Mini Downhill is the new fun exciting way to race downhill. It’s aimed at new riders to the sport to give it a go and we also have the Pro-Am category for the more established racers. You get 2 race runs, a good laugh and topped off with top prizes from our sponsors.
10 & 11 Year old and want to race downhill?
The minimum age for DH in the UK is 12 years old but we are always getting asked by parents “their son is 11 year’s old and really wants to start racing. Great news is Mini Downhill’s are the only races approved by British Cycling to have 10 & 11 year old kids racing downhill. we made the “Rippers” age category just for them, so tell you’re little brother to get his bike out and he can start racing.
The race is being sponsored by SixSixOne, Sunline and Royal Clothing and will be known as the “661 Mini Downhill”.
Date: Saturday 8th August 2009
Location: PORC, Penshurst Off Road Cycling, Grove Road, Penshurst, Kent TN11 8DU
Times:
Practice 9.00am – 10.45am
Race Starts (2 x runs) 11.00am – 3.30pm
Prize Presentations 3.45pm
The National 4X series takes place on Sunday 9th August so you can do downhill & 4X on the same weekend in the same place. Details on www.nps4x.com
Chris Roberts race organiser and the brains the idea of the Mini Downhill said “There are load of people who ride around the London area that have never raced, so we have brought a race to their local track, The course is fun and following to ride but a real challenge to ride flat out on the limit.”
The event is open to any one to try downhill, no need for a race licence, so tell your friends and get your bike ready.
Description:
Top names from UK Mountain biking are taking part in the pro am race.
The riders will be competing against the clock to get the fastest time.
Two-timed runs the winner is the rider with fastest single time.
The course is around 30 to 40 seconds long.
This makes the race really intense where every single second counts.
Race categories:
New Rippers – Age 10-11
Juvenile – Age 12-14
Youth – Age 15-16
Junior – Age 17-18
Senior – Age 19-29
Master – Age 30-39
Veterans 40+
Pro-Am – open to any experienced racers, Pro, semi pro any one who wants the challenge of this intense type of racing.
These races sell out fast but you can book your entry on line at www.minidownhill.com
