We accept participants from the age of 14 years and over in the Valleys Extreme race.
We accept participants from the age of 12 years and over in the Valleys Lite race.
Saturday Qualifying
AM RIDERS
Start time: 08:30AM - 11:00AM
Duration: 2.5 hours
Length: Fast speed course , approx 7 mile loop. Hard xtreme loop is approx 1 mile in the arena
Race Type: 1st lap is a practice, the 2nd & 3rd lap will be timed (Fastest time counts)
Riders will leave in class/number order
Followed by a top 10 bike shoot out*
*Time dependant
PM RIDERS
Start time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Duration: 2 hours
Length: Fast speed course , approx 7 mile loop. Hard xtreme loop is approx 1 mile in the arena
Race Type: 1st lap is a practice, the 2nd & 3rd lap will be timed (Fastest time counts)
Riders will leave in class/number order
Followed by a top 10 bike shoot out
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Valleys Lite
SATURDAY
Start time: 2:00pm till 4:00pm
Duration: 2hrs
Length: 6-8 miles
Race Type: Do as many laps as you can in the 2hrs
This is a stand alone race. It is big bike and beginner friendly.
The track is a mixture of fire roads and wooded areas.
Introduced in 2022, Valleys Lite is not an extreme course/race.
It is a 2hr race that is suitable for any bike
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Sunday Morning Race
Start time: 9:00am till 11:00am
Duration: 2hrs
Length: 9.5 miles
Race Type: Multi Lap, 2 laps or 2 Hours
The Finish:
The flag will be raised on the 2 hour mark. All riders that are still on track, your finish location and time will be reverted back to the previous check point (e.g 1 lap, checkpoint 2) before the race duration finished.
There will be 3 checkpoints (situated at the beginning of each extreme section) where riders will be stopped each lap.
Once the race has finished, riders will be held at the checkpoint and escorted back to the finish by a chief marshal.
Every rider that makes it to the first check point will be awarded a finishers medal, with commemorative slate trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Gold: Complete 2 full laps
Silver: Complete 1 full lap
Bronze: Any Check points completed
The morning race will be easier than the afternoon race and slightly shorter *but also allowing you to watch the afternoon race*
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Sunday Afternoon Race
Start time: 12:00pm till 3:00pm
Duration: 3hrs
Length: 10 miles
Race Type: Multi Lap, 3 laps or 3 Hours
NO HELP ZONES - Afternoon race Only
For any rider brave enough to attempt a 3rd lap will be met with the 3 x 'No Help Zones'. These are designed to make the rider fight for GOLD.
2015 was the first time we introduced the “No Help Zone” and it very quickly appeared to become a crowd favourite, yet, was a real struggle for all riders, with many of the riders having to help one another through the section. Even 4 time World Enduro Champion David Knight was seen with his helmet off, dragging his bike to the summit. And then we had Jonny Walker and Paul Bolton battling and helping one another.
Riders on the same lap are allowed to help each other at the No Help Zones.
If a rider is seen to be getting outside assistance from spectators, riders from other laps, or pit crew members, this will result in having the 3rd lap disqualified.*
*(The disqualification will be issued by the clerk of the course, marshals or race officials, who will be monitoring the “no help zone” (Race Official's decisions are final)
The Finish:
The flag will be raised on the 3 hour mark. All riders that are still on track, your finish location and time will be reverted back to the previous check point (e.g 2 laps, checkpoint 2) before the race duration finished.
There will be 3 checkpoints (situated at the beginning of each extreme section) where riders will be stopped each lap.
Once the race has finished, riders will be held at the checkpoint and escorted back to the finish by a chief marshal.
Every rider that completes one full lap will be awarded a finishers medal, with commemorative slate trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The overall winner of the afternoon race walks away with the "GRAND" prize of £1000 and prestigious name "KING/QUEEN OF THE VALLEYS"
Gold: Complete 3 full laps
Silver: Complete 2 full laps
Bronze: Complete 1 full lap
Please Note: All timings and adjustments are at the discretion of the Race Officials and Clerk of the Course.
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CHECKPOINTS
For the Sunday main race, there will be 3 checkpoints throughout the lap. You will need to STOP at each checkpoint in order for your number to be recorded. At the 2 or 3 hour mark (dependant on whether it is the morning or afternoon race), we will close the Checkpoints and no riders will be allowed to commence forward from there. Your time and location will revert back to the last checkpoint to determine your overall position. SO TO BE CLEAR ( If you have pushed hard to get to a checkpoint but arrive and its closed because its past the time unfortunately your time will get revered back to the last one)
We allow Any Bike & Any Tyre to accommodate all riders.
ENTRY FEE
All outstanding monies will need to be paid in full prior to racing on the day you have registered for.
Please see T's and Cs for refund policy
What's included in your entry fee...
- Each rider receives one free pit crew/spectator pass
- Full weekend camping*
- Wristband for each rider NB. Wristbands must be kept for both days to show you have entered. If you lose your wristband you MUST report to registration to ensure you can ride on Sunday. We reserve the right to refuse entry if you do not have proof of who you are. Race officials decisions are final.
- Race Stickers -You will be provided a pre-cut race number when you sign on, which must be placed on the front number board only.
*If you wish to camp from Thursday there is an extra fee
Please Note: We can only accept cash due to location.
