📡Timing

Racing will begin with the youngest first, progressing through each age category in the following order:

Girls: 2 Years → 3 Years → 4 Years → 5 Years

Boys: 2 Years → 3 Years → 4 Years → 5 Years

Please make sure your rider is ready and at the start area of their race when their age category is called. Missing your race start or call-up may result in disqualification.

Friday – Quad Eliminator: Finish Line Officials
Saturday – Slalom: Electronic Light Beams
Sunday – Downhill: Electronic Light Beams

📋Categories

Girls

• 2 Year Old Girls
• 3 Year Old Girls
• 4 Year Old Girls
• 5 Year Old Girls

Boys

• 2 Year Old Boys
• 3 Year Old Boys
• 4 Year Old Boys
• 5 Year Old Boys

Categories are based on the rider’s age on the day of racing.

Racing more than one day?
If your child has a birthday during the festival which moves them into the next age category, they must enter all races in the older category.

For example, if your child is three on Friday but turns four on Saturday or Sunday, they must enter the 4 Year Old category for all races

📅Schedule

Friday, 20th  August – Race Registration Closes

• 18:00 | That is the cut off time and date to enter online in advance. There are no on the day entries.

Thursday, 26th  August – Sign In

• 15:00 – 20:00 | Sign-In for Girls and Boys Quad Eliminator Only

Friday, 27th – August – Quad Eliminator – Inside the Dirt Wars Arena

• 08:00 – 08:30 | Sign-In for Girls Quad Eliminator
• 08:30 – 10:30 | Sign-In for Boys Quad Eliminator
• 08:30 – 09:30 | Girls Practice
• 09:30 – 10:30 | Girls Race – Podiums straight after 🏆
• 10:30 – 11:30 | Boys Practice
• 11:30 – 13:00 | Boys Race – Podiums straight after 🏆
• 14:00 – 17:00 | Sign-In for Girls and Boys Slalom

Saturday, 28th August – Slalom – Inside the Dirt Wars Arena

• 08:00 – 08:30 | Sign-In for Girls Slalom
• 08:30 – 10:30 | Sign-In for Boys Slalom
• 08:30 – 09:30 | Girls Practice
• 09:30 – 10:30| Girls Race – Podiums straight after 🏆
• 10:30 – 11:30 | Boys Practice
• 11:30 – 13:00 | Boys Race – Podiums straight after 🏆
• 15:00 – 17:00 | Sign-In for Girls and Boys Downhill

Sunday, 29th August – Downhill – Inside the Dirt Wars Arena

• 08:00 – 08:30 | Sign-In for Girls Downhill
• 08:30 – 10:00 | Sign-In for Boys Downhill
• 08:30 – 09:30 | Practice for Girls
• 09:30 – 10:00| Girls Race – Podiums straight after 🏆
• 10:00 – 11:00 | Boys Practice
• 11:00 – 12:00 | Boys Race – Podiums straight after 🏆

 

🚴Rider responsibility and course use 

During racing, parents and guardians are not permitted on the start line and must not accompany their child down the race track. Our race team and marshals will be on hand to support and assist the young riders throughout their race.

Bike requirements

Balance bikes only, bikes with pedals and/or cranks removed are not permitted.

Your bicycle must be mechanically sound and capable of completing the course safely and efficiently. As a minimum:

• The bike must be in good working order
• Bar plugs are compulsory to prevent injury
• All efforts must be made to ensure your safety and the safety of others

Rider safety equipment

All riders must wear appropriate safety equipment while on any course. This is not only for your protection but also a condition of participation.

Mandatory Equipment

• Helmet – A properly fitted, certified mountain bike helmet is required at all times.
• We recommend wearing a full face helmet for maximum protection.
• Open face helmets are permitted, but use is at the rider’s discretion.

Strongly Recommended Gear

• Gloves – For grip, control and hand protection in the event of a fall.
• Knee and Elbow Pads – To help protect against impact and abrasion injuries.
• Protective Eyewear – To guard against dust, debris, insects and branches.
• Sturdy Footwear – Closed toe shoes with good grip, no sandals or flip-flops.
• Long Sleeves and Trousers – To reduce risk of scrapes and cuts on rough terrain.
• Body Armour / Chest and Back Protection – Especially recommended for downhill or more technical trails.

Helmet requirements

Helmets are compulsory for all riders at all times while on course.

We recommend wearing a full-face helmet for maximum protection.

• Open-face helmets are permitted, but use is at the discretion of the legal guardian of the rider

Helmets must:

• • Comply with recognised safety standards (as outlined in General Regulations)
  • Be properly secured
  • Detachable mouthpieces are allowed, but must be securely attached according to the manufacturer’s instructions

 

❗Important information

🔁Refund policy

Enter with confidence: we offer a full refund on your race entry until 18:00 on the 19th of August 2027.

• To request a refund, please email:
  📧 [email protected]
  Include the rider’s name and category entered.

🎟️ Festival Ticket Required

All riders must purchase a festival ticket to gain entry to the site, race entry does not include general admission.

🔐Security guidelines

• Bring a reliable bike lock and secure your bike at all times when not in use.
• Store bikes inside your vehicle whenever possible. For added security:
• Use an old sheet to cover your bike
• Remove wheels if needed
• Use additional locks, even when the bike is inside the vehicle
• Cover the bike again with another sheet to keep it out of sight

🎥Cameras and course practice

• POV cameras are permitted
• Each rider must complete at least two full runs of the course during practice

❗Reminders

Missing your start slot or call-up = disqualification

Si Paton
Event Director
📧 [email protected]
📞 Call/Text: 07968 229 359 (08:00–20:00, 7 days a week)