MONSTER ENERGY PRO DOWNHILL SERIES ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 – Mountain Bike Press Release
MONSTER ENERGY PRO DOWNHILL SERIES ANNOUNCED FOR 2024
December 28, 2023 (USA) – The 2024 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series was announced today. This new US Downhill Mountain Bike Championship will consist of four races next year, including the Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking at Killington Resort. The series includes professional and amateur racing. Fans can expect an international field of professional athletes competing for the overall titles in the men’s and women’s series.
“Starting with the US OPEN, we have been working to build a national downhill series for several years, and with the support of Monster Energy and other key partners, we are proud to launch the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series in 2024. Together the regional racing series have done incredible work to grow the sport of downhill in the United States, especially in the youth categories. Our mission is to develop a unified racing platform at the national level that will enable athletes and the entire industry to continue to grow.” – Clay Harper, Director of the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series
“Sponsoring the US National Series is not only a great opportunity to promote the Monster Army program, but also a great place for all amateurs to get their start in racing. We look forward to building a foundation for the future stars while advancing and improving events that produce the fastest athletes in the world. It is time for a series organizer to give all athletes and teams the respect and admiration they deserve.” -Sean Heimdal, Monster Energy
The series begins April 5-7 at Ride Rock Creek, Neko Mulally’s new bike park in North Carolina. For the second round from May 24th to 26th we head to Mountain Creek Bike Park in New Jersey, one of the most traditional national racing locations in the country. Series organizers have not yet announced the location of the third round, but said the event is scheduled to take place August 16-18 in Southern California. The championship final will be the Fox US OPEN in Killington, Vermont, September 26-29.
“Our plan is to create a more geographically balanced national series over the next few years. It’s crazy to think that it’s been almost five years since the Fox US OPEN was held in Big Bear Lake, California and that this was the last West Coast national downhill event we ever had. Adding new venues to the offering requires time and resources. We are already working on the 2025 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series schedule.” – Clay Harper, Director of the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series
The Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series is recognized as the official USA Cycling National Downhill Series. Organizers are working with USA Cycling to finalize all sanctioning details and UCI integration. Additional event information and athlete registration details will be released mid-winter.
“As downhill racing grows in America and the World Cup field narrows, it is exciting to see a series in the United States where up-and-coming riders can break through and elites can hone their skills.” We have in America good regional racing developments, but we have a real need for racing that is aimed at elite athletes and connects both coasts with a wide range of talent. I’m really excited to have a top-notch racing series in America.” – Dakotah Norton, 2023 US OPEN Champion
2024 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series:
- Drive Rock Creek, North Carolina – 5th-7th April
- Mountain Creek Bike Park, New Jersey – June 24-26 May
- Southern California venue to be announced – June 16-18 August
- Fox US OPEN at Killington Resort, Vermont – June 26-29 September
Follow the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series at:
https://www.instagram.com/prodownhillseries/
www.prodownhillseries.com
About the Pro Downhill Series:
Born out of the Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking and with the support of key partners, we are excited to launch the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series in 2024. This series includes professional and amateur level downhill mountain bike racing throughout the United States. All races are fully sanctioned and the series is considered the official USA Cycling National Downhill Series. Please visit www.prodownhillseries.com
About Monster Energy:
Monster Energy, based in Corona, California, is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Monster Energy rejects the recognition of the traditional and supports the scene and the sport. Whether it’s motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surfing, snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding or the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle: Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent . It’s more than a drink, it’s the way of life of athletes, sports, bands, believers and fans. For more information about Monster Energy and all of its beverages, visit www.monsterenergy.com.
PR CONTACTS:
Clay Harper – info@prodownhillseries.com
