Get your entries in quick, the first round kicks off very soon on the 27/28th March. This promises to be another great race series with some classic tracks in the mix.
I’d love to see some video coverage, anybody up for the job?
Pearce Cycles Downhill Series 2010
Now well established in everybody’s MTB calendar, the 2010 Pearce Cycles DH Race Series is ready to roll.
There are 6 rounds this year, visiting old favourites Bringewood and Hopton twice, Bala and Bucknell – first raced in 2009 and well received.
Round 3 at Bringewood, in May, incorporates Midland Championships – a chance for double British Cycling points for Midland riders.
Not only will riders have a feast of challenging tracks but can expect great atmosphere and race arenas, a stack of prizes, slick as well as split timing and new for this year – the speed trap!
Pearce Cycles are pleased to announce generous sponsorship from:
* Trail Addiction offering a free, all inclusive MTB holiday in Les Arcs as spot prizes www.trailaddiction.com
* Five Ten shoes www.fiveten.com
* Fli Distribution supporting with O’Neil products www.flidistribution.co.uk
* Sixpack Racing products www.Sixpackracing.com
Printing and number boards from Numb Ass Boards –otherwise known as Brian Swann of QQD!
Ace mechanic Rick Keates will be available on race days for repairs
Turnip Towers are official race photographers www.turniptowers.co.uk
Apart from a few spaces in race 5, all rounds are full with 300+ riders entered for each round.
Spectators are very welcome with catering on site, race commentary and with some of the best downhill tracks – expect some great race action.
Full Race Series dates and venues:
Round 1 – 27th/28th March Bringewood, Ludlow, Shropshire
Round 2 – 24th/25th April Hopton Castle, Nr Craven Arms, Shropshire
Round 3 – 15th/16th May (Midland Champs) Bringewood, Ludlow,Shropshire
Round 4 – 12th/13th June Rhyd y Felin, Nr Llangynog, Bala, Powys
Round 5 – 24th/25th July Hopton Castle, Nr Craven Arms, Shropshire
Round 6 – 11th/12th Sept Bucknell, Nr Knighton, Powys
For further details visit www.pearcecycles.co.uk