Summer 2008, Ashton Court is once again host of the Bristol Bikefest – one of the most loved cycle events in the country. The event – set in the heart of Bristol – is now a permanent fixture in the UK biking calendar and has been drawing riders from all over the country.

The last few years saw possibly the best course in the UK relay race scene and it was the playing field for Team 12 and 6 hour endurance event, Solo 12 hour championships and the UK Single Speed Champs.

Following the overwhelming feedback in particular on our course with the new bridge, ‘figure of eight’ route, the atmosphere and the running of the event we will stick to 12 hour on Saturday and 6 hour on Sunday format. For 2008 we have a new sponsor in KONA bikes who also support the Cheddar Bikefest (27-28th September 2008 LINK) and who will help us to bring our event to an expectedly high level.

Saturday will see the KONA 12 hour endurance solo and team event followed by the KONA 6 hour solo and team endurance event on Sunday.

The date for this spectacle is the 7-8th June 2008 and everything will take place in Ashton Court just minutes from the Bristol city centre. We will also have a great musical line-up, with live music and DJs running from early evening late into the night on Friday and Saturday. On top of that we will also have a broad selection of the latest bikes and kit, which will be available for testing over the weekend.

Here are some important points for Saturday 7th June ‘08 – 12 hour event:
• Event location – Ashton Court, Bristol, signposted from Friday the 6th lunchtime onwards
• Course – approx. 9.5km of the best singletrack loaded race course you can find anywhere – fast, enjoyable, exciting, easy to follow by spectators and never too far away from the event village
• Solo and Teams – one, two or four riders, male or female and mixed, single speed or geared, competitive or fun
• Relay race (Saturday) – every rider has to ride a minimum of two laps within the 12 hours
• Have fun – the event offers everybody an enjoyable and challenging ride – race it or just finish it!
• Fitness – be as physically fit as you can be on the day
• Team player – strong team players are required in this event – it makes all the difference
• Having a laugh – out for a good laugh is the Bikefest motto. All spectators and supporters are welcome – excellent food and drink facilities are in place in the event village

Some more points now for Sunday 8th June ’07 - 6 hour event:
• Event location – Ashton Court, Bristol, UK, signposted from Friday lunchtime onwards
• Course – approx. 9.5km of the best singletrack loaded race course you can find anywhere, fast enjoyable, exciting and never too far away from the event village
• Teams and Solo - as above
• Relay race – no minimum laps – you are only allowed to leave and enter the course at specifically marked places – if you leave or enter it anywhere else you are out of the race
• Have fun – this might be tricky but try to enjoy it and ride with people rather than against them – competition is good but it is not everything
• Fitness – be as physically fit as you can be on the day – make sure you eat and drink enough
• Having a laugh – out for a good laugh is the Bikefest motto. All spectators and supporters are welcome – excellent food and drink facilities are in place in the event village – believe me you are going to need it!