Gorrick are the long established, premier organisers of mountain biking events in the South of England.  This popular event offers riders of all ages and abilities a choice of 3 distances EPIC 80km, LONG 50km or the family friendly MEDIUM 30km through the stunning Hants & Wilts countryside.  It has all the facilities and back up you would expect from Gorrick.  Under 16s riding with an adult ride for FREE.

Registration opens at 8.30 and you can pre-enter at www.gorrick.com or just turn up and enter on the day of the event. HQ has ample free parking, toilets, showers and home made cakes and hot drinks available all day.  When you go to Registration to collect your number you will also receive a Track Logs colour back up map with help phone numbers included and a FREE TORQ energy bar.

The routes are circular for easy navigation, fully marked and all have friendly free energy drink and energy food stops on them.  If you have any problems at all then our mobile 4X4 marshals are there to assist you, we have a cycle mechanic on hand and our event photographer will take your photo en route which will then be put up online where you can DOWNLOAD IT FOR FREE.

When you finish your time will be available online later, you will collect a finishers' award and can then relax and enjoy the post ride barbecue and even a beer.  One lucky rider will also go home having won a UK weekend cycling break with Saddle Skedaddle the event sponsor.

Online entry is at www.gorrick.com or you can just turn up and enter on the day.

At a Glance
  • 20 May 2018 8:30am
  • Tickets On Sale
  • Gorrick Hot MTB ChallengeGorrick Hot MTB ChallengeVernham Dean, Hampshire, UK
  • Up to 80 km (50 miles)
  • From 25.00 GBP
  • 500 Riders

Extra Information

What you need to bring with you:

  • A mountain bike in good working condition with off road tyres
  • A helmet and gloves
  • Clothing suitable for both the event and the weather conditions (for safety reasons we will check)
  • A puncture repair kit/inner tubes and a tyre pump
  • Tools and a First Aid kit
  • Snacks plus a water bottle or a hydration system
  • A mobile phone and some loose change

 

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