Midweek MTB Madness 2025 - Chorlton Water Park

MTB XC , Manchester – Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Event Summary

Event Overview

Race for Grassroots - from beginners to experienced riders

Youth and Juvenile £8 advance entry fee 

£15 advance for Junior and Adults.

 

NO ENTRY ON THE DAY, NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
This is because the races this year will use electronic timing - meaning faster results and accurate times for you all, but a slight increase on costs and hence entry fees, and events close for new entries a week before, so that timer files can be prepared.

Event Details

Event URN:

558396

Start Date:

Wed, 21st May 2025

Event Type:

MTB XC (Competitive)

Venue:

Chorlton Water Park, Car Park, Maitland Avenue, Manchester, M21 7WH

View map

Series:

Midweek MTB Madness

Online Entry FAQs
Event promoted by:

Chorlton Velo

Event Website:

Visit Website

Event Organiser:

Keith Bailey
keith.bailey3.kb@gmail.com

Safeguarding lead:

David Haygarth
dave.haygarth@nwcca.org.uk

Online entry method:

First come first served

Enter Online

About the Event

Info for Riders

  • Youths - born 2009 - 2010 - in year of 15th or 16th birthday
  • Juveniles - born 2011 - 2012 - in year of 13th or 14th birthday


Youths and juveniles have a separate start whistle and race for a shorter period of time as per the guidelines for xc racing, but they are on the same tracks as the main field of riders. Our youth and juvenile category therefore need to be experienced, confident riders and racers as they ride in with the main field. If you are unsure of your child’s suitability for this event, please contact the organiser or the midweekMTBmadness Facebook page. 

Don’t prejudge the pace of these youngsters, they ride fast but their race is shorter (around 40 minutes) – remember that if you are trying to keep up with them!

HQ will be located at the bridge (Bailey Bridge) linking the Chorlton Water Park to Kenworthy Woods.  the start/finish and will include sign on & numbers.

Parking and toilets are available at Maitland Avenue M21 7WH. Alternatively, HQ is located on the River Mersey path for those close enough to ride over.

Bailey Bridge is currently closed and will likely still be closed on the day of the event. Should it be closed, riders and spectators coming from the car park and public toilets will need to cross the Mersey further downstream or upstream.

Access from the south (Willenhall road) is also possible, however parking is limited and their are no restrooms as on the other side of the Mersey.

The race will be a minimum of 1 hour. The race will be a staggered start with the racers setting off a minute or so ahead of the enthusiasts. All riders will finish when the leader completes their final lap. 

We would advise arriving early as this year we have a new course and start area.

This race is being hosted by Chorlton velo.

Entry Fees & Races

Enter a Race

Juvenile Open Race
No entrants yet
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:15 Non-Ranking None Juvenile 40 mins
Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:15
Non-Ranking, None | Juvenile
40 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Racer Open Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:15 Non-Ranking None Elite, Expert, ... 01 hr
Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:15
Non-Ranking, None | Elite, Expert, ...
01 hr  |  Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Juvenile Female Race
No entrants yet
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:16 Non-Ranking None Juvenile 40 mins
Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:16
Non-Ranking, None | Juvenile
40 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Racer Female Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:16 Non-Ranking None Elite, Expert, ... 01 hr
Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:16
Non-Ranking, None | Elite, Expert, ...
01 hr  |  Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Youth Female Race
No entrants yet
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:16 Non-Ranking None Youth 40 mins
Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:16
Non-Ranking, None | Youth
40 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Youth Open Race
No entrants yet
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:16 Non-Ranking None Youth 40 mins
Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:16
Non-Ranking, None | Youth
40 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Enthusiast Female Race
No entrants yet
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:17 Non-Ranking None N/A, Sport 01 hr
Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:17
Non-Ranking, None | N/A, Sport
01 hr  |  Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Enthusiast Open Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:17 Non-Ranking None N/A, Sport 01 hr
Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:17
Non-Ranking, None | N/A, Sport
01 hr  |  Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)

Event Summary

Event Overview

Race for Grassroots - from beginners to experienced riders

Youth and Juvenile £8 advance entry fee 

£15 advance for Junior and Adults.

 

NO ENTRY ON THE DAY, NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
This is because the races this year will use electronic timing - meaning faster results and accurate times for you all, but a slight increase on costs and hence entry fees, and events close for new entries a week before, so that timer files can be prepared.

Event Details

Event URN:

558396

Start Date:

Wed, 21st May 2025

Event Type:

MTB XC (Competitive)

Venue:

Chorlton Water Park, Car Park, Maitland Avenue, Manchester, M21 7WH

View map

Series:

Midweek MTB Madness

Online Entry FAQs
Event promoted by:

Chorlton Velo

Event Website:

Visit Website

Event Organiser:

Keith Bailey
keith.bailey3.kb@gmail.com

Safeguarding lead:

David Haygarth
dave.haygarth@nwcca.org.uk

Online entry method:

First come first served

Enter Online

About the Event

Info for Riders

  • Youths - born 2009 - 2010 - in year of 15th or 16th birthday
  • Juveniles - born 2011 - 2012 - in year of 13th or 14th birthday


Youths and juveniles have a separate start whistle and race for a shorter period of time as per the guidelines for xc racing, but they are on the same tracks as the main field of riders. Our youth and juvenile category therefore need to be experienced, confident riders and racers as they ride in with the main field. If you are unsure of your child’s suitability for this event, please contact the organiser or the midweekMTBmadness Facebook page. 

Don’t prejudge the pace of these youngsters, they ride fast but their race is shorter (around 40 minutes) – remember that if you are trying to keep up with them!

HQ will be located at the bridge (Bailey Bridge) linking the Chorlton Water Park to Kenworthy Woods.  the start/finish and will include sign on & numbers.

Parking and toilets are available at Maitland Avenue M21 7WH. Alternatively, HQ is located on the River Mersey path for those close enough to ride over.

Bailey Bridge is currently closed and will likely still be closed on the day of the event. Should it be closed, riders and spectators coming from the car park and public toilets will need to cross the Mersey further downstream or upstream.

Access from the south (Willenhall road) is also possible, however parking is limited and their are no restrooms as on the other side of the Mersey.

The race will be a minimum of 1 hour. The race will be a staggered start with the racers setting off a minute or so ahead of the enthusiasts. All riders will finish when the leader completes their final lap. 

We would advise arriving early as this year we have a new course and start area.

This race is being hosted by Chorlton velo.

Entry Fees & Races

Enter a Race

Juvenile Open Race
No entrants yet
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:15 Non-Ranking None Juvenile 40 mins
Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:15
Non-Ranking, None | Juvenile
40 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Racer Open Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:15 Non-Ranking None Elite, Expert, ... 01 hr
Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:15
Non-Ranking, None | Elite, Expert, ...
01 hr  |  Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Juvenile Female Race
No entrants yet
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:16 Non-Ranking None Juvenile 40 mins
Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:16
Non-Ranking, None | Juvenile
40 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Racer Female Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:16 Non-Ranking None Elite, Expert, ... 01 hr
Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:16
Non-Ranking, None | Elite, Expert, ...
01 hr  |  Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Youth Female Race
No entrants yet
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:16 Non-Ranking None Youth 40 mins
Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:16
Non-Ranking, None | Youth
40 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Youth Open Race
No entrants yet
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:16 Non-Ranking None Youth 40 mins
Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:16
Non-Ranking, None | Youth
40 mins  |  Entry: Online: (£8.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Enthusiast Female Race
No entrants yet
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:17 Non-Ranking None N/A, Sport 01 hr
Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:17
Non-Ranking, None | N/A, Sport
01 hr  |  Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Enthusiast Open Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Wed 21/05/25 19:17 Non-Ranking None N/A, Sport 01 hr
Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Wed 21/05/25 – 19:17
Non-Ranking, None | N/A, Sport
01 hr  |  Entry: Online: (£15.00 + £1.00 Application fee)

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