Park Run hit on something awesome with their event format and we want to offer cyclists something similar.

Heading out in "Mass Start" waves throughout the day you can ride the course as fast as you like or as carefully as you like, you can ride for the full wave time or just complete one lap - it's up to you!

The starts will look at feel like an XC or CX event. From then, the competitive among you you might want to take a couple of practice lap and then lay down a fast one. Or, if you aren't feeling competitive you you can ride at the pace of your friends or family. Every rider will be timed, with details published after the race but for the day you can just focus on FUN, fitness or fantaistic skills.The course will have ample opportnities for overtaking and optional technical challenges.

Outside of the cycling we'll have outdoor and woodland related activities running as well as hundreds of acres of Bowhill Estate's fabulous grounds to explore.

Bike and equipment hire will be available by prior arrangement.

Info for Riders

Each event wave will last approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour and riders will be grouped by age and stage.

Parents will have the opportunity to ride with their children and there will also be heats for only adults and only children.

Parking is on grass, the event is off road. In the event of wet weather please be careful. During the event the cycling course will be out of bounds to those that haven’t entered. Marshals will be on hand to help ensure the safety of riders but it is everyone’s responsibility to ride within their own limits and never to put another rider in harms way. Any overtaking rider must pass safely and be polite when asking to get past.

There will be limited access to food, water and toilets during the event so please plan ahead.

The course  is predominantly off road with sections of mud and descents on natural trails. A mountain bike with gears and front suspension is recommended.

Main Event Categories and Times:

(all on a an off road loop)

Adult & Child @ 10:00

Ages 5-8 @ 11:15

Ages 8-11 @12.15

High School Ages 11-14 @ 13.15

High School Ages 14+ @ 14:15

Ages 16 - 600 ("hot laps") @15.15

Additional Sessions:

Coaching Session. Steep & Natural. Over 16s  11:00 (meet near event sign on). This session will be on steeper terrain that can challenge experienced riders.

Coaching Session. Bumps and Lumps. Ages 8-11  13:00 (meet near event sign on) This session is ideal for beginners looking to explore off road, over roots and through difficult ground.

Coaching Session. MTB Skills. Ages 11-15 13:30 (meet near event sign on) Intermediate MTB skills. The session will require a mountain bike.

Led Trike Ride and Sensory Circuit 15:00 (meeting TBC)