Under 16 off road stage race 13+14th of September, Glentress

Make Like an Olympian kids, Pedals Ready, riders ready, Go!

Peebles CC break new ground with the UK's first ever Under 16 Off Road Stage Race.  

 

After the tremendous success of Peebles CC's Under 16 Dirt Crit Series, they are set to break new ground in 2008 with the UK's first ever Under 16 Off Road Stage Race. Held at the ever popular Glentress Forest on the 13^th+14^th of September and contested over 5 stages in two days the race will test the all round mountain biking abilities of the riders. Day one will consist of three stages, a cross country race followed by a hill climb and finally a downhill race. On day two the riders will compete in an individual timetrial and finish off in the afternoon on the fast and furious dirt crit circuit.

 

 

The stage race is open to riders 16 and under with categories right down to the under 8's. One bike must be used for all Stages. So if your keen to give it a go come along for some fun! Entries are limited to 25 in each category and are filling up fast!

 

The first stage will start at 11am on the Saturday morning. Sign on is at the Buzzards Nest car park, Glentress. The race will be supported by Scottish Power Renewables and Alpine Bikes 

 

For more information contact paul.newnham@scottishcycling.com. To download an entry form go to www.peeblescycling.org.