Organizers have announced plans to shift the National Mountain Bike Series final to Brian Head, Utah, after Idaho’s Tamarack Resort withdrew plans to host the event.

"I am really delighted that we have been able to resolve this crisis so quickly and cleanly. We've only crossed one state line, and we don't even have to change our date," said series director Jeff Frost, of event management company Blue Wolf. "And it is great to be returning to Brian Head. We were very impressed with this venue when holding a series round there two years ago."

Traci Brown, director of the mountain bike park at Brian Head, said the resort is more than able to accept a late schedule change and play host to the event.

"We are very excited to have the NMBS back, not only from the sporting side, but also it's so great to have America's top mountain bike pros come play in our back yard," said Brown. "What better opportunity to showcase the caliber of our venue?"

Events scheduled for the National Mountain Bike Series Finals Presented by Trek VW include: Cross Country, Short Track, Dual Slalom, Downhill, Super D, and Marathon. Online entries are through www.mtbnationals.com .

Started in 1991, Brian Head Mountain Bike Park rises from a base elevation of 9600 feet and rises to 11,000 feet. 40 miles of single-track trails are maintained within the park boundary, and there is easy access to Forest Service trails beyond.

A chair lift serves the downhill trails, and the gravity riders will benefit from a second pro/expert level downhill course 'Lil' Gritty' that was tested in the 2007 Utah Series. In addition to the cross country and downhill trails, the park features terrain parks that include jumps, dips, ladders and wooden elements.

Round 6, Series Final
August 31– September 1, 2008
2008
UCI C2 NMBS Finals Presented by Trek VW
Brian Head Mountain Bike Park
Brian Head, Utah
XC/DH/4Xor DS/ST/Super D