It's the annual student downhill championships, a unique chance to ride a downhill race (FOR FREE!) with the facilities of a national race, but with the relaxed atmosphere that you would expect from 300 Students in a field. This year the event is at Caersws in Wales on the 18-19th April (good friday/saturday). Its a super fun track which isn't too intimidating. You are given a day and a half of uplift assisted practise and then a race run, with a second run for the top 100 riders. A good standard of riding is required, but you certainly don't need to be a full on downhiller to enjoy it, Duncan Clark rode it last year on his old Trek hardtail and loved it! Full face helmets and Body armour are available!
Last year we took 10 riders and we are looking for more this year. Entry and camping is funded by the lovely people at the Athletics Union and hopefully they will cover Transport costs too. Due to a packed 2014 race season, we have only been given 3 weeks notice, so I will need entries to be submitted by FRIDAY THIS WEEK (4th April). Transport will be provided from Bristol, and tents can be provided.
The signup has been set at £40 but this is only to act as a deposit, considering each entry costs around £70 so if you sign up then back out, you are wasting huge amounts of club money which could be spent elsewhere. £20 of the deposit will definitely be refunded when you attend the race, and depending on numbers and funding, the last £20 will be refunded too. Even at £20 its a mega bargain!
Go sign up now and lets go racing!!
More info here: http://www.bucs.org.uk/calendar_popup.asp?itemid=14284&surround=true
Last year we took 10 riders and we are looking for more this year. Entry and camping is funded by the lovely people at the Athletics Union and hopefully they will cover Transport costs too. Due to a packed 2014 race season, we have only been given 3 weeks notice, so I will need entries to be submitted by FRIDAY THIS WEEK (4th April). Transport will be provided from Bristol, and tents can be provided.
The signup has been set at £40 but this is only to act as a deposit, considering each entry costs around £70 so if you sign up then back out, you are wasting huge amounts of club money which could be spent elsewhere. £20 of the deposit will definitely be refunded when you attend the race, and depending on numbers and funding, the last £20 will be refunded too. Even at £20 its a mega bargain!
Go sign up now and lets go racing!!
More info here: http://www.bucs.org.uk/calendar_popup.asp?itemid=14284&surround=true
