Event Summary
Event Overview
Parkrun hit on something awesome with their event format and we want to offer cyclists something similar.
We ran this event at Bowhill in 2024 and the vibe was awesome. Kudos to those at parkrun for making non competitive racing fun.
In 2025 we're hosting our even right after a real Parkrun, please check out Haylodge parkrun and consider coming early with your trainers.
Our format.
Heading out in "Mass Start" waves throughout the day you can ride the course as fast as you like or as carefully as you like, you can ride for the full wave time or just complete one lap - it's up to you!
The starts will look at feel like an XC or CX event.
The competitive among you you might want to take a couple of practice lap and then lay down a fast one. Or, if you aren't feeling competitive you you can ride at the pace of your friends or family. Every rider will be timed, with details from our chip timing published after the race but for the day you can just focus on FUN, fitness or fantaistic skills.The course will have ample opportnities for overtaking and optional technical challenges. and there is loads of scope to socially connect with other riders.
Event Details
- Event URN:
554020
- Start Date:
Sat, 22nd Mar 2025
- Event Type:
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Go-Ride (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
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Haylodge Park, 9 Connor Place, Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH458HE
View map
- Event Organiser:
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Chris Bryant
chris.bryant@scotborders.gov.uk - Safeguarding lead:
-
Chris Bryant
chrisprefix@gmail.com - Other Events:
About the Event
Info for Riders
Each event wave will last approximately 20 minutes to an hour and riders will be grouped by age and stage.
Parents will have the opportunity to ride with their children but only in specified categories. There will also be waves for only adults and waves for only children.
Parking is across a main road, the event is off road with short sections of park path. Please cross the road using the traffic lights.
In the event of wet weather please be careful within the park. During the event the cycling course will be out of bounds to those that haven’t entered. Marshals will be on hand to help ensure the safety of riders but it is everyone’s responsibility to ride within their own limits and never to put another rider in harms way.
Any overtaking rider must pass safely and be polite when asking to get past.
There will be limited access to food, water and toilets on site during the event so please plan ahead.
The course is predominantly off road with sections of mud/grass and descents on natural trails. A mountain bike with gears and front suspension is recommended although a gravel bike, cross bike or other off-road bike will work out Ok - if you are cool with that!.
Main Event Categories and Times:
(all on a an off road loop)
Adult & Child @ 11:00
Ages 5-8 @ 12:00
Ages 8-11 @12.25
High School Ages 11-14 @ 13.15
High School Ages 14+ @ 14:15
Ages 16 - 600 ("hot laps") @15.15
Additional Sessions:
Balance bikers, drop in from 11:00
Led Trike Ride and Sensory Circuit 15:00 (meeting TBC)
The Rides
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Ages 5-8
Ride
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 22/03/25 | 12:00 | --- | --- | 20 mins / plus 5 laps / 2km / 1 mile |
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Entry:
Postal: (£4.00), On Day: (£6.00)
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Sat 22/03/25 – 12:00
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Ages 8-11
Ride
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 22/03/25 | 12:15 | --- | --- | 01 hr / plus 5 laps / 2km / 1 mile |
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Entry:
Postal: (£4.00), On Day: (£6.00)
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Sat 22/03/25 – 12:15
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High School Ages 11-14
Ride
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 22/03/25 | 13:15 | --- | --- | 01 hr / plus 5 laps / 2km / 1 mile |
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Entry:
Postal: (£4.00), On Day: (£6.00)
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Sat 22/03/25 – 13:15
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High School Ages 14+
Ride
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 22/03/25 | 14:15 | --- | --- | 01 hr / plus 7 laps / 2km / 1 mile |
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Entry:
Postal: (£4.00), On Day: (£6.00)
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Sat 22/03/25 – 14:15
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Led Trike Ride and Sensory Circuit
Ride
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 22/03/25 | 15:00 | --- | --- | 01 hr / plus 5 laps / 2km / 1 mile |
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Entry:
Postal: (£4.00), On Day: (£10.00)
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Sat 22/03/25 – 15:00
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Ages 16 - 600 AKA Hot Laps
Ride
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 22/03/25 | 15:15 | --- | --- | 01 hr / plus 5 laps / 2km / 1 mile |
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Entry:
Postal: (£4.00), On Day: (£6.00)
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Sat 22/03/25 – 15:15
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Event Summary
Event Overview
Parkrun hit on something awesome with their event format and we want to offer cyclists something similar.
We ran this event at Bowhill in 2024 and the vibe was awesome. Kudos to those at parkrun for making non competitive racing fun.
In 2025 we're hosting our even right after a real Parkrun, please check out Haylodge parkrun and consider coming early with your trainers.
Our format.
Heading out in "Mass Start" waves throughout the day you can ride the course as fast as you like or as carefully as you like, you can ride for the full wave time or just complete one lap - it's up to you!
The starts will look at feel like an XC or CX event.
The competitive among you you might want to take a couple of practice lap and then lay down a fast one. Or, if you aren't feeling competitive you you can ride at the pace of your friends or family. Every rider will be timed, with details from our chip timing published after the race but for the day you can just focus on FUN, fitness or fantaistic skills.The course will have ample opportnities for overtaking and optional technical challenges. and there is loads of scope to socially connect with other riders.
Event Details
- Event URN:
554020
- Start Date:
Sat, 22nd Mar 2025
- Event Type:
-
Go-Ride (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
-
Haylodge Park, 9 Connor Place, Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH458HE
View map
- Event Organiser:
-
Chris Bryant
chris.bryant@scotborders.gov.uk - Safeguarding lead:
-
Chris Bryant
chrisprefix@gmail.com - Other Events:
About the Event
Info for Riders
Each event wave will last approximately 20 minutes to an hour and riders will be grouped by age and stage.
Parents will have the opportunity to ride with their children but only in specified categories. There will also be waves for only adults and waves for only children.
Parking is across a main road, the event is off road with short sections of park path. Please cross the road using the traffic lights.
In the event of wet weather please be careful within the park. During the event the cycling course will be out of bounds to those that haven’t entered. Marshals will be on hand to help ensure the safety of riders but it is everyone’s responsibility to ride within their own limits and never to put another rider in harms way.
Any overtaking rider must pass safely and be polite when asking to get past.
There will be limited access to food, water and toilets on site during the event so please plan ahead.
The course is predominantly off road with sections of mud/grass and descents on natural trails. A mountain bike with gears and front suspension is recommended although a gravel bike, cross bike or other off-road bike will work out Ok - if you are cool with that!.
Main Event Categories and Times:
(all on a an off road loop)
Adult & Child @ 11:00
Ages 5-8 @ 12:00
Ages 8-11 @12.25
High School Ages 11-14 @ 13.15
High School Ages 14+ @ 14:15
Ages 16 - 600 ("hot laps") @15.15
Additional Sessions:
Balance bikers, drop in from 11:00
Led Trike Ride and Sensory Circuit 15:00 (meeting TBC)
The Rides
|
Ages 5-8
Ride
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 22/03/25 | 12:00 | --- | --- | 20 mins / plus 5 laps / 2km / 1 mile |
|
Entry:
Postal: (£4.00), On Day: (£6.00)
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Sat 22/03/25 – 12:00
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Ages 8-11
Ride
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 22/03/25 | 12:15 | --- | --- | 01 hr / plus 5 laps / 2km / 1 mile |
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Entry:
Postal: (£4.00), On Day: (£6.00)
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Sat 22/03/25 – 12:15
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High School Ages 11-14
Ride
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 22/03/25 | 13:15 | --- | --- | 01 hr / plus 5 laps / 2km / 1 mile |
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Entry:
Postal: (£4.00), On Day: (£6.00)
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Sat 22/03/25 – 13:15
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High School Ages 14+
Ride
|
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 22/03/25 | 14:15 | --- | --- | 01 hr / plus 7 laps / 2km / 1 mile |
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Entry:
Postal: (£4.00), On Day: (£6.00)
|
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Sat 22/03/25 – 14:15
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|
Led Trike Ride and Sensory Circuit
Ride
|
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 22/03/25 | 15:00 | --- | --- | 01 hr / plus 5 laps / 2km / 1 mile |
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Entry:
Postal: (£4.00), On Day: (£10.00)
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Sat 22/03/25 – 15:00
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Ages 16 - 600 AKA Hot Laps
Ride
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sat 22/03/25 | 15:15 | --- | --- | 01 hr / plus 5 laps / 2km / 1 mile |
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Entry:
Postal: (£4.00), On Day: (£6.00)
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Sat 22/03/25 – 15:15
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