Utah Gravity Series welcomes you to Brian Head Resort
Flyin' Brian will feature Downhill race #4 of the 2025 Utah Gravity Series and also a Super D race down the Timberline trail.
Challenging Courses Each Day
Saturday’s race begins at Noon and will feature a 1-Run competition down Brian Head's classic Timberline trail. Super D racing is a mostly-downhill cross-country time trial. Racers start individually at 1-minute intervals and race against the clock. It’s downhill fun but you’ll want to use your XC or Trail bike for this race. The approximately 3.5-mile Super D course starts near the top of the Giant Steps lift and travels down (but with a little bit of up) one of Brian Head’s most famous singletracks. Expect finish times to be around 10 minutes.
Sunday's race starts at 11:30 a.m. and the approximately 2 mile Downhill course begins at the top of the Giant Steps chair lift. The course will start on Lil’ Gritty but will mostly descend the Wildflower DH trail. Nearer to the base, the course will use Tank’s Track and finish out on the Malicious Woods trail. This is the same course used for the past few races with a new route for most Novice racers. This year all Novice (Cat 3) racers will deviate from the main course by taking an easier route around "Faith's Wicked Garden" which is the most technical section. Fast times on Wildflower are sub 4-minutes, but any time under 5 minutes is excellent.
Cat 3 athletes will be routed around the super nasty section. This track is fast and, while still a challenge, it's a bit less technical.
2023 Downhill race results
Lift and Practice Information
Both courses will be ready for inspection from Friday morning on. Practice will be open on both Saturday and Sunday until 30 minutes prior to each day's race start. Lift start times will be posted a.s.a.p.
Lift fees are NOT included in your entry fee. You must purchase a lift pass for each day you plan on riding the lift. Lift prices are yet to be determined and will be made available a.s.a.p.
Non-racers can also purchase lift tickets and ride Brian Head's awesome trail system.
Race Registration Information
On-site registration/packet pick up will be located inside the Giant Steps Lodge.
On-line and Mail-in registration will open soon.
On-site registration at Brian Head on Friday, August 8 from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 9 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. (Super D reg. closes at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday)
On-site registation for Sunday's Downhill will open again on Saturday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. No Sunday day-of registration. Packet pickup only on Sunday, August 10 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Cash or check only for on-site registration.
Add $10.00 for on-site registration (cash or check only). Please don't mail your pre-entries in late. You can still sign up for any available spots at on-site registration at Brian Head Resort on Friday, August 8 or Saturday, August 9.
Downhill limited to the first 140 entrants.
USA Cycling Information
USA Cycling Race Memberships are required for this event.
Annual race licenses are $110 for all categories. Junior racers (18 & under) licenses are $40. Unlicensed riders must purchase a 1-day USAC license for each day they race. 1-day licenses are $15/day for Novice (Cat 3) racers and $35 for Pro, Cat 1 and Cat 2 racers. Race licenses can be purchased or renewed at www.usacycling.org or at on-site registration. (On-site accepts cash or check only.)
Camping and Lodging
Camping options abound at Brian Head. Click here for nearby camp sites.
Please check back soon for local lodging information.
Venue Features
The Giant Steps Lodge is "Event Central" for the Flyin' Brian. This area will includes rest rooms, the ticket office, race registration, restaurant, a beer garden and patio area, the chair lift, the finish line area, a race pit area, and preferred spectator areas near the finish line. All event parking will be located at the base near the lodge.
Food and beverages are available at the lodge.
Click here for local dining options in Brian Head.
Scenic lift passes for foot-passengers are available to the public for purchase.
Nearby points of Interest
Brian Head has a lot to offer when you're not on your bike. The resort has some fun activities for kids including a climbing wall and zip line.
The greater Brian Head area has some incredible and scenic backcountry MTB trails accessible by shuttle: Bunker Creek, Dark Hollow, and Blow Hard are all well worth the ride. You can arrange shuttles through Brian Head Shuttle or Georg's Ski Shop.
Cedar Breaks National Monument is 3 miles up the road and offers breath taking scenery.
Duck Creek Village is another cool spot that's not far away.
Parowan and Cedar City are both less than an hour from Brian Head and offer all services.