Round 1 of the Scottish Mini Downhill Series took place on Sunday the 2nd of April at Learnie Red Rocks, with Black Isle MTB Club taking on the running of the event.
Over 75 Youth riders aged from 8-16 got on their downhill bikes and hurtled down the hill!
Making the most of the ‘Take Care of Your Trails’ Weekend, Black Isle MTB Club had been hard at work to create a course which was fast, exciting and even included an optional large jump!
After a hard day of racing, the top two riders in each category qualified for the Mini DH finals at the Fort William MTB World Cup on the 3rd of June. There were also two wildcard places awarded to riders who showed particular spirit and determination.
The riders through to the finals currently are:
| Category | Qualifying Round | Qualifying Position | Name | Club |
| U10 Boys | #1 Learnie | 1 | Creag Muir | Wolfpax Riders |
| U10 Girls | #1 Learnie | 1 | Anna Mackenzie | Meedies Bike Club |
| U12 Girls | #1 Learnie | 1 | Aimi Kenyon | Black Isle MTB Club |
| U12 Boys | #1 Learnie | 1 | Andrew Georgeson | Black Isle MTB Club |
| U14 Boys | #1 Learnie | 1 | Zander Millar Todd | |
| U14 Girls | #1 Learnie | 1 | Daisy Wilson | |
| U16 Boys | #1 Learnie | 1 | Lewis Kelly | Highland Bikes |
| U16 Girls | #1 Learnie | 1 | Mieke Kalmijn | Glasgow Riderz |
| U10 Boys | #1 Learnie | 2 | Archie Johnston | Orangefox Bikes |
| U10 Girls | #1 Learnie | 2 | Caragh Muir | |
| U12 Girls | #1 Learnie | 2 | Maisie McMulkin | Moray MTB Club |
| U12 Boys | #1 Learnie | 2 | Matthew Mackenzie | Meedies Bike Club |
| U14 Boys | #1 Learnie | 2 | Cameron Penman | Meedies Bike Club |
| U14 Girls | #1 Learnie | 2 | Jodie Park | |
| U16 Boys | #1 Learnie | 2 | Fraser Kelly | Black Isle MTB Club |
| U16 Girls | #1 Learnie | 2 | Jessica Kelly | Black Isle MTB Club |
| U10 Boys | #1 Learnie | Wildcard | Noah Liney | |
| U14 boys | #1 Learnie | Wildcard | Sorley Macdonald | Black Isle MTB Club |
Round 2 of the Mini DH series takes place this weekend (22nd April) at the Nevis Range with the West Highland Wheelers playing host.
Another full quota of riders will qualify for the finals, with the top two riders from each category earning a coveted start at the finals. If a rider who has already qualified finishes in the top 2 at a subsequent round, the qualification place will be passed down to the next eligible rider.
If you want to find out more about the Scottish Mini Downhill Series then please click here.
