ADRENALINE LIVE
RIDER INFORMATION PACK
Sunday 13 th July, Lee Quarry nr Bacup
WELCOME
Welcome to the first-ever Mountain-Bike Race to be held on this new purpose-built circuit at Lee Quarry, Bacup. You will be amongst the first ever mountain-bikers to ride on the circuit. It is also part of an exciting weekend of linked Adrenaline events and activities across the area, including Bike Trials National Points Series, invitational skiing and boarding displays, snowsport equipment demo's, live music and the British Disabled Waterski Championship, both held on the Saturday. Spectators can just turn up at venues on the day and enjoy an exciting package of free entertainment.
Further details can be seen here.
This info sheet should give you all the details you need to participate on the day. However if you do have any further queries please email [email protected] or call 01695 682020.
LOCATION & HOW TO FIND IT
Lee Quarry is located just off the A681 Newchurch Road approx 1mile west of Bacup and 3mile east of Rawtenstall.
Please click here for the location map.
The postcode for the event car-park at the Kingfisher Centre is OL13 0BB. See www.multimap.co.uk to get directions from your home.
RACE CIRCUIT
The race circuit has been designed by Daffyd Davis, one of the world's top course designers. It is constructed around an old quarry and is hewn into the gritstone moor-side. Contrary to the initial information, which was correct at time of print of the entry form, the race circuit is just over 4km long. It features a variety of technically challenging sections such as singletrack ascents and descents, wider climbs and berms. There are some steep drops beside certain sections and you must pre-ride on the day. There are specific sessions before each race.
CIRCUIT MAP
Please click here for the circuit map
CAR-PARK
The event car-park is at the Kingfisher Centre on Newchurch Road. It will be sign-posted and marshalled but you do park at your own risk. The organisers and Kingfisher Centre cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage or injury caused by your use of the car-park. Registration, Info Desk, refreshments and toilets are also located here (a late change due to the recent wet weather).
It is approx 500m to walk / ride up to the circuit on a rough track. This track also services a neighbouring farm and a few cottages so please do not obstruct. Please note that no vehicles will be allowed into the Quarry.
ENTRIES
There will be the opportunity to enter on the day. You must come to the Info Desk by a minimum of 30minutes before your race pre-ride start time. The on the day entry prices are:
• Under 14's = £11
• 15-18yrs = £13
• 19yrs + = £18
Payment will be accepted in cash or by cheque only.
REGISTRATION
All entrants must register on the day to collect your Race Number at the registration desk. . Registration for each race will close 30minutes before the advertised start time (ie as the pre-ride commences).
RACE TIMETABLE
Please note that we have combined a number of categories into fewer starts. Should there be a large number of entries on the day then this may be revised � please listen to announcements.
09:30 PreRide Laps for Race 1
10:00 Race 1 � 10-12yrs 4 laps*
10:45 PreRide Laps for Race 2
11:25 Race 2 � Fun 3 laps
12:30 PreRide Laps for Race
13:10 Race 3 � Sport, Vet & G Vet 5 laps
+ Expert & Master 6 laps
15:00 Presentations
Please note that Race I will follow a shorter course.
Females to do one lap less
09:30 � 12:00 Workshop Session 1
13:00 � 15:30 Workshop Session 2
PRE-RIDE
Please note that everybody must take part in pre-ride laps. These will take place for the 30minutes before each Race Start and can also be used as part of your warm-up.
WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING
• NPS Bike Trials Competition
Some of the top Bike Trials riders in the country will compete on a series of 10 trials challenges in Round 3 of the National Points Series. The challenge sites are located around the Quarry.
• Mountain-Bike Skills Workshops
Two qualified Mountain-Bike instructors from BikeRight! will lead two sessions of a 2.5hr skills lesson. Each session is for a maximum of 12 people. They will cover riding position, cornering, braking, front wheel lifts, rear wheel lifts, track stands and general skills. They will also cover any specific needs of the participants. There is a £20 charge for the session. To book please contact Bike Right on 0161 230 7007 or email [email protected] .
The sessions will be held in the Skills Development areas set-out in the quarry.
• Manufacturers Demonstrations & Try-outs
A number of top manufacturers / suppliers will be bringing along display stands with a range of bikes and equipment for you to try out. These include Giant, Commencal, Yeti, Tarty bikes and Windwave � a rare chance to try out some of the best bikes on the market.
REFRESHMENTS
There will be light refreshments, limited cake, snacks and drinks on site for you to purchase.
Please note that there is no running water supply on the site. You are advised to bring your own water in sufficient quantity.
RACE RULES
The race rules are based on the standard British Cycling MTB Race Regulations. For the actual rules click on this link.
PRIZES AND TROPHIES � Sponsored by Hope Technology
Hope Technology are kindly sponsoring and providing all the prizes and trophies for each category.
The list will be on display at the Info Desk. Although several categories may be combined in a race, the awards will still be for each category.
SAFETY & OTHER POINTS
CATEGORIES
Age categories are based on age on day of event and are inclusive.
OTHER FORTHCOMING EVENTS
See www.pennineevents.co.uk for full details including entry information.