Listed below are the preliminary times for the race weekend. All of these times, except the race time, are subject to change so please check back every now and again to keep up to date.

There's more information on the Rider Info page.

Friday 6th April 2012

Midday

Venue open to competitors to set up their camp site/pit area.

N.B. Entry to the venue is NOT permitted before midday on Friday for any reason. Rock UK is an activity centre for children. Please drive carefully and follow the event signage and speed restrictions.

3pm - 6pm - Race Practice

Most of the race course is open for practice - an alternate route through the centre should be followed to avoid conflict with traffic, pedestrians and arriving competitors.

5pm - 9pm @ Rock UK, Whithaugh Park - Registration

Competitors can sign on any time Friday evening at the event HQ and receive your race number and goody bag. You will also be required to supply a small amount of extra information. It is the responsibility of the rider to check their category and details, read the race rules and make sure they inform the event team if they are a Rookie or Singlespeeder.

tbc @ Rock UK - Ceilidh!

Pronounced "Kay-lee", and yes, it is spelt right. There'll be a real live Ceilidh band and caller in the sports hall so bring your dancing shoes to take part in this traditional Scottish evening. There'll be some experienced Ceilidh veterans around to lead the way, as well as a few of the local villagers. The more people take part, the more fun it is so don't be shy!

Saturday 7th April 2012

8.30am - 10am - Race Practice

The race course is open for practice. Please make sure you are back in time for the rider briefing!

8am - 10am @ Race HQ

Registration will be open for a couple of hours on Saturday morning and there'll be chance to get your equipment and pit areas set up ready for the race.

10am @ Race HQ - Rider Briefing

All riders should attend to be given final details about the race start, rules, course and safety information.

11.00am @ Newcastleton Village Centre

All competitors will have to make their way to the village centre for the public signing on and to be individually called up to the start line ready for the mass start and lead out through the village to the race course.

Midday @ Newcastleton - Race Start

Riders will be lead through the village by the Copshaw Common Riders up to the Newcastleton 7Stanes trail head to join the race course and begin their challenge.

6pm - Lights On

Riders should have their race lights on and make sure they are working for any lap starting after 6pm.

11pm - 8am Quiet Time

All generators and loud music should be turned off by 11pm. Any riders or helpers who do not respect this rule will be instantly disqualified and told to immediately leave the race site.

Midnight - 12 Hour Race Finish

Riders competing in the 12 Hours of Exposure, 12 hour UK MTB Champs will complete their race. Time to relax, refuel and laugh at the fools with another 12 hours left to go before snuggling up in your nice warm bed.

Sunday 8th April 2012

Midday @ Rock UK - 24 Hour Race Finish

The race will finish at midday in the arena at RockUK, Whithaugh Park. All laps must be completed BEFORE midday. Any laps not completed BEFORE MIDDAY on Sunday WILL NOT be counted.

12.30pm approx @ Rock UK Finish Area

Prize Giving - the UK 24hr & 12hr Solo Mountain Bike Championship jerseys will be awarded. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the 24 Hours of Exposure and 12 Hours of Exposure podium places and spot prizes will be awarded randomly to riders attending the prize giving.

Training - do lots of long rides, when you have finished your long ride, go add an hour!

Ian Leitch
South Downs Double Record Holder
Muc Off 8 Champion

Beware of the 4am blues, if you get to daylight you've made it ...music can help, as can a donut and some jelly babies...

Ant White (Exposure/KCNC/Skins)
Winner of Mountain Mayhem '07 & '08
Winner of Old Pueblo 24 2010

Exposure Lights Morvelo Bicycle Apparel Joolze Dymond Photography 7Stanes, Newcastleton Vitesse Cycle Clothing Rock UK, Whithaugh Park Juice Lubes CycleShack USE Torq Fitness Newcastleton Saddle Skedaddle Ergon XCRacer.com BikeSeven