Flyin' Brian
The Flyin' Brian double-header at Brian Head Resort — home to some of the best gravity trails in the region. Saturday is the UCA Championship (Series Race #2); Sunday is a Utah Gravity Series race (Series Race #3). High-altitude drops, raw rock gardens, and wide-open speed, with a Pro cash purse for Men and Women both days.
Welcome to Brian Head Resort
The Utah Gravity Series returns to Brian Head Resort in Southern Utah — home to some of the region's best gravity trails — for a two-race weekend on completely new 2026 tracks: the UCA State Championship on Saturday and a separate Utah Gravity Series downhill on Sunday, counting as Race #2 and Race #3 toward Series points.
Saturday — UCA State Championship
Saturday's Utah Cycling Association State Championship race begins at noon and features a one-run competition down a completely new course for the Utah Gravity Series. We've moved over to Timber Glitter, then down to Lower Glitter, and finish up on Grissender. This new track is sure to be a hit with everyone.
- Start order: Cat 2's run first, starting individually at 1-minute intervals.
- Start times posted: 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning, at the base of the Giant Steps lift.
- Prize purse: Pros can expect a cash purse for both Men's and Women's classes.
Sunday — Downhill
The downhill course is approximately 2 miles and begins at the top of the Giant Steps chair lift. It starts on Lil' Gritty and will mostly descend the Wildflower DH trail. Nearer the base, the course connects to lower Grissender to finish out the race run — which means both days' courses are new for 2026!
- Start order: Novice 9–12 and Youth 6–8 on course first, followed by Cat 3's (Novice), Cat 2's, and Cat 1's, and finishing with the Pros.
- Start times posted: 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning, at the base of the Giant Steps lift.
- Prize purse: Pros can expect a cash purse for both Men's and Women's classes.
Chair Lift & Practice
Both courses will be ready for inspection on Friday morning, and race-morning practice runs from 10 to 11 a.m.
Lift fees for practice and race day are NOT included in your entry fee. You must purchase a lift pass for each day you plan to ride the lift. Reserve your lift tickets at Brianhead.com, and enter the code FlyBri26 for a participant discount. The sooner you book in advance, the less your tickets will cost.
Registration
Registration Closed
The Flyin' Brian race weekend has wrapped — registration for this event is now closed.
Head to the Results page for finishing times, and check out the Pomerelle Pounder — the next event on the calendar, with registration open now.
The registration details below are kept for reference from the 2026 race weekend.
Registration Fees
| Option | Early (by Jun 19) | On-Site |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday only | $90 | $100 |
| Sunday only | $90 | $100 |
| Both races | $120 | $130 |
Fees shown are from the completed 2026 Flyin' Brian weekend, kept here for reference.
On-Site Registration & Packet Pickup
All on-site registration and packet pickup takes place at the Giant Steps Lodge:
| Day | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 26 | 2:00–5:30 p.m. | Registration and packet pickup |
| Saturday | 8:30–10:00 a.m. | Sunday registration + Saturday packet pickup |
| Sunday | 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Packet pickup only |
No day-of registration on Saturday or Sunday.
Cash or check only for on-site registration.
USA Cycling Requirements
A USA Cycling annual base membership is required in addition to a racing license. The base membership is $40 online at www.usacycling.org, or $50 if purchased at the event. All annual licenses are valid for 1 year from the purchase date.
No Annual License?
Unlicensed riders must purchase a 1-day USAC license for each day they race:
- Novice (Cat 3): $15/day, available online at www.usacycling.org or at onsite registration.
- Pro, Cat 1, and Cat 2: An "experienced" 1-day license must be purchased before the event at www.usacycling.org only.
Annual Racing License
A valid racing license is also required:
| Age Group | Online | At Event |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 6–18 | Free | Free |
| Ages 19–22 | $35 | $40 |
| Ages 23+ | $75 | $80 |
Plan Your Visit
Where to Stay
The Brian Head Lodge is offering race participants a discount on rooms while they last. Visit brianhead.com/lodging, enter the promo code Bikerace, and call 435-677-9000 for details.
Prefer to camp? Nearby campsites abound, and there are plenty of additional hotels in Brian Head as well.
The Venue
The Giant Steps Lodge is "Event Central" for the Flyin' Brian — registration, the finish line, the race pit, restrooms, a restaurant, and a beer garden are all here, with preferred spectator areas near the finish.
All event parking is at the base near the lodge, where food and drink are available. Scenic lift passes for foot passengers are open to the public.
Explore Nearby
Off the bike, the resort has a climbing wall and zip line for the kids. The greater area also has scenic backcountry MTB trails accessible by shuttle — Bunker Creek, Dark Hollow, and Blow Hard — arranged through Brian Head Shuttle or Georg's Ski Shop.
Cedar Breaks National Monument sits 3 miles up the road, Duck Creek Village is a short drive, and Parowan and Cedar City are both under an hour away with all services.
Getting There
Brian Head Resort
329 UT-143, Brian Head, UT 84719
The resort sits just off State Route 143 in southern Utah. All event parking is at the base near the Giant Steps Lodge — use the map to plan your route in.