British Cyclings Dual Slalom National Championships
🏁 Dual Slalom – The purest and most crowd-pleasing form of head to head mountain bike racing.
Racing doesn’t get more intense than this. Welcome to the all action Malverns Classic Dual Slalom course!
Riders launch from a BMX style start gate onto a natural, flowing track marked with colour coded red and blue gates. Set on open grass with sweeping corners, the course is built for speed and precision with the fastest runs clocking in at under 30 seconds.
Two racers go head to head on mirrored courses with one goal: cross the finish line first. After a qualification round, riders face off in an elimination style racing, battling through the heats until one is crowned Champion.
All riders must complete the online waiver, whether you’re racing or just riding for fun.
Save time at the event and get it done in advance:
👉 Complete your waiver here
No waiver = no riding. Don’t leave it to the last minute!
🚵♂️ Mountain Bike Trail Grades:
🔵 Blue (Moderate)
For: Intermediate riders with good bike handling, braking and cornering control.
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Narrower trails with moderate gradients
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Small obstacles like off camber corners and slalom poles/gates
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Some steeper sections and technical features
💷 Entry Fee
- £20.00 per racer for this aged 7-9 and 10-12, payable in advance online
- £25.00 per racer for aged 13 or over, payable in advance online
- Entries are limited, so book early to secure your race entry.
🛂 Will I need a British Cycling Membership and Race Licence?
Yes, if you want to enter the National Championships you will have to have both of the above.
You do not need to be a British Cycling member or hold a race licence to compete in 7 to 9 years of age / 10 to 12 years of age / 13 to 18 years of age or the 19+ years of age of age non-championship races.
📍 Course Locations
The race course is located outside the main arena behind the stage and caterers on the steep grass bank.
Sign In
✅ Pre Entry Only
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All race entries must be completed online in advance via the British Cycling website
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No on the day entries will be accepted
📍 Sign In Location
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Located in the main arena at Race HQ
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Bring valid I.D. – Accepted forms:
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Passport
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Driving Licence
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National Federation Race Licence
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⚠️ No I.D. = No Racing
⏱️ Sign In Process
Even if you’ve entered online, you must sign in at Sign On to collect:
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Your number board
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Four cable ties to attach it to the front of your bike
Number boards must be attached before the start of practice.
If you miss sign in during the scheduled times (listed above), you will not be allowed to practice or race.
All riders must complete the online waiver, whether you’re racing or just riding for fun.
Save time at the event and get it done in advance:
👉 Complete your waiver here
No waiver = no riding. Don’t leave it to the last minute!
📡 Timing
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Timing will be conducted via Transponders.
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Collection:
All riders will be issued a transponder on Friday between 11:00 and 12:00 at the Dual Slalom Finish Line. -
Return After Racing:
Please return your transponder to the Dual Slalom Finish Line once you have finished racing.
The timing team will have cable tie cutters available to assist with removal. -
If You Forget to Return It:
Don’t worry, transponders can be returned by post at your own cost.
Send it via recorded delivery directly to the timing company:Action Sports Timing
For return instructions, please contact Chris Roberts at:
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Unreturned Transponders:
If you fail to return your transponder, Action Sports Timing reserves the right to recover the associated replacement costs.
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Non-Championship Categories
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Rippers – Riders must be aged 10-11 years of age on the day of the race
- Riders aged 12 – 18
- Riders aged 19+
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📆 National Championship Categories
Based on the rider’s age on 31st December 2026:
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Juvenile
Riders aged 13 or turning 14 in 2026 -
Youth
Riders turning 15 or 16 in 2026 -
Junior
Riders turning 17 or 18 in 2026 -
Senior
Riders aged 19–29 -
Master
Riders aged 30–39 -
Veteran
Riders aged 40–49 -
Grand Veteran
Riders aged 50 and over
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📌 Example
If you are currently 29 years old, and your birthday is on 31st December 2026, you will turn 30 in 2026. Therefore, you must enter the Masters (30–39) category for this event.
Schedule
📅 Thursday, 20th August
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15:00 – 20:00 | Sign In
📅 Friday, 21st August
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09:00 – 10:00 | Sign In
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10:00 – 11:00 | Gate Practice and Full Course
- 11:00 – 13:00 | Seeding is a Mash Up Format. Race as many times on each course as you like (you must clock at least one race time on each Red or Blue lanes). We will then add your fastest time from each course to get your overall time.
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13:00 – 15:00 | Heats
- 15:00 – 16:00 | Semi-Finals and Finals, One timed run in each lane, then add both times together with the winner progressing to the next round.
🏆 Podiums for the top three in each category will take place at the main stage immediately after racing concludes.
RULES
🔧 Equipment Requirements
Your bicycle must be mechanically sound and capable of completing the course safely and efficiently. As a minimum:
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The bike must be in good working order
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Bar plugs are compulsory to prevent injury
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All efforts must be made to ensure your safety and the safety of others
🪖 Helmet Requirements
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Full-face helmets are compulsory for both training and racing
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Helmets must:
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Comply with recognised safety standards (as outlined in General Regulations)
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Be properly secured
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Be fitted with a visor
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Detachable mouthpieces are allowed, but must be securely attached according to the manufacturer’s instructions
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🎥 Cameras and Course Practice
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POV cameras are permitted during practice only and must be securely mounted to your bike (not helmet or body)
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Each rider must complete at least two full runs of the course during practice
❗Important Reminders
- Important Notice – Uplift Policy
No uplift is provided or permitted for the either the Dual Slalom or 4x races
Please note: Being towed up the hill by an e-bike is strictly not allowed -
Missing your start slot or call-up = disqualification
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If you have any questions, contact:
Si Paton
Event Director
📧 [email protected]
📞 Call/Text: 07968 229 359 (08:00–20:00, 7 days a week)