Downhill mountain bike racing, like its winter cousin downhill ski racing, is a gravity-powered, high-speed battle against the clock that provides thrills for participants and spectators alike. On Saturday, October 17th, Greenville, South Carolina's Paris Mountain State Park will be the setting for this downhill mountain bike race. Upstate SORBA (Southern Off-Road Bike Association) chapter is teaming with Greenville County Recreation District and Title Sponsor St. Francis Sports Medicine to bring this event to Paris Mountain.
The Upstate SORBA chapter is an International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) & Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) affiliate chapter formed in 2007 as a nonprofit advocacy group that promotes trail conservation, preservation, and development, land access, education, and recreational off-road cycling opportunities including mountain bike touring, racing, fun, and fellowship for all mountain bikers in the Southeast.
The mission of the Greenville County Recreation District (GCRD) is to be a leader in providing diverse, dynamic, ever-improving recreational opportunities in a sustainable manner.
The St. Francis Sports Medicine team is specially-trained in taking care of sport medicine patients. Their physicians are fellowship-trained, trainers are nationally board-certified, and therapists are among the most experienced in the Upstate of South Carolina.
Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria in downtown Greenville will be the host of the Pre-Race Party, Friday October 16th . Registration & Check-in starts at 6PM upstairs along with Prize Raffle at 9PM. This Party is open to ALL area cyclists! All ages welcome, but to drink you must be 21.
