Borders
Mini
Downhill
Series
About
Mini Downhill
Borders Mini Downhill was set up to try to give young riders the opportunity to try competing in a relaxed environment.
Typical Race Day
Sign On:
This usually takes place from around 9:00am. If you are under 16 years old you will require an adult to sign on with you.
Walking the track:
We advise you to walk the track on FOOT before the track is live. Bikes should not be on the track at all until it opens for practise runs due to health and safety requirements.
Practise Runs:
Practice runs will start between 09:30 and 10:00 . This is dependant on how quickly we get enough marshals to allow the race to go ahead. If you would like to help with marshalling, you will be provided with lunch.
Race Runs:
We have 2 timed race runs that will start at approximately 13:00. Race order is usually from youngest to oldest riders.
Results and Podium:
When this takes place is dependant on the number of riders. The three fastest riders in each catagory will be awarded a medal and prize money.
Categories
Ripper
Juvenile
Youth
Junior
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10 and 11 year olds
12 to 14 year olds
15 and 16 year olds
17 and 18 year olds
Please note: for qualifying for Fort William World Cup mini there will be an extra category for 8 and 9 year olds (Mini Rippers) and there will not be a Junior category for the World Cup Mini as this only goes up to age 16.
Race requirements:
In order to take part in our events you will require the following:
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full face helmet
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full finger glove
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bar plug ends
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long sleeved top
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Full length trousers are compulsary unless knee pads are worn.
Also recomended:
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body armour
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neck brace
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goggles
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knee pads
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elbow pads
Race Etiquette:
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Be respecful to other riders
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Listen to marshals, officials and commissaires
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If you catch up with the rider in front please shout "rider". They should then try to let you past when safe to do so.
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If your race run was held up mention this to officials at the bottom of the track.
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Give officials space to allow them to provide verified race times. At larger races this can take some time.
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Comminssaires decisions are final.
Note for Photographers:
Whilst we welcome photographers at our events, if you are intending to upload images to websites such as Roots and Rain, for commercial purposes please register with officials before the start of the race.