New- Kielder CX/MTB Event - Night & Day

TWO STAGES.....TWO DAYS.....100KM

You can enter either one event or both, the choice is yours...

A late winter off road cycle sportive set amidst the vast expanse of Kielder Water & Forest Park, Northumberland.

The Park spans 600 square kilometres & is home to the largest forest in England & the largest man-made lake in northern Europe. The area features an extensive network of off road tracks with mile upon mile of purpose-built trails including forest rides, woodland singletrack and heather clad moorland. Combine these features with England’s first Dark Sky Park, then you have the perfect setting for this unique new event.

The Kielder Cross is a brand new off road cycling challenge based in the remote but beautiful expanse of Kielder Forest Park. Held over two days, this unique sportive style event will consist of a 40km night ride around the full circuit of the Lakeside Way on the Saturday evening. This is then followed by a more challenging 60km circuit on the Sunday incorporating a wider variety of terrain.

The courses are designed primarily at cyclo cross bikes but mountain bikes are certainly welcome. These will be fully marked so no navigation experience is necessary.

 

Date: Saturday 20th February & Sunday 21st February 2016

Distance: Saturday Night Ride 40km & Sunday 60km

Start Time: From 1730 (TBC) & 1000 (TBC)   

Venue: Hawkhirst Activity Centre, Kielder Forest Park, Northumberland, NE48 1QZ

 

40km Course: Surrounded by the vast expanse of Britain's largest forest, this is a unique off road route encompassing the whole of Kielder Water under the dark skies of Kielder. The route incorporates one full circuit of the Lakeside Way, which is a multi-user trail that encircles the full 27 mile shoreline of Kielder Water. Although non technical, this is an undulating route with 1,480' of ascent.

 

60km Course: This will be one 60km loop encircling Kielder Water, but with such an extensive network of tracks we have added 'a few extras' including forest tracks, grassy trails, woodland singletrack, forest rides, open moorland, purpose built mtb trails (blue graded) & sections of the Lakeside Way. Add to this a few little unique features & this will be an incredible route. Ascent: 3,600' approx.

 

Included: Professionally run event, qualified & experienced personnel at various checkpoints, qualified medical support, online registration, fully marked routes, route maps, gpx downloads, refreshments at finish, hydration & feed stations on the course, on site catering, on site accommodation, event photography, free event parking, changing, toilets, showers.

 

Entry Fee:

Saturday Night (40km) 25mile Only   £25.00   (a little pricy?)
Sunday (60km) Only 37mile               £25.00   (good value)

Discounted Entry:
Both Saturday Night and Sunday 62 mile £45.00  (even better value)

Entries & further details will be available soon. Minimum entry age 18 years old.

 

Facilities & Accommodation: Hawkhirst Activity Centre will be offering full board accommodation and camping on-site making it an ideal venue for a full weekend. For further details & to book email: info@highterrainevents.co.uk

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