Muck n' Mac Fest
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About
Ride through the heart of the scenic Tweed Valley in Outsider Events' incredible Riding Festival. With cycling, live music, beer, yoga and family-friendly activities this is not only a cycling event but an exciting weekend you won't want to miss.
Day Two Ride, Day One & Day Two, and Day One Ride
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Sat, 30 Apr 2022 - Sun, 1 May 2022
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Traquair, United Kingdom
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Location
Traquair House, Traquair House, Traquair, Innerleithen EH44 6PW, UK
Start times
Sat, 30 Apr 2022
Day One Ride:
9:00am | Day One & Day Two:
9:00am Sun, 1 May 2022
Day Two Ride:
9:00am Races summary
Here's what races are available for Muck n' Mac Fest
Day One Ride
75km
£50.00
Day Two Ride
75km
£50.00
Day One & Day Two
75km
£15.00 - £95.00
Route information
Day One Ride
The Day One ride is the gravel option of the two races at this Festival, with the route consisting of 75% off-road trails and tracks and the other 25% on the road.
Day Two Ride
This route is slightly more forgiving compared to the gruelling first, since it The route meanders down the Tweed Valley toward Cardronna before hitting the main climb of the day.
The GPX route will be sent to registered participants one week before the event.
There will be approximately 6 timed stages, which are accumulated in a GC format to determine the overall rankings. However, please note that this event is not a race. There are un-timed stages in-between the timed stages, allowing riders to sit back and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of this rural location.
What's included
- 2 full days of riding on marked routes
- Rider goodie bags
- Chip-timing at certain sections of the route
- GPX Upload of route for Electronic GPS Devices
- Way-marked route
- Festival Village
- Camping
- Toilet facilites
- Bike washing facilities
- Live Music
- On-site catering
- First Aid support on route and on site
- Feed Stations on route
- A range of outdoor activities at the Festival Village
- Prizes for categories
How to get there
Traquair House, Traquair House, Traquair, Innerleithen EH44 6PW, UK
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Here are the approximate drive times from various cities across the UK:
- Edinburgh - 1hr 30 mins
- Glasgow - 1hr 20 mins
- Carlisle - 1hr 20 mins
- Newcastle - 2hr 10 mins
- Manchester - 3hr
- London - 6hr
Parking
Innerleithen Trails Car Park is a short 10 minute walk away from Tranquair House.
Event day logistics
Friday
16:00 Bar opens
17:00 Outdoor Film Screening
18:00 - 20:00 Early registration for next day's riding
20:00 DJ Set
22:00 Live Music ends and bar closes
Saturday
07:00 Morning yoga
07:30 Registration opens
09:00 - 10:30 Day One Ride starts
10:00 Registration closes
11:00 Festival activities begin and the bar opens
12:00 Early Finishers expected
16:00 First Live Music act
17:00 Course Sweeper arrival
18:00 Day One presentations
22:30 Final Live Music set ends
Sunday
07:00 Morning yoga & breakfast catering opens
08:30 Registration opens
09:00 - 10:30 Day Two Ride starts
09:30 Morning acoustic sessions
10:00 Registration closes
11:00 First Kids activity
15:00 Festival activities end
17:00 Course Sweeper arrival
17:30 Presentation
Age Restrictions
You must be at least 16 on 01/05/2022 in order to participate in the rides.
All ages are welcome to take part in what the rest of the festival has to offer.
Festival Village Pass
If riding isn't your thing and you would rather come to support your friends and family, there is the option to purchase a Festival Village Pass. This pass will include access to the following:
- Camping
- On-site catering
- Toilet access
- Live Music
- Unlimited use of outdoor activity services
- Family-friendly activities for all ages
- Educational Outdoor Talks
- Free U12's'
Leave No Trace
Outsider Events would like to remind all entrants and guests to be courteous to the landowners and other users and respect the privacy, safety and general working livelihoods of such people living and working in these areas.
There must be no littering under any circumstances.
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What to bring
- Bike
- Helmet
FAQ's
Do I have to sign up to both races for the Muck n' Mac Fest?
No, you may choose to only ride one day of the races. To do this, select the appropriate ticket at the checkout.
Is the Muck n' Mac Fest a race?
No, this event is not a race. While some sections of the course are timed, riders can choose to ride as fast or as slow as they like.
Will there be vegetarian and vegan food options at the Muck n' Mac Fest?
Yes, there will be a variety of food on offer at this event, catering for a range of difference dietary requirements.
How old do I have to be take part in the rides?
You must be at least 16 to participate in the rides.
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