Six hundred acres of the private Pippingford Park estate in East Sussex, will play host to the Muc-Off 8 – an eight hour enduro mountain bike event. Taking place on Sunday the 11th April 2010 the Muc-Off 8 will be an exciting and unique addition to the UK enduro mountain biking race scene for 2010.
Special celebrity guest appearances from the world of motorsport such as Formula 1’s Mark Webber, who is considering an entry to the 8 hour solo category as he continues his fitness comeback from a broken leg at the end of the 2008 season, will bring a slice of glamour to the one day event.
The Muc-Off 8 aims to deliver an unforgettable event experience for the competitors, with top quality live entertainment, first class organisation and free goodies, free bike care courtesy of market leading cleaning brand Muc-Off and the beauty of riding unspoiled, private tracks and trails.
Based on solo riders and teams of two, three or four the eight-hour racing concept will see the competitors negotiating a challenging off-road course including a purpose made and electronically timed downhill section which also forms part of each lap.
The aim is to complete as many laps as possible within the eight-hour period with teams dictating their own strategy, using only one rider at a time on the course.
MD of title sponsor Muc-Off, Alex Trimnell comments:
“When we first came up with the concept for the Muc-Off 8, the rider experience and value for money was the first priority. It was key for us to follow the same principles that we operate within Muc-Off such as the best possible user experience, a strong focus on environmental concerns and to make sure it’s fun, exciting and cutting edge!
We are very excited to be hosting our own event and to meet our customers and fellow mountain bikers on what will definitely be a race day to remember. We are working on lots of new concepts which I think will make this a very unique and exciting event.”
Pippingford Park is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and considers its responsibilities to the environment as highly important. Pippingford Park Estate manager Richard Morris explains:
“Pippingford Park is mostly a Site Of Special Scientific Interest with many rare species making their home here. This makes it difficult to find sympathetic activities which can fit in, we are thrilled with the success of mountain biking events here, no damage and a responsible group of people with a love of wild spaces. It could hardly be a better mix! In particular the whole ethos of Muc-Off fits in seamlessly with how we manage the estate, it will be wonderful to see everyone here enjoying the amazing surroundings and challenging terrain. The only down side is that as estate manager I can’t get my bike out and join in on the day!”
Entries for the race are now open via registration through the website, and there will be an incentive of a free 1ltr bottle of the signature Muc-Off cleaner for the first 100 teams which enter.
For further information on the Muc-Off 8 visit www.mucoff8.com
