Crank It Lee Quarry Weekender

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Crank It Lee Quarry Weekender

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Head to Lee Quarry in Lancashire for a fun-filled weekend of biking. Perfect for all ages and abilities, this event offers several different races catering to beginners and more experienced riders. Come along to see if you can tackle the exciting course!

Club Morning Coaching, Beginners & Balance Bike XCO Race, U12s Stage Race, and 12 more

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Sat, Jun 22, 2024 - Sun, Jun 23, 2024

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Bacup, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Lee Quarry Mountain Bike Trail, Rear of (above) Futures Park, Bacup OL13 0BB, UK

Start times

Saturday, Jun 22, 2024

Club Morning Coaching: 10:00 AMBeginners & Balance Bike XCO Race: 11:30 AMU12s Stage Race: 12:00 PMYouth Stage Race: 1:00 PMAdult Stage Race: 1:00 PME-Bike Challenge Youth Race: 4:00 PME-Bike Challenge Adult Race: 4:00 PM

Sunday, Jun 23, 2024

Emergency Services MTB Championships - Open Race: 9:15 AMSenior Open XCO Race 1 - Sport & Fun Race: 9:30 AMU12s Skills Challenge and XCO Race: 11:00 AMYouth XCO Race: 11:00 AMBeginners & Balance Bike XCO Race: 1:00 PMEmergency Services MTB Championships - Female Race: 1:45 PMFemale XCO Race All Categories + Fun Race: 1:45 PMSenior Open XCO Race 2 - Elite, Expert, Junior, Vet, Grand Vet & Super Vet Race: 3:15 PM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Crank It Lee Quarry Weekender

Club Morning Coaching

90min

£10

U12s Stage Race

60min

£8

Youth Stage Race

120min

£14

Adult Stage Race

120min

£20

Route information

This mountain biking weekender takes place at Lee Quarry in Baccup, Lancashire. With a range of races suitable for all abilities, plus a free coaching session, there really is something on offer for everyone. Choose from classic mountain biking races or take on an e-bike or timed stage challenge for something a little different.

Lee Quarry is a purpose-built mountain bike venue and a playground for mountain bike enthusiasts, with plenty of technical sections to put your skills to the test.

The Saturday morning coaching session is designed to boost confidence and hone riding skills, with young and old riders welcome to attend. Sunday will see entrants race around an exciting mountain bike course taking in some of the coolest trails at the venue.

What's included

Free coaching session on Saturday morning
MTB points
On-site parking

How to get there

Lee Quarry Mountain Bike Trail, Rear of (above) Futures Park, Bacup OL13 0BB, UK

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By Car

From Manchester, take the M66 and then the A56 towards Rawtenstall, continuing on to Bacup Road until you get to Waterfoot. Stay on the A681/Newchurch Road until you reach Futures Park.

From Todmorden, take the A6033 south and then head onto the A681 Bacup Road, following the road into Bacup and onto Market Street. Futures Park will be on your left after approximately a mile.

Parking

There is parking available at Futures Park at the bottom of the quarry.

Event day logistics

Saturday

10:00 Club Morning Coaching session starts

11:30 Beginners and Balance Bike XCO starts

12:00 Under 12 Stage Race starts

13:00 Adult & Youth Stage Race starts

16:00 Adult and Youth E-Bike Challenge starts

Sunday

09:15 Emergency Services Open Race starts

09:30 Sport & Super Vet Men’s Race starts

11:00 Under 12’s Skills Challenge and Race starts

11:00 Youth Race starts

13:00 Beginners & Balance Bike Race starts

13:45 Emergency Services Female Race starts

13:45 Women’s Race (all categories) starts

15:15 Elite, Expert, Junior, Vet & Grand Vet Race starts

Coaching Session

For the coaching session, you will be split into groups based on age, ability and gender. Experienced coaches will take the groups through techniques and tactics to improve your riding.

Entering any event over the weekend gives you free access to coaching. If you haven't entered, the session will cost £10.

Places are limited, so message the organiser to secure your place.