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February 1, 2022 (KILLINGTON, VT) - The Fox US Open of Mountain Biking has announced the 2022 race festival will be returning to Killington Resort this September 15-18th. The Fox US OPEN originated on the East Coast in 2003 and was last hosted at Killington Resort in 2018. Top professional racers from around the world are anticipated to compete for the $80,000 prize purse, with this year’s top male and female of the Open Class Downhill taking home $15,000 each. In addition to Pro/Open Class events, the Fox US OPEN offers amateur racing classes in downhill, enduro and dual slalom.
“The 2018 US OPEN at Killington was a huge success for athletes and race fans, so we’re really looking forward to bringing things back to the northeast community” stated Clay Harper, Co-founder and Event Director of the Fox US OPEN. “It’s part of the culture of the USO that whether you’re racing or coming out to watch, we want everyone to bring their bike and have a good time! Killington delivers just that. It’s an incredible bike park, with great lodging and amenities too.”
The iconic US OPEN Downhill race remains true to its heritage as an open class event that gives up-and-coming racers the chance to step-up and compete against the pros. The race will once again be the final stop of the US Downhill National Series. As always, open classes will compete for the cash purse and the amateur classes will be chasing prizes and bragging rights. Young racers will also have their shot in the Next Gen Youth Downhill event, which offers age categories for intermediate and expert racers under 15 years old and provides kids with a real racing opportunity on a dedicated track.
FOX US OPEN OF MOUNTAIN BIKING RETURNS TO VERMONT
February 1, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOX US OPEN OF MOUNTAIN BIKING RETURNS TO VERMONT
February 1, 2022 (KILLINGTON, VT) - The Fox US Open of Mountain Biking has announced the 2022 race festival will be returning to Killington Resort this September 15-18th. The Fox US OPEN originated on the East Coast in 2003 and was last hosted at Killington Resort in 2018. Top professional racers from around the world are anticipated to compete for the $80,000 prize purse, with this year’s top male and female of the Open Class Downhill taking home $15,000 each. In addition to Pro/Open Class events, the Fox US OPEN offers amateur racing classes in downhill, enduro and dual slalom.
“The 2018 US OPEN at Killington was a huge success for athletes and race fans, so we’re really looking forward to bringing things back to the northeast community” stated Clay Harper, Co-founder and Event Director of the Fox US OPEN. “It’s part of the culture of the USO that whether you’re racing or coming out to watch, we want everyone to bring their bike and have a good time! Killington delivers just that. It’s an incredible bike park, with great lodging and amenities too.”
Bernard Kerr Racing in the USO Downhill last time the event was held at Killington Resort
Photo credit: Dave Trumpore
The iconic US OPEN Downhill race remains true to its heritage as an open class event that gives up-and-coming racers the chance to step-up and compete against the pros. The race will once again be the final stop of the US Downhill National Series. As always, open classes will compete for the cash purse and the amateur classes will be chasing prizes and bragging rights. Young racers will also have their shot in the Next Gen Youth Downhill event, which offers age categories for intermediate and expert racers under 15 years old and provides kids with a real racing opportunity on a dedicated track.