Can you camp at the venue?

Yes you can, youre more than welcome to bring a tent, camper, caravan or motor home and stay will us from the evening of Friday 7th through to the morning of Monday 10th (you must be away from Pippingford Park by 10am on Monday). Camping is only £10 per night and includes access to hot showers and toilets, camping can be booked when you purchase your tickets

The Vittoria MTB Marathon is sanctioned by British Cycling and we will be following their Technical Regulations. In addition to these rules all we ask is that you listen to and follow any instructions given by the British Cycling Commissaire Team, Event Organisers and Volunteers. If you are racing the 4 Lap Monster Marathon for Pairs both riders must complete at least one lap and the change over between riders must happen in the designated area, which will be detailed in the pre-event information pack.

Vittoria MTB Marathon

From Eventrex

Date Sun 9th July 2023
Time 10:00
Location Uckfield, East Sussex
Price £25.00 - £50.00
Races 4 races

Event summary

The Vittoria MTB Marathon, organised by Eventrex, is set to take place on Sunday 9th July 2023 in the picturesque location of Uckfield, East Sussex. This highly anticipated event is not just any mountain biking marathon, it is also the British Cycling National Marathon Championships! Riders of all levels will be able to enjoy the varied terrain of the course, which includes thrilling singletrack, woodland trails, heathland, gravel, and stunning meadow paths. The figure of eight route is designed to provide close battles throughout the field, with a purpose-built bridge in the race village adding an exciting element to the race. Participants can choose to take on 1, 2, 3, or 4 laps, with each lap covering a grin-inducing 20km. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this exhilarating event and experience one of the best mountain bike courses in the country.

Vittoria MTB Marathon

Sun 9th July 2023

Two cyclists are participating in an outdoor race, riding through a forested area under an archway labeled "Vittoria." The event banner includes logos and a "Trail X" branding. Sunlight highlights the trees and autumn foliage on a clear day.

A mountain biker navigates through a forest trail during a race, with sunlight filtering through the trees. The rider, wearing a helmet and biking gear, moves past marked tape with "Vittoria" branding. The atmosphere is vibrant, with a bright sky in the background.

A close-up view of three blue baskets containing numbered bibs for a marathon event. Each bib is labeled with "Vittoria MTB Marathon," and the numbers are sequential, starting from 708. The background shows items like clothes and boxes.

Organiser's Description

The third running of the country’s most loved MTB Marathon in association with Vittoria Tyres. Traditional lapped Cross Country Marathon event, with a modern twist. The 2023 edition is also the British Cycling National Marathon Championships!

This is the event that appeals to all mountain bikers, regardless of experience or ability. Stunning location with varied terrain making one of the best mountain bike courses around, with something to challenge everyone.

The event takes place on an exciting and innovative course, enabling close battles throughout the field. The route is a figure of eight that passes through the arena area twice per lap, and features a purpose-built bridge in the centre of the race village that riders will thunder over. This will be great fun for riders and supporters alike as well as offering more access to technical support.

Expect a mix of thrilling singletrack, woodland trails, heathland, gravel and stunning meadow paths. All totalling up to be a grin inducing 20km lap! All you need to do is choose whether you want to race for 1, 2, 3 or 4 laps.

To be in with a chance of being crowned National Marathon Champ you must compete in the 4 lap event

Races

80km Monster Marathon - 4 Laps

4 Laps

£50.00

CLOSED
60km Super Marathon

3 Laps

£40.00

CLOSED
40km Lung Buster

2 Laps

£30.00

CLOSED
20k Challenge

1 Lap

£25.00

CLOSED

Course Details

Pippingford Park is a stunning 900+ acre private estate in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. Due to an historical law off-road cycling is banned in the public areas of the Ashdown Forest so we consider ourselves very lucky to be able to open this largely untouched area to Mountain Bikers at this event.

If you’ve been lucky enough to have ridden at Pippingford Park before you’ll want to know if the long descent from the top of the venue to the bottom of the valley is in the course… yep, of course it is. It’s a thrill a minute descent with fast sweeping berms small jumps and drops (that are all roll-able) and fun twisting sections.

While this venue is renowned in mountain biking circles for its fun woodland single track just mentioning that doesn’t do the course justice. From trails that ebb and flow across stunning open heathland that are only accessible on long lap events to a great fun gully trail that follows the boundary of the venue, even the climbs are fun!

When it has all got a bit much after a big effort and your eyes are spinning a bit just take a breather and enjoy the amazing views across the Ashdown Forest.