The 2022 HSBC UK National Cross-country Series, Round 2 will take place at Whithaugh Park, Newcastleton, British Cycling can today confirm, over the weekend of 16-17th April.

 

Entry on-line only via BC website; no paper entries or entries on the day.

 

The course has a real old school feel and our course designer, fresh from working on the Tokyo Olympic course as well as Round 1-3 & Exposure Lights TwentyFour12, has added a few surprises to keep even the top riders guessing as they make their way round the natural environment.

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Venue Address:

Whithaugh Park, Newcastleton, TD9 0TY

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Event organiser, Matt Williams, said:

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“At Whithaugh Park you’ll find really nice twisty, natural single track, technical decents and open grassland sections with plenty of room for overtaking. On site we’ve been given a blank canvas to create a course suitable of a National event and that's what we’ve done"

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The venue will also host all the usual facilities, promotional tents and food and drink vendors. Camping is also still available on site from the Friday to the Sunday.

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Key Points for Camping:

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There are various options for accommodation on the Nationals site itself. If you want to stay on the site, then please book in advance as space is limited.

 

 

 

Camping:

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• Tent camping - £15 per night per tent – toilets available in the Sports Hall. Book here.

• Camper Van parking - £15 per night per van – (mostly) hard standing pitches. Please book directly with Tracy at Rock UK on 013873 75394. Most pitches are suitable for a T5/ large Transit size of van – if yours is larger than this please mention it when booking as we have a limited number of spots for very large vans.

 

 

 

Lodges:

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• Rock UK also have their own lodges which can be booked – there are a very limited number of self-contained family lodges, and there are lodges with bunk rooms which have shared facilities. All lodges have access to showers and cooking facilities. Please ring Tracy at Rock UK on 013873 75394 to discuss options and to book.

• All types of accommodation can be booked for any combination of Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights – there is a minimum 2 night stay in lodges. Payment must be made at the time of booking.

• Please note: there is no wifi available, and there is limited phone signal on site. Most phones will pick up signal in the village which is about 1.5 miles away by car, slightly shorter on foot or bike. Once the racing schedule starts (TBA) vehicular access on and off the site will be compromised so expect your vehicle to stay where it is.

• All accommodation is booked through Rock UK; their cancellation policy is available here.

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Activities:

 

As Rock UK are leading activity providers for kids of all ages, they have generously offered a programme of activities throughout the long weekend. Activities must be pre-booked and pre-paid as there are limited spots.

 

Book directly with Tracy at Rock UK on 013873 75394 and give her any relevant medical information for each participant and their age.

 

 

Friday 15 April

• 1600 – zip wire 2 goes each (20 spaces available) £8 per person (maximum weight limit 16 stone/100kg)

• 1730 – 1830 swim £3.30 per person (24 spaces available) – non swimmers must be accompanied by an adult

• 1900 – 2000 zip wire 2 goes each (20 spaces available) £8 per person (maximum weight limit 16 stone/100kg)

 

 

Saturday 16 April

• £15 per person for 1 activity – minimum age limit without an adult 8 years old (under 8’s much be accompanied by an adult)

• 0900 – 1045 High Ropes (maximum 16 people) Minimum age 8

• 0930 – 1030 Swim £3.30 per person (24 spaces available) – non swimmers must be accompanied by an adult

• 1100 – 1245 Abseiling (maximum 16 people)

• 1345 – 1530 Archery (maximum 16 people)

• 1545 – 1730 Canoeing (maximum 16 people)

 

 

Sunday 17 April

• £15 per person for 1 activity

• 0900 – 1045 Climbing (maximum 16 people)

• 1100 – 1245 Bushcraft (maximum 16 people) shelter building and lighting fires

• 1345 – 1530 Inflatables (maximum 16 people)

• 1400 – 1500 swim £3.30 per person (24 spaces available) – non swimmers must be accompanied by an adult

• 1545 – 1730 Stream adventure (mini onsite gorge walk) weather dependant – will change to canoeing if water is too cold

 

 

Monday 18 April

• £15 per person for 1 activity

• 0930 – zip wire 2 goes each £8 per person 20 spaces available (maximum weight limit 16 stone/100kg)

• 1030 – 1130 swim £3.30 per person (24 spaces available) – non swimmers must be accompanied by an adult

 

 

All the money from the activities goes towards Rock UK and their work.