Vittoria MTB Marathon
Uckfield, East Sussex
Pippingford Estate Co, Mill House Hill, Uckfield, TN22 3, United KingdomSun 9th July 2023
Starting at 10:00
4 races
£25.00 - £50.00
Organiser's Description
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
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80km Monster Marathon - 4 Laps
£50.00
4 Laps
Booking for more than 1? -
60km Super Marathon
£40.00
3 Laps
Booking for more than 1? -
40km Lung Buster
£30.00
2 Laps
Booking for more than 1? -
20k Challenge
£25.00
1 Lap
Booking for more than 1?
Book
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80km Monster Marathon - 4 Laps
£50.00
4 Laps
Booking for more than 1? -
60km Super Marathon
£40.00
3 Laps
Booking for more than 1? -
40km Lung Buster
£30.00
2 Laps
Booking for more than 1? -
20k Challenge
£25.00
1 Lap
Booking for more than 1?
What's Included
An amazing mountain bike experience that is accessible to all!
Exclusive access to this amazing private venue that is one of the best in England for Mountain Biking. Regardless of the distance you choose expect the unexpected, this place has it all, from challenging hill to thrilling descents
The organising team are one of the most experienced around, having hosted many MTB events from grass roots, local events through to National Championship races so you can rest assured that you'll be well looked after, and not have to worry about a thing, except pedalling!
- Bragging rights with your riding buddies that you finished one of the toughest Marathons around.
- Great atmosphere with friendly and enthusiastic crew and marshals.
- Purpose built course within private venue.
- Clear course marking to give you the best race experience.
- Chip timing with split times.
- Live results.
How to Get There
Parking
Location
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.
FAQs
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Can you camp at the venue?
Yes you can, you’re 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
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What are the rules?
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.
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