The Ritchey Bristol Bikefest (8-9 June) is one of the most popular and longest-standing enduro MTB events in the UK, and with good reason. The course, round Ashton Court near Bristol, involves lots of enjoyable singletrack, and there’s a good relaxed atmosphere in the race village. As always with these events, the riders and riding range from very serious to not so much, making for plenty of options for everyone to ride in just the way they want.
There are a number of formats, from solos to teams, and six hours to twelve hours.
All the information you need is below.
Only 6 weeks to go:
Time has simply flown past and the summer is starting to make its 1st attempts to show what will hopefully be in store. With all the cold and wet weather it was easy to forget that the Ritchey Bikefest is now only 6 weeks away and will kick off on the 8-9th June on the famous trails of Ashton Court, Bristol.
So if you haven’t made plans for the 2nd biggest MTB event in the country which combines great racing with the Bristol typical laid back atmosphere then better make sure you jump onto the entry page and secure your entry now.
Ritchey Bristol Bikefest
What is going on over the weekend?
In 2013 the Ritchey Bristol Bikefest powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport have secured the usage of the fantastic event location of Ashton Court, Bristol. But this year we got something new. From this year onwards the Bikefests (as well as the Oktoberfest) will be located just hundred yards to the South West on the grounds of the Bristol Cathedral Choir School. The new venue is on the edge of the existing course and offers fantastic changing, shower and toilet facilities, ample space for event venue and competitors and all without saying goodbye to our much loved Ashton Court course!
Both days are aimed at the experienced rider as well as the newcomer. We will have solo, pairs and teams of 4 categories on both days. All team sizes can be entered in the team open, team ‘old gits’ (average age of riders needs to be 40+ years) or single speed category (please note – no single speed category on Sunday). There are obviously mixed teams and pairs in the running as well. Exception to this rule is the 3 hour novice event will have teams of 2-4 and a solo category.
The Bikefest Course
Now going into its 2nd year of use the much loved Ashton Court course is getting better and better. Properly bedded in now in combines fast and flowy single track sections with all weather capability. So if you like your single track, mixed in with open climbs and the perfect mix between gaining height and getting the maximum ‘pay back’ for it than this is for you!
To demonstrate what is waiting for you check out our latest little video of the 2013 course.
Ritchey Bikefest powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport
Music, drinks and food on site
12 hour racing is not just about riding your bike fast…there is so much more to it. To make the weekend complete we will have our Bikefest DJ playing some tunes on Friday evening and Saturday from the afternoon onwards. The Bikefest bar will be open on Friday afternoon/evening as well as on Saturday afternoon/evening and will have a broader selection of drinks available in 2013. Ian from the Drop-Off café will be serving food starting on Friday evening all the way through the weekend.
And for the eager riders out there we will have South West Sprint with us on the Friday night of the event weekend. Come along and show what you are made of…and if you are fast enough than you can win some lovely beers from the Bikefest bar.
Get your own Bikefest Jersey NOW!
We have partnered with Scimitar to bring you the Bristol Bikefest Cycle Jersey. Order now for £34.99 and collect at the event.
Deadline for the jerseys is the 10th May 2013 – so make sure you get your order in now. Shirts are available in S – XL.
Enter now…solo entries to close soon!
To secure your entry into the Ritchey Bristol Bikefest powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport make sure that you get your details in quickly. The solo category of the 12 hour Bikefest race is getting rather busy and will be closed very soon. All the details on the Bristol Bikefest and the Oktoberfest including downloadable entry forms and the online entry can be found on the updated Bikefest entry page.
All other info
For all other info on the Ritchey Bristol Bikefest including directions, facilities and general event deails, and entry facilities (secure online entry and downloadable entry form) please go to www.bike-fest.com.