The Festival has been in existence for the last 12 years after a gap of 20 years. The location of the circuit overlooks the seaside town of Scarborough and is famous for the motorcycle road races that have been promoted there since the 50's. We benefit from the use of a 'quiet' day to offset the noise of the motorcycle days. Unless you have ridden the full circuit, it is hard to describe but is unlike anything else used for Youth and Junior races with a new finish for 2023. It is a true hard circuit to test the future stars of cycle racing . Are you ready for it again? 2023 will see the fourth event as an organiser for Joe Parker, after  the very successful National Championships in 2019 and 2022 and series in 2021. On the Saturday is a Fun Mountain Bike Eliminator race following on from the success of last year  and evening quiz. On Sunday, We are running Round 6 of  the National Youth Circuit series, a 2,3,4 Women's race and a 3,4 Men's Race plus a standalone U12 race. Timing chips will be used again this year. Don't forget the Hill Climb during the afternoon break and the extra time for the afternoon racers to try the circuit. As usual, the event field can be booked for Tents, Motorhomes and Caravans via this website - Noon Friday 16th June to Noon Monday 19th June. Hope to see you all soon!

Info for Riders

On Saturday will be the second Mountain Bike Fun Eliminator and an evening quiz. The Circuit Races are on Sunday at Oliver's Mount. Also a Hill climb on Sunday, again at Olivers Mount. All Sunday races can accept 120 riders due to size of circuit which can accommodate a larger field than normal. ALL EVENTS ARE PRE-ENTRY ONLY APART FROM THE HILL CLIMB.

Entry for the u16s skills comp and eliminator are here under the Crank It Banner;

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/284853/Scarborough-Festival-Crank-It-MTB-Eliminator-2023

Camping/Caravans/Motorhomes on top field with various options for Friday / Saturday / Sunday. Note: All youth races will have laps on the iconic full motorcycle circuit (2.4m/4.1km) which involves dropping off the top circuit ridge onto the full motorcycle circuit and back up again. This is unlike anything else in the country.  Both circuits are open roads for all but 6 days a year and are closed at our expense for the day, hence the slightly higher entry cost. We hope the local cycle clubs can host supporting events on the Saturday for younger riders. There will be a generous prize fund.

Due to subsidence on an access road, our usual entrance to the car park is PERMANENTLY closed and all vehicles  have to access the site by the Mere entrance. There is a bridge with a maximum clearance of 11 feet so please ensure your vehicle is under this height to include aerials, satellite dishes etc.

There is a parking fee of £3.50 in advance or £5 on the day of the Sunday Race 18th June,

On the Sunday,  there will be set times for accessing and leaving the circuit due to a permanent road closure. Approximate Times are: Before 8.15  between 12.30 and 13.30 and 17.00-17.30 and anytime after 18.45 PROVIDED ALL RACING HAS FINISHED. There are no restrictions on other days.

Full details will be in the race manual issued a few days before the event.

Race entries will close at 11.55pm on the 28th May 2023 and Camping will close at later at 11.55pm on the 4th June. Both car parking and camping are cheaper if you pay in advance.