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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
5 Village Lodge Rd, Stratton VT
1 Mile
49–66°F · some rain risk
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2025
48–65°F
dry
2024
56–75°F
dry
2023
51–59°F
rain
2022
56–68°F
rain
2021
49–63°F
dry
2020
35–49°F
dry
2019
38–64°F
dry
2018
52–66°F
dry
2017
56–64°F
dry
2016
60–67°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 19
Sunny · 40–62°F
Saturday, Sep 19starts near 40°F · 19% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
No Pain No Chain
Race Overview
- Date: September 19, 2026
- Location: 5 Village Lodge Rd, Stratton, VT
- Event Type: Chainless Downhill Race
- Details: Riders will remove their bike chains, relying on momentum and technique.
Timing Schedule
- Open Practice: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Timed Race Runs: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Fastest Time: Participants may complete up to three timed runs with the best time counting.
- 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
- Trails: The course features the blue square downhill trail called “Paper Route” and the newly opened “Return to Sender”.
- Length: The combined trails cover 1.3 miles.
- Features: A mix of machine-built flow features and natural technical sections.
- Route: The trail connects from the top of American Express to the bottom of the Sun Bowl lift, under the Snowbridge, leading to the base area.
More Information
- Website: BikeReg - No Pain No Chain
Course map
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