After a twenty year hiatus, the GT Bicycles Malverns Classic returns to Eastnor Deer Park for a festival of bikes for all ages and all abilities.
Eastnor Deer Park will see the return of the GT Bicycles Malvern Classic over the weekend of the 15th to 17th June, with a chilled, family-friendly atmosphere and races for everyone, no matter how old or wobbly on the bike.
Photos by Geoff Waugh.
Racing.
For those looking to put themselves against the clock or against other riders, there’s plenty on offer at the Malverns Classic.
The events are befitting of the Malverns Classic blueprint with dual slalom, quad eliminator, downhill and cross country being joined by enduro for the 2018 event.
Get your entries in quick as some events have already sold out. Entries for all events can be found here.
GT Bicycles Dual Slalom – Friday 15th – afternoon/evening – Entries Available.
Cannondale Cross Country – Saturday 16th – Entries Available.
Funn Enduro (Funnduro) – Saturday 16th – Morning – Sold Out.
fabric Quad Eliminator – Saturday 16th – Afternoon – Entries Available.
Schwalbe Classic Downhill – Sunday 17th – Sold Out.
Not racing? Bring Your Bike.
All race courses, when not in use for practice or racing, will be open to everyone attending the event at no extra cost. What’s more, both marshals and medics will be on hand to make sure everyone has fun and stays safe.
The park is the perfect place to go for a ride out whether you’re a seasoned racer or a newbie, so make sure you bring your bike even if you don’t fancy trying any of the race courses.
Long Demo Weekender.
Throughout the event, an ever-growing list of brands will have demo bikes available for you to ride. This is by far the best way to narrow down which bike to spend your hard-earned cash on, so if you’re swithering, get yourself registered for the demo days and go put your shortlist through their paces.
The demo fleet that will be available is already looking like the largest assembly of brands at an event to date with more being added each week; Cannondale, Cotic, Cube, Dartmoor, DMR, GT, Haibike, Identiti, KTM, Marin, Mondraker, Nukeproof, Pivot, Production Privee, Rocky Mountain, Saracen, Simplon, Smokestone, Specialized, Stanton, Starling, Stooge, Surly, Transition, Trillion, Vitus, Wisper and Yeti are all booked on.
What’s more, your £5 registration will go to #RideForCharlie.
Register for the Long Demo Weekender here.
The rest.
Whether you’re racing or not, you’ll need to get yourself a festival entry. Those 12 and under get in for free. On top of the racing, ride outs, marshalled race track rides, there’s plenty more to keep you occupied.
Weekend passes are £30 per person, and those looking to just come for the day, single day tickets are £10. Prices rise to £40 and £15 once the event has started, so your best bet is to book in advance.
Weekend tickets include parking, camping and event admission. Day passes include parking and event admission.
All non-racing event tickets can be purchased here.
Whats On.
- Live Bands and DJs.
- Onsite Catering and Licenced Bar.
- Large marquees on site, we will ensure good times whatever the weather.
- Spawn Cycles Kids Zone – Qualified Coaches and Skills Area.
- For the little ones – Fun Races, Cycling Ability Courses, Face Painting, Bouncy Castles and a Pump Track.
- Muc-Off Pump Track – Racing and Open Sessions for all.
- The WD40 Retro Show and Shine – £1,000 in cash for the ‘Best in Show’ retro bike.
- Expo Village – Over 50 stands both retailing and displaying all the latest kit.
- TRP Lake Ride – Armbands are compulsory as you will be trying to ride the skinny planks across the lake!
- Jez Avery Stunt Show – Now it wouldn’t be the Malverns without Jez Avery!
- The Ultimate/Exposure Pub Quiz.
- Wi-Fi – Free for all to use.
- Security and Medics – Onsite 24 hour.
- Serviced Toilets and Showers.
- Parking and Camping onsite.
