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BALQUHIDDER
BIKE FEST
Sunday 30th Aug 2015
A great day out for everyone in beatiful Balquhidder, with three main cycle challenges and lots of family fun and activities for all.
Grab your wheels and come along if you are keen...
MOUNTAIN BIKERS,
ROAD CYCLISTS, OR
FAMILIES WITH BIKES!
What ever way you look at it, you're in for a whole lot of fun!
What's On
THE PROGRAMME
ALL DAY FROM 10AM
KIDS BIKE AGILITY COURSE
in Kirkton field (free)
BIKE CHECKS/CLINIC by Wheels Cycling Centre (free)
FUN TENT with face painting and "Style it up" bike decorating!
FOOD - Coffees, Teas, Home Baking & BBQ at the village hall.
SCHEDULED STUFF
10.00AM
RIDER CHECK-IN OPENS and the coffee and bacon rolls start!
11.00AM
KIRKTON GLEN X-COUNTRY 1000ft ascent/descent challenge.
Join the keen mountain bikers in this 10k challenge or simply wander up into the woods and watch the action/cheer them on. (First riders back in <40mins)
12.00PM
SHORT' N SWEET RACES in Kirkton field. Short, quick, easy, fun and free races for younsters up to 7 yrs with sweets as prizes.
1.00PM
Big Bike Parade
THE BIG NOISY FAMILY BIKE PARADE led by the Pipers and Bikers of Balquhidder, with all cyclists (young and old) invited to join in! A great spectacle with lots of noise - ring that bell and toot that horn!! (Approx 600m)
2.00PM
NAT7 Loop Race
Join the keen road cyclists on this 12k challenge round the local Nat 7 cycle route loop. (Fastest riders back in <30mins) Find out more >>
2.05PM
The Mellow Pedal
MELLOW PEDAL All families and riders not joining the NAT7 loop challenge are welcome to join a "mellow pedal" round all, or part of the scenic national 7 cycle route in a social family rideout! Mass start - no reg'n necessary - Open and free to everyone!
KIDS FUN FREE DUATHLONS
- MICRO A short "run and bike" fun race in Kirkton field for up to 8yr olds.
- MINI A short "run and bike" fun race in Kirkton field for 9-12yrs.
Both FREE to enter. Register on day.
3.30PM
4.30PM
Sprint Duathlons
Short fast and furious...these fun duathlons involve a run over 400m and a cycle over 1600m. Great to be part of, or to watch!
5.30PM
EVENT CLOSES
FAMILIES
JUST PITCH UP ON THE DAY
with bikes &
enjoy the fun!
USEFUL INFO
FIND US ON GOOGLE
The event is held in the village of Balquhidder, based at the hall. The postcode is FK19 8PA
PARKING
The immediate area around the village hall will be a CAR FREE AREA.
There is a designated free parking area just 200m away from the village hall across the Balvaig Bridge and turn right here. Follow the parking signs.
TOILETS & FOOD
All located at village hall. A BBQ will be running all day plus teas, coffees, soft drinks and home baking.
BIKE SECURITY
Please take adequate measures to ensure your bike is safe. The event organisers cannot be held responsible for any loss of or damage to equipment.
ROAD CLOSURES
The police will be closing the following roads for brief periods on the day during these time slots.
Mhor 84-Balquhidder Hall between 2pm and 2.45pm
Strathyre-Balquhidder Hall back road between 2.15pm and 3.15pm
COSTS
Bike Clinics - FREE
Kids Bike Agility - FREE
Noisy Bike Parade - FREE
Mellow Pedal - FREE
Micro/Mini Duathlon FREE
and/or the DUATHLONS£10 per head (for just one two or all three events).
WARNING WHISTLE
If you hear a loud whistle from a marshall a rider is coming - Look out, and please get well out of the way!
ACCOMMODATION
Local accom, B+B or camping info is here
NEED A GOOD BIKE? Have a top quality road or mountain bike waiting for you! Hire available from £15 per half day - Call 01877 331100 to book.
RIDERS INFO
All riders wishing to ride in all/any of the KXC1000, NAT7 or Sprint Duathlon events are encouraged to pre-register using this form
Pre-registered riders can then simply check-in at the registration desk on the day, pay their £10 entry fee and collect their allocated rider number. (This fee covers entry into all events)
There will also be the option to register on the day, but this takes longer and spaces will only be available if there is capacity.
Before you pre-register please ensure you fully understand the event formats and details - click on each event to read more.
CHECK YOUR ENTRY
Once you have pre-registered you can view all the entries to...
NEED TO CHANGE?
If you have already pre-registered and you need to amend your entry, you can submit an amendment
All event enquiries to: iainrc@gmail.com
WHO'S IN
LOOK WHO'S
PRE-REGISTERED
SO FAR
If you are intending to come along for the KXC1000, NAT7 or DUATHLONS we would urge you to pre-register, to enable us to allocate you a racer number in advance.
You can of course just check-in on the day, but we cannot guarantee a place as entries will be limited.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN KINDLY SUPPORTED BY
SPONSORS