The barley fields and rolling hills of Parkhill Farm, Newburgh, Fife, will host The Eliminator, one of Scotland’s most fun-packed mountain bike events from 23 to 25 June.
The feature event is the Head2Head downhill race on Saturday that pitches XC whippets against Enduro specialists, downhillers and weekend warriors on a course suitable for any bike.
This year the festival boasts a new cross country mountain bike eliminator tournament on the Friday night, an off-road duathlon and a host of non-biking attractions ranging from live music to a farmers market and mega water slide.
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The bike races for all ages include:
XC Eliminator – Friday evening – The brand new cross country mountain bike eliminator tournament & Scotland’s first cross country mountain bike eliminator tournament
Head2Head – Saturday – A spectacular Eliminator Head2Head mountain bike – an uplifted downhill race that pitches cross country whippets against enduro specialists, downhillers and weekend warriors on a course suitable for any bike
Muckathlon (age 18+) – Saturday – A “run-bike-run” (30km approx) off-road Duathlon – for an off-road novice it is a totally achievable challenge provided you’re fairly fit both on and off the bike
Mini Muckathlon – Saturday – A fun-focused version of the Muckathlon for aged 6 – 13 year olds
Wee Muckers – Saturday – A variety of biking fun lined up to suit all ages from 3 upwards
Round 3 of The Scottish Bike Trial Championship
Aaron Gray from Muckmedden Events, organisers of weekender, said: “The Eliminator has always been a firm favourite with mountain bikers and spectators thanks to some really exciting racing, yet it has always had the potential to attract a wider audience.
The Eliminator Weekender will be a fun-packed three days for racers and non-racers alike, with new attractions for every age, such as a mega water slide, Adventure Circus workshops, climbing wall, family friendly camping, “Funky Mountain” uphill scramble, Round Three of The Scottish Bike Trial Championship, live music, local food stalls, smoothie bikes, silent disco and bouncy castle.
There will also be a licenced craft drinks bar.
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