Battle at the Bike Park

What is Battle at the Bike Park?

Battle at the Bike Park is a 3 hour XC mountain bike race that will take place at Northampton Bike Park.

This event is a collaboration between Outcast Racing, Northampton Bike Park and the FNSS .

The Course

The course will utilise many of the bike park’s features including berms, rollers and tabletops, plus a woodland section featuring A and B line options.

The park’s skills area will also be included in the course and is where the start/finish and pits are located. This ‘stadium section’ will also serve as a great viewing spot for spectators with prolonged views of the race.

Why Battle at the Bike Park?

The bike park is situated on the site of the original Battle of Northampton that took place in 1460. This historical skirmish was between the Lancastrians and the Yorkists and was part of the War of the Roses. The Yorkists were the victors on the day as the King’s Lancastrian army fled their defensive positions at nearby Delapre Abbey.

Entry Categories

Male/Female Senior: (16-39)

Male/Female V40: (40-49)

Male/Female V50+: (50-59)

Male/Female V60+: (60+)

Timetable

08.00 – Venue opens

08.30 – Pit set-up

08.45 – Registration opens/Course opens for practice

09.50 – Registration closes

10.00 – RACE STARTS

13.00 – Race finish

13.30 – Prize giving

Rules

– The race is a ‘short’ 3 hour – meaning only completed laps before the 1pm finish will count.

– Helmets are mandatory.

– No eBikes

– Anyone caught missing a section of the course will be disqualified.

– Anyone who disobeys a marshal will be disqualified.

– Mechanical assistance is allowed within the designated pit area. All items are left at your own risk.

– Feeding is allowed anywhere on the course, helpers are allowed to hand you bottles or food.

– Riders can help each other while out on the course, but swapping bikes is not allowed.

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