Race Schedule 24 Hours of Exposure - 24 hour mountain bike race, the UK Solo MTB Championship, Newcastleton, Scotland

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 21st May 2010

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.

2pm - 6pm - Race Practice

The race course is open for practice.

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.

7pm - 9pm @ Rock UK - Pasta Party

Event caterers Extreme Hospitality will be providing a pasta party for all riders and helpers. The cost will be £2 for competitors and £3 for everyone else. More details to follow.

Saturday 22nd May 2010

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.

11.15am @ 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 24 hour challenge.

8pm - Lights On

Riders should have their race lights on and make sure they are working for any lap starting after 8pm.

11pm - 8am Quiet Time

All generators and loud music should be turned off by 11pm. Rock UK will have school children in residence over the weekend so all noise should be kept to a minimum. Any riders or helpers who do not respect this rule will be instantly disqualified and told to immediately leave the race site.

Sunday 23rd May 2010

Midday @ Rock UK - 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 Solo Mountain Bike Championship jerseys will be awarded for the first time ever. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the 24 Hour of Exposure podium places and spot prizes will be awarded randomly to riders attending the prize giving.