Mountain biker dies from ‘serious’ crash at national competition in Henderson County

A mountain biker died after a serious crash Aug. 4 at the 2024 Gravity Mountain Bike National Championships in Henderson County.

Scott Huntley was competing in a downhill race at the national competition hosted by Ride Rock Creek in Zirconia when he crashed, according to a post on USA Cycling’s website.

Ride Rock Creek, a 300-acre downhill mountain biking park adjacent to DuPont State Recreational Forest, posted on Facebook that event medical staff immediately attended to Huntley on the course. He was then taken to a nearby hospital, but died from his injuries later that evening, according to USA Cycling’s website

The biking park and USA Cycling offered condolences to Huntley’s family, friends and fellow racers “during this incredibly difficult time.”

We stand with you in your grief and will continue to offer our support in every way we can. Scott’s passion and spirit will always be remembered in our rider family,” Ride Rock Creek’s post said.

“Let’s all ride in memory of Scott.”

Maxxis Eastern States Cup, which hosts mountain bike racing series in several East Coast states, posted on social media that the group retired Hentley’s plate No. 401 “as a tribute to one of the best to ever do it.”