2025 President Mountain Bike Weekend

2025 President MTB Weekend with USAC Pennsylvania DH State Championship, AM Gear Pro Shootout, Round 2 Allegheny Gnar DH Series and Shuttled Ride Days presented by Snyder Electric

@ President, PA (parking on Highway 62 near President Rd) - CLICK HERE FOR MAP

• July 4 - Extra Shuttled Ride Day, Amateur DH Clinic
• July 5 - Shuttled Ride Day, Beginner DH Clinic, Beginner Fun Race and Pro/ Expert seeding runs
• July 6 - USA Cycling sanctioned DH Race for all Pro/ Expert/ Amateur classes (Beginners only race Saturday)

REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE EVENT HERE: https://www.bikereg.com/2025-allegheny-gnar-president

RACE LIVE TIMING: Allegheny Gnar | Zone4.ca 

EVENT PHOTOS & RESULTS: https://www.rootsandrain.com/series2168/2025-allegheny-gnar-dh/schedule/

DIRECTIONS

For GPS use: CCXR+47V President, Pennsylvania 

Lat/Long: 41°26'52.3"N 79°33'33.6"W

From Oil City follow Highway 62 towards Tionesta, parking will be on your right across from President Campground before President Road.

From Tionesta/ Titusville follow Highway 62 towards Oil City, parking will be on your left across from President Campground just after President Road. 

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday:

• 10am - 5pm Open Riding
• Amateur DH Clinic 3-5pm
• Overnight parking permitted for registered riders only

Saturday:

• Beginner/ Novice DH Clinic 9am-12pm
• 9am - 3pm Race Practice/ Open Riding
• 3pm Optional Seeding for Pro & Cat 1/2 Classes
• 4pm Beginner DH Race 
• Overnight parking permitted for registered riders only

Sunday:

• Final Racer Check-in 8am-11am
• * Racer Practice - Pro & Cat 1/2 8:30am-10:30am
• * Racer Practice - Cat 3 10am-12pm
• * DH Finals: 12pm start (Pro & Cat 1/2 start first)
• After race completes, free riding til 4pm for registered racers only

* Practice Groups/ Race Order may change, check email or registration for final schedule.

AM GEAR PRO SHOOTOUT AWARDS

Presented by the local gear brand and manufacturer, AM Gear

Top 3 - Pro Men’s & Women’s Race Payout Based on Number of Competitors in Class

• 2 Riders: 1st=$1,000
• 3 Riders: 1st=$1,000
• 4 Riders: 1st=$1,000 / 2nd=$100
• 5 Riders: 1st=$1,000 / 2nd=$150
• 6 Riders: 1st=$1,000 / 2nd=$300
• 7 Riders: 1st=$1,000 / 2nd=$350 / 3rd=$50
• 8 Riders: 1st=$1,000 / 2nd=$350 / 3rd=$100
• 9 Riders: 1st=$1,000 / 2nd=$350 / 3rd=$200
• 12 Riders: 1st=$1,000 / 2nd=$500 / 3rd=$300
• 13 Riders: 1st=$1,000 / 2nd=$575 / 3rd=$300 / 4th=$75
• 14 Riders: 1st=$1,000 / 2nd=$600 / 3rd=$350 / 4th=$150
• 15 Riders: 1st=$1,100 / 2nd=$600 / 3rd=$400 / 4th=$150
• 16 Riders: 1st=$1,100 / 2nd=$650 / 3rd=$400 / 4th=$175 / 5th=$75
• 17 Riders: 1st=$1,100 / 2nd=$700 / 3rd=$450 / 4th=$200 / 5th=$100
• 18 Riders: 1st=$1,200 / 2nd=$750 / 3rd=$450 / 4th=$200 / 5th=$100
• 19 Riders: 1st=$1,200 / 2nd=$750 / 3rd=$500 / 4th=$250 / 5th=$150
• 20 Riders: 1st=$1,350 / 2nd=$750 / 3rd=$500 / 4th=$250 / 5th=$150
• Cash purse increases by $150 for each additional rider

Top Overall Amateur Race Prize (combined results from all Cat 1/2 Expert classes)

• 1st = $300
• 2nd = $125
• 3rd = $75

All classes have awards and podium for top 3. PA State Championship plates will be awarded to the winners of every class.

Dirt Rock n Root Training Clinics presented by USA Cycling

• Amateur Clinic on Riverview DH, Friday 3-5pm with guided track walk after
  • Designed for Cat 2/3 racers to become more comfortable and confident on their race course
  • Must be registered for the race to add on clinic
  • Includes Friday all-day Shuttle Ride Pass
  • $50 to add on clinic (race signup that is required is $100)
• Beginner Clinic on Bambi DH, Saturday 9am-12pm with guided practice lap after
  • Designed for new DH racers to become more comfortable and confident on their race course
  • Must be registered for the Beginner Fun Race to add on clinic
  • Includes bonus Friday all-day Shuttle Ride Pass
  • $50 to add on clinic (race signup that is required is $50)

HEAD COACH: Kathi Krause, a three-time Masters World Downhill Champion, is the founder and head coach of Dirt Rock n Root Training (DRRT), a mtb coaching company focused on building confidence and skills in riders of all levels. With over 35 years of racing and coaching experience, Kathi brings a supportive and down-to-earth approach to helping beginners get comfortable on technical terrain.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Angelica Pietranton & Cooper Pleva

DRRT's half-day downhill camps for beginners are designed to introduce new riders to the fundamentals of gravity riding in a safe, encouraging environment. With small group sizes and personalized attention, participants learn essential skills like body position, braking, line choice, and navigating obstacles—gaining the confidence to take their riding to the next level.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• The results from this race will determine 2025 USA Cycling PA State Champions for Downhill.  Results will also count as Round 2 towards the Allegheny Gnar DH Series Overall results.
• For this race we will have a full separate dedicated course for the Beginner Fun racers, this Beginner course will be the best place for a first DH experience.  
• Free to spectators, fun event for all ages!
• Event will be run rain or shine.
• Plan to pack out your own garbage and leave no trace on the property.
• All riders must check-in at Event Registration before riding or racing. 
• This race is USA Cycling sanctioned. You can signup for a USAC license at the event or online.  All race competitors (except Beginner fun racers) must have valid USAC annual or 1-day USAC license.  Beginner Fun racers or open riders do NOT need a USAC license.  You can also apply your 1-day license fee towards an annual license within 12 months.  USAC officials will be on hand to ensure a safe and fair event.  Results from the race will be posted to USAC website directly after the race as well as Roots & Rain website and AlleghenyGnar.com . 
• Free overnight parking is permitted only for registered riders. No open fires are permitted.
• We have race classes for all skill levels, ask us if you aren't sure what to sign up for.
• Open riding passes are available for Friday and Saturday, Sunday is for registered racers only.
• Any other questions please read below or contact info@ammotocross.com or through the Contact Page on this website.

RACE COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO, Pro & Cat 1/2/3 classes: Riverview DH

RACE COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO, Beginner Fun Race: Bambi

DOWNHILL RACE CLASSES

• Pro Men (100% cash payout)
• Pro/ Cat 1 Women (100% cash payout)
• Cat 1/2 Age 0-16
• Cat 1/2 Age 17-29
• Cat 1/2 Age 30+
• Women Cat 2/3
• Cat 3 Age 0-16
• Cat 3 Age 17-39
• Cat 2/3 Age 40+
• Hardtail Expert (no rear shock, expert skill level)
• Hardtail Novice (no rear shock, novice skill level)
• eBike (pedal assist only, open skill level, this is the only class eBikes can compete in)
• Beginner Kids Age 0-12 (Saturday)
• Beginner Men (Saturday)
• Beginner Women (Saturday)
• Open Rider Day Pass - Friday/ Saturday/ Sunday (Riverview DH closed for racers only Sunday)

Beginner class is a non-points class with an easier course.  Beginner class will practice and race on Saturday only and be half price. Beginner racers can move up to Cat 3 on Sunday if they choose too, to do so please visit Registration at the event no later than Saturday afternoon.

TIMING

Timing equipment from Zone4 is included in sign-up fee. Timing chips will be mounted in staging 6-9 minutes before start time and removed at finish line.

BECOME A SPONSOR OR VENDOR

To become a sponsor or reserve vendor space contact us through our website or email info@ammotocross.com

DH SEEDING

Only Pro & Cat 1/2 classes will have an optional seeding run to determine start list for Sunday.  Top seeding times will start last in their class with those who skip seeding dropping first.

SERIES OVERALL POINTS

• Top overall series finishers in each class will receive awards for Allegheny Gnar Overall Championship.
• To be eligible for series awards must race 2 races and all races count towards overall points.
• Ties will be broken as follows, 1. Most Race Wins in 2025 Series, 2. Best Finals Result

Points will be awarded as follows for each race:

• 26 = 1st
• 23 = 2nd
• 21 = 3rd
• 19 = 4th
• 18 = 5th
• 17 = 6th
• 16 = 7th
• 15 = 8th
• 14 = 9th
• 13 = 10th
• 12 = 11th
• 11 = 12th
• 10 = 13th
• 9 = 14th
• 8 = 15th
• 7 = 16th
• 6 = 17th
• 5 = 18th
• 4 = 19th
• 3 = 20th
• 2 = 21st
• 1 = All finishers after 21st

Overall series awards announced soon!