The Track name is Cougar.
It starts next to the top of Mr Rooty and Finishes by side of GBU.
Follow the push up path to get to the start.
Event Program:
Sunday
Practice 9.00am – 10.45am
Race Starts (2 x runs weather and light permitting) 11.00am – 3.30pm
Prize Presentations 4.00pmRace categories – No license required to race
Custom trophies to top three in each age category
Each Winner also wins a free uplift day from Simon from Flyup Downhill
Registration: You can collect your number board on Saturday afternoon to save time or on Sunday morning.
New this winter season no deposit for Number Boards.
Saturday 4.00pm to 5.00pm (by cafe)
Sunday 8.15am to 10.00am (in Forest)
You must sign on and collect your number board before 10am on Sunday.
Full Face Helmets must be worn and done up for practice & racing on the track.
Race Schedule:
Saturday – The forest is open as normal and you 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 saftey and wellbeing during Saturday.
Race day with offical Practice and race with Marshals & Medics on the race track.
Sunday – Race Day
Registration 8.30am to 10.30am You must sign on and register before riding the track.
4.30pm Podiums Top 3 in each category
| order | Categories | Run 1 |
| 1 | Women Senior | 11:00:00 |
| 2 | Women Master | 11:01:40 |
| 3 | Women Veteran | 11:05:00 |
| 4 | Women Junior | 11:06:40 |
| 5 | Youth F | 11:09:20 |
| 6 | Juvenile F | 11:11:40 |
| 7 | Rippers 10-12 F | 11:14:20 |
| 8 | Hardtail | 11:18:40 |
| 9 | Rippers 10 – 12 | 11:22:00 |
| 10 | Juvenile 13-14 | 11:31:00 |
| 11 | Youth 15-16 | 11:47:00 |
| 12 | Junior 17-18 | 12:09:00 |
| 13 | Senior 19-29 | 12:20:40 |
| 14 | Master 30-39 | 12:32:00 |
| 15 | Veteran 40+ | 12:46:20 |
| 16 | Grand Veteran | 12:56:40 |
| 17 | Elite/Expert | 13:02:00 |
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.
You do not need a race licence.
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.
Mini Downhill rules incorporate those laid out in the current BC and UCI handbook.
We recommend that all riders and especially Juvenile and Youth age riders must wear the following body armour: Full Spine Elbow pads Knee pads.
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: No Camping will be available onsite.
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 an onsite café providing fresh hot and cold food and refreshments.
Toilets & Showers: In the Peddleabike away café. Please respect these toilets and showers.