Steve Peat may have won the 2010 National Champs title but the Eastern and Central medal is still up for grabs…so too is the South by South-West-North-East of Cinderford title come to think of it (more about that later.)

Here’s the news:

Eastern and Central Downhill Champs at Aston Hill is open!

Entry has opened for the Eastern and Central Downhill Champs, being held at Aston Hill on Sunday 5th September.

Rich Abbott, chairman of Aston Hill Bike Park and primary race organiser, said “we’re always stoked to hold a championship race. However, we want to emphasise that this is a race for everyone, from young local raggers to the experienced rider in the prime of life. We’ve got a great course that’s open for practice now, so there’s no excuse not to get some time in dialling lines!”

Once again there are excellent prizes to be won, including something rather special in the Dialled Bikes hardtail category. Dave Franciosy will be on hand to photograph all riders and is offering downloadable images free of charge to those who want to have a picture of themselves in full-on race mode.

The Eastern and Central Champs race is being held at Aston Hill, near Wendover in Buckinghamshire, on the 5th of September.

Online entries are here.

More info at www.rideastonhill.co.uk/