Word just got out of a one-off DH and XC race between UWE, Bristol, Bath and Cardiff Unis.

The race is going down at a top-secret new private track near Monmouth, over two days in April. If the Student Champs are anything to go by it’s going to be bloody mental.

Here’s the official word!

“Ok everyone, this is the race you’ve all been waiting for! Calling all downhillers and cross-country riders, we have for you a most excellent Varsity race between UWE, Bristol, Cardiff and Bath. We all know who’s best, we just gotta show them all who’re the real bosses…

UWE have a friendly farmer and a fresh new downhill track all lined up for what promises to be a super fun race on 1st and 2nd May. Practice will be on Saturday and Sunday is race day, with professional timing so there can be no doubt who the winners are..

The top secret location is hidden deep in the Wye Valley (between Chepstow and Monmouth), less than an hour’s drive away. We’ll be providing transport there and back for the paltry sum of about £10.

Camping is available if you want it, or there will be people traveling back to Bristol on the Saturday evening, returning Sunday morning.

There will also be a practice day on 17 April for anyone who fancies it, and this would be particularly useful for anyone who can’t make the Saturday of the race weekend. More details on that closer to the time.”

We will absobloodylutely be covering this for the mag! Stayed tuned for more info…

Jamie News