Cycling Events

29/11/09

Mud and Sweat Mountain Biking Event

Exeter, Devon

2 hours

Starts @ 10:00

Mud and Sweat is a Mountain Biking Event. It combines off-road mountain biking with the skill of navigating, for fast and fun adventure. Events are held within forests and open countryside that contain a good network of tracks, lanes and paths, providing a variety of route choices. Each event has courses of different durations and are suited to a range of abilities. Each event is open to solos or pairs and follows a score format. Participants will be given a pre-marked waterproof map, with all the checkpoints marked on it (each checkpoint has differing values), they must then navigate their way around as many of the checkpoints as possible within a time limit. The aim is to get the highest score possible. Mud and Sweat provide the maps, safety and event support and the electronic timing equipment (all our events utilise SportIdent) .... All you need to compete is a working bike, helmet, compass and sense of fun and adventure to work up a bit of Mud and Sweat!

www.mudandsweat.com/

22/11/2009

Trailquest Winter League 2009/2010 Round 2

Peak District, Derbyshire

3 hours

Starts @ 09:30 – 10:30

Within the time allowed (3 hours), visit controls and collect as many points as possible - route planning is as important as fitness. Lateness penalties as per standard TCA rules. Control sites will be identified by bright coloured tape on an obvious feature to which a SPORTident box will be attached. "Dib" in the SPORTident box at the Start, Finish, all controls visited and THE DOWNLOAD BOX at the end! You must use a SPORTident dibber to take part in these events - control cards will not be used. You may use your own dibber if you have one (please fill in its number on the entry form). Alternatively we will rent you one automatically. Teams please note: both members must carry and use a dibber.

www.darkandwhite.co.uk/

22/11/2009

Cool Mountain Bike Challenge

Andover, Hampshire

30km or 45km

Starts @ 08:30

Always massively popular, this end of season event will this year head straight to Collingbourne for some beech wood action, picking out some great bridleways on route. The longer route then heads into the hills to take in the splendour of autumn colours before descending the Roman Road and home. Start & finish times will be recorded for all categories.

www.testvalleytour.com/

08/11/2009

Trailquest Winter League 2009/2010 Round 1

Peak District, Derbyshire

3 hours

Starts @ 09:30 – 10:30

Within the time allowed (3 hours), visit controls and collect as many points as possible - route planning is as important as fitness. Lateness penalties as per standard TCA rules. Control sites will be identified by bright coloured tape on an obvious feature to which a SPORTident box will be attached. "Dib" in the SPORTident box at the Start, Finish, all controls visited and THE DOWNLOAD BOX at the end! You must use a SPORTident dibber to take part in these events - control cards will not be used. You may use your own dibber if you have one (please fill in its number on the entry form). Alternatively we will rent you one automatically. Teams please note: both members must carry and use a dibber.

www.darkandwhite.co.uk/

01/11/2009

Fowlmead Winter Warmer MTB Series - Race 1

Deal, Kent

60 miles

Starts @ 12:00

1st of a series of four Mountain bike Races under British Cycling rules. Race for fun, Race your friends, or Race to win! Register in the Fowlmead Visitor Centre from 10am, collect your race number and transponder and practise from 11am (after the children’s U12 race which starts at 10:30am). Overall series prizes (best 3 races of the 4 to count). Pre-entry prices are £8 for over 18s and £4 for any rider of 17 years and under. Pre-entry via the web site will close at 18:00 on Saturday 31/10/09. Entry on the day will be £10 for adults and £5 for any rider of 17 years and under. Plenty of car parking - please remember to pay your £1.00 for all-day parking. Fast all-weather MTB surface predominantly on shale (from the park's previous life as the spoil tip of Betteshanger Colliery). Testing and fun course with generally wide, but twisting and turning paths through the wooded sections, interspersed with open grassy sections.

www.riderhq.com/

01/11/2009

SSBS Cycling Points Race

Sheepscombe, Gloucestershire

16 miles

Starts @ 11:00

Basically this is what you’re getting into... It’s a points race designed to ensure close racing whatever the rider’s ability. It is held over a challenging 4 mile course with three distinctly different sections: King of the Mountains, Flat Road Sprint and Woodland Downhill. Points are scored at the end of each section (called Primes). Riders accumulate points during the race. A handicap system ensures the better riders have to work harder than the less experienced or skilled riders. The Rider with the most points at the end of the race is the winner. More info on the web site.

ssbscycling.spaces.live.com/

01/11/2009

Introductory Rides

Northfield, Birmingham

30 miles

Starts @ 09:15

On the first Sunday of every month, we have an Introductory Ride to which everyone is welcome. The purpose of this club run is to provide a relatively short, easy-paced ride suitable for newcomers or riders who are not yet confident of being able to ride with the main club runs. Riders returning to cycling, teenagers or those who are still gaining cycling fitness would all benefit from joining us on these rides.

www.beaconrcc.org.uk/

01/11/2009

Robin Hood Bike Ride 2009

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

36 miles or 3 mile scramble

Starts @ 10:00

Explore the stomping ground of one of Britain's best loved legends on the BHF’s Robin Hood Bike Ride at Sherwood Pines Forest Park. The Robin Hood Bike Ride is suitable for all ages and abilities with a choice of two routes. The 36 mile Challenge Route takes you through Sherwood Forest along the Robin Hood Way to circle Clumber Park before returning to Sherwood Pines, or explore the 3 mile Scramble Route following the Sherwood Pines cycle tracks as many times as you like in 6 hours. This option is ideal for families or mixed ability groups or if you are looking for something more the Challenge Route is the one for you. Cycle hire is available on the day so there is no reason to miss out

www.bhf.org.uk/