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Mini Downhill 2026 · 6 Dec

Sunday 6 December 2026 · Forest of Dean Cycle Centre

Mini Downhill races fill up before entries close, so enter early to avoid disappointment.

Podiums and prizes for top 3 in each category

Event summary

  • Practice: Sunday 09:00–10:45
  • Racing: Sunday 11:00–15:30, two runs, weather and light permitting
  • Sign in: collect your number board before 10:00 on Sunday, or on Saturday 16:00–17:00 by the café
  • Entry: pre-entry through British Cycling, with a few entries on the day if spaces are left. No race licence needed
  • Helmets: full-face, worn and secured in practice and racing
  • Trophies: top three in each category
  • Categories, male and female: Ripper (10–12), Juvenile (13–14), Youth (15–16), Junior (17–18), Senior (19–29), Master 30 (30–39), Master 40 (40–49), Master 50+
  • Categories, unisex: Hardtail (13+), E-MTB (14+)
  • Saturday: the course is marked out, but it isn't part of the event. No marshals or medics, and the forest's usual rules and fees apply

From the organiser's British Cycling page (opens in a new tab), read 30 Oct 2026.

Refunds and transfers

If you need to cancel your booking, please note the following:

Refunds

  • 29+ days’ notice: Entry fee refunded minus a £10.00 administration fee per race cancelled. Refunds will be processed back to the original payment card within 28 days of receiving your written notice at chris.roberts@nakedracing.com.
  • 28 days or less: No refund will be issued.

Transfers

  • 29+ days’ notice: You may transfer your entry to another event in the same calendar year (subject to availability).
  • 28 days or less: Transfers are not available.

Important Notes

  • You cannot transfer your entry to another rider.
  • The race weekend officially begins at 15:00 on the Friday before race day. All deadlines above are based on this start time. This means we must receive your email no later than 4 weeks before 15:00 on the Friday before race day.
  • These policies apply in all circumstances and are final.

How to Cancel or Transfer

  • Email chris.roberts@nakedracing.com — cancellations or transfers will not be handled by phone, text, or Facebook.
  • Include your full name, race category, and the event name in your email.