Racing, events & uplifts
2024 Downhill Round 4 - Hopton
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Pearce Cycles Downhill Series is a British Cycling Regional A Ranking Series. It sits one level below the National Downhill Series so is a good introduction to racing. You don't need a British Cycling licence to race our series, but we'd recommend you look at the benefits of British Cycling membership.
A classic downhill race weekend. A full day of practise on Saturday with uplift on a marshalled track with medical team on standby. Then a further two hours practise on Sunday morning followed by two allocated timed runs for each rider.
We welcome all riders from 13 years upwards. Our courses are designed to both be challenging for elite riders as well as allowing novice riders to get down safely with a smile on their faces. You can use a downhill, enduro or trail bike of your choice to compete on.
Entry limited to 330 riders.
Cancellation and Refunds:
Please email or call us if you wish to cancel an race entry. We will issue a refund, less a £10 admin fee for each event needing a refund up to two weeks before the event date. We are unable to issue any refund for cancellations within the two weeks leading up to the event date. Please note your entry is not transferable to another rider.
Directions
Link for navigation through What 3 Words: scorecard.sunshine.pointer
From A49 at Craven Arms. Turn onto B4368 signposted Clun. In approx. 2 miles turn left onto B4367 signposted Knighton. Drive through Clungunford to Hopton Heath. Turn right, over railway bridge and then immediately left towards Hopton Castle. Follow narrow road to Hopton Castle. PLEASE DRIVE WITH CAUTION HERE. Turn left by the castle and follow MTB Race signs along Bedstone Lane to parking field on your right side.
Nearest Postcode: SY7 0QF
We recommend not solely relying on your Sat Nav!
Camping
There is camping available on site. Toilets will be on-site from Friday. There is no mains water supply, so make sure you are self-sufficient. Our caterers will sell bottled water.
ENTRY
entry already closed| classifications | date/time | entry fees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Open 19+ | 11:00 28 Sep 2024 | £ 90.00 | |
| Elite Female 19+ | 11:00 28 Sep 2024 | £ 90.00 | |
| Expert Open 19+ | 11:00 28 Sep 2024 | £ 90.00 | |
| Senior Open 19-29 | 11:00 28 Sep 2024 | £ 90.00 | |
| Senior Female 19+ | 11:00 28 Sep 2024 | £ 90.00 | |
| Junior Open 17-18 | 11:00 28 Sep 2024 | £ 90.00 | |
| Junior Female 13-18 | 11:00 28 Sep 2024 | £ 90.00 | |
| Master Open 30-39 | 11:00 28 Sep 2024 | £ 90.00 | |
| Veteran Open 40-49 | 11:00 28 Sep 2024 | £ 90.00 | |
| Grand Veteran Open 50+ | 11:00 28 Sep 2024 | £ 90.00 | |
| Youth Open 15-16 | 11:00 28 Sep 2024 | £ 90.00 | |
| Juvenile Open 13-14 | 11:00 28 Sep 2024 | £ 90.00 |
CURRENT ENTRANTS
Elite Open 19+
| Name | Club sponsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Bond | - | |
| James Bourne | Spokes Bikeshop | |
| Joshua Brazier | Team Trailhead | |
| Ciaran King | Worx/Cheerful Buddha/Southfork Racing | |
| Luke Knight | Creation Cycles | |
| Joe Smith | - | |
| Brandon Turner | Blazing Bikes |
Elite Female 19+
| Name | Club sponsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Craig | - | |
| Vaska Prostova | - | |
| Jess Stone | Scott Sports UK | Mudhugger |
Expert Open 19+
| Name | Club sponsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Dylan Baker | - | |
| Lewis Brown | Merida Bikes | |
| Kieran Calver | Fly-Up Race Team | |
| Finn Clark | Sorted Racegear TLD | |
| George Davies | - | |
| Toby Down | Carder Technology, 661 Protection | |
| Ethan Fletcher | - | |
| Alex Florian | Burgtec | |
| Alexander Gray | Rider down but not out | |
| Eric Harvey-Fishenden | - | |
| Myles James | Dirt Fund Project/ Vitus Bikes | |
| Alex Powell | Clive Powell Bikes | |
| Jimmy Smith | ATLAS RIDE CO, ALLTHELOAMS ,TORICO MORZINE | |
| Josh Turner | - |
Senior Open 19-29
| Name | Club sponsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Adams | - | |
| Taylor Arnold | Creation Cycles | |
| Ben Barnett | - | |
| Ollie Boothroyd | - | |
| Matt Bower | Pearce Cycles Race Team | |
| Ben Brookes | Unplugged Racing | |
| Ben Bywater | - | |
| Jack Cooper | - | |
| Tiago Corte | Spa Riders | |
| Archie Coulsey-Belgeonne | - | |
| Harry De St Croix | - | |
| Josh Dyson | - | |
| Cameron Evans | Clives Angels | |
| Tom Evans | MIJ Downhill/Royal Racing/Kingud/7idp | |
| Oliver Evans | - | |
| Ally Evans | Brooks Cycles | |
| Tobias Hacker | Wheatway Solutions LTD/Mikris finishers/County signs | |
| Jamie Harris | - | |
| Ben Harvey | - | |
| Guy James | - | |
| Liam Johns | Royal Air Force C A | |
| Ollie Lewis | Torq | |
| Joseph Manley | RNRMC & Pearce Cycles Tea Boy | |
| Lewis Marston | - | |
| Hamish Melvin | Pearce Cycles | |
| Archie Melvin | - | |
| Alexander Metcalfe | Royal Air Force CA | |
| Josh Munn | Wheelie bike shop | |
| Edward Reeves | - | |
| Daniel Roberts | - | |
| James Small | - | |
| Ryan Smallman | - | |
| Ben Swinbourne | RR Cycle Mechanics OCU Group | |
| Daniel Thomas | - | |
| Freddie Thomson | - | |
| Alistair Warrell | - | |
| Lewis Webber | RAAW Mountain Bikes | |
| Zak Woodman | Army DH Team |
Senior Female 19+
| Name | Club sponsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Lucy Drees | - | |
| Kim Kynaston | - | |
| Jane Page | Pearce Cycles | |
| Adele Peat | - | |
| Lucy Simcox | Royal Navy | |
| Rene Stent | - | |
| Katie Sutton | Rusty Lee Rock & Roll / MTBPreseli |
Junior Open 17-18
| Name | Club sponsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Shay Baker | - | |
| Jake Bazeley | MSW | |
| Louis Brookes | - | |
| Seth Cains | Pearce Cycles | |
| Thorne Clarke | - | |
| Jamie Cooke | - | |
| Finn Cooper | Creation Cycles | |
| Fin Cooper | - | |
| Hadley Coppard | - | |
| Drew Corbijn | Jl Cycleworks/TroyLee/Muc-Off/Brightside/Sprung | |
| Harry Dallow | Pearce Cycles | |
| Callum Davies | - | |
| Nathan Diwell-Wilson | DC Cycles | |
| William Doley | - | |
| Jac Evans | Oaklands Wolves | |
| Luke Fox | - | |
| Jacob Gonzalez | - | |
| Jack Griffiths | - | |
| Jowan Hewitt | - | |
| Henry Hill | Ridgehill Race Syndicate | |
| Harry Kirby | Firecrest MTB | |
| Kris Lancaster | - | |
| Charlie Lister | - | |
| George Marfell | Whitchurch MOT Centre (WMC) | |
| Kian McNally | Rusty Lee Rock & roll | |
| Dan Nadin | - | |
| Jacob Nolan | - | |
| James Onions | Trails Dont Pay Bills/Kev Factory Racing | |
| Rubin Passberger | Stanton Bikes | |
| Ellis Poole | EK FACTORY RACING | |
| James Roberts | - | |
| Stefan Sieracki | - | |
| Harry Simpson | - | |
| Harry Smith | Edwards Aviation Consultants; Alpha Aurora Aviation | |
| William Turner | - | |
| Samuel Turtle | - | |
| Brendan Watson | Zerode Bikes | |
| Liam Watts | - | |
| Thomas Williams | - | |
| Lewis Williamson | - | |
| Fin Woodliffe | Firecrest MTB |
Junior Female 13-18
| Name | Club sponsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Layla Begley-Tracey | - | |
| Orla Broome | West Wales Trails | |
| Kayley Cousins | Firecrest MTB / EK FACTORY RACING | |
| Annie Dennis | Wye MTB/PABA Race Team | |
| Esme Drakeley | - | |
| Amelia Martin | Marin Bikes / Madison CC / Shimano / Hunt / TLD / Juice Lubes | |
| Emily Moseley | - | |
| Sienna Paul | Specialized Youth Development Team | |
| Emily Rudd | Shred Like A Girl / Pedalz | |
| Frankie Windebank | GT / Viris |
Master Open 30-39
| Name | Club sponsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Anderson | - | |
| Simon Aplin | - | |
| Steven Baldock | Unplugged Racing / 2 Wheels Only / Sprung Suspension | |
| Tim Bradley | - | |
| Jordan Cavalier | - | |
| William Evans | - | |
| Tom Evans | - | |
| James Flinders | Leisure Lakes Bikes | |
| Matt Ford | Army DH Team | |
| Jason Gaiger | Freeborn/Devinci | |
| James Gant | - | |
| Marcus Goldsmith | Army - Helix - ABF | |
| Michael Guilford | - | |
| Terry Hartley | - | |
| Chris Henson | - | |
| George James | - | |
| Andrew John | RN Cycling | |
| Tudor Jones | - | |
| Ralph Jones | - | |
| David Kynaston | - | |
| Harry Lawrence | - | |
| Ashley Maller | - | |
| Liam Mason | S4P Proform Tyre Tool | |
| Wayne Mitchell | - | |
| Adam Morgan | - | |
| Thomas Owen | - | |
| Matt Pardesi | MSP Engineering Ltd | |
| Andrew Pargeter | Spa Riders | |
| Lewis Patterson | - | |
| Ben Payne | Phathead downhill | |
| Martin Paynter | Army | |
| Chris Perry | - | |
| William Pickering | - | |
| Phil Poulter | - | |
| Dominic Redbourn | - | |
| Matt Rushton | Hope Factory Racing | |
| Tom Salmon | - | |
| Ted Sanders | - | |
| Josh Smith | Clive’s angels, Rhayader riders | |
| Ian Stark | - | |
| Richard Thomas | - | |
| Kurt Tracey | - | |
| Sam Waters | - | |
| Shaun Webb | Royal Air Force | |
| Aled Williams | Setchfield Cycles | |
| Dominic Wood | Spa Riders | |
| Peter Yates | The Good Bicycle Company |
Veteran Open 40-49
| Name | Club sponsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Blight | - | |
| Ivor Bowen | - | |
| David Burnham | Trickytuned/Sohobikes | |
| Nathan Cavalier | - | |
| Kevin Cook | Unplugged Racing | |
| Simon Corner | - | |
| Pete Crump | Pearce Cycles/Hope/Renthal/Hutchinson/SBXextreme/Rockguardz/Granite | |
| Chris Derry | Pearce Cycles | |
| Ifan Evans | - | |
| Rhys Evans | - | |
| David Fairservice | - | |
| Barry Fenton | RAF Gravity Team | |
| Ian Freeman | - | |
| Seb Frost | Rootsandrain.com/Intense | |
| Dan Haines | - | |
| Chris Hall | Downtime Factory Racing | |
| Stephen Hardcastle | - | |
| Alex Harris | - | |
| James Heal | Army Downhill Team | |
| Jim Hepburn | - | |
| Neil Hopkins | - | |
| Robert Hughes | - | |
| Barry Husband | 67 Race Team | |
| James Kennell | - | |
| Steven King | - | |
| Jonathan Matthews | Downtime Factory Racing | |
| Oliver Medcalf | S4P. Proform Tyre Tool | |
| Laurie Mills | UKMTBC | |
| Mark Olsen | - | |
| Adrian Paul | - | |
| Simon Perry | Hope Factory Racing | |
| Tom Powis | - | |
| Will Priestner | - | |
| Matthew Redman | Royal Air force CA | |
| Alan Richardson | Royal Navy Cycling | |
| Ed Robinson | - | |
| Rich Saddington | - | |
| Damian Stinton | - | |
| Ben Thompson | Downtime Factory Racing | |
| David Tomlinson | - | |
| James Weames | Ride Southern Spain | |
| Ryan West | - | |
| Neil White | #makingupthenumbers | |
| Stuart Wiltshire | - | |
| David Windebank | WyeMTB | |
| John Wootton | - | |
| Christopher Worrallo | - |
Grand Veteran Open 50+
| Name | Club sponsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Binns | - | |
| Ian Bray | MIJ Racing, Royal Racing, 7idp, RSR Bikeworks Tag, Zerobikes, Kingud | |
| John Cobb | - | |
| Alvar Coppard | Podium Zone/Impact | |
| Steve Felstead | Saga DH Race Team | |
| Phil Gray | Rider down but not out | |
| Darren Hall | - | |
| Lee Hammett | - | |
| Trevor Harvey | - | |
| Ross Holding | - | |
| Eamonn Lawless | Never Ready Racing | |
| Adam Lees | se7enty2bikesLtd | |
| Darren Morgan | - | |
| Darren Powell | - | |
| Marty Robbins | - | |
| Shaun Tandy | Racers Guild Squadron | |
| Marcus Tett | - | |
| Nigel Thomas | - | |
| George Thompson | Making Up The Numbers | |
| John Wareing | - | |
| Mark Weightman | MakingUpTheNumbersRacing | |
| Michael Whyte | Racers Guild Squadron |
Youth Open 15-16
| Name | Club sponsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Harason Baum | - | |
| Jacob Bellisonhodge | - | |
| Charlie Bonds | - | |
| Olly Boocock | - | |
| Charlie Broadbent | - | |
| Michal Bulawa | - | |
| Thomas Cale | - | |
| Kaden Campbell | - | |
| Ed Carless | - | |
| George Chapman | - | |
| Jack Collett | - | |
| Henry Colley | - | |
| Isaac Eastlake | X5CAPE | |
| Tyler Edwards | Pedalz & Elite Development | |
| Frank Fleming | Expert Bike Repair | |
| Ewan Freeman | - | |
| Fletcher Gallagher | Spokes Bikeshop | |
| Brandon Hall | - | |
| Eric Hill | - | |
| Joseph Jones | - | |
| Dylan Kelman-McCarthy | Firecrest MTB | |
| Bayden Lamp | - | |
| Oscar Lamp | - | |
| Ollie Laurie | Firecrest MTB | |
| Max Lewis | Muc-Off Young Guns | |
| Zachary Lomax | - | |
| Vince Longstaff | - | |
| Patrick Martell | - | |
| Teddy Moffatt | TBC Racing | |
| Will Moseley | - | |
| Jake Paul | - | |
| Oliver Pearce | Pearce Cycles | |
| George Peat | - | |
| Seth Pettifer | - | |
| Ben Pinnell | TBC racing | |
| Rhys Price | Pearce Cycles | |
| Leo Ransom | Pedalz / J-tech Suspention / Shredz Ltd / Snakeskin Wrapping / Havok Bike Park | |
| Barney Rawson | Expert Bike Repair | |
| Byron Roderick | MIJ Racing, Royal Racing, 7idp, Tag, Viris, Zerobikes, Rockguardz, Kingud | |
| Bede Roffe | - | |
| George Saddington | - | |
| Harry Sadler | - | |
| Robin Shipp | - | |
| Monty Stevenson | - | |
| Marco Swift | - | |
| Callum Sykes | - | |
| Jonny Tilt | - | |
| Barnaby Tucker | - | |
| George Turner | - | |
| Ayden Vaughan | - | |
| Rhys Viner | - | |
| Alf Wareing | - | |
| James Weeks | Katy Curd Coaching / DMR / Oxford Products | |
| Harry Williams | - | |
| Charlie Woodland | mud sweat and gears mondraker |
Juvenile Open 13-14
| Name | Club sponsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Archileas Bateman | - | |
| Dominic Berry | - | |
| Ruben Byrne | - | |
| Harry Carr | TMC - Team Mitchell Cycles | |
| Ewan Casey | - | |
| Reed Darley | Giant Poole / oioi mtb | |
| Toby Davies-Morris | - | |
| Connor Doley | - | |
| Charlie Dowson | Northern outlaws | |
| Oliver Evans | - | |
| Henry Foster | - | |
| Max Gray | - | |
| Jay Holt-Davies | Custom Cut Spokes Ltd | |
| Sonny Howell | - | |
| Logan Jiles | Wye MTB / PABA race team | |
| Charlie Johnson | Gasser Diaries | |
| Ewan Kelman-McCarthy | Firecrest MTB | |
| Ben Lewis | - | |
| Logan McMahon | Spa Riders | |
| Archie Moody | - | |
| Dylan Morgan | Ridgehill Race Syndicate | |
| Owen Morgan | Ridgehill Race Syndicate | |
| Ethan Morris | Crank.MTB/Glencoe Mountain Resort | |
| William Morris | - | |
| Louis Pearn | - | |
| Mayson Pugh | Elite Developments Shropshire | |
| Corban Sargent | - | |
| Declan Schofield | - | |
| Joe Steel | - | |
| Leo Stevens | - | |
| Charlie Toomer | Kev Factory Racing | |
| Austin Trowbridge | - | |
| Finn Willis | - |
COURSE PREVIEW
We will update this page with a new course preview in the week leading up to this year's race.
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