US Open of Mountain Biking returns for ninth year

Andrew Neethling (Trek World Racing) on his way to winning the US Open Downhill.

Andrew Neethling (Trek World Racing) on his way to winning the US Open Downhill. (Image credit: 23 degrees)

The US Open of Mountain Biking, a downhill event at Diablo Freeride Park in Vernon, New Jersey, is returning in 2011 for its ninth edition. The event, which will take place from May 26 to May 29, draws elite gravity racers from around the globe to compete for the US$50,000 prize purse.