Race 1 info.
Forest Of Dean Course
ou have a 3-3.20 Hr, 25km course with 1683ft of climbing. We have four timed stages and two skill stages one of which is timed with a no dab start and here they are.
Stage 1. The Time Pedals stage; ‘Twist & Shout’ = 1.5km
Lovely twisty decent that will keep you on your toes all the way to the bottom.
Stage 2. The Lezyne stage; ‘Tricky Dicky’
Trials type skill stage with a feet up and no clinging to trees for support, short course, to show your balance, braking and gear selection skills. Remember, if your late for this stage you will not be allowed to start and will get the full 50sec time penalty added to your time!
Stage 3. The MBR stage & Team Chase; ‘Climax’ = 1km
This is the team chase stage with a gentle rolling start to warm you up which starts to build the tension before spitting you out on an awesome climatic finish…..you will have a smile on your face and sticky palms!
Stage 4. The Pivot Cycles stage; ‘Deep Breath’ = 1.2km
Once again a nice technical rolling start which unfolds into a series of challenging sections which can catch you out so be careful.….just remember to breath!
Stage 5. The Torrico stage; ‘Tanglefoot’ = 1km
Starts with a no dab 10sec penalty and then you’re off on a timed skill section negotiating undulating technical terrain. There is a little skill tester to start, with a 10sec penalty added to your time if you don’t clear it. Your time starts when you set off so if you fail to clear the section run as fast as you can to a spot you can get going again as you will be losing time as well as incurring the 10sec penalty.
Stage 6. The Schwalbe stage; ‘Bottle Opener’ = 1.3km
Dig deep you have nearly finished just this last run to conquer so relax, ride within your limits and enjoy……
As we mention the majority of the stages are red grade with elements of black. Don’t be put off as it is all rollable but do ride within your limits. If you are unsure of a section then get off and run across! Each race venue has its own unique feel and stages so if you struggle with sections don’t be put off, just practise and get better. This series is aimed at being an introduction to this style of racing but it is no good if we make all the stages easy as you won’t progress as a rider if you’re not challenged at some point.
Timings
Your race timings will be up approx 15th April on this page and we will send a newsletter out telling you when.
Parking & Registration.
The Forestry Commission has asked for us to use the car park at Beech Hurst Lodge which is just over the road from the bike park and can be accessed via the new wooden bridge please remember that they charge £3.50 parking for the day. Website details here.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandGloucestershireNoForestForestOfDeanBeechenhurstLodge
There are toilets and café there which you can use if the Pedal Your Bike Away one is full, there website is here;
http://www.gavellerscafe.co.uk/index.php
The excellent Pedal Your Bike Away café and bike shop is based at the trail centre. They will have the café and toilets open for 8.30am on the day of the race and their details are here;
Home
The start of the race is through the overflow car park at the trail centre and you can find all the details of parking and where the registration point is on this Google Earth map so please make your way over to the registration point when ready. Registration will be open from 8.00am;
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=216750927315542520101.0004bcc409540f660b301&msa=0&ll=51.808071,-2.5699&spn=0.01137,0.027874