This page will be regularly updated with useful information over the 2 weeks leading up to Manchester National on August 8th and 9th. Manchester BMX Club are very proud to be hosting rounds 7&8 of the 2009 national series and hope the event will be one of the most enjoyable events of the year for both riders and their families. If you have any specific enquiries please email: info@manchesterbmx.co.uk

LOCATION:

Platt Fields Park
Mabfield Road Entrance
Fallowfield
Manchester
M14 6LN

 GOOGLE MAP

M14 6LW is an alternative post code to try in your sat nav.

TRACKSIDE CAMPING: All Tents, caravans and motorhomes are welcome to arrive from 12 midday on the Friday. Camping price is £20 for the weekend.  There will be shower and toilet facilities and the camping area will be fully fenced with 24 hour security. Sorry no camping available on the Sunday night.

ALTERNATIVE CAMPSITES: Unfortunately not many campsites in Manchester but here is a link that shows all within 20 miles.  http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/calcdist.asp?md=20&l=53.46189&lg=-2.254944

PARKING: Parking in Platt Fields Park is available for £6 per vehicle for the weekend.

HOTELS: Manchester has a fine selection of hotels to suit all budgets. Here is a link to check costs and availability. http://www.laterooms.com/en/k16844358_manchester-city-center-hotels.aspx

Other hotel links:

Premier Inn
http://www.premierinn.com/

Last Minute
http://www.lastminute.com/

GATE PRACTICE: The Club will be running open gate practice for all age categories on Friday from 5PM till 8PM, price £3.

RACE SCHEDULE:

Race schedule will be same as the last two national events:

SATURDAY

Registration

9:00am to Midday

Practice Schedule:
Each Group has around 15 minutes open practice before the gate is used

9:00am to 9:45am Group 1 All Cruisers

9:45am to 10:30am Group 2 Boys 10 & Under, Girls 9 & Under

10:30am to 11:15am Group 3 Boys 11 to 14, Girls 10 to 15

11:15am to 12:30pm Group 4 15-16 Boys, Junior Male/Female, 19+ Male, Masters, Elite

Race Schedule - Saturday:

Opening Ceremony / Motos 1:00pm

Quarter Finals 4:15pm

Semi Finals 4:45pm

Finals 5:45pm
 

SUNDAY

Practice Schedule - Sunday: Practice with Gates

All classes 16 and under 8:30am - 9:15am

All classes 17+ (+16-29 Cr) 9:15am - 9:45am

Race Schedule - Sunday:

Motos 10:00am

Lunch 1:00pm (Approx)

Quarter Finals 2:00pm

Semi Finals 2:30pm

Finals 3:15pm