cat 2 Men (16-39), E-Bike Open (all ages), Cat 1 Women (all ages), Cat 1 Men (13-15), Cat 1 Men (40+), Cat 1 Men (16-39), Pro Women (all ages), Pro Men (all ages)
Pricing
Non-passholders will need to purchase an additional racer lift ticket to ride on Friday for $39.
Single Stop Pro (Season Passholder) – $95 Pro (Non-Passholder) – $125 Cat 1 & 2 (Season Passholder) – $60 Cat 1 & 2 (Non-Passholder) – $100 Power Kids (12 & younger) – FREE
Friday Lift Tickets $39 at ticket window for all non-passholder registered racers
Timing
We will be using a highly accurate chip-based timing system. Make sure to pick up your chip the day of the race and please make sure to drop off your chip with our staff when your lap is over.
HCDH Fall Series has three stops. Each stop will have its own podium ceremony with awards and prizes. However, to truly prove that you are the fastest racer in Texas Hill Country you must be consistent and win the overall series title by collecting the most points between the three races.
Stop #1: October 12th, 2024 Stop #2: November 9th, 2024 Stop #3: December 14th, 2024
Pro Cash Prize
The overall series winners in the pro categories (all ages women and men) will be competing for a cash prize totaling $1,500.
Spectating
Texas, the birthplace of Tailgating, where fans make cheering as fun as the sport itself. Downhill Mountain Biking? No different! Even if you’re not riding, come out to spectate and cheer on our racers.
Series Sponsors
Thank you to our series sponsors for helping us put on this race series!