Design A Mountain Bike Course Obstacle For Ingrebourne Hill And Win A Bike

Young mountain bikers have the chance to win a mountain bike by designing an obstacle to test the skill of fellow enthusiasts on a course to be constructed at Ingrebourne Hill. Biking will be one of the key attractions at the reclaimed 74-hectare (183-acre) site in South Hornchurch managed by the Forestry Commission as one of the green spaces that make up the Thames Chase Community Forest. Ingrebourne Hill is being redeveloped for public use and a wide variety of leisure activities with input from the local community. Over 70 feet at its highest point, the hill enjoys panoramic views of the North Downs, the City of London, and the Thames and will be opened to the public in Spring 2008. For the mountain bike course, the Forestry Commission is asking entrants to use their experience and imagination to design a feature that will be a true challenge for mountain bikers. The competition is open to two age groups, 6-11 and 12-18, and there will be a first prize and five runners-up prizes for each group. The creators of the winning designs will not only receive a mountain bike, helmet and accessories, but their special feature may even be named after them. The runners-up will each win a pair of quality riding gloves. Forestry Commission Community Ranger Luke Everitt said: "This competition is a great way for local young people to help design something which can be enjoyed by them and the rest of the community around Ingrebourne Hill. Good luck to all who enter!" To give yourself a chance of putting your name on the map of Ingrebourne Hill, phone 01708 642694, e-mail [email protected] or write to Freepost My View of Ingrebourne Hill, The Forest Centre, Pike Lane, Cranham, Upminster, Essex RM14 3NS. By return you will receive an official entry pack, including all the information necessary to design your feature. The closing date for entries, limited to one per person, is 21 September, and the results will be announced in the week commencing 5 October. www.forestry.gov.uk