A Long Day in the Dirt” - Sunday May 18th 2008
This event offers some of the best off road riding available in the UK, coupled with a unique ‘non race’ atmosphere that is all about beating your personal goals and taking part. There are two route options - the 90k which will consist of a 50k first loop and a 40k second loop, or a 50k only option. The route covers many areas of private land so you will be riding in places that are out of bounds for the rest of the year. In previous years the weather was glorious and finish times for the 90k ranged from 4 to just under 8 hours so you need to be ready for a long hard day in the saddle come rain or shine. Remember this event is almost entirely off road and you will be riding into areas where the conditions are very changeable so be prepared for everything.
The event will again start and finish at the mountain bike mecca that is Newnham Park with all parking, camping, showers, toilets etc being available, on site, only yards from the finish area. The entry fee is £28 for 90k and £25 for the 50k which includes parking, camping, pasta party with live entertainment, feed stations, showers, toilets, cream tea stop and a T-shirt. The fee covers site access and camping for everyone in your party, the site opens form midday Saturday 17th, riding within Newnham on that day will not be allowed due to activity in Newnham’s Shooting Ground but leisure rides off site will be available. There are no categories and the minimum age for entry is 16. Also on site Sunday 18th will be the National Demo Series Tour with loads of bikes to test out, led rides and short track XC racing put on by event sponsors Shred magazine. All distances start at 10:00am.
Places are limited to 500 people. Entries may not be available on the day if the event is full. Closing date for entries Monday 12th May.
All photos: simon Kirk
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