G8 Winter MTB Series Round 4 & 5

This new and exciting 8 round winter series adds a new dimension to endurance racing. Run over five weekends with the course changing on each round, the riders are given a greater variety.

This 8 round series will be run on a competitive basis with riders in all classes being timed using our ‘race result’ timing system. Each class will be awarded 25 points for a win, 24 for second, 23 for third and so on down to 1 point for 25th place. To qualify for overall points you must compete in a minimum of 5 rounds.

With this new 8 round series we understand your constraints on travel and time and therefore only 7 out of the 8 rounds will count towards your overall score, allowing you to drop your worst result.

Where there are two events over a weekend, the course on the second day will be different to the first.

Event Guide

All our events will be run under British Cycling guidelines with the supervision of British Cycling Commissaries with all our Enduro style meetings will be on a non-ranking bases.

Rules and Regulations:

• Competitors must complete a full lap of the course without taking any shortcuts, to stay in the race.
• Riders must stay within the taped areas and must not deviate from the obvious tracks.
• If you suffer a mechanical problem then proceed around the course to the next Marshall, who will then communicate with the race director. It is permitted for other riders on the course to offer help by way of parts and equipment, but the rider must carry out their own repairs with no outside assistance.

The winners will be decided by either the most laps completed in the given time or in the case of a tie the quickest time achieved will be classed as the winner.

G8 Events must insist that riders do not dispose of any litter out on the course. There will be specific drop areas around the track.

Unsporting behaviour, foul and abusive language, course cutting and cheating of any kind will NOT be tolerated. If this is reported then that rider/riders if solo, or the whole team will be disqualified from the race.

All riders must wear a helmet when riding their bikes, including warm up and riding around all other areas.

Finally, we would strongly recommend all competitors study the BC rules for MTB racing

Venue: Thetford Forest, Thetford Forest, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AF

Event added by: billy1979

IMPORTANT: To the best of our knowledge the details provided are accurate at the time of listing. However, as with any outdoor event of this type, there can always be unforeseen circumstances that will lead to changes or cancellations. For all demo days, please check with the organiser directly to confirm the event is going ahead, timing, location, bike availability and any other additional detail.