NPS R2 + Champs – The Edge – Near Bridgnorth
The track is and is in prime condition for our race on Saturday & Sunday 17/18th May 2008
Monster Energy are coming
over and blasting out the tunes from there two big monster trucks full of cans.
The centre is now open for mountain bikes, as well as mountainboarding and quad trekking we offer a wide range of alternative activites including paintballing, fishing, falconry and mountainbiking… suitable for groups or individuals of all ages…
Extra Practice this week
The full track open for practice on Wednesday & Thursday evening and all day Friday.
Programme
Practice 10am to 12 noon Racing 12.30pm Podium Presentations 4.30pm
Location & Getting there
Sat Nav Postcode TF13 6PP
Location The Edge Centre is only: Birmingham 1 hour London 3 hours
How To Find the The Edge Adventure Active Centre
When heading north on the M6 exit at junction 10a, When heading south exit at junction 11. Join the M54 and stay on until junction 6, take the first exit off the round-a-bout above the motorway and continue to follow signs for Much Wenlock. On arrival in Much Wenlock you will be confronted with a T-Junction (you will be facing the Gaskell Arms Hotel) turn left on to the A458.
We are located about one mile outside Much Wenlock on the A458 heading TOWARDS Bridgnorth. Watch for our signs at the side of the road.
Contact The Edge Adventure Activities Walton Grange Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6PP
Tel: 01952 727491 Mob: 07967 565266 Email: info@theedgeadventure.co.uk
Directions from Website The Edge
Post Code TF13 6PP
Directions from Website The Edge
Directions from Website Link to Map of The Edge
Parking
The main car park is off the main road and has hard standing please park with respect for other people.
There is parking charge for Spectators £2 per car i think.
Camping
The camping field is open from Friday morning onwards and is based on a first come first served basis (there is plenty of room). The campsite is situated within the site right next to the track which makes it easy for all to enjoy the activities on offer. The camping area is separated away from the carpark however there is a dedicated area for campervans and caravans.
Toilets will be provided but please bring your own drinking water. if you want some proper luxuary camping site see below.
Bunk House and self-catering accommodation
We also offer group bunk house and self-catering accommodation at Stokes Barn –see web site at: www.stokesbarn.co.uk
Info Full details about the Edge on there website www.ridetheedge.co.uk
Full Programme
Practice
Practice Saturday
Practice will take on the following format:
Practice Times
- 10.00am Open Practice
- 11.00pm Gates – Novice, Juvenile, Youth, Master, & Girls
- 11.30am Gates – Senior, Junior & Elite
- 12.00 noon Gates Finish
Racing Starts
- 12.30pm Four Motos
- 2.00pm Quaters & Semi’s
- 3.30pm Finals A & B
4.30pm Podium Presentations
Race Categories
No Licence required- Novice 12-17 Year olds
- Novice 18+ Year olds
- Juvenile 12-14 Year olds
- Youth 15-16 Year olds
- Junior 17-18 Year olds
- Senior 19-29 Year olds
- Master 30-39 Year olds
- Veteran 40+ Year olds
- Pro Elite 18+ Year olds
New Categories this year.
40+ Veteran
We had good turn out riders for this new class, So if your 40+ there is no reason not to come and race that national points series title.
Sunday – National Champinship
Rules for National Championships here
This year there is a Veteran Category subject to number of entries.
Important Info for Juniors
Any rider over 17 can ride senior and thus be eligable for UCI points, this means Juniors can ride as is the case at World Cups. You need to tell us so we change your category from Junior to Senior.
Practice will take on the following format:
Practice Times
- 10.00am Open Practice
- 11.00pm Gates – Novice, Juvenile, Youth, Master, & Girls
- 11.30am Gates – Senior, Junior & Elite
- 12.00 noon Gates Finish
Racing Starts
- 12.30pm Timed Seeding runs for Senior only
- 12.45pm Four Motos – (Except Senior)
- 2.00pm Quaters & Semi’s
- 3.30pm Finals A & B
4.30pm Podium Presentations
Race Categories
No Licence required- Novice 12-17 Year olds
- Novice 18+ Year olds
- Juvenile 12-14 Year olds
- Youth 15-16 Year olds
- Junior 17-18 Year olds
- Senior 19-29 Year olds (timed seeding run)
- Master 30-39 Year olds
- Veteran 40+ Year olds
SAFETY AND MANNERS.
Safety: *No camp fires due to high fire risk. *Dogs will be allowed if on leads. *Spectators must be aware of the dangers of spectator at this Extreme Sports event. Stand in sensible places, pay attention to the riders at all times and never cross the course unless you can clearly see it is safe to do so.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Acknowledgements: The Edge Mountain Board Centre – for letting bikes in!
AJ & Frends Course Buliders
All helpers & marshals
Medical Cover
Extreme medics .com
