*INVITATIONAL MTB RIDING IN COTTON WOOD*

Rules of Cotton Burner Triple Invitational: 

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IMPORTANT: NO PARKING AT COTTON WOOD, AT THE ENTRANCE TO GROGLEY OR ON THE ROAD. POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED IF YOU DO AND WE WILL KNOW!!

As with previous years, we've been working with the Forestry England to try promote cycling over driving to Grogley, Bishops and Hustyns via the Camel Cycle Trail. Please try to cycle to this event. If you do have to drive because you are coming from further afield, we suggest Dunmere at the Borough Arms which is only 2.5km away, and at the head of the trail at Wadebridge (3.5km away from Cotton Wood). Come off the trail at Grogley Halt, turn left out onto the road and follow the signs. There is limited spaces Polbrock (Bishop's wood entrance). Do park responsibly and DON'T PARK ON THE ROAD. Please be mindful of the local residence, and do give them a cheery hello if you see them.

The rules:

Three mountain bike events for the price of one!

Played out over three weeks after work on Wednesday evenings, so you can make it a part of your mid week ride. A simple combined points system allows us to calculate a winner at the last event although we will celebrate winners and best antics at each round. It’s not all about coming first. In fact, we put everyone’s name who is involved, riders and marshals, into a hat for a prize draw as well as spot prizes over the three weeks. You have the option of ducking out of your least favourite event but you will forfeit a penalty point if you don't turn up to support, marshall or bring along your skills from civilian life i.e. medical or beer brewing!

The Catch?

We wont disclose in what order the weekly events will run until the day. It could be XC or the Downhill (DH) lines?! (remember back in the day, mate’s racing, when one bike suited all occasions?).

Ethos:

I hope you are getting the point that this isn’t meant to be too serious?! It's more about bringing mountain bikers together from all disciplines of our great sport and pastime. Whether you are a racing snake, gnarly downhiller, trail rider or social rider, this will provide you with a unique experience in an otherwise closed to the public nature reserve and woodland located in the foothills of the Great Grogley Downs, Camel Valley (just off the Camel Trail).

You must be 18 or over. No Dogs permitted at Cotton Wood.

Downhill (DH):

Test your line choices over the three timed gravity fed downhill lines. (Maybe a little bit of peddling!)

XCO:

The classic XC 3.6KM loop designed to test the best or just enjoy the riverside course on this private woodland nature reserve. Fear not downhillers, this will last no longer than 50minutes! (If it gets too hot and your not too bothered about your position you are more than welcome to jump in our dedicated and marshalled swimming pools along the river).

XC Eliminator:

Fast and furious, multiple laps - Riders go head to head trying pick the best lines over a 1.2KM xc sprint course. Don't be last going over the line on each lap....you will be.... ELIMINATED!

DIRECTIONS:

Ride the Camel Trail and exit at Grogley Halt and follow signs. There is limited parking at the entrance to Bishops woods car park (Polbrock bridge), but keeping with our environmental credentials if coming from Bodmin or Wadebridge direction the Camel Trail is plainly the easiest option all round. We want our marshals to be best used looking after you one the trails, not organising car parking. If for any reason you have no other option but to drive, please do get in touch. We can work something out. 

Cotton Burner sign on and HQ:  What3words https://w3w.co/playback.pushy.school  

Info for Riders

IMPORTANT: NO PARKING AT COTTON WOOD, AT THE ENTRANCE TO GROGLEY OR ON THE ROAD. POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED IF YOU DO AND WE WILL KNOW!! As with previous years, we've been working with Forestry England to try promote cycling to Grogley, Bishops and Hustyns via the Camel Trail. Please try to cycle to this event and keep your carbon footprint to a minimum. Those who cycle will save us from climate catastrophe.  If you do have to drive because you are coming from further afield, we suggest Dunmere at the Borough Arms (They sell beer don't you know(!) and is only 2.5km away), and at the head of the trail at Wadebridge (3.5km away from Cotton Wood). Come off the trail at Grogley Halt, turn left out onto the road and follow the signs. There is limited space at Polbrock. Do park responsibly and DON'T PARK ON THE ROAD. Please be mindful of the local residence, and do give them a cheery socially distant hello if you see them.