Camping is free and will include:

• Toilets and shower facilities will remain open for the duration for campers to use, subject to any change in Covid restrictions.

• Catering will remain onsite and open for the race weekends only.

• A designated spot near the race arena within Newnham Park is a private area not open to the general public.

Also:

• Electrical hook-ups are not available.

• Camp fires / fire pits / non-cooking open flames are not permitted anywhere on the site.

General

1. For 2021 the mandatory race briefing will be in a video form rather than the normal live arena meeting. It’s the responsibility of all team captains and individual riders to watch the briefing and inform members of the team about the detail. Any updates to the briefing will be issued at signing on.

2. Rider / Teams must complete as many laps as possible within their chosen time period (i.e. 6hr / 12hr or 24hr) Unlike in previous years, all laps must be completed within the time frame. Laps completed after the time has finished will not count towards the results.

3. All riders will be required to sign on in a designated website prior to the start of the event. Link will be issued in the pre information. The team captain will not be able to collect race numbers until all members of the team have signed on.

4. Riders may accept mechanical support on the course by any other registered rider but not from support crews. The transition and camp areas is the only area where assistance from support crews is acceptable.

5. Riders may accept food and water from anyone on the course.

6. Riders heading out onto the course after 8pm must do so with suitable lights on their bike. Riders main front light must have at least 1000 Lumins of power. Riders must also have a 2nd “back up” front light. 1 light must remain switched on when out on course at all times. Switching lights off during sections to save battery life is not acceptable.

7. Helmets must be worn at all times whilst you are on course with your bike.

8. Your bike must be in good working order and suitable for the terrain

9. Any areas on the bike that could cause damage to yourself or others during a crash must be covered. E.g. open ends of handle bars / bar ends.

10. Suitable clothing must be worn for the conditions.

11. Abusive or offensive behaviour towards the organizers or other competitors will not be tolerated. Please refrain from using any offensive language.

12. Please be courteous towards other competitors when passing. If passing a back-marker please give them plenty of warning that you will pass on the left or right. You must then wait for a suitable moment. Remember everybody has the same right to be on the course as you.

13. Anybody found to be barging past or endangering others will be disqualified.

14. For “track & Trace” reasons All riders and general public will be required to register their name and contact details before entering the venue

15. Should you or any member of your team feel Ill and show Covid symptoms in the week prior to the event then we will require you to take a test before coming to the event.

16. Should you feel Ill and show any Covid symptoms during the event then we ask you to self isolate within your camping area including members of your team and contact the race organiser. A 24hr number to call will be issued in the pre-information pack

17. Subject to Covid Regulations, masks must be worn when in and around the race arena

18. Masks must be worn for anybody attending the prize presentations.

19. No E-bikes to be used during the event. Unless given prior consent for specific reasons

Teams

1. A maximum of one rider to be on the course at any one time.

2. Handover between members of the a team must take place within the transition area only. A time penalty will be given to any team found doing their handover outside of this area.

3. For reasons of heath and safety we operate a strict “no ride” system within the transition area.

4. Each member must complete a minimum of one lap. Any team who are found to not be complying with this rule will face DQ unless they can prove a genuine reason why a rider hasn’t completed a lap (such as a accident/sickness).

5. Only one member of team will be required to visit the signing on area and collect numbers / information

Site

1. No camp fires / fire pits / non cooking open flames permitted anywhere on the site.

2. 10mph speed limits applies when driving anywhere around the site.

3. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. It’s the owners responsibility to clean up any dog mess and dispose of correctly.

4. A main skip is provided for camping and site rubbish.

5. Condition of the Free camping fee is that you are responsible for putting your own rubbish in the skip yourself. Please don’t leave bags in the campsite or at the side of the access roads. Please help us reduce waste by recycling paper / plastics etc You park / camp on the site at your own risk.

6. We as organisers can not be held responsible for damage or theft of items whilst onsite.

7. Any easy-ups / structures must be pegged and tied down securely. In the event of high winds we may ask all to collapsed for the safety of those on site.

8. No petrol generators on site, only silent diesel generators are allowed.

9. No generator noise after 11pm or before 7 am.

10. Event field gate to be locked each night at midnight and open again in the morning at 7am.

11. You will be required to show your race number to gain access in or out the site during closed hours.

Camping is free for all competitors and family / friends of competitors.

We like to reserve trackside camping for the solo riders but we do have lots of room. We also have a quiet camping area in the furthest field away from the main arena.

Minimum is 1 lap to get a result. After that you can do as many as you wish.

All pairs and teams must hand over to their team mate in the transition area.

Yes this will be your timing chip issued when you sign on.

There will be a £5 surcharge for a replacement.

Your last lap must be completed before your chosen time distance runs out. Laps over that time will not count.

Yes but please keep dogs on a lead at all times.

No for security reasons the gates are locked every night between 11pm and 6am. This will be covered by a marshal to allow access.

• No campfires please.

• No generators or loud music after 11pm.

• Do not dump unwanted tents, ez-ups, bikes etc in the skip

Our race categories are designed to encourage close competitive racing regardless of what position you finish in. The breakdown of categories is as follows. Please, please, please enter the correct category! There’s no glory in entering a race that you are clearly too good for or there’s no point in entering a race against people much quicker.

Beginners

Please before you enter this category ask yourself is this the right race for you. If you are fit and like and have any inclination to chase Strava times then this is not the right category for you. As the name suggests this is for beginners, new riders or those that just know they aren’t super fit but like to have a go

Fun

Next category up from beginners. This is the most popular category. It’s for those who may of raced before but want to just enjoy it and not really worry about how quick they are. You like to go fast but you don’t spend hours a week on the bike and don’t class yourself as “quick”

Enthusiast

For the guys who race a fair bit, spend al lot of time training and generally rip round. Ideal for any Vets, Sport and quick Junior riders. Not a category for Elite or Expert riders.

Pro / Expert

Top level racing for the quickest guys around. Ideal for Elite, Expert and the very best Junior riders.

Single Speed / Fat Bike

Once again we’re offering a category for Single-Speed and Fat Bike. Tyres on a Fat Bike must be 3″ plus

Retro Bike

The history of “Cannock Chase Classic” goes way back to the early 90’s when mountain biking was just starting in the UK. We thought it would be great to see some of those old bike racing once again. To qualify for the retro category the bike must be pre 1995. Prize for best in class – The best looking Retro Bike in the event!

Children’s Race

The kids races have proved to be a massive success at every race we do. We generally got lots of really enthusiastic kids wanting to race their bikes and it makes a great spectacle to watch. The one piece of feedback we get is how fast some of the kids are and how difficult it is for new riders to take part and feel like they are on the same level. We’ve also noticed that we’re getting really quick riders entering a couple of races as they look for a bigger challenge.

We’ve decided to test a new format for the Winter Classic. It’s based around children entering an event based on their ability rather than their age. New comers can race in a simple 10 minute event or those with speed and experience can step up and ride a longer more challenging race. You guys choose which suits. All we ask is that you enter the suitable event based on ability rather than the one you think you (or they) can win.

We’ve been and competed in a number of Off Road Duathlons and always end up disappointed with the quality of the courses. You’ll be pleased to know that both the Run and Bike course will be on real off road trails.

Expect lots of tight twisty single track, short sharp climbs and fast and fun downhills. The ground in Cannock Chase is mostly sand and gravel based so it drains very well meaning its suitable for all year round riding. Saying this please expect to get wet and muddy... it's part of doing events at this time of year.

The terrain isn’t particularly rocky and we will not be including any dangerous technical sections such as jumps or drops. This means it’s challenging for the fast riders who will hit sections at speed whilst manageable for newbies riding or running the sections at a slower pace.

• 09.30 – E-Bikes Male & Female

• 09.30 – Youth Male & Female

• 09.31 – Beginners Men

• 09.32 – Beginners Ladies

• 10.45 – Fun Men

• 10.46 – Fun Women

• 12.15 – Rouges

• 12.30 – Storms

• 13.00 – Sabres

• 13.45 – Elite / Expert Men / Enthusiast Men

• 13.46 – Single Speed / Fat Bike Men / Retro Bike Men

• 13.46 – Elite / Expert Female & Enthusiast Ladies

• 13.46 – Single Speed / Fat Bike Ladies / Retro Bike Men

We will not be sending out race numbers prior to the event. Please arrive with enough time (we recommend at least 1hr before your event start) to sign on. Signing on will be open at 8.30am so to give any keen riders time to get sorted well before their start time. At signing on you’ll need to find your name against your correct category and sign your name.

For any under 18’s we will need a parent or guardian to sign for you. By signing you are agreeing to follow the rules and regulations of the event (these will be posted on the rider notice board at signing on). You’ll be issued with your race number and cable ties.

We’ll need to take a £1 deposit for each number which will be given back on return of the number.

Entry on the day will be available with a surcharge of £5.00 (£2.50 for the U8’s, U10’s and U13’s categories). Please ensure you allow for more time to enable you to complete a brief application form. It is advised where possible that you enter via the website, this will remain open until midnight Wednesday 26th February.

The main adults course is based on a 3 mile lap on undulating terrain. We would estimate that lap times will be between 18 minutes for the fast riders and 30 minutes for the beginners.

• Rouge’s Boy & Girls (10 Minutes)

• Storm’s Boy & Girls (15 Minutes)

• Sabre’s Boy & Girls (30 Minutes)

• Youth Male & Female (M – 3 laps / F – 2 laps)

• Beginners Male & Female (M – 2 laps / F – 1 laps)

• Fun Male & Female (M – 3 laps / F – 2 laps)

• Enthusiast Male & Female (M – 4 laps / F – 3 laps)

• Pro / Expert Male & Female (M – 5 laps / F – 4 laps)

• Single Speed Male & Female (M – 3laps / F – 2 Laps)

• Fat Bike Male & Female (M – 3laps / F – 2 Laps)

• Retro Bike Male & Female (M – 3laps / F – 2 Laps)

• E-Bikes Male & Female (M – 3 Laps / F – 2 Laps)

• Helmets must be worn at all times whilst you are on course with your bike.

• Your bike must be in good working order and suitable for the terrain.

• Any areas on the bike that could cause damage to yourself or others during a crash must be covered. E.g. open ends of handle bars / bar ends.

• Suitable clothing must be worn for the conditions.

• Abusive or offensive behaviour towards the organizers or other competitors will not be tolerated. Please refrain from using any offensive language.

• Please remember that you will be in a public place and whilst we have the backing from the Forestry Commission to use the land we must still share it with other members of the public.

• Please be courteous towards other competitors when passing. If passing a back-marker please give them plenty of warning that you will pass on the left or right. You must then wait for a suitable moment. Remember everybody has the same right to be on the course as you.

• Anybody found to be barging past or endangering others will be disqualified.

• Distance: 12km

• Surface: Trails / Undulating / 100% Off Road

• Route: 1 Single Lap

• Water Stations: Every 3 Miles

• Parking: Off Road / Free / 100 Meters From The Start

• Facilities: Toilets / Catering / Photographer / Free Parking / Free Camping (no booking necessary)

• Medal: Bespoke design. Now optional for those that are happy to go without and save themselves a few quid

• Start Times: U14's 9.30am / Adult And Junior 10.30am

• Time Cut Off - None

12km of hills (up and down), hard stone tracks, muddy (yet very fun) single track sections and the "Ditch Of Doom" water section (dry route round for those made of sugar). The course we've put together includes bits of everything whilst also taking runners off the beaten track. the course is unlike any used by other running events in the area. It's challenging and exhilarating at the same time!

We will not be sending out race numbers prior to the event. Please arrive with enough time (we recommend at least 1hr before your event start) to sign on and complete your warm up. Signing on will be open at 8am so to give any keen runners time to get sorted, maybe nip off and run the local Parkrun and get back well before their start time. At signing on you'll need to find your name against your correct category and sign your name. You'll then collect your race number, pins and timing chip. Please remember that we'l need your timing chip back after the event. Drop your timing chip in the buckets after the finish line

We believe that the kids deserve to be part of the event as much as the adults. It also gives the whole family a chance to have a go. For Under 14's the course will be approx 2.5k long and include similar sections to the adults course but slightly less technical. We are happy for parents to join the children on course and run round with them if required. All will receive a little prize and a *medal on completion.

*Medal option. Please choose during entry

Tackeroo Camp Site Penkridge Bank Road Nr Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 2UA

The venue at Tackeroo is ideal for holding events at. It's a Forestry Commission camp site with lots of flat hard surface ground. Easily accessible from the north or the south, Tackeroo is around 15 minutes from the M6 motorway junctions at Cannock (South) or Stafford (North).

• Distance: 12km

• Surface: Trail / Hilly / All Off Road / Water Section (average sized person knee deep)

• Route: 1 Lap

• Water Stations: Every 4km

• Distance Markers: Every 3km

• Parking: Off Road / Free (100metres from the start

• Facilities: Toilets / Catering / Bag Drop / Photographer (Free Downloads) / Free Parking / Free Camping (Friday / Saturday Night)

• Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female / 1st 50yrs+ Male & Female / 1st Junior Male & Female

• Freebies: Medal

• Start Time: 9.30am – Under 14’s, 10.30am – Main Event (Adults And Junior Start)

• Adult (19+)

• Junior (14 to 18)

• Vet (50+).

• Kids Under 14’s

All based on Age on the day of the event

Please follow the signage from Penkridge Bank to the car park area. From there you will be directed to the start / finish arena.

We recommend that you arrive at this area at least 1hr before the start of the event. There will be a secure bag storage area for you to leave clothing / keys etc if you require although the car park is only 100 metres from the start / finish

Spend some time and warm up before the start and make sure you wear suitable clothing for winter conditions. Trail shoes are a must

The start area can get quite windy so a windproof jacket and full length bottoms are recommended.

We understand that friends and family may wish to come along and watch you suffer. Therefore we’ve done our best to keep the course as close to the start / finish arena as possible.

The course makes a figure of 8 shape around the arena meaning spectators don’t have to walk far to see and support you a number of times.

Unfortunately the "Ditch Of Doom" is at the furthest section away from the finish so it's not easy for spectators to get to that point unless they've got a bike with them.

Entry onto the site and parking is free for spectators so please invite friends and family along.

Given the time of year we recommend you plan for wet / cold conditions. Last year we experienced rain, hail, wind and sun! To start with trail shoes are a must. It will be wet and slippy throughout the event and trail shoes will give you the best chance of getting grip and staying on your feet!

Look out for details of the Scott Sports Shoe demo where you can test a pair of their amazing trails shoes during the event.

Cover the legs with tights or very light track suit bottoms. Avoid heavy fleece or cotton bottoms as these will just soak up water and make running very hard work.

On top we recommend a good base layer with either a highly breathable top for those running quick or a lightweight waterproof for those taking their time. Again try to avoid thick cotton or polyester tops. You don’t need to carry any water as you can get this from the water stations around the course.

It's always good to have a pair of gloves and a hat with you. You can always take them off if you need to

We’d recommend that you don’t carry phones or cameras as the course does include an areas of deep (ish) water. If you do please make sure they are in waterproof holders.

We will be happy to process any cancellations up until 2 weeks before the event or entry transfers up to 1 week before the event. Please note that after this time we'll be deep in preparation and won't have the time or the access to make further changes.

For refunds or transfers please email info@runandride.co.uk with "Event Name" and "Refunds or Transfers" in the header. Please don't send requests through social media as they may be missed.

Transfer of entries or refunds will carry a surcharge:

Refunds - £5.00

Transfers - £2.50

Any booking fees are non refundable.

• Prize presentation will take place around 15 minutes after we have all the podium competitors finished.

• Full results will be available online from Monday after the event.

• A link to the results and the photos taken on the day will be posted on the Facebook page and emailed to each competitor

• It's quite difficult to measure a trail course accurately therefore the course maybe slightly short or long (more likely)

• This is a fun event rather than a serious race. Above all else we want you to have fun!

• We don't have any cut times for this event

3hr: Start Time 10am / Finish 1pm

Solo - Male / Female Minimum Age 16

Pairs - Male / Female / Mixed - Only 1 member of the team on the course at 1 time.

6hr: Start Time 10am / Finish 4pm

Solo - Male / Female - Minimum Age 16

Pairs - Male / Female / Mixed - Only 1 member of the team on the course at 1 time

Restrictions:

• Minimum Age - 14yrs.

• 3hr Solo - 10:00am

• 3hr Pair - 10:00am

• 6hr Solo - 10:00am

• 6hr Pairs - 10:00am

The event begins with a mass start. This means regardless of category or duration (3hr or 6hr) the Solo riders and 1 member of the team will all start at once. The idea is to complete as many laps as possible within the time. Only laps completed within the 3hr or 6hr mark will count so you need to time your final laps to perfection. If you cross the line after your time is up then that lap won't count. Even if you're 1 second over! This means you'll need to give plenty of thought to how quick you or your team mate has been completing a lap and if you can complete that last lap in time.

Solos - It just you. Well you and a number of helpers no doubt. You'll start and ride as many laps as you can in the 3hrs or 6hrs. You can leave the course at the designated point in the arena at any time for supplies, repairs or a rest and then rejoin again if you wish. To register a result you must complete as least 1 lap. The winner is the person that completes as many laps as possible within the 3hrs or 6hrs.

Teams - So you're going to share the riding. 1 member of the team will start the race at the beginning. You will then hand over the baton to your team mate at the designated point (at the end of a lap) so they can continue. Only 1 member of the team can be on the course at 1 time. They can complete 1 lap before handing over or as many as they wish before they hand over the baton to the team mate. Like the solo's the idea is to complete as many laps as possible within the 3hr or 6hr time. To register a result each team must complete at least 1 lap. The team member who's not riding doesn't have to wait in a pen or anything like that.

Tackeroo Camp Site Penkridge Bank Road Nr Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 2UA

Cannock Chase is a "Hot Spot" for mountain biking in the UK. A venue famous for it's Follow The Dog / Monkey Trail mountain bike routes. Multiple National MTB events as well as regular grass root level events under the "Cannock Chase Classic" title have been held at the venue over the past few years.. It's an area of outstanding natural beauty and blessed with miles and miles of tracks and trails perfect for a number of outdoor sports. The Tackeroo site which we use is ideal for MTB events. Hardstanding flat base for the arena with parking and camping within a few hundred meters from the arena. The trails are challenging without being dangerous. Technical to test the fast rider but safe enough for the beginner riding at a slower pace. This makes our courses suitable for experienced and new riders alike.

Easily accessible from the north or the south Tackeroo is around 15 minutes from the M6 motorway junctions at Cannock (South) or Stafford (North).

As for the course, expect a real mountain bike course. What do we mean by that? Well plenty of nice techy, but fast flowing single track. and some lung busting climbs mixed up with a few fire road sections. As with all our events we try to create a few new sections with the backing from the Forestry Commission ready for the event. If you are a newcomer then please don’t be put off by the “real mountain bike” talk. Our courses are 100% ride-able by all levels and we don’t put anything too dangerous in the course, plus anywhere that has a difficult section in will have a ‘easy route’ alternative. The course will be around 10km in length and take an average of 30mins (Top riders) 45mins (first timers) to complete.

Please follow the signage from Penkridge Bank to the car park area. From there you will be directed to the start / finish arena. We recommend that you arrive at this area at least 45 minutes before the start of the event.

Before you can start you’ll need to sign on and collect your numbers. 1 (solo) or 2 (team) will need to be fitted onto your bike with zip ties (given when signing on) You will not be allowed to enter the course without a number board on your bike.

There will be a secure bag storage area for you to leave clothing / keys etc. Spend some time and warm up before the start and make sure you wear suitable clothing for winter conditions. The start area can get quite windy so a windproof jacket and full length bottoms are recommended.

About 15 minutes before the start, head over to the start area. Keep warming up and wait to be called up to the start.

Camping is free and will include:

• Portable toilet facilities.

• Access to drinking water.

• Arrivals no earlier than 2pm on the Friday before the event.

• All campers must off the site by 7pm on the Sunday.

• Tents & campervans are permitted.

• No booking necessary, we operate on a first-come-first-served basis.

Also:

• Electrical hook-ups are not available.

• Camp fires / fire pits / non-cooking open flames are not permitted anywhere on the site.

Facilities:

• Toilets.

• Camping – FREE on the Friday / Saturday night.

• Parking – Free, there’s lots of hard standing parking at the venue.

• Photography - Free downloads to pictures after the event.

• Food & Drink – we’ve managed to secure ‘real’ coffee car vendor to attend the event. For the true coffee lovers they’ll be offering proper coffee. We’ll also be offering a wide selection of home baked cakes & savoury treats and hot food from some fantastic caterers.

• Onsite drink water – there are a number of taps around the parking area with fresh drinking water.

• Massage Therapy will be set up early Sunday morning offering pre-race treatment and post race treatments. The effects on the legs of a good massage cannot be under estimated.

• Run & Ride will be offering the essentials should you forget something and dare we say something breaks. All of course all will be at a “special offer” rate.

We understand that friends and family may wish to come along and watch you suffer. Therefore we’ve done our best to keep the course as close to the start / finish arena as possible.

The course makes a figure of 8 shape around the arena meaning spectators don’t have to walk far to see and support you a number of times.

Entry and parking is free for spectators so please invite friends and family along.

We will be happy to process any cancellations up until 2 weeks before the event.

Cancellations will carry a £5 admin fee. You will also have the option to change details, move category or transfer entries to another rider or have a refund. This can be done through the entry site.

Transfer of entries will carry a surcharge of £2.50

All transfers and refund can be done through the Racespace website. Log into your account and click on “my entries” for further details

No changes or refunds after this date.

• Start Time: 8.30pm

• Distance: 10km

• Surface: Trail / Hilly / All Off Road /

• Route: 1 Lap

• Water Stations: At 5km

• Distance Markers: Every 2km

• Parking: Off Road / Free

• Facilities: Toilets / Catering / Bag Drop / Photographer / Free Parking

• Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female / 1st Vet Male & Female. Prize presentation will take place around 30 minutes after the 3rd place female has crossed the line. Prizes for the Team events will be posted out a few days after the event.

• Freebies: Medal / Goodies

• Photos: Free download after the event

• Timing: Chip Timed

• Results: Full results will be available online no later than Monday after the event. A link to these and the photos taken on the day will be emailed to all participants and also posted on the Facebook page.

Tackeroo Camp Site Penkridge Bank Nr Rugeley WS15 2UA

The venue is around 15 minutes from the M6 motorway junctions at Cannock (South) or Stafford (North).

Google Maps location can be found here.

• Junior (14 - 17yrs)

• Adult (18 - 39yrs)

• Vet (40+ yrs)

• Please follow the signage from Penkridge Bank to the car park area. From there you will be directed to the start / finish arena.

• We recommend that you arrive at this area at least 30 minutes before the start of the event.

• There will be a secure bag storage area for you to leave clothing / keys etc although the Car Park is only 100metres from the start.

• Spend some time and warm up before the start and make sure you wear suitable clothing for night time conditions.

• The start area can get quite windy so a windproof jacket and full length bottoms are recommended.

• Given the event is at night time and in the dark then the temperature could be a lot lower than normal. We'd recommend you plan for damp / chilly conditions. A long sleeved top and a thin windproof that you could remove if you become too hot.

• Avoid heavy fleece or cotton bottoms as these will just soak up any water and make running hard work.

• Trail shoes are recommended. The course will feature some technical trails which aren’t suitable from road running shoes.

• Exposure Lights make the best runner head torches on the market. They will be coming along to the event and offering you the chance to hire a light for the evening.

• Instructions on how to register for a hire light will be available soon.

• Camping is free on the Friday and Saturday night (normally £28 /night).

• No booking necessary.

• Portable toilet facilities provided.

• Access to drinking water.

• Electrical hook-ups are NOT available.

• Camp fires / fire pits / non-cooking open flames are not permitted anywhere on the site.

• Please arrive no earlier than 2pm on Friday & leave no later than 6pm on Sunday.

We understand that friends and family may wish to come along and watch you suffer. Therefore we’ve done our best to keep the course as close to the start / finish arena as possible.

Transfers

• You may trade your entry for a Transfer Credit at a cost of £1.00 until 13/05/2023.

• You will have 12 months (from the date of the event) to spend your Transfer Credit. You may also use your Transfer Credit to enter someone else.

Refunds

• You may Refund yourself the entry cost less £5.00 until 6/05/2023.

All of the above can be done by logging into your Racespace account and clicking on "My Entries". Please do not email or DM us with last minute requests.