Dual Slalom starts the party Friday night

Friday night features sprints on a shorter dual slalom track, with a mix of groomed and natural terrain. This event is located right in the main venue area at Ramshead base are (alongside the Downhill finish and Best Whip jumps).

The Duel Slalom event is the best at the USO for all levels of athletes. It can even be raced on an enduro bike.

The short track will feature a mix of grass turns, smaller berm turns and jump features — designed to suit athletes competing on their normal trail bikes as well as slalom specialists.

Like the signature Downhill event, anyone can enter the Open class of the Dual Slalom and race for the cash .

Riders will have to qualify to get into the finals. Qualifying runs will be broken into two sessions, both open to all athlete categories.

Sign up to race or come drink a beer and heckle! There will be music and an bar within the venue (no outside alcohol allowed in the event areas.

Open Class Dual Slalom cash prizes (equal for men and women)

1st – $2,000

2nd – $1,000

3rd – $500

4th – $250

By Paul Holmes

The Dual Slalom short course is excellent for spectating as riders go head-to-head.