The action-packed GT Bicycles Malverns Classic returns to its spiritual home at the foot of the beautiful Malvern Hills this summer – and we'll be there, riding, racing and checking out all the action!
Festival fun
Known as the ‘Glastonbury’ of mountain biking, the Malverns Classic is the biggest party of the year, where everyone camps and has fun. Taking place from 24-27 August at Eastnor Deer Park in Herefordshire, this year's event is jam-packed from start to finish, with something for all ages and abilities – merry-go-round or dodgems, anyone? So bring your bike and ride!
Competitive types can sign up for everything from dual slalom to downhill and enduro, not forgetting the Balance Bike World Championships and pump track challenge. There’ll be plenty of top riders in attendance, too, from Matt Jones to Becci Skelton, and Sam Pilgrim to Hans Rey and his Trials Area. Top that off with a bar, live music and DJ sets, including Leeroy Thornhill from the Prodigy, and there’s no better place to be this bank holiday weekend!
Highlights
- Watch the UK’s top riders fire out of the start gate at the British Cycling Dual Slalom National Championships (Friday) and 4X National Championships (Sunday)
- Cheer on the stars of tomorrow as they hit the track for the Balance Bike World Championships (Friday-Sunday)
- Grab a brew and get heckling at the world-famous Malverns lake ride – they will get wet! (Saturday)
- Browse the latest bikes, parts and accessories at more than 100 trade stands
- Get all misty-eyed at the MTB and BMX Retro Show’n’Shine
- Check out the UK’s top dirt jumpers in the Mr Whippit Whip-Off (Friday) and DirtWars contests (Friday and Saturday)
- Party the night away with top cover bands and old-skool rave DJs (The Prodigy’s Leeroy Thornhill, Shades of Rhythm and RatPack)
- FREE funfair, pump track, airbag and Hans Rey trials area
MBUK goody bag
As well as being there riding, racing, spectating and filming for an MBUK video, we'll have a stand in the expo arena, where there’ll be some great merch for sale, including festival T-shirts, something for the dog in your life, plenty of Mint Sauce goodies and a jam-packed goody bag. Come over and say hello!
Buy tickets
For more info on the GT Malverns Classic and to buy tickets if you haven’t already, visit www.malvernsclassic.com.
