Blue Mountain Resort Hosts Bike Racing Competition This Weekend

MAXXIS EASTERN STATES CUP IS HOSTED BY BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
Gravity Mountain Bike Racing Competition at Pennsylvania’s Largest Downhill Course

Blue Mountain Resort, located in the foothills of Palmerton, Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, proudly hosts the MAXXIS Eastern States Cup (ESC) Showdown competition on Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28.

Now entering its 13th season, the race was created to ensure the growth of gravity mountain bike racing on the East Coast. The series is recognized for its professionalism, high level of competition and emphasis on fun. After starting as a downhill-only event, the series has evolved over the years with the addition of enduro racing, ebike racing, night racing and numerous kid and entry-level options. The MAXXIS ESC has also expanded geographically from a few sites in Vermont and New York to a revolving stable of dozens of top-level networks across the east.

Every year, Blue Mountain hosts local, regional and national downhill mountain bike races like the Eastern States Cup. It boasts the largest downhill course – perfect for competitions – and provides bikers with 29 thrilling bike trails including its newest trail, Ripple, all serviced by the high-speed Comet Quad Lift. More information is available at https://skibluemt.com/outdoor/mountain-biking/.

MAXXIS Eastern States Cup Showdown Competition is Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28
Blue Mountain Resort
1660 Blue Mountain Drive
Palmerton, PA 18971
(610) 826-7700
https://www.skibluemt.com/

About Blue Mountain Resort
Blue Mountain Resort is a year-round resort located along the Kittatinny Ridge in the Pocono Mountain region and sits within Little Gap Valley in Pennsylvania. Originally opened in 1977 as Little Gap Ski Area, it was renamed Blue Mountain Resort in 1989. With the highest vertical drop of any ski resort in Pennsylvania, it features 40 ski trails, 16 lifts, 29 mountain biking trails, a ropes course, rock climbing wall and more. The property offers camping and glamping sites and dining at Slopeside Pub & Grill along with spaces for indoor and outdoor weddings, groups and corporate retreats. More information is available at www.skibluemt.com. Social media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter.