Rd6/7 UK Bike Park

The Track

This is purpose built 4X track built for the National Series over the winter, It will be a good test for riders with the highest wooden start hill and the longest start stright of the series this year will for super fast racing.

Format

Event Times

Saturday & Sunday 16/17th August 08

  • 10.00am to 11.00am Open Practice
  • 11.00am to 12. noon Gate Practice
  • 12.30pm Four Motos
  • 2.00pm Quarters & Semi’s
  • 3.30pm Finals A & B
  • 4.30pm Podium Presentations

Location & Getting there

Uk Bike Park is located at the top of Okeford hill near Shillingstone Dorset. It’s possable to get to the top carpark both from Yeovil, Sturminster Newton, Blandford or Dorchester.

Website and info on UK Bike Park

Directions

Camping

There is plenty of room for camping, you can camp ONLY on the race weekend. Camping is £5 per person for the weekend.

There is going to be a DJ and hot food on Saturday night, so make a wekend of it.

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 camp site is situated within the site right next to the track which makes it easy for all to enjoy the activities on offer.

Toilets will be provided.

Catering on Site

There is catering on site for the event and a pig roast planned for Saturday night.

Entries – Important

Race Categories

  • Novice 12-16 Year olds
  • Novice 17+ Year olds
British Cycling Race Licence Required.
  • 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

Now this is even more impressive the old guys want to get in on the act!, So if your 40+ there is no reason not to come and race that national series title.

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:

UK Bike Park

Course Builders and every one who helped

Ben from Torico

All helpers & marshals

Mark & Sue – MAW Racing

Medical Cover from Extreme medics.com