Take to the trails yourself, or cheer on some of the best riders in the region during a three-race series. Snowshoe has two full-service Mountain Bike Centers and the staff provides advice, guided tours, bike rentals, clothing and accessory sales, and repairs. The centers provide bottom to top shuttle service, eliminating the need to ride up the mountain along Snowshoe Road. There's also lift access from Shavers Lake back to the center of the Village. Take Ballhooter lift, or Western Express which will be running every Saturday and Sunday during July and August. The park is open from May 23 through October 12.

This year Snowshoe has teamed up with Powerade to offer a three-race series offering more than $25,000 in cash and prizes.

Participants can enter into one of four skill levels: Intro, Weekend Warrior, Amateur, or Elite.

Races are scheduled for June 27-29, July 25-27, and Aug. 29-Sept. 1.

For more information on Snowshoe Bike Park, or the 2008 race series, call 877-441-4386; or visit http://ride.snowshoemtn.com