Rd5 Grizedale, 6th-7th September 2014
- Price: £65
- Date: Sat, Sep 06, 2014 - Sun, Sep 07, 2014
- Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Venue: Grizedale
- Location: Lake District, England
- Purchase Tickets
http://www.grizedalemountainbikes.co.uk/
Event Information
Free camping on-site near the finish arena, basic camping only.
How to get to Grizedale Forest
Using SatNav or GPS?
Use postcode LA22 OQJ reach Grizedale Forest forest, then follow signs for the trail head.
There are a number of ways to Grizedale but generally most people will head towards Ambleside then Hawkshead to reach us. From Ambleside it will take around 20 min’s.
It is worth noting that many Sat Nav’s will take you via the Ferry on Windermere. This can be busy and will add a lot of time to your journey although it is a unique experience and worth the trip at some point.
From Ambleside head for Coniston, you’ll reach a small one way section by a rugby club, Keep in left hand lane then bear left onto the A593, signposted Coniston, Hawkshead
In about a minute or so you’ll turn left onto the B5286, signposted Hawkshead.
Follow this road until you pass the village and come to a junction. Grizedale is signposted at this junction.
Turn right, you’ll pass a school and come to another signpost. Turn right and follow the road until you arrive at the visitor centre. It is a tight turn, and looks like someone’s driveway, so watch out!
From the A591 Barrow Road you’ll find a sign at Haverthwaite leading you through country lanes to the visitor centre.
My son is 15 in November desperate to race, if he enters next year will he be in a category with much more experienced riders?
Hi Jeremy,
Your son will race in the U18 Cat. So yes there will be guys with more experience. Still this is a good thing as he’ll have some good guys to learn from.
Can you tell me if the North Face mtb trail is out of bounds during the race.
is there an age limit put on the series as I would love to have a go.
Hi Mark,
You need to be 14 on the day of the race. https://ukgravityenduro.com/race-info/faqs/
Hi Matthew,
Me and a pal want to come along, cheer a mate on and watch the rest of the weekend’s racing. We’ve never been to a race before so are a bit clueless.
Can we confirm that it’s really free to get in and this it’s free to camp? (I know it says it is earlier in the thread, but I just wanted to check as it’s getting close now). Is there a possibility that it is already fully booked as we have left it so late?
Assuming we can get on site, when would be best to arrive? Friday afternoon/night or Saturday morning?
Thanks Matthew, we want to get our weekend plans nailed down rather than winging it, so any advice you can offer is appreciated.
Many thanks
James
Hi James,
Yes it’s definitely free to come and watch. You can send me a brown paper bag full of cash if you like, but it’s free.
No need to arrive before Saturday morning. But you might want to stay for the party after!
Bring your tent (camping is about 2k down the road form the finish line) and some good walking shoes and something to make some noise and cheers the racers on.
See you there…
it is worth clarifying regarding the camping question. Tents are not allowed in the event field (not in events control) so people with tents need to camp elsewhere – there is a farm campsite about 2 kms down the road and you will need to pay
Thanks for the heads up Dave. Bit out of the loop on this one, sorry to hear your not racing.
Hi, do you still need marshals?
Cheers
Hi Milka,
Yes we always need more marshals so thank you very much for the offer, if you can make your self know at the sign on tent at 8am Saturday morning we will be very grateful and fed and water you.
Thank you in advance…
Hi
will course be marked from Friday?
Hi Ian,
The course will be open for practice from 9am Saturday morning. Having said that some stages will have been marked out ready to ride on the Friday, but please bear in mind you ride at your own risk and the is no marshal or medical cover.
Hi,
Please can you advise if it’s
free for us to just turn and watch on the day without camping etc?
Cheers
Rob
Hi Rob,
Yes it is free to come watch, come along and shout on the racers.
Hi Steve, this might be a long shot but is there any spaces left for Grizedale, got a friend has just found out he can have the time off
Thanks
Mark
Hi Mark,
Sorry sold a while back.
Hi mate,
Can you recommend any accommodation for round 5,
Travelodge is 10 miles away, anywhere closer that you know of?
Cheers J.
Hi Matthew I emailed you a few weeks ago about cancelling my eatery to Grizedale Forest UK gravitj please let me know if I could get a refund on this thanks very martin sharpe
Hi Martin,
I have passed your message on to Steve Parr who deals with all entry. He should get back to you soon.
Hi Matthew no one has got back to me about the refund and it is getting closer now.
Thanks Martin
Hi Martin,
Have forwarded this to Steve Parr have you heard back form him yet?
Hi, looking to start racing at your events, this is all new to me, I see September is the next date, I’m 29 years old are there spaces or do I need to wait till next year? Also 30 in December so will it be a different class for next year, and do I need to book as soon as race are advertised.
Many thanks
Rich
Hi Rich,
All this years events are full. You’ll need to be quick when entries goes live for 2015 in early February.
Masters category run from 29-39 so you’ll be one of the young un in the masters.
If you get chance come along to one of the remaining races this year, to get an idea of what you’ll be racing next year.
Hope that helps.
Me and my mate want to come and spectate, any costs? Or can we just turn up and camp?
Hi Rhys,
Good to hear.
No cost, just turn up and camp.
See you there…
Hi,
are there any campsites close by?
Camping on site right next to the finish line.
Is there a reserve list for cancellations please?
Thanks
Hi Tom,
Sorry both entry and reserve list are full.
Hi mate….im an XC rider not sure my bike or my skills are up to this (entered assuming enduro meant ‘distance’ anyway assessing Friday. If I’m not doing it you can purchase my entry….nick
Hi Nick,
Afraid not, as your entry is only valid for you and you need to bring photo id to sign on to collect your race number and timing chip.
Are there any senior places left? Thanks
Hi Martin,
Afraid not event is now fully booked.
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/105281/UK-Gravity-Enduro-round-5-2014
Will there be junior races at all for my 14 year old son and his mate?
Hi Joe,
There is the Junior cat. for 14-18 years olds.