The Glenlivet Mini-DH is a Downhill Race on a short course for younger riders aged 8 to 16 being hosted by Deeside Thistle Cycling Club.

The race aims to provide an introduction to downhill racing as well as being challenging for more experienced riders.

There will be no uplift.  Return to the top of the course must be done solely by the riders walking or riding (no towing by e-bikes or other assistance is allowed to make it fair for all riders)

Any technical features that cannot be rolled will have both “A” & “B” lines. The “A” line will be the harder main line and “B” line will be the alternative.

The race will be run under British Cycling and Scottish Cycling Rules and the Mountain Bike Downhill specific regulations.

Age categories for both Open & Female will be as follows:

Under 16/Youth (Year of birth 2009 & 2010)

Under 14/Juvenile (Year of birth 2011 & 2012)

Under 12 (Year of birth 2013 & 2014)

Under 10 (Year of birth 2015 & 2016)

Prizes for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd will be awarded.

Info for Riders

Race Weekend Schedule

The following are approximate times, but we will do our best to keep to schedule.

Saturday

Course will be getting setup.

Track walk only

SUNDAY

Sign on opens                                     08:00 to 10:00

Course open for foot inspection          08:00 to 09:30

Course opens for practice                   09:30 to 12:30

First Race runs begin                          12:30

Second Race runs begin                     14:15

Prize giving                                          16:30

Please note that a Full Face helmet MUST be worn at all times when you are on the downhill course.

Overnight parking is permitted at Bike Glenlivet on Saturday 14th, but parking must be paid for onsite.  Portable loos will be available.  The cafe will be open throughout the weekend.

Please take all litter home with you and keep dogs under control at all times.

Race Manual will be available closer to the race.