No Pain No Chain Postponed until 2026
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Past event
10:00 AM EDT
South Londonderry, Vermont
$38.10 · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of downhill racing at the No Pain No Chain event, set to take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the picturesque South Londonderry, Bennington. This unique chainless downhill race challenges participants to rely solely on their skills and technique, as they navigate the 1.3-mile course featuring a mix of smooth flow features and technical sections. Riders will tackle the blue square downhill trail known as Paper Route, along with the newly opened Return to Sender, providing an exciting blend of terrain that will test both strategy and stamina.
Participants will have the opportunity to warm up during open practice runs from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, followed by timed race runs from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, where each racer can take up to three timed runs, with their best time counting toward the final results. With race categories for all ages, including 10 and under, 11-18, 19-39, and 40+, this event promises to be a thrilling experience for riders of all skill levels. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable downhill adventure!
Participants will have the opportunity to warm up during open practice runs from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, followed by timed race runs from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, where each racer can take up to three timed runs, with their best time counting toward the final results. With race categories for all ages, including 10 and under, 11-18, 19-39, and 40+, this event promises to be a thrilling experience for riders of all skill levels. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable downhill adventure!
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No Pain No Chain
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Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$38.10
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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.
Location
5 Village Lodge RD, South Londonderry, 05155, VT, United States
No Pain No Chain Postponed until 2026
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