About this race
RACE DETAILS Date: 2026-09-20 Location: 598 Brighton St, Bethlehem, PA Stages: The race features five timed stages that take riders over the best descents at Sals. Course: Highlights fast, technical, purpose-built mountain bike trails at Salisbury Walking Purchase Park, emphasizing descents. EVENT INFO Timing Chips: Racers can pick up timing chips the morning of the race, from 8:00 to 10:00am. Proceeds: All proceeds from the registration fee go directly to support local trail systems. Organizer: The race is organized by Valley Mountain Bikers, a 501(c)3 non-profit. Trail Maintenance: The organization builds, maintains, and promotes trails in and around Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. DIRECTIONS Parking: Event parking will be held in the parking deck at the east end of St. Luke's Hospital (Google Maps: St. Luke's University Health Network) at 801 Ostrum St. in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Location: The parking garage is located on the corner of Ostrum St. and Mohican St. Registration: Race registration will be held a short walk behind the garage at Reeb Millworks. Access: You can access the parking deck from Brighton St and Riverside Dr. COURSE MAP Status: Coming Soon! GENERAL INFORMATION Parking: Access the St Luke’s Hospital parking deck from Brighton St: you're allowed to go around the road closed sign. Registration: Registration will be held in the lower lot below the parking deck and will open at 8am. Roads: Cardinal St will be used for transfers to stages 3, 4, and 5: please be cautious as it is a public road. Transfers: Follow course marshalls at intersections for safety: d…