Scotlands Spiciest Mountain bike race, Ballo Enduro.
A weekend of riding downhill trails that will max out the spiceometer and spice up your life.
The Enduro is part of the Coupar Angus Cycling Festival's BIG WEEKEND which will be returning for more sweet and spicy mountain bike action on the local trails surrounding Coupar Angus on the 26th and 27th of June 2021. The festival's aim is to get people of all ages and abilities on bikes. Ballo Enduro plays a big part in getting more people on Mountain bikes and inspire others to get into the sport. Whether you are after the fastest time of the day, wanting to find the good trails or want to watch the spicy action there is something for you this weekend!
The event aims to help progression of Mountain biking, so you are not just thrown in at the deep end, but yet you can have as much fun as everyone else on the trails. There are three riding categories over the weekend :
Explore : This takes place on Saturday only and is the best way to find all of our amazing trails without the pressure of racing. This allows riders to explore and ride the amazing trails surrounding Coupar Angus (Marked out and marshalled) that are within your comfort zone and also helps to build your confidence riding natural trails that we are lucky to have on your doorstep. You also have the benefit of getting coaching on trail from qualified MTB Coaches
Enduro Lite : For those wanting to get into racing or maybe after a more chilled out day on the bike. It will help to build your skills for other races and of course the 'Full spice' in the near future. This is a great opportunity for those wanting to get into racing at a chilled out level. (4 stages)
Full spice : The best trails as usual which really will spice up your weekend on the bike. A great mixture of technical, fast and flowy trails that will give you a good challenge whilst having lots of fun (6 stages)
Sunday is race day and we encourage spectators to come out and cheer you on whilst you tackle some of Ballos finest trails and race against the clock.
Prizes : Oooh yes there will be prizes. Child sized trophies, Chickens, Chillies, King and Queen crowns, Sacred grounds coffee, 71 brewing beer, Ragley mountain bike frames, Muc-off kits and Crow MTB swag are just some of our previous prizes! They will not disappoint, that's for sure.
If you don’t know about the trails, and have not ridden near Coupar Angus, before we suggest you get entered and come and find some of the amazing riding that is on offer.
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.
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