Date:12 January 2010
To:Athletic Union Presidents / Sports Officers
Re:CYCLING – MOUNTAIN BIKING ENTRY INFORMATION 2010
The MTB event for 2010 will once again be organised by Extreme-knowhow.co.uk, in conjunction with BUCS.
Date:19 - 21 March 2010
Venue:Ae Forest, Nr Dumfries, Scotland.
Entries:All competitors must complete a rider entry form and each captain must complete a team form.
Closing Date:13 March 2010– NOW AMENDED TO 10 March 2010
Entry Fee:Championship Downhill (DH) = £35.00
Championship Cross Country (XC) = £25.00
XC Sport = £25.00 (Does not carry BUCS points)
All Cheques made payable to BUCS.
Camping/Available from Thursday evening 18th March strictly from 17.00pm onwards
Facility UseUpto 1 Night/Day = £5 (Includes those not camping to pay for facilities’ use)
2-3 Nights = £10 per person (MUST be paid in CASH at registration)
Please note there will be NO CASH MACHINES at the site, so you need to bring enough cash with you for the camping/uplift fees.
All entries to be sent to:
BUCS MTB
103 Grimshaw Lane
Bollington
Cheshire
SK10 5LY
XC Championship Race: A maximum of four riders from each University are allowed entry.
DH Championship Race: Each University is guaranteed four entries. Further entries will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. There will be a maximum field of 300 riders. Downhill Uplift will be at a cost of £10 per person payable at registration.(Cash only)
XC Sport Race:Any number of riders may enter the Sport Race
Marshals:Each University will have to provide a minimum of two marshals for the event if they enter 6 or more riders – this is a condition of entry to the Championships.
Marshal requirements will be sent to the Team Captain prior to the event.
Timetable (Subject to alteration) Times/laps given are subject to final revision
Friday 19th
10.00 - 17.00Registration Open
08.00 – 10.00DH Course open for foot inspection only
10.00 - 17.00DH Course open for Practice with Uplift
17.30Team Captains and Riders briefing
Saturday 20th
08.30 - 15.00Registration Open
10.00 - 16.00XC Course open for Practice
09.00 - 11.50DH Course open for Practice with Uplift
11.50 - 12.00DH Practice for ELITE riders only
12.45 – 15.001st Championship Run
15.00 – 17.102nd Championship Run
17.30Prize Presentation
17.30 – 18.00Registration Open
Sunday 21st
09.00 - 12.30Registration Open
09.00 - 10.15XC Course open for Practice
10.30 XC Sport Race (male)
10.35 XC Sport Race (female)
13.00Championship XC (male)
13.05Championship XC (female)
15.30 XC Prize Presentation
Rules
The event is held under the rules of British Cycling and BUCS.
Course riding is not permitted at any other time apart from official published practice sessions. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action (fine and/or disqualification).
Riders must sign on prior to riding the course and display number boards.
No rider substitution is allowed unless via the official route and undertaken by the Team Captain.
Please respect the landowners and local and event property – vandalism and theft (including ‘trophying’) will be dealt with severely. The building of jumps in the grounds is not permitted and damage will result in prosecution.
Should you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact me.
Alayna Carter
Sports Programme Manager