661 Mini Downhill Series 2012/13
This Sunday 2nd December is the start of the 661 Mini Downhill race in the Forest of Dean for this winter season.
Ski run is being used for this race always a very popular track with the riders it’s a real good blast down the hill and really good for viewing for spectators.
The race is sold out & brimming to over following with riders including a few well know names from the past making a return to racing. This race also has the over 16 women competing thanks to help of Sarah Muir from Diva Descent who has put together a skills session for all women taking part. Katy Curd will be on hand to give all these luck girls a skills session and some tips on how to win at FoD.
The Rippers
We started this category way back when we first started racing in the Forest of Dean from which this category has been adopted by British Cycling and spreading across the country. This Sunday we have 16 Rippers from 10 to 12 years olds racing so good to see all these young rippers coming into the sport.
Spectators
Its free to watch or why not knock out a few runs out on the other Downhill tracks that are open as usual. Please remember to get a parking ticket as the Forestry will be out checking cars and issuing fines. If you competitor we will give you parking ticket for your car.
Times
9.00am Practice
11.00am Racing starts best of 2 race runs
4.00pm Podiums
Location
Peddle a Bike Away, B4234 New Road, Forest of Dean
OS Grid Reference: SO 624 114 Post Code for Sat Nav is GL16 7EH
661 and One Industries
You can see all the 661 kit and check out all the very latest designs from One Industries. The guys from One Industries will be on hand to give out loads of great prizes on the podium.
Flyup Downhill
Flyup Downhill will be offering there special deal for race weekend with an up lift for just £2 and also giving a way free uplift day to one rider in each category.
Sprung Loaded
Richard from Sprung Loaded will giving away one of the latest Gr5 Titanium mountain bike shock springs to one lucky winner.
Richard from Sprung Loaded will be in the Finish Area to answer any questions about these titanium springs
Action Cameras Video competition
For budding Alex Rankin’s or Clay Porter’s out there is a Video competition at every race this winter thanks to Action Cameras who are putting up the prize of a Drift HD camera for each race.
To win the Video comp you need to do these 3 simple things
1) Video the race
2) download and stick the Action Cameras & Mini DH logos onto the video.
3) Upload it to Mpora and tag it with Action Cameras, 661 Mini Downhill
The winner of the camera is the video that gets the most views on Mpora by Friday 25th January 2013.
So get those edit done and up on to Mpora. The camera will presented to you on the Podium at 661 Mini DH race on Sunday 27th January.
2012/13 661 Mini Downhill Dates
2nd December 2012
27th January 2013
24th February 2013
Full details on www.minidownhill.com