Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Again to Host MTB Downhill Race
After another wildly successful race in 2010, organizers and competitors are eagerly looking forward to the 2011 Tara Llanes Classic. The fifth edition of the event is set for September 24-25, 2011, and will again be held at Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort -- the beautiful, world-class skiing and mountain bike racing venue near Truckee, CA.
The extremely popular Mega DH course that provided both challenges and excitement returns—albeit with a few changes to keep things fresh and exciting! New for the 2010 race were the Shimano Kid’s Race and a special outdoor BBQ, and both events will again be on the 2011 schedule. Shimano’s Ryan Vergeront had this to say: “Shimano is proud to continue our long time support for a great athlete as well as a great event – The Tara Llanes Classic.”
Continuing the tradition established in the past two races, another major bicycling film will premiere in 2011 at the Tara Llanes Classic. In 2010, the film “Lifecycles” drew cheers from all participants.
The Tara Llanes Classic provides world-class competition for both pros and amateurs. Proceeds from entry fees and donations will benefit the Tara Llanes Road to Recovery Foundation, the Reeve-Irvine Research Center (RIRC), and new for 2011 is C.O.R.E. – the Center for Restorative Exercise. Each of these organizations is instrumental in the treatment and therapy of spinal cord injuries; we encourage you to click on the links at the bottom to learn more.
The Tara Llanes Classic was started in 2007 by Brian and Thayne Bolin to help raise funds for downhill pro Tara Llanes and her ever-growing medical costs after the champion mountain biker suffered a horrific crash that resulted in below the waist paralysis. Since then Tara has made phenomenal progress and is now able to both help organize the Tara Llanes Classic and participate as a rider in a 4-wheel DH bike!
2011 Tara Classic
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