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 to experience an exhilarating day of downhill racing at the No Pain No Chain event, taking place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in beautiful South Londonderry, Bennington. This unique chainless downhill race challenges riders to showcase their skills and strategy as they tackle the thrilling 1.3-mile course on the renowned Paper Route trail, complemented by the newly opened Return to Sender trail. Participants will rely on their momentum and technique to navigate a mix of machine-built flow features and natural technical sections, with a few punchy uphill segments that will keep racers on their toes!
The excitement kicks off with open practice runs from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, allowing riders to familiarize themselves with the course before the action heats up with timed race runs from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Competitors can complete up to three timed runs, with their fastest time counting towards the final results. With multiple race categories for all ages and skill levels, including Open/Expert, 10 and under, 11-18, 19-39, and 40+, there’s an opportunity for everyone to join in on the fun. Don’t miss the awards ceremony at 3:30
The excitement kicks off with open practice runs from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, allowing riders to familiarize themselves with the course before the action heats up with timed race runs from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Competitors can complete up to three timed runs, with their fastest time counting towards the final results. With multiple race categories for all ages and skill levels, including Open/Expert, 10 and under, 11-18, 19-39, and 40+, there’s an opportunity for everyone to join in on the fun. Don’t miss the awards ceremony at 3:30
Organiser's Description
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.
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
