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Gorrick TVT Cool Mountain Bike Challenge - Sunday 5 October

by Jane Lucas, 30 Sep 14.

The COOL MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE is on SUNDAY 5 October at The Pavilion, Charlton Sport and Leisure Centre, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LF.

Just a reminder that this popular off road event takes place soon and pre-entry which is available at www.mbsawebsite.com will be closing soon. The fully way marked routes will feature all your favourite off road trails in glorious north west Hampshire, including the much loved ‘Woods’ section. You can choose to ride either the 45 or 30km route. The final route and elevation profiles will be published on the web site www.testvalleytour.com/cool_mtb.htm shortly before the event, to allow for any last minute changes. Please also check our face book FaceBook or Twitter for any final instructions or updates.

The event starts and finishes at The Pavilion, Charlton Sport & Leisure Centre, Andover, Hampshire. Postcode SP10 3LF / Grid Ref SU341467. Registration opens at 8.30am and riders may start from then until 10.30am with the routes closing at 4pm. Start and Finish times will be recorded for all categories and published online by the next day. There will be friendly water/energy drink/energy snacks stops along the way and hot and cold refreshments will be available throughout the day at the Finish. Other facilities include easy parking, a bike mechanic, computer timing, mobile 4X4 marshals, changing rooms, showers and bike washing. Each rider will receive a free TORQ energy bar and a completion medal and will be in with a chance of winning a biking weekend break courtesy of our sponsors Saddle Skedaddle www.skedaddle.co.uk Full details of the event are here www.testvalleytour.com/cool_mtb.htm .

Young riders under 16 ride for FREE with an adult and there a is reduced entry charge for Over 65s. Online entry is open now here www.mbsawebsite.com and will close late on Tuesday 30 September, otherwise you can just turn up and enter on the day.