The PEMBREE eBike Challenge

🏁 eBike Downhill – Mash Up Format

Get those batteries charged!

Welcome to the home of the UK’s first ever eBike downhill race, a format built specifically for what eBikes were made to do!

Race downhill as many times as your battery and legs can handle within the three hour window. Your fastest run will count toward your final result.
Take on this brand new course, packed with high speed action, thrills and spills, all the fun without the grind!

🚫 No uplift will be provided or permitted. Riders must walk or ride back to the start line, which is a sub 10 minute return.

All riders must complete the online waiver.

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 Grade:

🔴 Red (Difficult) estimated time sub 2 minutes  

For: Experienced riders

    • Challenging terrain with steeper, technical sections

    • Larger features like jumps, drop offs and rock gardens

    • Greater speed and commitment required

💷 Entry Fee

  • £20.00 per racer payable in advance online
  • Entries are limited, so book early to secure your race entry

📍 Course Location

The start line is located in the woods outside of the Deer Park. Head up the fire road, past the Obelisk and then towards Peacock Villa (cottage). The start line will be sign posted from there.

General Information

🔁 Refund Policy

  • Enter with confidence: we offer a full refund on your race entry until 18:00 on the 31st of July 2026.

  • 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


🚴 Rider Responsibility & Course Use

Mountain biking is a high-risk sport. No matter how well you know the course, you should never ride beyond your skill level and must always remain in control and ride sensibly.

Riding in control means more than just being able to stop—it also includes:

  • Having the skills to recognise and avoid hazards

  • Knowing where it is safe to stop on the course

  • Avoiding collisions with other riders through awareness and good judgement

  • Using the course responsibly, in a manner that matches your experience level

We strongly advise all riders to walk the course beforehand, noting ground conditions and any obstacles before riding.

All riders participate at their own risk. By riding, you accept that no liability can be accepted by the event organisers.

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!

🛡️ Rider Safety Equipment – What You Should Wear

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.

Schedule

 


📅 Friday, 21st August

  • 10:00 – 12:00 | Sign In

  • 12:00 – 13:00 | Practice (Not Timed)
  • 13:00 – 15:00 | Race Runs

  • 15:30 | 🏆 Podiums for the top three in each category will take place at the main stage

Sign In

Pre-Entry Only

  • All race entries must be completed online in advance via the British Cycling website

  • No on the day entries will be accepted


📍 Sign In Location

  • Located in the main arena at Race HQ

  • Bring valid I.D. – Accepted forms:

    • Passport

    • Driving Licence

    • National Federation Race Licence

⚠️ No I.D. = No Racing


⏱️ Sign In Process

Even if you’ve entered online, you must sign in at Race HQ to collect your race materials:

  • Your number board

  • Four cable ties to attach it to the front of your bike

  • Number boards must be attached before you ride the course.
  • If you miss race registration during the scheduled times (listed above), you will not be allowed to practice or race.

📡 Timing

  • Timing will be conducted via Transponders:

Collection: All riders will be issued a transponder between 12:00 and 13:00 on Friday at the bottom of the Enduro Stage

Return After Racing: Please return your transponder to Race Registration 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:
📧 [email protected]

Unreturned Transponders:
If you fail to return your transponder, Action Sports Timing reserves the right to recover the associated replacement costs.

Categories

Women

  • e-Bike Women Junior – Aged 14 or older on the day of the race or  turning 18 in 2026

  • e-Bike Senior Women – Riders turning 19-29 in 2026

  • e-Bike Master Women – Riders turning 30-39 in 2026

  • e-Bike Veteran Women – Riders turning 40-49 in 2026

  • e-Bike Grand Veteran Women – Riders turning 50-59 in 2026

  •  e-Bike Super Grand Veteran Women – Riders turning 60 plus

Men

  • e-Bike Junior Open– Aged 14 or older on the day of the race or  turning 18 in 2026

  • e-Bike Senior Open – Riders turning 19-29 in 2026

  • e-Bike Master Open – Riders turning 30-39 in 2026

  • e-Bike Veteran Open – Riders turning 40-49 in 2026

  • e-Bike Grand Veteran Open – Riders turning 50-59 in 2026

  •  e-Bike Super Grand Veteran Open – Riders turning 60 plus in 2026

📌 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.

Rules

🔧 Equipment Requirements

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

  • eBike Eligibility Requirements

    To take part in the Pembree eBike Downhill, your bike must meet UK legal standards for an Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle (EAPC), also known as an eBike or Pedelec. Specifically, your eBike must:

    • Be pedal-assisted (the motor must not operate without pedalling)

    • Cease motor assistance above 25 km/h (15.5 mph)

    • Have a nominal motor power output of no more than 250 watts


    Anti-Cheating Policy – Electronic Doping

    We take fairness seriously. We reserve the right to test any bike at any time


🪖 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 rider’s discretion

  • Helmets must:

    • Comply with recognised safety standards (as outlined in General Regulations)

    • Be properly secured

    • Be fitted with a visor

    • Detachable mouthpieces are allowed, but must be securely attached according to the manufacturer’s instructions


🎥 Cameras and Course Practice

  • POV cameras are permitted during practice only and must be securely mounted to your bike (not helmet or body)

  • Each rider must complete at least two full runs of the course during practice

  • 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)