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The Border Raid MTB Race

About The Border Raid MTB Race

The Bike Place Marathon Series returns this year to challenge all those who think they can tame the great Kielder wilderness on bike. Hot food available after the race. The second race (The Hot Trod) takes place on 11th July 2009. The last in the series (Oktoberfest) will be held on 10 Oct 2009. Please contact 'The Bike Place' at Kielder (website below) for details of these forthcoming events. Grid Ref NY633936

How to get there:

The Border Raid MTB Race can be started from Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre in Kielder which is part of Kielder. Kielder Village near Bellingham is the nearest town or village.

From South West via Newcastleton, the North via Hawick or the East via Bellingham

OS Grid Reference: NY633936

For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

What's on in Kielder

Cyclists on a downhill cycle trail
Type of Event:
recreational and active
Date:
Saturday May 16 2009
Saturday October 10 2009
Saturday July 11 2009
Booking is essential for each of the three events.; Contact 01434 250457
Time:
10am-4pm
Age Group:
Adults only
Cost of Event:
NA
Meeting Place:
Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre
Clothing Required:
Correct riding gear, bike and equipment
Booking Required:
01434 250457
Dogs Allowed:
No

Contact:

Kielder Castle

01434 250209
e-mail: kieldercastle@forestry.gsi.gov.uk