Thredbo Gravity Series #4 Maxxis Chainless Champs closes out the resort's alpine racing calendar on Saturday 24 April 2027 in Thredbo, New South Wales. Before rolling into the start gate, riders remove their chains, turning the run down Centre Link into the lower Kosciuszko Flow trail into a test of pure momentum, cornering precision, and pumping efficiency.

As the fourth and final round of the Thredbo Gravity Series, the Maxxis Chainless Champs serves as the decider for overall series standings. Running over the ANZAC Day long weekend, the event draws an energetic crowd to the Snowy Mountains, combining grassroots competitive timing with a relaxed end-of-season party atmosphere. Points accumulated across the series determine who takes home a share of the overall $50,000 cash and prize purse.

Stripping away the ability to pedal changes how riders read the track. Every dead turn or heavy tap on the brakes costs speed that cannot be pedalled back, forcing racers to pump compressions, hug tight berm lines, and tuck through flat transitions to reach the Valley Terminal finish line. Morning practice sessions give riders time to test chainless gear setups and momentum lines before single timed race runs take place in the afternoon.

Set against the high-country landscape of Monaro and Ngarigo Country, the event pairs structured gravity timing with fancy dress tradition. Post-race celebrations move into the Kosci Room for podium awards, series trophy presentations, and the annual costume parade where riders compete for extra sponsor prize packs.