7/8th April 24/12 HOURS OF EXPOSURE
European & UK Solo MTB Championship
11am Douglas Square, ride‐out noon led by
pipers & Copshaw Common riders. Followed by Wacky
Races, Fancy Dress & activities in the Square, hosted by
the CCR. Music, refreshments and mayhem to celebrate
the Newcastleton Cycling Festival, all welcome. Rider info
& registration www.sip‐events.co.uk.
8th April Orienteering Eggstravaganza for families at
Rock UK , 10am till noon. Noon—Race finishes.
12:30 Final prize giving and closing ceremony at the Grassy
Knoll, Rock UK
IMPORTANT INFO All riders must wear helmets. All
under 18’s must have guardian or parental consent.
CONTACT DETAILS
Accommodation www.visitnewcastleton.com
Events including 7stanes trails www.sip‐events.co.uk.
Register for children's events, or book camping call Rock
UK 01387 375394
THIS PROJECT IS PART FINANCED BY THE SCOTTISH
GOVERNMENT & EUROPEAN COMMUNITY. SCOTTISH
BORDERS LEADER 2007‐2013 PROGRAMM
Road, off road & MTB events to suit all.
Eight days of organised rides, competitions,
sportives, sprints, and races for enthusiasts,
fanatics or keen cyclists. Culminating in the
European & UK Solo MTB Championship
12+24 Hours of Exposure April 7/8.
31st March to 8th April
Newcastleton Cross Border Classic 2 day Sportive fuelled by Accelerade. Saturday: English loop; 2
options 45 or 90 mile. Sunday: Scottish loop; 2 options 75 or 50 mile. Entry online or village hall from
7am. Entry £15 or £25 for both. Starts between 8‐9am. Food stops, mechanical assistance & broom wagon
provided. Open to 16+ years, under 18’s need parental consent and must be accompanied by an adult.
Mon April 2nd Adventures Day at Rock UK For all the family; swimming, canoeing, zip wire, rock climbing, team
tasks, water walkerz. Must book in advance guide price £44 for family 4. Some activities have minimum age, please ring
for details. FREE guided MTB ride departing 10:30 to Newcastleton 7stanes, donations to support the 7stanes CIC.
Tues April 3rd Copshaw Cracker Hill Climb 800ft of climbing over 4 miles! Must have helmet lights. FREE
to enter. 5:30 start for 12‐16’s, who must have adult consent. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd courtesy of Bike Seven.
6pm start for 16’s and overs. CASH PRIZES for 1st, 2nd 3rd courtesy of Newcastleton Business Forum.
Weds April 4th Dalbeattie 7Stanes MTB Trails. Registration fee £10, turn up get your money back! Coach and
bike carriers depart Douglas Square 9:30am returning 7pm. Bike hire available from Rock UK. Bring packed lunch and
refreshments, no facilities on site but great trails! Donations to 7stanes CIC.
Thu April 5th MTB Urban Street race around the village. 5:30—6pm open to all who wish to have a go! Main event for the se‐
rious rider starts 6pm Douglas Square. 16’s and overs only. CASH PRIZES for 1st, 2nd 3rd, courtesy of NBF.
Fri April 6th Exposure Practise Day plus ….. for children 12 & 24 minutes of Exposure, 5pm start at Rock
UK. 12 minutes under 8’s, 24 minutes up to 16’s. Pre‐registration required; DOB, parental consent, must wear
helmet, open to any bike. Medals awarded. Pasta Party & Ceilidh from 7:30pm.
Newcastleton Cross Border Classic 2 day Sportive fuelled by Accelerade. Saturday: English loop; 2
options 45 or 90 mile. Sunday: Scottish loop; 2 options 75 or 50 mile. Entry online or village hall from
7am. Entry £15 or £25 for both. Starts between 8‐9am. Food stops, mechanical assistance & broom wagon
provided. Open to 16+ years, under 18’s need parental consent and must be accompanied by an adult.
Mon April 2nd Adventures Day at Rock UK For all the family; swimming, canoeing, zip wire, rock climbing, team
tasks, water walkerz. Must book in advance guide price £44 for family 4. Some activities have minimum age, please ring
for details. FREE guided MTB ride departing 10:30 to Newcastleton 7stanes, donations to support the 7stanes CIC.
Tues April 3rd Copshaw Cracker Hill Climb 800ft of climbing over 4 miles! Must have helmet lights. FREE
to enter. 5:30 start for 12‐16’s, who must have adult consent. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd courtesy of Bike Seven.
6pm start for 16’s and overs. CASH PRIZES for 1st, 2nd 3rd courtesy of Newcastleton Business Forum.
Weds April 4th Dalbeattie 7Stanes MTB Trails. Registration fee £10, turn up get your money back! Coach and
bike carriers depart Douglas Square 9:30am returning 7pm. Bike hire available from Rock UK. Bring packed lunch and
refreshments, no facilities on site but great trails! Donations to 7stanes CIC.
Thu April 5th MTB Urban Street race around the village. 5:30—6pm open to all who wish to have a go! Main event for the se‐
rious rider starts 6pm Douglas Square. 16’s and overs only. CASH PRIZES for 1st, 2nd 3rd, courtesy of NBF.
Fri April 6th Exposure Practise Day plus ….. for children 12 & 24 minutes of Exposure, 5pm start at Rock
UK. 12 minutes under 8’s, 24 minutes up to 16’s. Pre‐registration required; DOB, parental consent, must wear
helmet, open to any bike. Medals awarded. Pasta Party & Ceilidh from 7:30pm.
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