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Astrix Mojo Caresws Cup 2009

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The latest Astrix Havoc R downhill frame is up for grabs everyone, a race number will be drawn out of a hat at each round and the lucky winner takes home this fantastic prize.

Chris Papworth from Ridinghigh said “Astrix Europe are proud to be backing the Caersws Cup again for the 2nd year, we had great feed back from last year and really wanted to do more for all the riders so we are giving away 4 of latest design Havoc R downhill frames”

Mojo Suspension will give a pair of the amazing Fox 40’s for the person who finishes in 40th place overall based on the total times of everyone added together after 4 rounds. This means everyone is in with a chance of winning this amazing prize at the end of the series.

Not forgetting the fast guys there is £100 cash for the Fastest time of the day sponsored by Pete Yates Cycles.

The Caersws Cup is designed for new and up coming riders to cut their teeth and gain experience of Downhill racing.

Race organiser Chris Roberts said, “Caersws is the perfect for a single venue series, the best uplift in the country equals more time blasting down the four exciting courses”.

Situated in the heart of beautiful Mid-Wales near Newtown

The courses suit all abilities, the races are ideal for new riders. The uplift service in renowned as the best in the country so plenty of time riding your bike.

Dates:
March 7/8th
May 9/10th
July 11/12th
August 22/23rd

Times:

Saturday
Uplift Practice Day 9.30am – 4.30pm

Sunday
Practice 8.30am– 10.30am
Race Start (2 runs) 11.00am – 4.30pm

Rider Categories:
Age range from just 12 years old up to over 40+
Juvenile 12-14, Youth 15-16, Junior 17-18, Senior 19-29, Master 30-39, Veteran40+,
Expert & Pro Elite Categories

British Cycling Ranking Points:
For riders wanting to build up to the national series all rounds will have British Cycling ranking points awarded

Series Points:
Overall Series winners will be decided by there overall points from there best 3 of 4 race results. (Minimum of 5 riders per category)

Live Timing:
The very latest Tag Heuer timing system is now going to be timing you down the 1/10,000th of second.

Podium Presentations:
Custom made Trophies to top 3 in category.
£100 cash to the fastest time of the day.
An Astrix Europe Havoc R downhill frame to one lucky person who races number is picked at random at every round.
A pair of Fox 40 forks to person in 40th place overall using there total race times over all four rounds.

Parking:
New parking and camping areas have been made to make it as short easy walk to get the uplift pick up point. There is a field for tents, caravans & motor homes right next to the finish arena. Hot & Cold food and toilets on site which makes an ideal place to chill out between runs and watch the racing action

Event Website:
www.caerswscup.co.uk

New secure online entry system makes it quick and easy to enter and you can up date your details and entry.

Orange Switch 6er. Stif Squatcher. Schwalbe Magic Mary Purple Addix front. Maxxis DHR II 3C MaxxTerra rear. Coil fan. Ebikes are not evil. I have been a writer for nigh on 20 years, a photographer for 25 years and a mountain biker for 30 years. I have written countless magazine and website features and route guides for the UK mountain bike press, most notably for the esteemed and highly regarded Singletrackworld. Although I am a Lancastrian, I freely admit that West Yorkshire is my favourite place to ride. Rarely a week goes by without me riding and exploring the South Pennines.

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