The final stage of the day for E1 and E2 riders, and an

Innerleithen Classic. Superb, established downhill and enduro

trails all linked up to give a great descent with a massive
injection of speed and flow, and a few gnarly surprises thrown
into the mix. Sweet riding to end the day - then its a warm-
down ride back upstream to Peebles. Job done for day one!
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E1
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The stage that gets the whole race started. Starting fromhigh on
Priesthope Hill, with some steep sections and a very steep chute
off the road midway through, this stage also features a lung-
busting tough climb between sections of tech singletrack.
Back up the hill to one of the toughest stages in the race. After
a fast, open start youre in the woods and things soon get
interesting. Really steep, loose rock, slippy roots, off-camber
tight turns - this is a technical challenge with crashing an almost
inevitable penalty for getting it even a wee bit wrong! Well
worth it if you can get up there to watch!
If you liked stage two, youll love this! After a mandatory timing
check, and a short rest/neutral service break in Walkerburn
(behind the Caberston Cafe), the E1s have a big climb up to Minch
Moor. The stage starts easily but winds up to take on one of the
most continuously steep and tight trails in the valley. Pushing the
limits here is risky - its STEEP! E2 riders do not ride this stage.
Race Day One takes riders on a trip down the valley from Peebles to
Innerleithen and the incredible collection of trails there. Riders will get a
good warm-up with a 12km spin down the Tweed Cycle Path, before a tough
climb to the events first racing stage. The racing on the first two stages sets
the tone quickly - steep, tight and technical. Few riders will find it easy.
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STAGE 1: G-FORCE
STAGE 2: JAWBURN
STAGE 3:
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E1 RACERS ONLY
STAGE 4:
INNERS FACE
AROUND INNERLEITHEN
Saturday 31 May
E1: approx 50km/1400m ascent, E2: 43km/920m
Stage Sponsor: MARIN BIKES
Descent: 275m
Distance: 1.5km
Stage Sponsor: HOPE
Descent: 278m
Distance: 2.81km
Stage Sponsor: MALOJA
Descent: 330m
Distance: 1.75km
From high on Priesthope Hill, into some slippery
rooty terrain, and steep sections. Exciting drop
down to fire road.
Tough uphill sprint before dropping down an uber
steep chute.
Into another tech section with a scree traverse and
water crossing.
Stage two - not one to get complacent on. Its one
of the hardest trails in the valley. The top part of
the stage is Jawbone (you might spot said
jawbone up in a tree).
The second part of stage two - Walk or Burn - is
less steep but has a lot of awkward, tight turns and
not much room for overtaking. Great tech riding
but not made easier if its wet!
Mandatory time check-in for E1 riders. Also a
neutral service station, and Caberston Cafe.
Over the river, E1 and E2 will split, E1s to Minch
Moor and their extra stage, E2 direct to Plora Rig.
Minch Moor summit - a high and exposed start to
stage 3, with wide open turns and a pedal to keep
the speed up.
More hard work on a wet traverse interspersed
with tech sections.
Drop off to off camber root section - good place
to watch the action! Continues on natural
singletrack, not easy at speed.
One of the steepest trails in the valley, this one has
a reputation! A steady run might give a better
result than getting too ambitious - which can
easily lead to riders getting hung up in the trees
(maybe literally).
Plora Rig is the start for all the DH trails at Inners.
Stage heads down Inners classics.
Steep drop in off road to Cresta run, Gold run,
Deerhunter and a mix-up of fine enduro and DH
trails winding down the face of Plora Rig - lots of
great spectator spots up for grabs.
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glentress
Race Day Two. All riders have to complete all four stages, all of which are within
Glentress Forest - often voted Britains top trail centre. The stages feature some
long descents, a big variety of trails and surfaces, and plenty of opportunity for
spectators to get great views of the race and some epic panoramas. Gives a
good flavour of what Glentress is all about.
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Sunday 1 June
All riders (E1 & E2): approx 37km / 1500m
A big climb up to the very top of the forest
will get legs going again. Then its fast,
rough and open, flat corners then into the
woods. Tight switchbacks, a bus-stop lane
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classic Glentress riding. Getting steeper in the middle,
this stage is all about keeping speed up, with a little
uphill but plenty of chance to pedal, but not made
easier by the rocky trail surface lower down. Expect
high speeds and loads of flow.
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heart of Glentress, and easy access for spectators.
Fast and rooty, then rocky, then tight tech and steep
to finish. Mandatory timing stop for E1s after this
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The big exit. A long stage, with some sweet trails, a
short climb, warp speed open section, fire road
pedalling and twisty woodland trails - so a bit of
everything. It starts near the top and finishes at the
edge of town - great to ride and for spectators too!
Stage Sponsor: HAGLOFS
Descent: 337m
Distance: 3.8km
Fast open turns on the Mustard Snake. Good
sightlines of the riders starting out. Fast flat corners.
From Peebles you can see a giant Z cut into the
hillside - known as Zorro to locals. Tight
swithchbacks follow a super fast rocky gully.
Sauchiehall Street - stay in the bus lane for the fast
track in and out of small trees and some fun bank
riding.
Newly cut, steep singletrack dirt with some cheeky
root drops and then a lung-busting sprint on fire
road to final section.
Some big ol pine trees and a beautiful old
singetrack weaving beneath the canopy - features a
cheeky stream crossing too.
Start of stage two is a rocky pedal before diving
under the prayer flags for a fast flowy descent.
Revelation - a prelude to Deliverance, one of the
most popular descents in the forest. Steep, fasty,
twisty dirt, then onto a full speed rocky track.
Deliverence - part of the famous Black trail in
Glentress. Its downhill, but itll take energy to keep
the wheels going fast.
After Deliverence, you need Redemption to get back
up to the top.
Doon the dyke, twisty rooty fun.
More scree and rock in this section, officially named
The Bitch - plenty of good viewpoints for some
steep fast and loose action.
A steep finish - tech riding in mixed woods down to
the road - very easy access for spectators.
Mandatory timing check at the Gateway building
above the Peel cafe.. See the big names close up as
they check in for their timing check and break.
Superb views over the valley as the trail heads down
a ridge - great photo opps and the chance to watch
riders over long open track sections.
Known as Ho Chi Min, this used to be a dark damp
tunnel of trail. Now its wide-open flat-out dirt
motorway - expect scary-fast speeds down here.
Fly-off road crossing to straight line descent,
followed by fire road sprint.
Zoom or Bust - very popular hand built trail with a
heap of roots and some speed sapping tight turns.
Sharp, steep climb to a mega fast fire road to final
natural singletrack. A short climb but itll hurt.
From the old fort down to Janets Brae, this is one of
the most enjoyable bits of trail in the area. Finishing
so close to town, this stage provides a great chance
to see the racing up close.
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DROP OFF AREAS
GLENTRESS STAGES:
No vehicles permitted higher than
Buzzards Nest parking area.
Drop-off/parking zone is at this car park.
WALKERBURN:
Possible alternative drop-off/pick-up
points. Drop off only at Caberston Cafe
customers car park
INNERLEITHEN STAGES:
Drop-off/parking possible at Traquair forest
trailhead, and Leithen Rd car park.
Please note: NO PARKING is possible in the
Innerleithen Golf Club area (north of Innerleithen
on Leithen Road)
TRAQUAIR
TRAILHEAD
LEITHENROAD
CARPARK
BUZZARDS NEST
CARPARK
CABERSTON
CAFE
AREA INFORMATION
GLENTRESS TRAILS
CADEMUIR TRAILS
CABERSTON TRAILS
TRAQUAIR TRAILS
TWEEDLOVE EWS EXPO
TWEED VALLEY CYCLING PATH
Main link between Peebles and Innerleithen
THE TWEED VALLEY is now a major UK mountain bike destination. Covering over 1800
square miles of countryside it contains an abundance of world class trail centre riding
and excellent natural trails. The new Sustrans cycle path linking Peebles & Innerleithen
will form the main artery for racers moving between the towns and is a great way for
spectators to get around too.
PEEBLES IS THE hub of all things EWS. Sitting on the banks of the River Tweed in the
heart of the Tweed Valley its just 45 minutes from Edinburgh. Peebles is packed with
things to do, places to eat, and has several supermarkets and bike shops to gather
supplies. Parking is available around town as shown on the map.
PEEBLES
TOWN CENTRE
TWEED VALLEY
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Registration and pre race info
Where is the event village?
The event will start and finish at the Event HQ, at Tweed Green in Peebles.
Registration, the Race Office, media centre, pits and expo will all be here.
Where can I park?
Car parking in Peebles Edinburgh Road Car Park EH45 8AY and Haylodge Car
Park, Neidpath Road EH45 8NN are the advised parking for event entrants. These
are a short distance from the event village - please be advised that there will be no
parking at Tweed Green. There is extensive free parking on many side streets
around town, but please park responsibly and courteously.
Where do I register and collect my race plate and timing chip?
Registration is on Friday 30th May at Race Office, Tweed Green.
10am 8pm
Your number board will include a space to fill in your emergency contact and other
important information. Please complete this info, it could make a big difference in
the case of an accident.
Do I need to bring my race license to registration?
You do not need a license to ride in this event, nor do you need to prove fitness to
ride. We do strongly recommend that all riders have their own insurance covering
them for competitive events.
Riders will be asked to sign a waiver on registration confirming they are fit to ride a
strenuous course and taking responsibility for their actions on the course.
Where/when will the athlete briefing be?
Attendance at the rider briefing is compulsory, it will be held at
6pm on Friday 30th May at Tweed Green.
How are racers seeded?
Racers are seeded according to their rank in the series so far and their rank in the
EWS 2013. Riders with EMBA membership are ranked above those without. Riders
without previous ranking are seeded randomly.
E2 riders are not seeded and can choose a start time (first come first served) when
they register at the Race Office.
Where and when will the start list be published?
Start Lists will be posted during registration at the Race Office, on Tweed Green on
Friday 30th May.
event
faqs
SUNDAY 25 MAY
Course map released
MONDAY 26 - TUESDAY 27 MAY
Entire course closed for marking until Wednedsay 10am
strictly no riding the course, walking permitted.
WEDNESDAY 28 MAY 2014
10am Unmarshalled practice starts
FRIDAY 30 MAY 2014
10am-8pm Race Registration
6pm Riders Briefing
8pm Unmarshalled practice ends
9am-5.30pm Expo Open
SATURDAY 31 MAY
8.30am start Raceday 1
Start and finish at Tweed Green, Peebles town centre
8.30am-6pm Event Village & Expo open
SUNDAY 01 JUNE
8.30am start Raceday 2
Start and finish at Tweed Green, Peebles town centre
8.30am-7pm Event Village & Expo open
6pm approx PRIZEGIVING
Schedule
Course info
What trails are being used?
We hope to show a good variety of trails in the Tweed Valley, and each area used
has its own style of riding. There are trails in Caberston, Traquair and Glentress
forests. Day One is based around Innerleithen, Day Two is all within Glentress
Forest. Access to the different areas will feature the use of the Tweed Cycleway,
a traffic-free path which follows the River Tweed between Peebles and
Innerleithen.
What will the trails be like?
Riding will vary from fast and flowy to tight, steep and technical, but we hope
you agree its all about quality riding. Trails in the forest can often feature roots
and narrow, tree lined trails. Riders should adjust their speed accordingly and
ride safely.
How much climbing will there be?
Since there is no uplift, riders will need to deal with a significant amount of
distance and climbing to cover the course over the two days of racing. This will
include around 3000m of climbing for E1 riders, a little less for E2.
What protection do I need to wear during the race?
Helmets are compulsory at all times during the race and while practicing the
course. Full-face helmets are encouraged but not essential. Anyone witnessed
racing without a helmet (including the transitions/climbs) will be penalized or
disqualified.
Knee pads are also compulsory on the special stages, elbow pads, back plates
and full finger gloves are recommended but not essential.
What will the intervals be between riders?
Start intervals Day 1 all riders will have start intervals of 30 seconds.
Day 2 top 30 women and top 30 men will have intervals of 30 seconds, all
other entrants 20 seconds.
What time checks are there?
All riders overall start and finish times will be recorded, and for E1s only there are
mandatory time checks (with results uploaded to EWS website) after stage two
on Day One, and Stage Three on Day Two.
Where will the feed stations be?
Feed stations will be located at the top of various transition stages, and
elsewhere around the course where it is felt to be beneficial. These will be
marked on a map at the Race Office on Friday 30 May. All riders may use the
feed stations.
If I have an accident what should I do?
If you have an accident during the race, alert a marshal as quickly as you can,
they will assist you. Please be aware that other racers may be close behind you,
please get off the track if you can. On steep, narrow trails its very important to
make sure the track is cleared as quickly as possible if you come off your bike.
Please look out for each other and alert the next marshal you pass of any
accident you have seen on course.
Can I transfer my entry to another rider/can I get a refund?
Even if you are unable to attend, unfortunately its not possible to give your
place to another rider, or to refund your entry fee.
Course Map Release,
Practice and Shuttling
When will the course be released?
The course map will be released on Sunday 25th May at 9pm
Where can I see it when it is released?
The course map will be posted online and sent out in an email link to all riders.
The course map will also be published in an event guide which will be available
from Alpine Bikes shop at Glentress Peel centre and Innerleithen High Street
from Monday afternoon, 26th May.
When will the course be open for practice?
On Monday 26th May and Tuesday 27th May you may walk on the official trails,
but riding is NOT permitted on the trails while the trails are being marked on
these days. Please be aware that TweedLove course markers will be on the route
and course marking will not be complete, access may be restricted while
marking is taking place.
The course is open for official practice from:
Wednesday 28th May 10am until Friday 30th May at 8pm
There will be no marshals on the course during practice and you are responsible
for your own safety while riding the trails.
What are the rules about uplift?
Can I get a lift to the top of the trails to practice the event?
Any means of assistance to the top of trails (shuttling) is not permitted in this
round of the EWS and will result in penalties and disqualification. However,
DURING PRACTICE DAYS ONLY, driving between race areas is allowed on public
roads, therefore reducing the distance to be ridden on practice days. At
Glentress forest, you are permitted to use the main access road up to Buzzards
nest car park. No access is allowed through gates on forestry commission land
whether locked or unlocked.
On race days, no vehicle assistance is permitted whatsoever. On Race Day One,
riders must ride from Peebles Event Start to Innerleithen area stages by using
the Tweed Cycleway path. Marshals will check riders passage.
On all public roads and forest roads, vehicles must obey all traffic speed
restriction signs and drive carefully and courteously.
Please respect local residents and the fact that normal day to day life will be
going on throughout the community here.
Other events
We hope you can attend some of the other TweedLove festival events. There is a
great, relaxed Dual Slalom race the day after the EWS race, and dont forget the
afterparty on Sunday night in Peebles. TweedLove Bike Festival is all about riding
bikes and good times - we hope you enjoy the riding and your visit to the Tweed
Valley. Good luck and have a great race!
Outside of race time In the event of an emergency when riding in the valley,
please dial 999 (request police, then Mountain Rescue). We recommend that you
download a grid reference/gps app to your phone and carry a map to make
locating you easier and faster.
E1 vs. E2
What is the difference between E1 and E2?
E2 riders will ride one less trail on Saturday 31st May, the course will therefore be
slightly shorter for E2s on Day One. On Day Two both E1 and E2 rider will ride the
same course. E2 riders dont have designated start times for each trail but they do
have an overall time limit for the day. E2 riders will also have an overall start time,
and can ride with friends as long as they finish within this time limit. They will be
notified of stage opening and closing times, so must ride the stages within these
periods.
Which set of rules apply to E2?
The E2 race is not run officially under EMBA rules, but in general the EMBA rules
will apply to E2s, except on transition/start times. E2s equipment is marked in the
same way as E1s. E2s are not seeded, do not qualify for EMBA points, but they can
accept food or assistance outwith the official zones.
Timing checks during race days do not apply to E2 riders, but they will be given
their results at the end of the day when they return to Race HQ for their overall
time check.
What is the difference in distance/climbing between E1 and E2?
E1 Day 1 4 stages with 1400m climbing, 50km approximate distance.
E1 Day 2 4 stages with 1500m climbing, 37km approximate distance.
E2 Day 1 3 stages with 900m climbing, 43km approximate distance.
Day 2 4 stages with 1500m climbing, 37km approximate distance.
Post race info
If I have a claim or protest, how do I report it?
All protests should be addressed to the Event Race Office in person within 15
minutes of provisional results posted each day.
The race office is on Tweedgreen, Peebles.
Race Director: Neil Dalgleish
Assistant Race Director: Dawn Johnstone
Where and when will results be posted?
Results update on Saturday 31st May at end of Stage 2. End of day results posted
in race office on Tweed Green.
Results update on Sunday 1st June at end of Stage 3. End of day results posted in
race office on Tweed Green.
All results (E1 and E2) available online from EWS or TweedLove website as soon as
possible after the event.
Printed A3 versions of these maps and more info will be available
from Alpine Bikes, Glentress & Innerleithen, and Bespoke Bikes in
Peebles from Monday 26 May (afternoon). Also from Race Office,
Tweed Green, from Thursday.