Claire Jennings racing for BikeMagic at Bristol (Pic: Andy Clarke)
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The last few weeks have been super busy which kept us from bringing you more regular news but we will try to improve on that for the rest of the season and in particular leading up to the Kona Cheddar Bikefest (29-30th September 2007).
Entries for Bristol - solo and pairs full
First of all we have heard a rumour going around that the Ritchey Bristol Bikefest is full. That is not true. What is true is that the 12 hour event on Saturday (9th June '07) has continued to attract big numbers and we are now forced to close the entry on solo and pairs riders. However the teams of four and teams of eight are still available but even here you have to be quick. To enter the 4 or 8 team event of the 12 hour Saturday of the Bristol Bikefest go to http://www.bike-fest.com/bristol/index.php, click on the ENTRIES and download the entry form. You can also see who else has entered and who you might be up against on the 'ENTRIES' page.
Sunday is also getting busy but here we still have all categories up for grabs. To enter the Sunday events simply follow the same procedure as mentioned above.
Loyalty gift - don't miss out
We believe that it has slightly slipped through the system that we have paired up with our sponsor Paligap (UK Ritchey and Kona distributor) to give every rider who is taking part in the Saturday and the Sunday event a 'loyalty gift' (worth at £15) - so everybody who has already entered both events or who is going to will be rewarded when you sign on. Maybe worth considering giving the 6 hour solo a go once you have tackled the course on Saturday in a team of four or maybe the other way round. And don't forget due to the UK Single Speed Champs which will be held on Sunday (10th June) morning the start to the 6 hour event will be at 11am - so that will give you an extra hour of recovery time. Our 'loyalty gift' offer applies also for taking part in the Bristol event and the Cheddar event later in the year.
UK Single Speed Championships
The UK Single Speed Championships which will take place on Sunday morning are filling up quickly with only 20 odd places still up for grabs. So if you are interested then hop onto http://www.ssuk07.com/. Due to the event being held before the 6 hour event on Sunday the start of the enduro has been moved back to 11am.
Event Village - bigger and better than 2006
The industry interest in the relaxed atmosphere and the great course in Bristol has continued with bookings from Ritchey, Kona, High5, Shred, Giant, Cannondale, Cube, Marin, Santa Cruz, Pedros, Bionicon, Formular, Focus and Hope. All these guys will have their latest gear on display and a selection of test bikes available…and if you know the Bristol course you know what a great test track in particular for suspension products it is.
Cheddar news
Once the Ritchey Bristol Bikefest is over our attention is going to focus on the 'rebirth' of the old classic Cheddar Challenge now called Kona Cheddar Bikefest, (www.cheddarbikefest.com). After the event being put on hold in 2006 we have joined forces with the old organiser and are bringing it back to life. The Kona Cheddar Bikefest will follow the same concept as the Bristol Bikefest with just slightly shorter riding times as the days are getting shorter. But besides the great riding, which especially the 'older riders' will remember with a smile on their face from the good old days of Cheddar challenge, there will be an expo area with lots of companies showing off their latest gear which is more than likely to be the newest 2008 stuff!!
Entries are open - please go to http://www.bike-fest.com/cheddar/index.php, click on the ENTRIES and download the entry form. As mentioned before, if you have entered the Ritchey Bristol Bikefest and the Kona Cheddar Bikefest then we will have a nice 'loyalty present' waiting for you when you sign on in Cheddar. It goes without saying that we will also reward riders who will enter both days at the Kona Cheddar Bikefest.
And don't forget the Cheddar Bikefest is held at the Broadway House Camping Park (www.broadwayhouse.uk.com) which has special offers for the riders and first class facilities. Not to mention the excellent stationary caravans.
Pootle 
