Selkirk Merida Bikes Marathon – 2nd August 2009

Selkirk has been the most liked and talked about location of the Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Series since its introduction a few years back. Even the rather ‘interesting’ weather condition of 2008 was not able to change that. The superb course which incorporates some of the purpose build tracks surrounding the greater Selkirk area, the fantastic view and the superb facilities at the Selkirk Rugby club makes this event one of the highlights of the series. Pete Laing our man on the ground is not just sorting out the course for the Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Selkirk round but has also working with us on the 2007 Chain Reaction Cycles TransScotland and will make sure that his home round will stay on top.

SelkirkWith the 7stanes trail centres Glentress and Innerleithen less than 30 minutes away Selkirk is crying out for a little mountain bike holiday with the perfect finish at the Merida Bikes MTB Marathon. So if you have not had the chance yet to sample some of the superb trail centres in the Scottish borders – this is your chance to make the possibly long way up worth your while.

The Selkirk round will offer 4 different courses. Starting with the approx. 25km Mini Marathon which is more aimed at the younger and less experienced rider, followed by the approx. 50km Half Marathon. The Half Marathon is more demanding from a technical riding point of view as well as from a physical point of view. On top of that we will have the approx. 75km Middle Marathon and the Full Marathon with an approx. distance of 100km. The Merida Bikes MTB Marathon will take place on the Sunday (2nd August ‘09). You can find details on registration and start times below.

The event will be based once again at the Rugby Club in Selkirk which will be signposted from Friday afternoon onwards. The guys at the rugby club always put extra effort in with local music acts in the bar on site on Saturday plus making sure that all the facilities are always in tip top shape.

Camping, registration and start time:
Camping will be available (included in the entry fee) from Friday night through to Monday morning at the Selkirk Rugby Club In Selkirk.

Start times:

1. The Merida Bikes MTB Marathon ride will start at 10am on Sunday the 2nd August '09 at the Selkirk Rugby Club in Selkirk.
2. The GORE BIKE WEAR Road Sportive will start 8am onwards (open start till 9am) on Saturday the 1st August '09 at the Selkirk Rugby Club in Selkirk.

Registration opening times:
Friday from 6 – 9pm
Saturday from 6am - 8pm (Please note: from 6 - 9am Saturday only road sportive riders can register)
Sunday from 7 - 9am

Entry fees:

1. The entry fee for the approx. 50, 75 and 100km Merida Bikes MTB Marathon ride is £30 per rider and £25 per rider for the approx. 25km Mini Marathon. If you are in between 12-15 years old and are taking part in the Mini Marathon then your entry fee is only £20 rather than £25.
2. The entry fee for the approx. 50 and 100mile GORE BIKE WEAR Road sportive is £25 per rider.
3. Discount: If you enter both event at the same weekend we will give you a £10 discount on your over all entry fee.

Your entry fee for the Merida Bikes MTB Marathon includes:

1. Ride entry
2. Free pasta party (held on the Saturday night before the ride on Sunday)
3. Free usage of service stations
4. Free usage of facilities
5. Free skills and riding tuitions (run on Saturday)
6. Finishing T-shirt
7. Free camping and parking

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Comment by ray on July 10, 2009 at 12:31pm

looks like quite a few of our members attending this event. Is anyone camping saturday night if so we can meet up and have a bit crack. Up to now weather depending i am camping but if its going to lash down i will travel up early sunday morning. I am doing the 75k ride what is everyone else doing.

Comment by MARK on June 7, 2009 at 8:56pm

Why did they swerve Penrith this year,I enjoyed last years.

Comment by monkeywhore on June 6, 2009 at 11:39pm

I also did the Penrith round last year and enjoyed it so much I vowed to do as many as possible this year, so I'll be at Llanwrtyd Wells in July and Ruthin in September as well as Selkirk in August.

Comment by ray on February 19, 2009 at 4:11pm

Done the merida marathon at penrith last year and i was well impressed with the whole weekend. the lads from merida done good. I was gutted i missed selkirk i was on holiday. But so happy to find out its back on at selkirk this year. so i registered a few weeks ago as soon as the entrys went live. shame penrith got the bullet this year. come on members give it a go you will love it honest. These events cater for all levels from hardend 100k riders to chill out enjoy the weekend 25K riders so no excuses.