CROSS COUNTRY
Saturday the 24th of August 2024.
Racing for 6-11 year olds on a short multiple lap course that is entry level and therefore the perfect introduction towards the discipline of XC.
Racing for 12-15 year olds to race on an extended course that will still incorporate the Childrens XC course and will utilise the hill that we use for the the dual slalom. Otherwise known as the Classic Climb and the Cannondale Ridge!
Retro Racers to race on an extended course that will still incorporate the Childrens XC course and will utilise the hill that we use for the the dual slalom. Otherwise known as the Classic Climb and the Cannondale Ridge!
You must race on a bike dating 2004 or earlier and ideally wear a retro race top in the true spirit of the Malverns!
The start line will be in the main arena in front of the main stage.
The finish line will be outside the main arena.
Before entering, please note:
– Enter in confidence as we will happily refund you on your race entry less the booking fee up until 23:59 on Wednesday the 31st of July. Just email [email protected] with the riders name and category
– Please note you must also purchase a festival ticket to enter the festival, even if you have purchased a race entry
– Bring a bike lock and ensure your bike/s when not sat on are locked up at all times
– Bikes should be stored inside your vehicle when not being used (bring an old sheet and remove the wheels if need be). We then highly recommend you bring additional locks and lock the bike up further, even when inside your vehicles. Bring an additional sheet to cover over your bike/s in your vehicle
Please Note: Mountain biking is an inherently dangerous sport with the distinct possibility of severe injuries, or even worse. No matter where you ride or how well you know the course you should never ride beyond your skill level and always ride in control and in a sensible manner. Riding in control does not just mean being able to stop, it also means having the requisite skills to recognise and avoid potentially dangerous situations on the course. You must also be able to recognise where it is safe to stop on the course. Avoiding accidents with other riders is an essential mountain biking skill. Riders must use the course in a sensible manner compatible with their level of experience. Riders should walk the course, observing current ground conditions, making yourself aware of any obstacles prior to riding the course. We ask riders to accept that they will ride the course at their own risk and accept that no liability can be accepted by the event organisers.
Race Categories are split between female and male racers for those aged aged 6 -11 years of age. Meaning each sex gets their own category in their age range.
Which category do I enter? Example: You must be either 8 or 9 years of age on the 24th of August 2024 to race in the 8-9 year old category.
6-7 years of age – estimated 5x laps with a duration of 12-15 minutes racing time
8-9 years of age – estimated 7x laps with a duration of 13-16 minutes racing time
10-11 years of age – estimated 10x laps with a duration of 20-25 minutes racing time
The Malverns Classic has adopted British Cycling’s current transgender and non-binary policy;
The current men’s category will feature in the newly created ‘Open Categories’, for which transgender women, transgender men, non-binary individuals and those whose sex was assigned male at birth will be eligible to compete. Meanwhile, the Female category is in place for those whose sex was assigned female at birth.
12-13 years of age – estimated 4x laps with a duration of 15-20 minutes racing time
14-15 years of age – estimated 5x laps with a duration of 16-22 minutes racing time
Retro Racers must be 16 years of age or older on the 24th of August 2024 – estimated duration of 20-30 minutes racing time
Women 4x laps
Men 6x laps
Schedule:
Friday
16:00 to 18:00
Saturday
08:00 to 10:00 Race Registration
10:00 to 11:00 Practice for riders aged 6-15 years of age
11:00 to 12:00 Racing for Girls
12:00 to 14:00 Racing for Boys
14:00 to 15:00 Practice for Retro Racers
15:00 to 16:00 Racing for Female Retro Racers
Podiums for the top three straight after each race by the main stage
16:00 to 17:00 Racing for Male Retro Racers
Podiums for the top three straight after each race by the main stage
If you have any questions, please contact the Event Director
Si Paton [email protected] or call/text 07968 229 359 anytime between 08:00 and 20:00, 7 days a week