No Pain No Chain
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location South Londonderry, Vermont
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of downhill racing at the No Pain No Chain event on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in beautiful South Londonderry, Bennington! This unique chainless downhill race is set to put riders’ skills and strategies to the ultimate test as they navigate a thrilling 1.3-mile course featuring the blue square downhill trail, Paper Route, and the newly opened Return to Sender. Participants will tackle a variety of machine-built flow features and natural technical sections, making every turn and pump crucial for success.
The day kicks off with open practice runs from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, giving racers a chance to familiarize themselves with the course before the timed race runs begin at noon. Competitors can take up to three timed runs between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, with their fastest time determining their place in the exciting awards ceremony at 3:30 PM. The event welcomes riders of all ages and skill levels, with categories ranging from under 10 to 40 and over for both men and women. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your downhill prowess and embrace the challenge of riding without a chain!
The day kicks off with open practice runs from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, giving racers a chance to familiarize themselves with the course before the timed race runs begin at noon. Competitors can take up to three timed runs between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, with their fastest time determining their place in the exciting awards ceremony at 3:30 PM. The event welcomes riders of all ages and skill levels, with categories ranging from under 10 to 40 and over for both men and women. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your downhill prowess and embrace the challenge of riding without a chain!
Organiser's Description
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No Pain, No Chain
Chainless Downhill Race on Paper Route
September 27, 2025
Get ready for a unique test of skill and strategy at the No Pain, No Chain, a chainless downhill race that challenges riders to rely entirely on momentum and technique. All participants must remove their bike chains before racing, making this an event where pumping, cornering, and line choice are more important than ever. With a couple of punchy uphill sections sprinkled in, racers will have to think fast: stay on the bike or jump off and run?
Timing:
The course will be open for practice runs during the first two hours of the day, followed by timed race runs in the afternoon. Participants may complete up to three timed runs between 12:00 and 3:00 PM, with their fastest time counting toward the final results.
Open Practice: 10:00 AM 11:30 AM
Timed Race Runs: 12:00 PM 3:00 PM
Awards Ceremony: 3:30 PM
Race Categories:
Open/Expert (Any Age M&F)
10 and under (M&F)
11-18 (M&F)
19-39 (M&F)
40+ (M&F)
Course Description:
The course will utilize the blue square downhill trail called Paper Route and a newly opened trail, Return to Sender. These trails combine for 1.3 miles and are a mix of machine-built flow features and more natural technical sections. The trail takes riders from the top of American Express over to the bottom of the Sun Bowl lift, under the Snowbridge, before making its way to the base area.
No Pain, No Chain
Chainless Downhill Race on Paper Route
September 27, 2025
Get ready for a unique test of skill and strategy at the No Pain, No Chain, a chainless downhill race that challenges riders to rely entirely on momentum and technique. All participants must remove their bike chains before racing, making this an event where pumping, cornering, and line choice are more important than ever. With a couple of punchy uphill sections sprinkled in, racers will have to think fast: stay on the bike or jump off and run?
Timing:
The course will be open for practice runs during the first two hours of the day, followed by timed race runs in the afternoon. Participants may complete up to three timed runs between 12:00 and 3:00 PM, with their fastest time counting toward the final results.
Open Practice: 10:00 AM 11:30 AM
Timed Race Runs: 12:00 PM 3:00 PM
Awards Ceremony: 3:30 PM
Race Categories:
Open/Expert (Any Age M&F)
10 and under (M&F)
11-18 (M&F)
19-39 (M&F)
40+ (M&F)
Course Description:
The course will utilize the blue square downhill trail called Paper Route and a newly opened trail, Return to Sender. These trails combine for 1.3 miles and are a mix of machine-built flow features and more natural technical sections. The trail takes riders from the top of American Express over to the bottom of the Sun Bowl lift, under the Snowbridge, before making its way to the base area.
Races
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No Pain No Chain
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Bike Tool
Sat 27th September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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Location
5 Village Lodge RD, South Londonderry, 05155, VT, United States
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