The Funduro, an exciting new event in Scottish mountain biking, is an eight-stage mash up Enduro at Comrie Croft, Perthshire, on Saturday 27 June 2015.
Featuring eight timed stages – ranging from bike park skills and a cross-country sprint to dual slalom, a hill climb and red and black downhill sections – this grin-inducing event is destined to live up to its name.
The Funduro is the centerpiece of the three-day Cream O’ The Croft Bike Festival, a fun-packed, family-friendly weekend on fat tyres, from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 June.
It is being staged to celebrate the completion of the trail network at Comrie Croft, to officially open it to the public and to showcase the great variety of riding on its 16km network.
With 12 individual classes for ages 14/15 to 50+, male and female, and a capacity for 200 riders to take on the challenge, organisers, Muckmedden Events, are expecting the Funduro to deliver the true all rounder, the ‘Cream’ o’ the trails network, to the top of the podium.
Cream O’ The Croft has an action-packed programme for bike riders, spectators and enthusiastic supporters alike, with on-site camping available so no-one has to miss a minute of the action.
There will be mountain bike races for all ages and biking abilities, a bunnyhop contest, demo bikes and a pumptrack challenge.
A giant Airbag will be on site all day on Sunday.
Try out those jaw-dropping big tricks seen on YouTube and then show them off at the Airbag best trick competition.
One of the highlights of the festival will be a pedal powered screening of the latest mountain bike blockbuster from renowned Anthill Films.
On Friday evening, Cream O’ The Croft will host the Scottish premiere of UnReal, an exploration into the imagination of some of the best mountain bikers on the planet, but audience members will have to take their turns on the rollers, to power the screening!
The festival is not just about the big kids.
The wee ones will be entertained all weekend too, with a kids demo bike day, a giant water slide, a pop up wildlife park, Re:Make kids activities, bike coaching and even a bagpiping unicyclist.
Colin McPhail, from Comrie Croft, said: “With Cream O’ The Croft Bike Festival we are launching Comrie Croft to the biking community. We have created a fantastic 16 km trail network in an accessible venue, with the best of facilities, within easy reach of major Scottish cities. We love the Croft and want to share it.
“To celebrate this landmark occasion we have put together an action packed weekend of fun filled family entertainment, both on and off the bike, with the Funduro mash up enduro at its heart.
“We have built the trails. We’ve got top class events. We’ve invited some of our favourite bands and local food and drink producers. Sign up now and join the party!”
Evening entertainment over the weekend includes the cream of up-and-coming music acts in Bands In The Barn, a courtyard disco and an open mic session; all topped off with the very best craft beer and cider; and even a battle of the beers.
Hansen’s kitchen will provide the best of locally-sourced food throughout the festival, all served up in a hay barn.
For those wanting to spend some of their hard earned cash there is the velo village and a giant bike jumble.
For more information on Cream O’ The Croft Bike Festival go to:
http://www.comriecroft.com/16/127/Cream-O-the-Croft/New-Page.html
http://www.muckmedden.co.uk/creamothecroft/
For Funduro entries and camping tickets, go to: http://creamothecroft.eventbrite.co.uk / T: 01764 670140
For downloadable Comrie Croft and general bike images, go to: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1xl1v8qbyl21sqs/AABIIMBZcLp4y3fcZo6vE5Epa?dl=0
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Notes to editors
The Funduro
Funduro Race entry only – Youth Male and Female – Age 14 – 15 incl. £25.00
Funduro Race entry only – Junior Male and Female – Age 16 – 17 incl. £35.00
Funduro Race entry only – Senior Male and Female – Age 18 – 29 incl. £45.00
Funduro Race entry only – Master Male and Female – Age 30 – 39 incl. £45.00
Funduro Race entry only – Veteran Male and Female – Age 40 – 49 incl. £45.00
Funduro Race entry only – Grand Veteran Male and Female – Age 50+ £45.00
Camping
Weekend Camping/Festival Pass (Under 6) Free
Weekend Camping/Festival Pass (Age 6 – 17) EARLY BIRD £17.50
Weekend Camping/Festival Pass (Age 6 – 17) £19.50
Weekend Camping/Festival Pass (18+) EARLY BIRD £35.00
Weekend Camping/Festival Pass (18+) £39.00
Sponsors, partners and supporters
Hosts:
Comrie Croft – http://www.comriecroft.com/
Comrie Croft Bikes – http://www.comriecroftbikes.co.uk/
Comrie Croft Bike Trail funders:
Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust – http://www.pkct.org/
SportScotland (2014 Legacy Fund) – http://www.legacy2014.scot/
Scottish Rural Development Programme – http://www.gov.scot/Topics/farmingrural/SRDP/SRDP20142012
Event organiser:
Muckmedden Events – http://www.muckmedden.co.uk/
Sponsors of Muckmedden:
Alpine Bikes – http://www.alpinebikes.com/
Perthshire Flooring – http://perthshireflooring.co.uk/
Alechemy Brewing – http://alechemybrewing.com/
Event food and drink:
Hansen’s Kitchen – http://www.hansenskitchen.com/
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