Battle at the Bike Park 2025

Battle at the Bike Park is a 3 hour XC mountain bike race that will take place at Northampton Bike Park.

This event is a collaboration between MTB Epics UK, Outcast Racing, N'pton Bike Park and the FNSS.

The bike park is situated on the site of the original Battle of Northampton that took place in 1460. This historical skirmish was between the Lancastrians and the Yorkists and was part of the War of the Roses. The Yorkists were the victors on the day as the King’s Lancastrian army fled their defensive positions at nearby Delapre Abbey.

The battle has now been re-ignited in the form of an XC race – who will be the new victors some 565 years later?!

The Course

The course will utilise many of the bike park’s features including berms, rollers and tabletops, plus a woodland section featuring A and B line options.

The park’s skills area will also be included in the course and is where the start/finish and pits are located. This ‘stadium section’ will also serve as a great viewing spot for spectators with prolonged views of the race.

Entry Categories

Male/Female Senior: (16-39)
Male/Female V40: (40-49)
Male/Female V50+: (50-59)
Male/Female V60+: (60+)

Prizes:

Cash for overall male and female podiums (first place £250!) and first place cash for age groups thanks to Velocity Trade and great prizes from G Techniq, Veloespresso and Vittoria

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.