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British National Downhill Championships

Saturday 19 July - Sunday 20 July 2008 at RHYD Y FELIN, Nr. Llangynog, Powys

It is a great honour to host the Downhill National Championships again.  The National Championships will be only the sixth event to be held at Rhyd y Felin which is now a firm favourite amongst riders for its fast, varied and demanding track and idyllic setting on the edge of the Berwyn Mountains.

**Keep checking back for updates throughout the weekend.**

Start List - Saturday Seeding Run here>

A full list of competitors is now available here>

Download the race programme - get the lowdown on the top riders who are racing, remember those past Champions, plus background on the course including course and arena maps with recommended spectator viewing points.  Click here>

For information on race categories, on-site facilities and local accommodation contacts check out the rider information page here>

A complete event schedule is available here>

Details on booking Trade & Team pitches in the main arena here>

Location

Please note that Rhyd-y-Felin is a privately owned forest and therefore access is prohibited. Please do not try and ride the track outside of organised events.

From the south and east:
From Shrewsbury take A5 signed Oswestry/North Wales. At Wolfshead roundabout on the new Nesscliffe by-pass, turn west onto the B4396 toward Knockin. After passing through Knockin village continue towards Llynclys. At crossroads with A483 (Oswestry - Welshpool road) continue over on the A495 (B4396) signed Bala through the villages Llanyblodwel, Pen-y-Bont and Llangedwyn. After passing through Llangedwyn follow the B4396 that bears to the left signed Bala. This road becomes narrow with tight bends in places. At give way turn right onto B4391 towards Bala/Llangynog continue through Pen-y-Bont Fawr to Llangynog. Please obey the one-way system by following race signs.

From the north:
From Oswestry follow the A483 south toward Welshpool. At Llynclys crossroads turn west onto A495 (B4396) signed Bala.  Continue through the villages Llanyblodwel, Pen-y-Bont and Llangedwyn. After passing through Llangedwyn follow the B4396 that bears to the left signed Bala. This road becomes narrow with tight bends in places. At give way turn right onto B4391towards Bala/Llangynog continue through Pen-y-Bont Fawr to Llangynog. Please obey the one-way system by following race signs.

Nearest postcode to venue: SY10 0HJ
(We recommend not to solely rely on SatNav.)

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