The US Open of Mountain Biking Heads to Killington Resort in 2018, Adds Enduro

After a successful 2017 relaunch, the US Open of Mountain Biking has announced the event will be hosted at Killington Resort in 2018. The iconic event will be held August 1st to 5th, the week leading up to the Mount Saint Anne World Cup. The USO Downhill will take place on a newly built race course coming directly off Killington’s 4241’ Peak. 2018 will also be the first year we see a US Open Enduro event that’s sure to attract some of the world’s best from this discipline.



YT Mob racer and 2017 US Open downhill winner, Neko Mulally, recently visited Killington to walk the newly proposed race course off of Killington Peak and sneak in some riding.




The US Open was first held in 2003 and is notable for its simple two-category format: Open Class and Amateur Class. Anyone can enter the Open Class and compete amongst the pros for the large cash purse and a chance to prove their rank. Amateurs compete for bragging rights and some of the best prizes in racing. Always a favorite among racers and fans alike, the USO regularly attracts an international field of athletes. Past winners of the downhill race include Sam Hill, Steve Smith, Tracey Mosely, Bryn Atkinson, Miranda Miller, Aaron Gwin, Jill Kinter, and Neko Mulally.



In 2017, the event expanded to include the USO Best Whip Comp, an Adaptive MTB race, and the US Kids Open, featuring the Grom Bomb Downhill race. Looking ahead to 2018 at Killington, fans will see these new segments of the festival continue to grow along with the addition of a USO Enduro race. Historically, Killington Resort is known for developing and hosting large events. Killington’s 2016 FIS Ski World Cup race is widely regarded as one of the best to ever be produced in the US.

“The US Open of Mountain Biking is an amazing opportunity for Killington to show off the immense progress we’ve made expanding our mountain bike park over the past four seasons. This summer, we reached 20,000 mountain bike visitors,” says Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington Resort, “Aside from the race, unique dining experiences, lodging and events mean there will be something for everyone during an action-packed weekend at Killington.”


The good times go well beyond the race course at The US Open of Mountain Biking, with a focus on being one of the most fun and fan-friendly events of the season. From the DJ blasting tunes on the race course to eccentric guests in costume to the best whip comp and after parties, the US Open is always full of energy and excitement on either side of the tape.



While the US Open will be held at Killington next year, the USO team will still be supporting a national level race at Mountain Creek on Memorial Day Weekend, as well as supporting the Windrock Pro GRT again in Tennessee in early March. “We are excited to work with Mountain Creek’s new management to host a downhill event there again in 2018. Additionally, Windrock Bike Park is really moving the needle with what they’re doing in the Southern US and we are happy to be involved with their event,” says Harper.

For further details, follow the US Open of Mountain Biking on Facebook and at @usopenmtb on Instagram or visit www.usopen.bike for continued updates and registration information over the coming months.

Vermont’s Killington Resort is the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America and part of the POWDR adventure lifestyle company. The US Open of Mountain Biking is owned by Red Eleventeen, LLC, an independent entity specializing in creating and producing unique events.