Other Biking Events in Maryland – Gravity East, June 5-7

Gravity East, the nation’s biggest downhill racing series, held a Speedweek, which included four days of USAC sanctioned downhill racing and the opening round of the Gravity East Slalom Series, at Wisp resort in McHenry, Maryland. The Chumba Capital Cup is as a combined-time event, with racers tackling two different courses over two days, plus a dual slalom, for over $10,000 in cash and prizes.

Speedweek kicked off with the Capital Cup competitions June 5-7 at Wisp, wrapping up at Seven Springs in Pennsylvania the following weekend. Winner of the Chmba Capital Cup was determined by the best combined total time from the two downhill runs.

Wisp Resort and Railey Montain Lake Vacations hosted competitors for the ten days of training, racing, and vacationing. More than 180 racers competed and trained at Wisp before moving the tour north. According to www.racersedgeonline.com, the fourth annual Chumba Racing Capital Cup at Wisp Resort was a huge success. Racer participation was up by 26% from 2008. Thanks to greater sponsor participation, over $10,000 in cash and prizes was awarded for the weekend.

What is gravity racing?
OK, I'm not sure. Even with Google and Wiki, I can't figure out exactly what gravity racing is all about. I deduce it is another of those action sports I have trouble understanding. (Miss you, Dew Crew!) It seems to involve BXM bikes, speed, and mountains. It also seems to be very popular, lending itself to four season resorts like Wisp. By next year, I'll know more. Maybe I'll even go. Chances for participating continue to be slim.