Competition open to students of BUCS member institutions.

 

Event Venue Info:

• Private Farm with Motor bike and mountain bike tracks and amazing views of the surrounding area.
• Its a great venue with a good choice of tracks to ride built by a passionate group of riders.
• Downhill track is in the forest with a big finish arena on a flat field.
  Team Pits, Camping and parking all next arena so you can set up camp and watch the racing.
• Catering will be onsite with hot food

Event Program:    Registration:

Via BUCS Play

 

Race Schedule: 

Saturday – The forest is private and competitors must follow the local rules & fees.

The course will be marked out on Saturday and there will be registration during Saturday evening.

Saturday is not part of the event so there are no marshals or medics on the track. You are responsible for your own safety and wellbeing during Saturday. 

Race day with official Practice and race with Marshals & Medics on the race track. 

Sunday – Race Day

Entry procedure, distribution of identification numbers: The race is pre-entry only, though if spaces remain, we will accept very limited entries on the day. Enter via the British Cycling website.

 

Race Regulations: The event will run under BC Regulations and Penalties.

Please make sure you aware of the rules. A course inspection will performed before the start of practice with the Chief BC Commissaire and any recommendations will be implemented.

The course will be covered by marshals. They will have red and yellow flags, radio communications and be briefed each morning.
 

Behaviour - Anti-social behaviour, vandalism, riding mini-bikes, motorbikes, driving recklessly at the event (Disqualified). Acts of violence, intimidation or vandalism will receive a lifetime ban. Under suspicion of theft, the police will be called and you will be detained until their arrival

Race Timing: Race Timing will be carried out by Action Sports Timing.

Results will be posted in the main arena on completion of each event and online by Monday 12:00 after the event.  

Medical: Paramedic Medical Cover will be provided, both on course and from an identifiable Base Station in the event arena. 

Illegal Drugs Policy:

We run a zero tolerance policy on illegal drugs. If we suspect you are in possession of or using illegal drugs we will ask you to leave the venue and the Police may well be called. 

Camping: Camping onsite by finish arena - flat grass field suitable for motorhomes, caravans & tents.

PA System: A full Public Announcement Facility will be on site with announcements throughout the day. A Notice Board will also be on display in the Race Office/Rider Registration area for displaying information regarding the event.

Catering: There is outdoor catering providing fresh hot and cold food and refreshments. 

Toilets: Portable Toilets 

Parking - Important Info

Free Parking for everyone.

 

Force Majeure: If prevented (directly or indirectly) from performing any of its obligations under the entry agreement by reasons of act of God, strikes, trade disputes, breakdowns, government or political action, interruption of transport, acts of war or terrorism, acts of omissions by a third party for any other reasons whatsoever outside of Naked racing control, then Naked racing will be under no liability whatsoever to you and may as its option, cancel the event.

If the event is cancelled we will not be liable for costs of travel fares, hotels, or any other expenses that may be incurred.

It is your responsibility to ensure the race is going ahead before travelling. We will do our best to inform you if the race has to be cancelled but we do not accept liability if we are unable to contact you. We strongly advise that you check before making travel and accommodation arrangements. 

If the event is cancelled we are unable to refund or part refund any entry fee, we are also unable to transfer your entry to another event. 

 

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Info for Riders

Info for Riders

Events and BUCS Points Available:

Men's and Women's Individual

Men's and Women's Overall Team

Individuals will automatically be entered into the team competitions, providing there are enough eligible individuals from that institution to comprise a team.

All riders will get one qualifying run, with the top 100 male and top 10 female riders qualifying for the Championship run. Final places will be determined based on the Championship run times.

 

Saturday

08:30-14:30                  Registration Open

09:00-10:15                  DH course open for foot inspection only

10:30-17:00                  DH course open for practice with uplift

17:30                            Team Captains/Riders Briefing

Sunday

09:00-11:00                  DH course open for practice with uplift

11:30-13:45                  Qualifying Run

14:30-15:30                  Champion Run

16:00                            Medal Presentations